NEW
YORK (ww.sunsofmarch.com) - After 6 months of working relentlessly to
promote their 1st single, San Jose www.sunsofmarch.com/sanjose.mp3,
Suns of March took a well deserved holiday. This was a period for the
band to work on material for a new album and reflect on 2004's course
of events. Now the band is primed and ready to call upon the
international music scene again in 2005 with the release of their 2nd
single and title cut, Bulletproof Heart
www.sunsofmarch.com/bulletproofheart.mp3.
The last half of 2004
was monumental indeed for Suns of March. The group was completely
tireless in their efforts to get the word out about the Suns of March
sound. This non-typical rock band from the southeast United States is
rapidly introducing the rest of the world to the sincerity of their
style of music, and sincerity is truly what guides Suns of March when
they create music. Having been classified as everything from country to
grunge, the group is unwilling to stray from their roots and heritage
to fit into any specific genre, infiltrating over 25 countries through
sales and music sharing.
When asked how he felt about would-be
music consumers sharing the bands music on-line without buying it
first, lead-singer Michael Wright said, "sure we lose potential sales
through music sharing, but you know, if someone really likes us and
believes in what we are doing and the type of music we are creating, I
believe they will buy our CD and the next and the next. That's the type
of people we want buying our music. If someone hears about Suns of
March through downloading one of our songs for free and doesn't buy the
CD, then I say to them, thanks for giving us a listen and I hope you
like the next single enough to buy our disc." But then, why should
Wright and the rest of the band be worried about a little free music
slipping through the cracks here and there when figures show their
coverage on the international scene has increased buy over 650% in the
last 6 months. "People think its cool when they find out we are a rock
band with a violin player. We're even getting offers from countries on
the other side of the world to play festivals. That's a big deal to us.
We're hoping to put together some different tours soon in areas where
we haven't performed yet," says Wright.
Having shared the stage
with artists such as Brad Cotter, Diamond Rio, Edwin McCain, Joan Jett,
Josh Todd (Buckcherry), Josh Turner, The Kicks, Lance Miller, Loverboy,
and Matt Lindahl, the group has gained enough experience to garner the
help of legendary producers Jeff Tomei (Matchbox 20, Smashing Pumpkins,
Jerry Cantrell) and Rodney Mills (Pearl Jam, REM, Journey) on their
recent project "Bulletproof Heart."
In addition to all of this,
Suns of March also finished as a semi-finalist out of thousands of
entries in the 2004 Independent
Music World Series, the only contest
the group has ever entered.
The highly esteemed UK based
web-zine, MetalUK.com, referring to the Suns of March EP, said,
"Granted, there are enough 21st century references to keep modern rock
fans happy, with 'Bulletproof Heart' having a twist of grunge thrown in
for good measure and 'San Jose' having some Ju Ju Hounds / Col Parker
balladry thrown in. But with a fiddle pushed to the front of the mix,
they're never too far away from their roots. This sampler has 4 tracks
from their latest 12-track release, "Bulletproof Heart", and it does
the job perfectly, whetting the appetite for more. Expertly produced by
the band, they made the sensible move of wheeling in Jeff Tomei
(Matchbox 20, Smashing Pumpkins) to mix and the legendary Rodney Mills
to master it, making it sound as fully rounded as any multi million
dollar production."
The review web-zine "Music Morsels"
described Suns of March as "Gritty rock and roll with blues and
heartland flavorings and killer harmonic vocals ala Jason Ringenberg
are the norm from this Montgomery,
Alabama act. "Bulletproof Heart"
kick starts the disc with a Circle of Power type guitar driven bite,
followed by the anthemic Southern rocker "San Jose." "I Learned It From
You" has a gutsy country vibe, while "Sentimental Moonlight" is a smoky
ballad. They show several distinct personalities, but also a healthy
amount of talent."
Referring to the bands first single, The
Valdosta Times said, "'San Jose,' a Suns of March song on the band's
CD, 'Bulletproof Heart,' is a grinding mesh of Old West rock, like
galloping through a desert with an electric guitar and a posse hot on
the trail. Or think 'Gunsmoke's' Matt Dillon carrying a Stratocaster
instead of a six-shooter: That's the gritty nature of this band's
beast."
The Auburn University Plainsman described Suns of March
as "a breakthrough Southern rock group, that melds alternative,
classical and Southern-style genres."
Upon seeing Suns of March
perform with Diamond Rio, The Aumnibus said "A rock band with an
electric fiddle and a mandolin! Blasphemy in the music world one might
think; however, just listen to the group's vocal and instrumental
combinations and you will have the 'Suns of March experience."
Jeff
Tomei (Matchbox 20, Smashing Pumpkins, Jerry Cantrell) said of the
groups first CD, "Bulletproof
Heart mixes rock, country, pop and
alternative to create a record full of great songs that are fun to
listen to. It sounds like a band having fun making a record."
In
writing about Suns of March, Montgomery's
Journey Magazine said, "Suns
of March have melded together a unique blend of vocals and instruments
with an overall vision that makes this CD rare and special. I was
impressed by how quickly I was singing along and feeling the passion
behind the music - eventually not wanting the CD to end. As the word
gets out on this project and Suns of March, their fan base will
skyrocket."
Finally, Blue Cat's, one of the United States' most
esteemed live music venues in Knoxville, TN said of the group, "Suns of
March is always a pleasure to work with...from the load in to enjoying
a high energy fun show. They definitely know how to work the crowd and
their fans are some of our best clientele. Every time I work with them
I know it is going to be a success."
Suns of March is still one
of the newest groups out but has already been generating the type of
recognition and hype you would expect from a seasoned, well-established
group. They are breaking new ground and once the word is out regarding
their musical integrity, uniqueness, and people's ability to relate to
their songs, many will come to know Suns of March as a permanent
fixture to the international music scene.
