Las Vegas, NV. (Top40 Charts/ Tom Kat Records) - Tom Kat Records|DSN Music, a service of the
Digital Syndicate Network (DSN), announced today that they have signed the Las Vegas-based alternative rock group Left Standing to a recording deal with Tom Kat Records.
"This is an incredibly talented group of musicians, and we are truly proud to have them join our label," said Guy W. Giuliano, President of Tom Kat Records | DSN Music. "Left Standing is well known and respected in the Vegas music scene, now we're going to give them a platform for a global audience."
The Sin City rock group formed in 2002, with lead vocalist Danny Pino, guitarists Jesse Pino and Beau Stewart, bassist Chris Pino, and percussionist Zak Weidle.
Left Standing previously released two independent albums, with their 2005 debut "Life In Stereo" and "Living Room Sessions" in 2007. Several tracks from these projects have become popular via radio and the internet, such as the pop-rock single "Sorry" and acoustic power ballad "American Anthem."
"We are really excited to add Left Standing to our rapidly expanding roster," said Thomas J. King, COO of Tom Kat Records. "With our marketing, promotion and radio strategies, we are sure to bring Left Standing to every rockers attention. Long live rock!"
In a joint announcement, the group made this statement in regards to the deal - "We are all very excited about the opportunity to work with Tom Kat Records and DSN. We believe this will be a great relationship, a lot of fun and we can't wait!"
Left Standing has been balancing double duties performing live, while in the studio fine-tuning original music. Left Standing has shared the stage with some of today's hottest acts, such as: Stone Temple Pilots, Godsmack, Cypress Hill, System Of A Down, Papa Roach, Stained and Static-X.
The official record signing took place at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, after the group performed for a live acoustic showcase. Group members from Left Standing and manager Jason Alles, joined Tom Kat/DSN executives Guy Giuliano, Denise Pearcy, and Andrea Quist to consummate the deal.
"It's a great opportunity for Tom Kat Records and DSN Music to represent such a talented group of guys," stated Denise Pearcy, VP of Artist Relations. "They are truly an inspiration to us all."
The agreement calls for several records to be released via the label over a five-year period. The first project, which is in development, is due to release in first quarter 2009. Tom Kat Records will provide Left Standing national, international, and online distribution.
"I'm very excited to be working with Tom Kat Records/DSN, it seems like this has been a long travel but worth all the sacrifice," lead singer Danny Pino stated. "This is what the band has been waiting for, 2 families coming together to bring rock and roll back to the masses. As we put our hearts on the line, Left Standing is committed to make a mark in rock and roll history."
