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City: CHICAGO
State: Illinois
Country: US
Signup Date: 1/25/2007

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Sunday, February 15, 2009 

Current mood:  confused
Category: Music
30 HELENS OVERLOOKED AT 2009 GRAMMY AWARDS CEREMONY
Feb. 14, 2009

If you are like many millions of people throughout the United States (and the rest of the world for that matter), you were very surprised to see that 30 Helens was once again overlooked for nomination at the 2009 Grammy Awards. The members of 30 Helens have remained indoors since the February 8 sham of an awards show; sitting in utter disbelief. Since that unbelievable night, 30 Helens has put their heads together to try and get a grasp on what could have possibly happened. After speaking with each of the members, here is our conclusion and suggestions to the band to ensure that this doesn't happen again in 2010.

1) TIME FOR A NEW BAND NAME!
In this world where our food is stuffed full of hormones and other chemicals that could possibly stunt your growth, you might think that being "Lil" is a bad thing. That is absolutely not the case if you want to be involved with mainstream music; especially the Grammy's. Lil' Wayne, Lil' Bow Wow, Lil' John... So, Lil' 30 Helens, get out your rhinestone encrusted chalice and include your own name in each of your songs at least 70 times and you are well on your way to success.

2) YOU NEED GUNFIRE SOUNDS IN YOUR SONGS!
Not only does gunfire add to your street cred, but it also works out great for when you have to radio edit songs and you can cover the cursing with live fire from a Glock 9mm.

3) YOU NEED TO BE EITHER ON AMERICAN IDOL or GET YOUR OWN DISNEY SHOW
Since American Idol may prove difficult for 7 guys ranging from 20 to 50 years of age, we suggest Disney. A 30 Helens version of Hannah Montana! Sounds great doesn't it? Just think how great that would be. You would be able to double your success because you could be Lil' 30 Helens on the show and the regular 30 Helens in real life. You could release multiple CD's under different names. You could save a ton of money and be your own opening band. Two times the success in everything. By this time next year you'll be the one accompanying Taylor Swift on her new songs about slammin' screen doors, sneaking out late, and bangin' on windows.

4) START A SMEAR CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE OTHER ARTISTS!
Isn't it about time that people found out the truth about their so called music heroes? Come out and tell people the real story. We would start with these examples:

Let everyone know that Jason Mraz really isn't theirs.

Let everyone know that Rihanna only walks under an umbrella when it rains.

Let everyone know that the group that did the song Paper Planes really isn't M.I.A...we know because we saw them at the Grammy's. How the hell do you expect to have a successful tour if you never show up.

Let everyone know that Leona Lewis doesn't really bleed love. It's just the same red plasma-ey stuff that everyone else in the world, except vampires have.

Let everyone know what One Republic did to have to apologize every time we turn on the freakin' radio. No one apologizes that many times without either having done some serious time or being on the run because of an outstanding warrant of some sort.

These are just a few that come to mind. Don't worry, we'll think of some more.

AND FINALLY #5

RELEASE A DAMN CD ALREADY!

We have done the research and have found that no band in history has ever been nominated with having released a single song to the public. We think that this might be hindering your ability to succeed in the music business. While we find admirable the extent to which you are willing to go not to "Sell Out" like everyone else, don't you think it is time to release your 30 Helens-ness on the world? We've seen the live show that you put on and YOUR GREAT! Don't you remember? We were the ones at the last show.

So, please take a look at all the aforementioned suggestions and we can virtually guarantee your future as multiple Grammy Winners in 2010.

WHEN REACHED FOR COMMENT, 30 HELENS RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

We would like to thank our fans for their continued support of 30 Helens. 30 Helens strives to provide the best music possible in the most timely manner. We are currently finalizing our debut CD, which is yet to be titled, and we are thoroughly excited to see the publics reaction to it. We should have a final product completed by early to mid-spring. This should allow plenty of time for our fan base and the Grammy nomination committee to take in the music that we have created and start to pay to us the attention that we have strived for and feel we deserve.

In the meantime, please continue to visit www.myspace.com/30helens and help us to reach this goal in 2010.

Friday, January 09, 2009 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music
Here we are only 9 days in to 2009 and 30 Helens is already coming at you with new music. We are very quickly finishing up our new CD. We have put 3 new tunes up for you to check out. Missing You and Drive are brand new and then we also have the album mix of Up And Down up you. Take a listen and let us know what you think. We are gonna have even more ready for as soon as next week. We are really happy with how things are turning out and know that you will be too! Let us know what you think.
Monday, July 28, 2008 

Category: Music

THE NEW VIDEO IS DONE!!!

Thanks to the guys at Collective Pictures, www.collective-pictures.com, we now have the new video for our song Up And Down.  Take a look at the video and let us know what you think of it.  We had a lot of fun shooting it, and we hope you dig it.  Thanks to everyone who helped to make it happen!!!

You can see the video right on the front page of our myspace page at myspace.com/30helens.  You can also see it out on youtube at http://youtube.com/watch?v=VE_5-rj2fHw

Let us know what you think!!!

Saturday, July 19, 2008 
Want to be in a music video? 30 Helens wants you to be. 30 Helens (www.myspace.com/30helens) will be shooting its first music video. The video is being produced and being sent for review by MTV in China. So where do you come in? You are going to be in the video. Part of the video will be a live concert scene. You will be a member of the audience and being screaming and going wild for the camera. We will also have a few other small story lines going on that we made need some people for. So please come out and support the 30 Helens and help us make it big in China. The video will be shot at Superior Street Studios at 2744 W Superior Street, Chicago, IL. If you are free, be there by noon. We need extras for the concept that we will be shooting.
Monday, July 30, 2007 

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Music
Check out the new demo video that was put together after one of our live performances at Wise Fools. Let us know what you think?

30 Helens Demo - Wise Fools



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Wednesday, April 18, 2007 

Current mood:  chipper
Category: Music
30 Helens Featured in Chicago Tribune's RedEye!!!

30 Helens has been featured in the Chicago Tribune's RedEye. The article is currently available online at the link provided below and will also run in the RedEye's print version on 4/19. PICK UP A COPY AND SUPPORT THE 30 HELENS. Make sure and pass this around to all of your friends.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/red-chitunes-30helens,0,5921076.htmlstory?coll=red-frontfeatures1

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 

Current mood:  chipper
Category: Music

We have a couple of interesting updates for everyone that we thought would be worth sharing.  Not to toot our own horns (even though we have a horn section) but the show at Wise Fools was great.  We want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the 30 Helens movement. 

Second, and very exciting news is that www.30helens.com is officially up and running.  So, make sure you jump on the new site and take a look.  Also, forward the link to all of your friends.  Don't be selfish with 30 Helens.  We need to be shared. 

Third, we have added new pictures.  Take a look, add some comments, and basically show some love to the 30 Helens.

Lastly (for now), we have some exciting press coming very soon that we will be able to share with everyone as soon as we know when it will be released.  Don't want to give anything away quite yet, but 30 Helens is wasting no time taking over the Chicago Music Scene.

Send a message and let us know what you think. 

Some things we are working on for future updates.

  • Videos coming soon!
  • New recordings coming soon!
  • New pictures coming soon (including shows from a couple of live show!