Greetings from UFO!

As one of our bands recently said, there's nothing better than summer touring. That came from Enter The Haggis, and we consider them pretty much experts on the subject since they log about 150 gigs each year. Well, this summer we have tons of touring artists. From festivals to club gigs, and from California to New York, there's no excuse to not see at least one UFO artist play this summer.

NEWS AND NOTES

United For Opportunity would like to welcome Zach Deputy and Fred to the roster.

ARTIST NEWS

		ZACH DEPUTY Sunshine BUY

South Carolina's Zach Deputy has spent the past several years earning tremendous cred on the jam band circuit. The songwriter, guitarist and soulful singer is a master of the live looping technique. He creates a "one man band" feel by laying down live tracks and looping them over one another to become his own accompaniment.

The sound, influenced by family heritage in Puerto Rico and St. Croix, is essentially roots rock, but in this case the roots are in soul, calypso and dancehall, underpinned by driving hip-hop, rock steady, Motown and Stax backbeats. Zach's dance music for the soul is a one-man live musical experience with no pre-recorded tracks, samples or any of that trickery.

He's touring through the rest of the year in support of his new album, Sunshine, released July 28 on United For Opportunity.

Catch Zach Deputy on the road:

August 14 - East End Music Fest - Rochester, NY
August 15 - The Westcott - Syracuse, NY
August 16 - The Switzerland Inn - Hammondsport, NY
August 17 - Nectar's - Burlington, VT
August 18 - Sully's Pub - Hartford, CT
August 19 - Nectar's - Martha's Vineyard, MA
August 20 - Tammany Hall - Worcester, MA
August 21 - Empire Dine and Dance - Portland, ME
August 22 - Sunseeker's Ball - Chance Harbor - NB, Canada
August 24 - Nectar's - Burlington, VT
August 25 - Sully's Pub - Hartford, CT
August 26 - Nectar's - Martha's Vineyard, MA
August 27 - Rover Street Jazz Cafe - Wilkes Barre, PA
August 28 - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
August 29 - Sullivan Hall - New York, NY
August 31 - Nectar's - Burlington, VT
September 3 - Bullfrog Brewery - Williamsport, PA
September 4 - The Switzerland Inn - Hammondsport, NY
September 8 - 123 Pleasant St, Morgantown, WV
September 9 - Jackie O's - Athens, OH
September 10 - Empty Glass - Charleston, WV
September 11 - Trinumeral Festival - Horse Show, NC
September 12 - The Umstead - Cary, NC
September 17 - The 8x10 - Baltimore, MD
September 18, 19, 20 - Wormtown Music Festival - Greenfield, MA
September 24 - The Handlebar - Greenville, SC
September 25 - Buffalo's Cafe - Statesboro, GA

Visit Zach Deputy on Myspace at

www.myspace.com/zachdeputy

		FRED Go God Go BUY

Indie pop darlings from Cork, Ireland, Fred released their latest album Go God Go on United For Opportunity this May.

The band has been building quite a stir in Ireland. Fred was nominated in March for a Meteor Award and before that voted one of the top 10 Irish bands at the time in a Hot Press reader's poll.

The band's single, "Skyscrapers," is currently being promoted to radio in the U.S.

Fred also just finished up some dates in Canada, and is returning home to Ireland for more this month.

August 21 - Late Lounge - Kill, Kildare, Ireland
September 11 - Borderline - London, England

Visit Fred on Myspace at

www.myspace.com/fredtheband

		GUGGENHEIM GROTTO Happy the Man BUY

Kevin and Mick of The Guggenheim Grotto spent June and July covering a great amount of ground stateside on their second U.S. tour of the year. This time around the band brought friend and fellow musician Tadhg Cooke along as an opener and travel partner as they traversed the cities and countryside from Denver to NYC. The tour began with a recorded performance at the nationally recognized radio variety show E-Town, taped at The Boulder Theater. Kevin and Mick then made their way East to play outdoor summer concerts and intimate cub gigs for fans. The boys landed July dates playing direct support for Ani DiFranco - an opportunity that put them in front much larger audiences and a completely new set of future fans to win over.

Just days after returning home, a jet lagged but happy Kevin May commented on their latest adventures in the U.S.

"The last two months we spent touring the states brought some wonderful new experiences for us," he said. "Our first gig of the tour in Boulder, Colorado was special not just for being invited onto Etown but also for getting the opportunity to play alongside Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane. The finale of the show was a Guggenheim, Kaukonen and The Etones cover of Come Together by the Beatles."

"Another highlight of our tour was getting the opportunity to open for four of Ani DiFranco's dates at the end of July. My particular high point on these dates was in the 4000 plus capacity venue of Artpark in Lewiston NY, where myself and Mick performed an especially good rendition of The Universe is Laughing - just two vocals and a Ukulele. It was magic."

Back at home in Dublin, Kevin and Mick are beginning to pen their next album. The band will be back for another tour in the U.S. this fall.

Catch The Guggenheim Grotto when the duo is back in the U.S.:

October 15 - NightCat - Easton, MD
October 16 - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
October 17 - Music at the Mission - West Milford, NJ
October 20, 21 - Club Passim - Cambridge, MA
November 14 - Gordon Center for Performing Arts - Owings Mills, MD

Visit The Guggenheim Grotto on Myspace at

www.myspace.com/guggenheimgrotto

		ENTER THE HAGGIS Gutter Anthems BUY

For Enter The Haggis, summer means festival season. The band is touring throughout the summer hitting annual Celtic festivals and other outdoor concerts, with some club shows in between.

According to Brian Buchanan, there's nothing better than summer touring. "Getting to play outdoors for much bigger crowds than we typically do in clubs is a real rush," he said. "It's especially exciting to see how our new songs are connecting. There's nothing like a couple thousand voices singing your lyrics back at you to get the adrenaline pumping, and I think it makes us better players."

The band recently performed at the Vancouver Island Music Fest over three days in Vancouver Island, BC. While there they got to hang out with famous country singer Del McCoury.

This summer ETH is holding a contest via social networking sites that allows fans a chance to win a new iPod Touch loaded with the band's music. The band is challenging Haggis Heads to come up with the best slogan that captures its energy and attitude. The winning slogan will be considered for use on an official Enter The Haggis t-shirt. More info on the contest here: http://www.lotosnile2.com/lotosnile2/haggis/#

Catch Enter The Haggis as they tour through summer:

August 14 - Turning Point Cafe - Piermont, NY
August 15 - Philadelphia Folk Festival - Schwenksville, PA
August 16 - Hunter Mount Ski Area - Hunter, NY
August 21 - Boston Harbor Cruise Boat - Boston, MA
August 22, 23 - Sterling Celtic Rock Festival - Sterling, NY
August 29, 30 - Shannon Pub - Buffalo, NY
September 1 - Purple Fiddle - Thomas, WV
September 2 - Cat's Cradle - Carboro, NC
September 3 - Kirk Avenue Music - Roanoke, VA
September 4 - Chattanooga Downtown Partnership - Chattanooga, TN
September 5 - University of Rochester - Rochester, NY
September 6, 9 - Wild Wing Cafe - Marietta, GA
September 7 - The Pour House - Charleston, SC
September 10 - The Engine Room - Tallahassee, FL
September 11 - Skipper's Smokehouse - Tampa, FL
September 12 - The Social - Orlando, FL
September 15 - The Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC
September 16 - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
September 17 - Ram's Head On Stage - Annapolis, MD
September 18 - Irish Music and Arts Festival - Balston Spa, NY
September 19 - Will Rogers Auditorium - Saranac Lake, NY
September 26 - Calling Planet Earth Music Festival - Charlestown, RI

Also check them out on Myspace at www.myspace.com/enterthehaggis.

		JESS KLEIN Live at Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction BUY

Jess Klein is gearing up for early Fall release of her new album, Bound To Love.

"I've had a pretty laid back spring and summer here in Austin," said Jess. "But now things are starting to get busy as we get close to the release of my album. All the songs have to do with moving to a new, hopefully better place - spiritually, geographically, etc. And as the title suggests going somewhere, I'm getting ready for a whole lot of traveling. Hoping to see you on the road!"

This month Jess will hit the West Coast with Matt the Electrician and Scrappy Jud Newcomb. She's off to the Northeast in September, and then over to Ireland and the UK.

Check out www.JessKlein.com for ways you can get involved in the tour.

August 16 - The Alternative Cafe - Seaside, CA
August 17 - The Crepe Place - Santa Cruz, CA
August 19 - Troubadour Music Center - Corvallis, OR
August 20 - Airplay Cafe - Portland, OR
August 22 - Egans Ballad Jam House - Seattle, WA
August 24 - Green Frog Cafe Acoustic Tavern - Bellingham, WA
August 26 - Lengthwise Brewery - Bakersfield, CA
August 27 - Lestat's Coffee Shop - San Diego, CA
August 28 - McCabe's Guitar Shop - Santa Monica, CA
August 29 - Nimbus Brewing Company - Tucson, AZ
September 10 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
September 11 - Nectar's - Burlington, VT
September 12 - Jonathan's - Ogunquit, ME
September 16 - Club Passim - Cambridge, MA
September 17 - The Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA
September 18 - The Living Room - New York, NY
September 19 - Metronome Studio - Brookline, NH
September 20 - The Bull Run - Shirley, MA
September 25 - Berkeley Cafe - Raleigh, NC
September 26 - The Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC
September 30 - 3rd & Lindsley - Nashville, TN

Visit Jess Klein on Myspace at www.myspace.com/jessklein.

THE ABRAMS BROTHERS Blue on Brown BUY

The Abrams Brothers are busy playing festivals in Canada this summer, while their new video for Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" racks up CMT airplay on both sides of the border. Go get the single at iTunes if you're curious about these young talents putting the bluegrass twist on a Coldplay favorite.

In addition, the boys have launched a completely redesigned website, Myspace page and Twitter. Be sure to friend and follow them, and catch 'em on tour this summer if they come through your area.

August 15 - Red Clay Bluegrass Festival - Tignish, PE
August 17 - Ships Company Theatre - Parraboro, NS

Visit The Abrams Brothers on Myspace at

www.myspace.com/theabramsbrothers

		MAIYSHA This Much is True: BUY

Maiysha is working on shooting the video for her new remix/single "Sledgehammer."

She's been keeping busy on the stage too - recent performances include a Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at Drom and the Afro Punk Block Party in Brooklyn along with an incredible line up of talent that included John Forte from the Fugees.

She's currently involved with a collaborative project run by Nona Hendryx called Hopestock. She'll be helping the group promote music, NYC community efforts and green awareness through a series of performances around the city. Check out www.myspace.com/hopestock for more info.

Maiysha will also be doing a weekly residency in September at The Living Room in NYC every Wednesday night.

August 18 - Touch - New York, NY
August 29 - Brooklyn Lyceum w/ Hopestock - Brooklyn, NY
September 2 - The Living Room - New York, NY
September 9 - The Living Room - New York, NY
September 11 - Guild Hall The John Drew Theater w/ Hopestock - East Hampton, NY
September 16 - The Living Room - New York, NY
September 23 - The Living Room - New York, NY
September 30 - The Living Room - New York, NY

Visit Maiysha on Myspace at www.myspace.com/maiyshamusic.

		MARC COPELY Harp & Plow BUY

Marc Copely is currently on tour playing guitar in Billy Squier's band. But this Fall he'll be back to solo touring in support of the release of his long-anticipated new record, Harp & Plow.

Recorded over just a couple weeks at Applehead Studios in Woodstock, NY with Marc's co-producer Joe Magistro, the record is meant to capture Marc in his raw and almost live form with songs done in just a few takes and minimal fixes.

From dark and sexy blues guitar to more dreamy and ethereal sounds, Harp & Plow showcases Copely's chops while he draws from a wealth of influences. Instrumentally based in slide guitar, Copely balances traditional slide with lap steel and ties a myriad of styles together through compelling songwriting and a whole lot of soul. The record holds a feel of warmth and awakening, of raw emotion that's been held in for far too long.

Please support our artists and visit us at www.UFOmusic.com to join the evolution.

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