MARTHA BERNER

"... one of indie's finest talents." Toronto Metro

With a wellspring of captivating songs that dig deep into the soul of American roots music, while also interjecting a distinct modern rock flavor, singer/songwriter Martha Berner has successfully melded old and new into a timeless collection of indie folk-rock on her full-length debut album entitled "this side of yesterday."

Martha has been creating quite a buzz since "this side of yesterday" was recently released - garnering a wealth of press accolades both nationally and abroad, while at the same time being embraced by college, AAA and satellite radio throughout the country with her first single, "A Town Called Happiness."

Having resided in the exotic locales of Thailand, Alaska, Israel, the Virgin Islands and San Francisco, the now-Chicago-based musician has been captivating audiences worldwide with her warm voice, natural delivery and earthy performance.




ARRICA ROSE

Best described as melodic indie-rock with a hint of alt-country, Arrica Rose conveys a wisdom beyond her years with timeless songs, insightful lyrics, and a "voice that has the ability to make your heart stop" (Beren Huett, Performer Magazine).

Arrica Rose was born and raised in lovely Los Angeles, California where she and the dOt dOt dOts, are currently based. After growing-up playing with indie-rock bands such as Uxby and The Red Light District, Rose decided to try a solo venture. The first album she released was recorded on her bedroom floor - a self-titled EP that combined elements of folk, blues and rock n' roll. Her next EP - THE TONE BANK - was recorded in her closet (a walk-in) and inspired by a miniature keyboard and a drum sampler.

Finally Arrica headed into the studio where she engineered and produced AUTO-PILOT - a 5 song EP which garnered a wealth of glowing reviews. Complete with electric & acoustic guitars, bass, drums, lap steel, and organ, it was this recording that solidified the presence of her beloved band (Abby Kincaid-lead guitar, Ryan Brown-drums, Jason Mezilis-bass) and led her to producer Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, The Decemberists, Sleater-Kinney). Together Crane and Rose produced PEOPLE LIKE US (pOprOck records 2006), the bands highly anticipated full-length release that is now creating its own buzz. With mysterious & intriguing lyrics that keep you coming back for more (Radio Mike, Live365) and a molasses sweet slightly rasping croon that has more than 20 odd years of pain in it (Splendid Magazine), Rose is equally at home singing heart-wrenching ballads as well as more driven indie-rock tunes.

Whether performing acoustic with just her guitar or electric with the ...'s, Arrica Rose has been consistently charming audiences with her intimate, yet powerful live performance. In the words of A.J. Charron of Guitar Noise "Arrica Rose is a totally amazing artist...she does possess that particular and peculiar something that great artists possess."

Oh yes and the obligatory list of influences. In no particular order Arrica Rose sites...'Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Beatles, Mazzy Star, The Red House Painters, The Lemonheads, The Rolling Stones, Three-Mile Pilot, Frank Sinatra, Neko Case, Patti Smith, Gram Parsons, Glen Campbell, Elliott Smith, Lucinda Williams, The Cure, The Shins, New Order, Fugazi, Elvis, Tom Waits, Iron and Wine, Calexico, The Andrew Sisters, The Care Bears (they put out a great x-mas album).'

JULIE MOFFITT

Her music has been described as Sheryl Crow meets Fiona Apple sultry chick rock. Her sound is intimate, musical memoirs expressed through piano, guitar, and a warm voice that ranges from vulnerable to vibrant. Julie recognizes that the uncertainty and change in her own life are universal, and her songs are at turns melancholy or optimistic, but always reflective and honest.

Julie grew up playing the piano, spending hours alone with her sheet music after school. Her early influences ranged from Andrew Lloyd Weber to Journey, and as she played and sang her way through school concerts, competitions and theatrical productions, hers became a household name in that small Midwestern town. After 6 years of classical vocal training, 8 years of children's theater, and 13 years in a town that felt like anything but home, she escaped to Los Angeles and the University of Southern California. Digging deeply into jazz, blues and classic rock, she spent her college years studying John Coltrane and Bill Evans, breaking hearts and finding her own heart broken once too often. Between the endless stretches of desert highway and the rolling Pacific, she committed it all to the haunting lyrics and addictive melodies that fill her debut album, 'everything I never asked for,' recorded in Milwaukee with Mike Hoffmann (The Verve Pipe, Willy Porter) and released in February 2005.

'everything I never asked for' found its way to Burst Records creative director Daniel Holter in July; by August, Julie had signed on as a Burst artist. She recently completed recording a 5-song EP with Burst, enlisting the talents of pros like bassist Dave Marotta (Adam Sandler, Manhattan Transfer), drummer John Ferraro (Carly Simon, Barry Manilow, Eddie Van Halen) and pianist Chris Mosher (Sixpence None the Richer).

Since the release of 'everything I never asked for,' Julie has been featured on radio stations throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including WLZR's Local Licks and NPR / WUWM's "At 10," and across the country, including the Standard and Pours station in Dallas and KUGR in Green River, Wyoming. She has also appeared on the WTMJ Channel 4 news, journeyed back to Los Angeles to headline the Chick Singer Night Anniversary Show at Tangier, and in March, she headed down to Austin, TX, for her first appearance at SXSW. This fall, she'll be heading out on tour to promote 'The Stolen EP.'