THE FAIRYTALE, Finalist, New Age Song, "Land of Beauty"

Home= Sweden

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--The Fairytale is Peter Malmberg (producer, composer, artist) and Ulrika Malmberg (producer, composer, artist, choreography).

---Peter has produced shows for: Fritidsresor, Safari, Broadway & Palace in Spain,Greece, Thailand & Egypt.

--He has recorded three singles in Sweden, which have been played several times on the national Radio station and has toured Sweden, England and Russia.

---Ulrika has participated in performances including West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz,Phantom of the Opera, Evita and Les Miserables.

--She is schooled in classic song and she currently works as a song and dance coach.

WATCH THE FAIRYTALE VIDEO FOR "CRYING":

CRAIG AMAKER, Finalist, Holy Hip-Hop Song, "Crazy Praise Reload"

Home= Connecticut

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---Amaker's songs are of praise, deliverance, salvation and exaltation. His musical style is
founded on a foundation of R+B, Soul & Pop.

---He began his musical journey playing the trumpet in elementary school.

---In 2004, Amaker was nominated for Best Male Solo Vocalist at the Connecticut Gospel Music Awards and took third place.

---He serves at Cornerstone Christian Center alongside Pastor Alfred D Watts as a deacon on the leadership team and is also a lead singer in the praise and worship ministry and a member of the choir.

THE PARLOTONES, Finalist, Pop Rock Song, "Louder Than Bombs" & Music Video, "Dragonflies & Astronauts"

Home= South Africa

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---The Parlotones are the biggest selling band in South Africa and have delivered over 200 shows in 2008 across SA, UK and Europe.

---The band's big break came in 2006 when it signed a European license deal on the back of their debut single beautiful being used in a Fujifilm commercial.

---Key acknowledgements include Best Rock Album 2006 at South African Music Awards, Best Music Act - People’s Choice Awards 2008, Best Band - You Awards 2007, FHM Readers Choice 2007, Best Video MK Awards 2007, Best Video nomination Resfest 2007.

---Key performances include Live Earth, Coke Fest and V Fest.

---The Parlotones latest album is already platinum in South Africa and is due for release in UK/Europe and the USA. In Dec. 2008, the guys released a DVD featuring all their videos.


WATCH THE PARLOTONES:

KERRY SHERCK, Finalist, Album Art Photography

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:

-- Kerry Sherck is a professional photographer based in New York City. She has worked as a photojournalist in southern Connecticut since 1999. During that time she’s had the opportunity to photograph a wide variety of assignments and people, from presidential visits to the everyday lives of immigrant laborers.

---She has received awards and recognition from the New England Press Association, the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists, the New England Associated Press News Executives Association and the Deadline Club of New York.

---Kerry studied photography at the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park, Florida, and at L'Ecole de Photographie de Toulouse, in Toulouse, France. She has lived in France and Mexico and is fluent in French and Spanish.

BEHIND THE ALBUM:

THE CD: Jennifer Hruska - The Underground Forest

---The Underground Forest, the debut CD release from sound designer and electronic instrument designer Jennifer Hruska, is a deep musical journey into the artist’s personal life and creative struggles. A rich blend of alternative pop, rock and ethnic-electronica, the songs are inspired by the book Women Who Run with the Wolves and is dedicated to all "wild women" traveling in the ancient underground forest of their lives.

BILL PETTY, Finalist, Contemporary Christian Song, "In You"

Home= White House,Tennessee

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--- Before his IMA nomination, Petty was awarded the Male Vocalist of the Year in the 2008 MOMENTUM AWARDS.

--- His first real “Christian” concert experience was also this year - Michael W. Smith at Belmont Baptist. “The Spirit of God filled that place as my heart swelled in a way I’d never experienced before. I still remember the feeling of holding up my hands in praise for the first time. I can see now that this night was only a foreshadowing of things to come….things I could not even imagine.”

---In 2007, Bill joined pastor Todd Bush in founding The Pointe (NorthPointe Church) in White House, TN, serving as Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts and seeking to fulfill the vision that God continues to reveal in his life.

WATCH BILL PETTY PERFORM:

GREG COONEY, Finalist, Children's Music Song, "Rusty the Rooster"

Home= Rhode Island

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---Greg Cooney has completed five musicals for children and two full-length musical theater scores. He has written over 120 songs for a wide range of listeners and has released four albums of original songs for children and the young at heart.

---Cooney's songs can be heard on the Internationally Telly Award winning children’s PBS TV show “Li’l Rhody” on Rhode Island PBS.

--- Cooney travels throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic States performing for school programs and presenting workshops related to music and the environment. When visiting a school, he typically works with the school chorus to prepare them for an evening performance. During the concert,he performs his songs with the school chorus.

WATCH GREG COONEY PERFORM:

BLACKHEART RECORDS, Winner, Indie Record Label Web Site

Designer: Dirty Bandits

BEHIND THE DESIGNERS:

---Dirty Bandits also created Joan Jett's Web site, which was an 8th Annual IMA Finalist for Artist Web Site.




---Business advice from Dirty Bandits "Your digital domicile should be the complete embodiment of you and your business, and should address immediate concerns. Dirty Bandits is constantly up on the latest styles and technologies, and can build you an online space that’ll make you wanna charge rent."

---Services include printing, packaging, logos, branding and creative consulting.

ANDREA HAMILTON, Finalist, Folk/Singer-Songwriter Song, "It'll Be Alright"

Home= Los Angeles, California

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--- A born songwriter and pianist-by-ear, Hamilton's musical dreams have blossomed into remarkable realities, carrying her far beyond the Kansas City base where she won her first award (Gospel Music Association's "New Top 20" Songwriters).

---She has performed in Asia twice, opened for jazz classic Kurt Elling, Broken Social Scene & Trey Lockerbie and played in some of the largest venues and festivals around, including the world-famous Esplanade Art's Center, which has featured John Mayer and Harry Connick Jr.

---Very involved with non-profits, she volunteers her talents in many philanthropic endeavors across the states, including Hope for Homeless Youth and The AIDS Center.

---Steve Merrick, Founder of Elephant Man Music says "The production is fantastic. The artwork is perfect. The fact that this girl is an 'indie' will make anyone wonder why they ever decided to buy from the big labels in the first place.”

WATCH ANDREA HAMILTON PERFORM:

SEAN PATRICK MCGRAW, Finalist Country Song, "Southern In Yer Soul"

Home= Tennessee

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---McGraw is a former Nashville Star semi-finalist.

---He describes his music as "Something like Lyle Lovett singing Springsteen songs while wearing Dwight Yoakams' hat."

---In addition to his IMA nomination, McGraw's resume includes taking first place at the American Songwriting Competition and the Mountain Stages New Song Festival, as well as being named finalist in the International Songwriting Competiton and the Mid Atlantic Song Competition.

---Music Row hailed him as "The classiest country rocker I've heard all year."

WATCH SEAN PERFORM:

BETH SCALET, Finalist, Cover Song, "St. James Infirmary Blues"

Home= Kansas

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---Scalet, a performer for 30+ years, has won numerous awards as a songwriter, from the Billboard Song Contest (three times), the American Song Festival (3 times), and the American Songwriter's Association.

--- On March, 2008 Beth was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.

---She has been featured as the opening act with such greats as Billy Joel, Manfred Mann, Arlo Guthrie, Richard Thompson, Steve Goodman, Bill Monroe and Koko Taylor.

--- OUT Weekly (Washington, DC) says “Scalet’s voice is husky, something between [Janis] Ian and Bonnie Raitt, incredibly expressive, and touched with knowing, and forgiving, pain. At times just the sound of a particular phrase ending made my hair stand up.”

WATCH BETH DISCUSS SINGING THE BLUES:

DALANNAH GAIL BOWEN, Finalist, Blues Song, "Mama's Got the Blues"

Home= British Columbia, Canada

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--- African-Canadian/Cherokee singer, Dalannah Gail Bowen's vocals have been described as "Billie Holiday meets Howlin' Wolf." She has been singing for forty years, but at 63 years-old, this is her first Blues recording.

---"The most sophisticated band Blues you will ever hear," John Valentyn
Maple Blues Magazine 2008

---On December 8, Dalannah Gail Bowen performed at the mayoral inauguration for the new mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson

WATCH DALANNAH GAIL BOWEN PERFORM AT A HOMELESS PROTEST:

JAZZE, Finalist, R&B Song, "Hey Lil Mama"

Home= York, Pennsylvania

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--- This 18 year-old has been performing since he was just five.

--- He is a five-time winner of the Apollo in New York.

---Jazze's influences include Brian McKnight, Michael Jackson, Musiq Soulchild and
Ne-yo.

EL GUANTE, Finalist, Rap/ Hip-Hop Song, "One of These Mornings"

Home= Minneapolis, Minnesota

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---As an emcee, El Guante has performed with Talib Kweli, Zion I, Brother Ali, P.O.S., Immortal Technique, Percee P, DJ Vadim, Mac Lethal, dead prez, Blue Scholars, PM Dawn, I Self Divine, B.Dolan, Kid Sister, One.Be.Lo, many others.

--- He was selected as one of the 2008 URB Magazine “Next 1000.”

--- As a spoken-word poet, El Guante is the 2008 Minneapolis Grand Poetry Slam Champion and the 2006 Madison Grand Poetry Slam Champion. He's competed at the National Poetry Slam three times, the last time helping lead the St. Paul team to a 13th place finish.

--His first book, SHOTGUN SAMURAI VAMPIRE HIP HOP, was released in 2007.

-- El Guante is a writer & activist who has facilitated university-level courses dealing with racism, sexism, homophobia and identity in general, helped organize countless social justice-oriented conferences and events, written for and edited a number of publications and helped raise money for progressive organizations through benefit shows, compilation CDs and more.

--- CMJ says "Giving you something to think about while nodding your head to his nimble, casual flow, El Guante could very well follow Atmosphere and P.O.S. in the long-line of outstanding rappers to break out from the Midwest."

WATCH EL GUANTE:

DIRTFOOT, Finalist Alt. Country Song, "Devil Don't Care"

Home = Shreveport, Louisiana

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---"Here’s their deal: Imagine Nick Cave on a bed of rusty nails, the cover of “Gin and Juice” often mis-attributed to Phish (it was actually the Gourds), some old-timey “Dem Bones,” Old Crow Medicine show culture-clash, and that subtle fecal stench of Mr. Bungle skronk sax craziness: Get theses elements, let them stew in an oaken barrel for a number of years and out comes Shreveport, Louisiana’s Dirtfoot." - Spencer, Synthesis.net

---The band plays entirely acoustic w/instruments ranging from an acoustic guitar, banjo, upright bass, pots n' pans, drums, bells, saxophone and xylophone.

--- CATCH DIRTFOOT PERFORMING AT FOLK ALLIANCE THIS WEEK

WATCH DIRTFOOT PERFORM "MY GIRL":

JAKE BROTHERS, Finalist, Contemporary Christian Song, "Wonderful"

Home= Indianapolis, Indiana

BEHIND THE MUSIC:


---Influences include Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, Shane and Shane, David Crowder, Passion Worship Band, Starfield, Jeremy Camp, Casting Crowns, John David Webster, Mercy Me, U2, Coldplay, Matt Kearney, Mute Math, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz, John Maye & Jon McLaughlin.

---This summer, Brothers ventured out to Colorado for the Gospel Music Association’s Music in the Rockies, and “Great is Your Name” landed in the finals for ABS Scripture Song, and “Wonderful” and “I Am Ready” received semi-finalist nods. Jake and his band’s dynamic performance launched them to one of the top three finalist spots, and earned them the right to play live for over a thousand others at the crescendo to the week—the final concert, headlined and emceed by Chris Sligh and Mandisa from American Idol.

---Former Manager, A&R for EMI CMG Label Group Nate Yetton said “You can tell he’s a gifted songwriter and has a strong voice…you can tell that he is a genuine worshipper. The production, songs and authenticity were solid.”

WATCH A JAKE BROTHERS CONCERT MEDLEY:

PHILEAS, Finalist, Dance/Electronica Album, Spoken Wor(L)D

Home= Paris, France

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---By the time France-based Peruvian electronic music solo artist Roger Velasquez, (aka Phileas)obtained his Master’s Degree in Architecture in France, he had already been working for 10 years as a musician for LOT Theatre, an avant-garde Theatre and Performance Company based in Lima, Peru.

---In 2005, he produced, arranged and performed all keyboards and guitars in Nun, a pop-rock album featuring Peruvian vocalist Natali Jimenez, which was considered by some Peruvian media as one of the best debut albums of that year.

---Spoken Wor(l)d features human speeches in more than 30 languages.



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SCOOTER SCUNDIERI, Finalist, Social Action Song, "Jesus and Muhammad (The Kissing Song)"

Home= Shepherdstown, WV

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--- A self-taught singer-songwriter-activist, Scundieri has opened for more than 30 international acts including Dave Matthews, Nils Lofgren, Widespread Panic, and Jason Mraz. He recently completed a 19 date tour of the United States opening for Jewel in prestigious venues such as Constitution Hall in DC and The Greek Theatre in LA. He often represents independent artist rights on Capital Hill through the lobbyist group DCIA.

---Scundieri celebrated '09 by being named an IMA finalist,listed as an ARTIST TO WATCH by SKOPE Magazine's and featured on Kweevak.com's spotlight artist series.

---Scudieri was the recipient of the 2003 Songwriters Hall of Fame: Best of the New Writers Award.

WATCH Scooter Scundieri:





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TOMCAT COURTNEY, Finalist, Blues Album, Downsville Blues

Home= San Diego, CA

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---At the age of 78, Tomcat Courtney makes his national debut on May 20th with the release of Downsville Blues on Blue Witch Records.

---A bittersweet return to his old hometown prompted the recording of the album.

---"Disaster Blues" deplores Hurricane Katrina and "Railroad Avenue" is a tribute to visiting an ex-girlfriend who lived along the railroad tracks.



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DEBBIE AND FRIENDS, Finalist, Children's Music Song, "Hanging Around"

Home= Massachusetts

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---Former teacher, Debbie Cavalier, studied music and music education at Berklee College of Music, where she is now the dean of continuing education. She has been making music with kids for 20+ years.

---She has worked with some of the world’s greatest icons in children’s music entertainment and education throughout her music publishing tenure, including Shari Lewis, Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody, and Sesame Street-famed music teacher, Bob McGrath.

WATCH DEBBIE AND FRIENDS PERFORM:





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JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY, Finalist, Pop/Rock Song, "Fashionable People"

Home= Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

BEHIND THE MUSIC:


--- Joel Plaskett's resume lists a Top 10 at Hot A/C, #1 on CBC Radio 3, two ECMA wins (Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year), a Juno nomination (Songwriter of the Year).

--- The band has toured the USA, UK and Australia in addition to Canada. One noteworthy show was performing with symphony Nova Scotia at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax.

-- This year’s ECMAs saw three more wins … Single of the Year for “Nowhere With You,” DVD of the Year for “Make A Little Noise”, and Songwriter of the Year.

---As a member of seminal Halifax indie heroes Thrush Hermit, Joel went through an American major label deal (Electra), had the most-played album on Canadian college radio (2000’s Clayton Park), all while still a teenager.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "FASHIONABLE PEOPLE":







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JUDE JOHNSTONE, Finalist, Film/TV/Multimedia Soundtrack Song, "In This House"

Home= California

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--- Johnstone's IMA Winning song, "In this House," is from her album, On a Good Day. It was used in Lifetime/ABC TV's hit series, Army Wives.

--- Three more of her songs have been picked up by the show.

--- Her influences include Jackson Browne, Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Van Morrison, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, Little Feat, Ella, Bonnie Raitt, Rosemary Clooney and The Beatles.

--- Her songs have been recorded by a number of famous artists, including Johnny Cash ("Unchained"), Bonnie Raitt ("Wounded Heart") and Emmylou Harris ("Hold On").

WATCH Jude Johnstone's "Wounded Heart" on Army Wives:






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ELEPHONE, Finalist, Pop/Rock Album, Canister

Home= San Francisco, California

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---Eighteen year-old Sierra Frost (keyboards/vocals) is the newest member of Elephone. She was a fan for years and begged lead singer/guitarist Ryan Lambert and guitarist Terry Ashkinos to let her join the band.

--- The band's latest & IMA nominated album, Canister, was recorded entirely on analog equipment.

--- Now a five-piece, Elephone has performed at Austin's SXSW, San Francisco's Noise Pop Festival, CMJ, The Download festival, The local stage at Lollopalooza and the The Black and White Ball, the Live 105 studios, and shared the stage with Rogue Wave, The Dandy Warhols, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Kills and The Posies.

--- SF Weekly declares "Tenebrous power-pop impressionism gets a psychedelic make-over in this emotional and intelligent bay-area quintet. See them now so you can say you heard them when."

WATCH the video for Elephone's "El Jefe":





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ANNA MOOT, Finalist, R&B Song, "What If"

Home= Paris, France/Melbourne, Australia

BEHIND THE MUSIC

--- Moot is a Dutch girl from Paris, where she has supported the "crème" of French pop artists (TéTé, La Grande Sophie, Arman Méliès...).

--- The songstress mixes her favorite sounds of soul, funk, jazz, and 80s pop into a tasty sonic delight.

---This year, Moot and her six band members appeared at the Hoopla event and St. Kilda Festival.



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TONY TRISCHKA, Winner, Americana Album, Territory

Hometown= New Jersey

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--This five-string banjo virtuoso is known for his remarkable picking style.

---He taught Béla Fleck to play the banjo.

---In April '07, he performed live on The Late Show With David Letterman with Steve Martin and Béla Fleck. Later that year, he won three International Bluegrass Music Awards: Album of the Year, Recorded Event of the Year and Banjo Player of the Year.

---Trischka will spend March '09 touring Japan.

WATCH Steve Martin, Bela Fleck, Tony Trischka perform "The Crow" on Letterman:

* FUN FACT: 8th Annual IMA Live Performance Album finalist Michael Daves(Live At The Rockwood) is also a part of this performance!

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Raw Rhythms - Shawn Harris

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the Matches frontman, Shawn Harris, discusses the band's two 8th Annual IMA nominations (Music Video & Band Web Site).



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MARCELO KRASILIC, Finalist, Album Photography, The Biggest Piano In Town (Leo Tardin, ObliqSound)

About the Artist: Photographer Marcelo Krasilcic was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and currently resides in New York.

BEHIND THE ART:
---At New York University, this shutterbug directed shoots. However, he also works his own poses away from the lens--through yoga.

---Purple, Dazed and Confused, Self-Service and Visionaire magazines helped launch his career when they featured his work.

---Marcelo has directed music videos and even co-directed a movie.



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MASSIMO BIOLCATI, Finalist, Jazz Album, Persona (Obliq Sound)

BEHIND THE MUSIC:
---Growing up, Massimo lived in his birthplace of Stockholm, Sweeden and Tornio, Italy. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

---At age 21, Massimo returned to Sweden to study at the Royal Music Academy of Stockholm. Two years later, he accepted a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and moved to Boston. Then, it was off to Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz at the University of Southern California. After auditioning infront of Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Terence Blanchard, Massimo was accepted into the program. He was the only bass player selected among hundreds of applicants worldwide.

---Massimo has performed/recorded with legends including Dave Holland, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, John Scofield, Christian McBride, Lewis Nash, Mark Turner George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Hal Crook, Mick Goodrick and Bob Moses.


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VALERIE SMITH, Finalist, Americana Album, Here's a Little Song

Hometown: Holt, MO

File Under: Americana

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---"She's a singer's singer, and it's no stretch to suggest that Valerie Smith may possess the most versatile, dynamic and evocative voice on the current bluegrass scene." -Sing Out! Magazine

-- At the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Valerie majored in Vocal Music Education and studied Jazz, Opera and Broadway.

---Before she decided to focus on her musical career full-time, Valerie was a teacher (elementary & junior high) and dabbled in advertising.

WATCH VALERIE SMITH PERFORM LIVE:




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CORAZON LATINO, Finalist, Latin Song, "Oba"

Hometown: Switzerland. Members of the band also hail from Colombia.

File Under: Latin, Pop, Acoustic

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---The band's second album is Desde Barranquilla. Their aim was to bring listeners to the Colombian coast using a rich mix of traditional instruments and infectious rhythms.

---The gaita, bombardino and clarinette all appear on the album.


WATCH CORAZON LATINO:





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COLLEEN COSTELLO, Finalist, Alt. Country Song, "Lavender & Sweet"

Hometown: Ontario, Canada

File Under: Electroacoustic / Trip Hop / Folk

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

---"I grew up in the sticks with church choir and the Beach Boys on records burning harmonies in my mind. Awe-fully drank up pop when my dad hooked up a radio in my room for my 12th birthday, bought a Led Zeppelin tape when I got my first car. In high school, I bought Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and U2, one of each. Mixed tapes from boys made up the vast majority of my musical education (and actually that is probably still true). Learned to sing traditional Japanese karaoke while traveling and some blessed soul introduced me to Portishead. Thought Ani DiFranco was too angry at first but grew to love her as I grew less satisfied with the world around me. Always thought I would grow up to be Sarah McLachlan’s backup singer until I heard Alanis Morissette and realized you can sing about whatever the hell you want! Lamb is an inspiration to me now, though I don’t actually listen to music that much. I got enough of it running around in my head," says Colleen.

WATCH COLLEEN COSTELLO PREFORM "DIDN'T GOD JUST DIE"





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CASUAL PROJECTS, Finalist, Rap/ Hip-Hop Song, "Move Along"

File Under: Hip-Hop, Funk, Rock

Hometown: Canberra, A.C.T, Australia

BEHIND THE MUSIC:

--"Move Along" was selected as a Rage ‘Indie Clip of the Week' and promoted by Channel V on its ‘New Stock’ show.

---The band's sound attracted the attention of global surf giants, Billabong. The company used Casual Projects' song "Golden Egg," in its SURF PRO DVD.


---The video for "Time" was filmed at Kenmore ‘Haunted’ Psychiatric Hospital in Goulburn, NSW.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "MOVE ALONG" BY CASUAL PROJECTS:





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