Barrington, IL (Riven Records) - Riven Records releases Sleeping Shelby's debut CD 'Pepper Rd.' for on-line MP3 distribution for $9.99 on Riven Records' and Sleeping Shelby's website. The highly anticipated release follows their opening show with
Bon Jovi on their sold out 'Have a Nice Day' tour Friday November 4th 2005 at the United Center in Chicago. With a crowd of 19,000 fans, Sleeping Shelby rocked the United Center, claimed the attention of the crowd and made 19,000 new fans.
The 12 song release now in duplication will be available for $10.00 January 14th 2006. A CD release party will be held to celebrate the completion of the CD at Durty Nellies, Palatine, IL. January 14th 2006. Tickets for the show are $5.00. Pre-orders for the 'Pepper Rd.' CD are now taking place on line as well, and will be shipped beginning January 10th. Major distribution will follow as well with the CD available for sale on line through retail stores such as Target, Circuit City, Best Buy, Tower Records, Amazon.com, Itunes, Wal Mart, CD Now, Sam Goody, Borders, Barnes & Noble and Walden Books.
Jim Johnson CEO of Riven Records, stated that "This record was a labor of love for the label, the band and everyone in post production that worked on the record. We have seen and heard a great reaction to the record from fans, industry executives and local radio stations." He also goes on to say
"We anticipate this record to do well, although it will be a tough road ahead, as our label is small but VERY determined to make Sleeping Shelby a household name amongst teens, young adults and older adults alike. Their sound is new and fresh and the content of the songs will touch people everywhere."
"Judging from the reaction of their video to the first single "Lie the World", Sleeping Shelby has made fans from all over the country. Download sales already are indicating buyers for around the country are taking place."
Music lovers can sample and see the incredible reviews of the 'Pepper Rd.' CD online at the following website locations; www.sleepingshelby.com,www.youtube.com, www.garageband.com and www.isound.com. Purchase of the MP3's are available through PayPal.com
A spring/summer tour starting mid February is being planned right now for support of the debut release. For more information regarding Sleeping Shelby, you can find them at https://www.sleepingshelby.com or https://rivenrecords.com.
