The Used Stream New Song "Blood On My Hands" for One Day - June 30th

The new single from The Used "BLOOD ON MY HANDS" will be exclusively streaming @ THEUSED.NET and will be up for sale on iTUNES for one day only on Tuesday, June 30th.

[Image via iTunes]

6/30 NEW RELEASES

Killswitch Engage - Self-Titled: MySpace Page
Bjork - Voltaic: MySpace Page
Wilco - Self-Titled: MySpace Page

[CD Cover Images via www.amazon.com]

Emphatic (Omaha, NE) to Open for Halestorm & Also Perform @ Hall County Fair

Just confirmed. Omaha band Emphatic has added two shows to their calendar.

First up they will open for Halestorm in Omaha at Sokol Underground on Saturday, August 1st for 89.7 The River's Summer Camp. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on ticketmaster.com (LINK).

Next they will open for Saving Abel and Hurt at the Hall County Fair in Grand Island, Nebraska on Saturday, August 8th. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the following locations:

Ticketmaster
On-line at www.ticketmaster.com (LINK)
By Phone at 1-800-745-3000
Younkers Ticketmaster Outlet,Conestoga Mall-Daily

Fonner Park General Office
Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Heartland Events Center Ticket Office
Day of Show ONLY

Also, don't forget they are playing the Boone County Fair in Albion, NE on Saturday, July 11th. Details of that show can be found in this previous post: LINK

Emphatic MySpace: www.myspace.com/emphaticonline

[Image via Emphatic's MySpace page]

Chevelle Streaming Their New Song "Jars" On MySpace

Listen here: Chevelle MySpace

[Image via Chevelle's MySpace Page]

R.I.P. Michael Jackson - 1958-2009

The picture above was what I had on my wall poster sized growing up in Omaha. He led an amazing yet tragic life. No matter how odd he became in his personal life you can not dispute his influence on music and the industry as a whole. Sad day.

Download the New Circus Minor Record FOR FREE - Limited Time

From the Circus Minor website:

FREE DOWNLOAD!!!
For a limited time we are offering our ENTIRE latest record "The Order of the Slithering Serpent" for FREE!
Enjoy!

To get the download - CLICK HERE

**Circus Minor features Adam Alt from Street Drum Corps. One of the funniest dudes I know.**

[Image via Circus Minor MySpace Page]

My SDC Homies Working with Another Old Homie Matthew Wachter

Jesus I miss these blokes! Especially Matty!

Emphatic (Omaha) Featured on NTV News - TWICE!

Exclusively about Emphatic - aired Monday, June 22, 2009:

http://www.nebraska.tv/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3889481&at1=News&h1=Emphatic&rnd=27271900


Video about NebraskaLand Days featuring Emphatic - aired Thursday, June 18, 2009:

http://www.nebraska.tv/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=3878726&h1=Nebraskaland%20Days&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=210334&LaunchPageAdTag=News&activePane=info&rnd=12351822

6/23 NEW RELEASES

Neko Case - Middle Cyclone: MySpace Page
Dinosaur Jr. - Farm: MySpace Page
Lemonheads - Varshons: MySpace Page
The Mars Volta - Octahedron: MySpace Page
Alexisonfire - Old Crows/Young Cardinals: MySpace Page
Regina Spektor - Far: MySpace Page

[Images via Amazon.com]

Ex-Evanescence Band We Are The Fallen Debuts

From BUZZNET:

Ex-members of Evanescence (Guitarist and songwriter Ben Moody, guitarist John Lecompt and drummer Rocky Gray and new bass player Marty O'Brian) along with American Idol alum Carly Smithson made their debut today as We Are The Fallen. In front of sixty or so record industry executives, cameramen, and members of the press, the band took the stage at SIR in Hollywood and performed two songs—their first single “Bury Me Alive” and Evanescence’s “Going Under.”

READ FULL BUZZNET ARTICLE: CLICK HERE

Want to know more? Do a Google search. There is a crapload of buzz about this right now for obvious reasons which are quite funny IMO.

[Publicity Image via Internet]

Emphatic to Play Boone County Fair in Albion, NE - Saturday, July 11th

**GET YOUR TICKETS: CLICK HERE**
**Boone County Fair Website: CLICK HERE**
**Emphatic MySpace Page: CLICK HERE**

Diabolic Farewell Fest - Grand Island Saturday, June 27th

This event is featuring some great bands including Faith Buried in Flames that just had an excellent performance at Cornstock 2009 on Saturday. If you didn't get to see them perform at that event, then it is a MUST that you attend this one. \m/

THANK YOU from the Cornstock Street Team & Touring with Tonya

Keep your eyes on this blog for a ton of photos from the event that will be posted as soon as possible. All the pics were taken by Jessa Cameron who took an entire Saturday out of her schedule to be the event photographer.

Personal thanks to Allen of Electric Sky Entertainment and Dillon from Dillon's Diabolical Designs. It was excellent working with you and I had a blast being involved.

Article About Cornstock 2009 featuring Emphatic

Cornstock to feature Emphatic, other home-grown musical talent

By Sarah Kuta
For The Independent
Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:32 PM CDT

As far as Emphatic guitarist Justin McCain is concerned, you have to see it to believe it.

“We create more than music,” McCain said. “We create an experience with our live shows. It’s over the top. You just have to see us and you’ll understand.”

Emphatic, an active-rock group from Omaha, will be headlining Electric Sky Entertainment’s Cornstock 2009 Music Festival on Saturday. Other Nebraska bands performing include Sins of the Father, Poor Man’s Opera, American Gunfight, Faith Buried in Flames and Krynge.

The all-ages event will be in the Conestoga Mall parking lot.

TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEINDEPENDENT.COM - CLICK HERE

For more information on Cornstock please visit:
Press Release
Cornstock MySpace Page
Cornstock Street Team Page

Linkin Park's Video for "NEW DIVIDE" from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Linkin Park – “New Divide”

6/16 NEW RELEASES

Incubus - Monuments & Melodies
26 Tracks on 2 CDs. The hits, unreleased tracks & new recordings. Features Black Heart Inertia and Love Hurts.

Purchase at Amazon.com: LINK
Incubus MySpace Page: LINK

Depeche Mode - The Dark Progression Unauthorized/A New Documentary

From a review on amazon.com:

Depeche Mode: The Dark Progression is a "must-have" for Depeche Mode fans. Some tracks are also included, such as "Just Can't Get Enough", "People Are People", "Stripped", "Never Let Me Down Again", "Strangelove", "Personal Jesus", "Enjoy the Silence", "Walking In My Shoes", "I Feel You", and more. Highly recommended. 97 minutes, 4:3 screen format, stereo.

Purchase at Amazon.com: LINK
Depeche Mode MySpace Page: LINK

[Images via amazon.com]

Cursive's New Video for "I Couldn't Love You"

6 Days Until Cornstock 2009 featuring EMPHATIC! Get Your Tickets Now!

Grand Island, NE - Electric Sky Entertainment's Cornstock 2009 Music Festival will be held June 20th this year. 6 Nebraska bands will be performing. Headlining will be Emphatic. Emphatic is an active rock band from Omaha, NE. After recording with producer Matt Noveskey, bassist for Blue October, they released their latest EP which has sold over 10,000 CD's independently and had a 17 week run on Billboards West North Central Heatseekers Chart with the single "Goodbye Girl." They have shared the stage with bands such as Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, Avenged Sevenfold, Five Finger Death Punch, Hollywood Undead and many others. Also performing are Sins of the Father (North Platte), Poor Mans Opera (Lincoln/Omaha), Faith Buried in Flames (Omaha/Norfolk), American Gunfight (Burwell/Kearney) and Krynge (Grand Island).

Sins of the Father was formed back in 2006 and played their first show in September of 2008. With a solid group of members the band played many shows across Nebraska. They debutedtheir first EP on February 14, 2009. With a full-length album in the works and summer tour on the horizon the band continues to move forward with their own brand of heavy metal.

Poor Man's Opera is a rock band that got their start performing around the midwest as a cover band. In 2006, they released thier debut EP called Lucid Interval and began performing orginal material. They have performed many shows across Nebraska and have recently released a new single entitled "Words You Wore".

Metal band Faith Buried in Flames has had a lot of experience playing shows in the Nebraska music scene. Their first EP was released in June 2008 and they are currently in the process of writing new material for their first full-length album.

American Gun Fight was founded in 2007 and has been playing shows heavily around Nebraska since 2008. They bring to the music scene a dynamic combination of heavy rock and metal with a feel of the "Old Wild West". They just finished recording their first EP in Cairo at Clamhead Studios with Producer Tony Ray Robertson and Allen Kohtz of Electric Sky Entertainment.

This is the second year of the Cornstock Music Festival. The goal of the festival is to expose central Nebraska residents to some of the best musical talents the state has to offer. This rain or shine, all ages event will take place in the Conestoga Mall Parking Lot in Grand Island, NE. Tickets are available for purchase at the Conestoga Mall Customer Service or call (308) 382-4210 for more information. Ticket cost is $25 in advance (Only $4.17 per band!) and $30 day of show. Gates for the festival will open at 5 PM. An on-site beer garden will be provided by Firehouse Bar and Grill, food by The Garden Cafe and many vendor booths for attendees to visit.

For more information, please visit http://www.myspace.com/gicornstock

All media contacts should be directed to Allen Kohtz from Electric Sky Entertainment at electricskyallen@live.com

Emphatic MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/emphaticonline
Sins of the Father MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/sinsofthefatherofficial
Poor Man's Opera MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/poormansoperamusic
Faith Buried in Flames MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/faithburiedinflames
American Gunfight MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/americangunfightmusic


Thanks!
Tonya
Cornstock Street Team Manager
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For those of you traveling to Cornstock that need a place to stay here is a list of hotels in the area you can contact. Feel free to email me any questions you may have and I will try my best to get you the answers you seek. Cheers!

Hotels closest to Conestoga Mall where Cornstock will be held:

Comfort Inn Grand Island (Hwy 281)
3535 W. State St.
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 381-7788

Days Inn Grand Island (Hwy 281)
2620 North Diers Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(866) 235-0976

Sleep Inn Grand Island (Hey 281)
1716 N. Diers
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 381-8111

Hampton Inn Grand Island (Hwy 281)
504 North Diers Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-9777


Hotels across town - roughly 5-10 min. drive to Conestoga Mall:

Super 8 Grand Island (South Locust Street)
2603 South Locust
Grand Island, NE 68801-8227
(308) 384-4380

Mid-Town Holiday Inn (South Locust Street)
2503 S. Locust
Grand Island, NE 68801
(877) 863-4780

Howard Johnson Grand Island (South Locust Street)
3333 Ramada Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-5150

Omaha Group Moon-Juice to Play Lincoln June 20th

Moon-Juice playing in Lincoln at the Red 9 June 20th and again in Lincoln July 4th at the Pre-Larry the Cable Guy Show Rockin' On The Dock at the Embassy Suites Downtown Lincoln from 3pm-7pm. More info. here: www.myspace.com/moonjuicerocks

From their MySpace Page:

Moon Juice is a rock, pop, funk and sometimes country band from Omaha, NE. Formed in 1998, Moon Juice has adopted the philosophy Wayne Newton popularized by "appealing to every member of the audience." Playing the widest variety of music in the mid-west has allowed Moon Juice to entertain audiences in clubs, street dances, Husker pre-games, casinos and private engagements. Its members have a combined eighty years experience on their perspective instruments.

Seether Interview on Walmart Soundcheck Risers

Watch Video Here: LINK

Mastodon Releases Video for "Oblivion"

NICE!

Mastodon "Oblivion"


Mastodon MySpace: www.myspace.com/mastodon

Emphatic's New Single "No More Love" Now on iTunes!

Go get your download on!

EMPHATIC - This Thursday - Must See Show!

Omaha Nebraska band Emphatic is performing this Thursday at The Waiting Room in Omaha along with fellow Omaha bands Screaming for Silence and Sudden Gone as part of local radio station 89.7 The River's Out of School Bash. The show is going be killer from what I hear so you won't want to miss it.




**EMPHATIC MYSPACE**

**THE WAITING ROOM WEBSITE**

Just a reminder that they have also released a new single called "No More Love" and local Tri-Cities (Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings) rock station Thunder 103.1 is playing the track.

Take some time to request it on Thunder:
Thunder 103.1 Request Line: 888-505-1031
Thunder 103.1 Website Request a Song Link: http://www.thunder1031.com/music.shtml

6-2 NEW RELEASES

Two Nebraska bands make the New Releases list this week!

Dirtfedd - The American Nightmare (Lincoln, NE): MySpace Page
311 - Uplifter (CD/DVD) (Hollywood via Omaha, NE): MySpace Page
Emery - ... In Shallow Seas We Sail (Seattle, WA): MySpace Page
Dave Matthew's Band - Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King (Charlottesville, VA): MySpace Page

[Images via amazon.com]

I'm On the Cover of Michael Walworth's New CD

There is a very talented musician from Kearney, Nebraska that I have gotten to know over the past year or so named Michael Walworth. He has just released his new CD entitled "Amen" and you can see me on the cover. My best friend Jessa Cameron is a fantastic photographer that was asked by Michael to help take shots for his new CD packaging. We took an entire Saturday in February traveling the snow covered back roads of Nebraska finding churches in the small towns along the way to try to get the perfect shots. It was a cool thing to be a part of.

CD COVER IMAGE

[I am second in from the right.]

Take the time to check out his music. His voice is amazing and so unique. He is headed out on tour to a city near you. Check out his MySpace page for details.

MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/theworldstallestpeople

Here is a video I shot at The Roman in Kearney where Michael sings a song called "Ella". He doesn't perform this song much anymore, but it is my favorite.

New Killswitch Engage Song "Reckoning" Available for FREE Download

Killswitch Engage are set to release their new record June 30th. Get a taste of what's to come by downloading their new single "Reckoning".

DOWNLOAD LINK - CLICK HERE

[Images via Internet]

Halestorm Debut Video for Their Single "I Get Off"

Watch more AOL Music videos on AOL Video

From www.noisecreep.com:

You might say 'I Get Off' has some sexual overtones, but the band decided to take a whole other approach with the supporting clip. "We didn't want to go so literal with the lyrics," explains singer and guitarist Lzzy Hale. "We made it a little creepy, a little rock n' roll performance-wise and some acting too. It's a great video and I'm excited for it."

READ FULL ARTICLE - CLICK HERE

HALESTORM MYSPACE: LINK

Emphatic Adds Unexpected Show for June 4th in Omaha

Emphatic announced Wednesday that they will be playing a last minute show at The Waiting Room in Omaha on Thursday, June 4th with fellow Omaha band Screaming for Silence.

**EMPHATIC MYSPACE**

**THE WAITING ROOM WEBSITE**

Just a reminder that they have also released a new single called "No More Love" and local Tri-Cities (Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings) rock station Thunder 103.1 is playing the track. Take some time to place the new song on your profile and request it on Thunder:
Thunder 103.1 Request Line: 888-505-1031
Thunder 103.1 Website Request a Song Link: http://www.thunder1031.com/music.shtml


[Image via Emphatic's MySpace Page: LINK]

5/26 NEW RELEASES

Marilyn Manson - The High End of Low

Official Website
MySpace

EMPHATIC IN OMAHA TOMORROW! Get your tickets now!

Your last chance to catch Emphatic @ The Waiting Room in Omaha tomorrow. Come show your support for them as well as Diesel Breath, Against the Artificial, SIN and After the Fall. Cheers!



**GET TICKETS - CLICK HERE**

**EMPHATIC MYSPACE**

**THE WAITING ROOM WEBSITE**

[Image via Emphatic MySpace]

Rev Theory Song Featured On Promos for the TV Show "The Cleaner"

Season two of the A&E TV show "The Cleaner" will begin Tuesday, June 23rd. In the promotional spots currently running they are featuring the song "Broken Bones" by the band Rev Theory. It's a good tune. Check it out.

Rev Theory - Broken Bones


BROKEN BONES LYRICS
--------------------
Walking a fine line between wrong and right
And I know...
There is a part of me that I try to hide
But I can't win
And I can't fight
I keep holding on too tight
Running away from the world outside

Now I am calling
Hoping you'll hear me
We all need somebody
To believe in something
And I won't fear this
When I am falling
We all need somebody
That can mend... These broken bones

Caught in the confines of the simple life
And I am...
Holding my head high in the rising tide
And I can't win
And I can't fight
I keep holding on too tight
Running away from the world outside

Now I am calling
Hoping you'll hear me
We all need somebody
To believe in something
And I won't fear this
When I am falling
We all need somebody
That can mend... These broken bones

But Oh
Yeah

I'm not coming home now
I know...
I'm so far away
So far from home
I'm not coming home now
I know...
I'm so far away
I'm so far away

And I can't win
And I can't fight
I keep holding on too tight

Now I am calling
Hoping you'll hear me
We all need somebody
To believe in something
And I won't fear this
When I am falling
We all need somebody
That can mend... These broken bones

And I can't win
And I can't fight
I keep holding on too tight
Running away from the world outside

And I can't win
And I can't fight
I keep holding on too tight
Running away from the world outside

CORNSTOCK 2009 featuring EMPHATIC - JUNE 20th, 2009 - Grand Island, NE

Electric Sky Entertainment and DDD presents CORNSTOCK 2009

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at the Conestoga Mall Parking Lot, Grand Island, NE.Gates open at 5pm. Tickets available at the mall. $25 in advance!

Featuring:
EMPHATIC with special guests Sins of the Father, Poor Man's Opera, American Gunfight, Faith Buried in Flames and Krynge.

For more details visit:
http://www.myspace.com/gicornstock

If you would like to help promote this event, send a friend request my way at http://www.myspace.com/cornstockstreetteam. There will be flyers and posters coming soon.

Thanks!
Tonya
Cornstock Street Team Manager