The Cellar Night Club
1006 Granville Street
Vancouver.

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time:  11.00 pm

Cazart Records is proud to present New Music West Festival 2008: The Smears and The Satellite Nation at The Cellar Night Club

The Smears

Combining elements of both old and new school punk and rock with the addition of undeniably beautiful melodies, The Smears create an indestructible, intense style flooded with passion and emotion. Powerhouse drummer Angela, paired with the uninhibited soaring vocal stylings and guitar playing of Rene, founded The Smears in late 2002 in Vancouver British Columbia. The band quickly received praise and admiration from the Vancouver music scene, while also gaining a rapidly growing loyal fan base. Along the way, they picked up young Dustin with his in-your-face attack and non-stop energy on lead guitar, and at last finding Lisa Sinner on bass. With each show the performance intensifies, and the audiences grows larger and louder. It is truly a site to see. Welcome to The Smears. Enjoy. More Info: www.myspace.com/thevancitysmears

The Satellite Nation

Hailing from the stunning beaches of the Central Coast, just out of Sydney, Australia, The Satellite Nation consists of childhood friends; dynamic frontman Adam Byrne, Grant Matzen on bass, Glenn Fraser and Daniel Aird, both on guitar and Brendon Williams on drums. The Satellite Nation has had a dream start to their music careers. In just over 3 years, they have released two EP’s Hopelicity and Wake The Silent Day as well as their debut album Innocence Is Running Out, all to critical acclaim and commercial success. They have toured Australia extensively, building a killer live show and a solid, loyal fan base. They have received high rotation on radio and won numerous awards, guaranteeing their place in the Australian Music Scene.

The Satellite Nation are committed to their art, both as musicians and song writers. It is this commitment that has seen them travel across the world in search of inspiration and excellence, leaving the safety of their home turf and relocating to Vancouver, Canada in mid 2007. Since that time, they have written over 2 albums worth of material, recorded their new self titled EP in Los Angeles, filmed a music video out in Joshua Tree for the first single ’Last Time’ and played sell out shows in Vancouver and LA, which has all lead to The Satellite Nation quickly building an exciting buzz and a devoted fan base. The Satellite Nation write with brutal honesty about the coming of age of the Y generation; love, life, loss, success and the world around us. They are a true musical collective, raw and organic, continually pushing the boundaries and themselves, creating a sound distinctly their own.

The new record was released on Australia Day, January 26th 2008 to a sell out crowd in Vancouver. With several upcoming shows, including headlining spots at the Australian showcase of New Music West as well as a North American tour planned over the next few months, The Satellite Nation have no intention of slowing down. In fact, watch for The Satellite Nation to take off! More info: www.myspace.com/thesatellitenation

ABOUT NEW MUSIC WEST

New Music West 2008 Music Festival & Conference

May 14 - 18

Largest new music event in Western North America. The largest and most influential new music event in Western North America.

The only annual public new music showcase in Western Canada. .Operating since 1990. Takes place in 30 venues across Vancouver.$30 “All You Can Hear” wristbands.Conference, networking events and educational workshops. Currently owned & operated by 29

Marilyn Manson, Gene Simmons, Perry Farrell, Swollen Members, Sam Roberts, The Flaming Lips, Frank Black, Hot Hot Heat, Matthew Good, Run DMC, Metric, Mark Farina, Blind Boys of Alabama, Midnight Oil, The Trews, Stars, Liz Phair, Modest Mouse etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. Who will YOU see this year??

New Music West is produced by 29 Productions Inc.

Email: Info@29productions.ca

More info: www.newmusicwest.com

Contact US: (604) 689 2910