'The Great American Talent Search' - Rufus revival prompts nationwide vocalist search!

LOS ANGELES (www.RufusContest.com Website) - RUFUS, one of the famous pop and R&B super groups with lead singer Chaka Kahn that toured with George Clinton and the Funkadelic, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Labelle, Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind and Fire and others, has launched "The Great American Talent Search."

RUFUS seeks a vocalist, from this nationwide talent search, to continue their musical legacy of original Neo Soul, bridging their brand of old school with hip-hop, jazz, pop, and funk.

TWO (2) WINNERS WILL:
* RECORD A SINGLE WITH RUFUS
* PERFORM ON THE NATIONAL TOUR
* WIN A 2004 SCION
* WIN OTHER COOL PRIZES

Will the winner have the vocal chops, style, and talent to be the next Chaka Khan? "We're not looking for Chaka Khan clones; no one can replace what Chaka contributed to the band," says original founding group members Andre Fischer and Bobby Watson, "We're looking for exceptional vocal talent that will blend effortlessly with the sound and legacy of RUFUS."

RUFUS has won two Grammy Awards for "Tell Me Something Good" and "Ain't Nobody," multiple RIAA certified platinum and gold albums, and generated record sales of 25 million+ units.

CONTEST: Applicants should send a cassette tape or CD, with 2 songs (each a maximum of 2 minutes) and an 8 x 10" photo or snapshot to:

RUFUS CONTEST
c/o Paradise Artists
P.O. Box 1821
Ojai, CA 93024-1821
E-mail: Bob@ParadiseArtists.com -or- RUFUSINFO@cs.com
See https://www.RufusContest.com for complete details

ENTRY DEADLINE: August 31, 2004
CITIES: (THE GREAT AMERICAN TALENT SEARCH is coming to a city near you). Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Orlando (FINALS), Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh/Durham, Richmond, San Francisco, Washington

RUFUS CONCERTS: Featuring originals Andre Fischer and Bobby Watson, with Niki Haris (Madonna), Ray Parker Jr. (Raydio, Ghostbusters, Stevie Wonder), Kandace Lindsey (Marc Anthony), Lee Curreri (Fame), Fred Jenkins (Gap Band), Bill Cantos (Phil Collins).
July 9, BB Kings Live at Universal Citywalk, Los Angeles (9 p.m. and 11 p.m.)
July 23, Santa Cruz Boardwalk (6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)