What's up everybody. Just wanted to drop in and let everyone know what was happening. Also wanted to thank everyone for keeping up with us through this transition period and showing us all the great support. We are FOREVER THANKFUL for that!! As it stands, it looks like we are going to be releasing the record digitally on or damn near close to October 15th. It will be available on our website, myspace, and Itunes. All of which will be updated, newly designed, and full functioning (About damn time I know).
We will be announcing and posting our tour dates and venues very soon, so stay posted with us. Hope all of you freaks are doing well and you'll hear from us very soon. Thanks again for all the love and support. Jordan-
Ok everyone, after just three weeks since its release The Pier Summer Sampler has had over 4,400 downloads!!!
That's great but for the perfect "summer Compilation" I know we can at least double that. So us here at The Pier are going to give away a 10 CD Prize Pack to the Pier Supporter who can creatively and legally help us get the word out to the most people.
You must provide evidence, photographic or video etc and an estimate of how many people you think you got to download the Summer Sampler. The Pier will choose the most creative and successful supporter.
You have to Oct 1st to get your entry in to SUMMER SAMPLER CONTEST and be in the running for 10 of the latest reggae rock albums, including a selection of Skunk Records albums and more.
CLICK HERE to go watch an over hour long set from 880 South on Live Networks. You can find them under "rock." The set features plenty of new songs from the band's recently released Youth Bus Sessions.
Click the pic to go download a full show from Seattle's Puget Sound System. Recorded direct from the soundboard in August while opening for Natural Vibrations at Studio 7.
Puget Sound System is one of Seattle's hottest up-and-coming reggae-hip hop-rock bands. So make sure to take a listen for yourself.
If you are in a band and want your live shows or music posted on the MP3 Massive just hit us up!
Not Good - Eek-a-Mouse Arrested for Rape & Drug Possession
From The Reggae News Agency:
Dancehall Reggae pioneer, Eek-a-mouse A.K.A Ripton Hylton has been released on a reduced bail of 17,000 dollars, after being accused of rape and drug possession in Dare County, North Carolina.
Reports out of Kill Devil Hills, where Eek-a-mouse performed last Friday, is that the Artist was targeted by the small town police after allegations of raping a white female surfaced early the following Saturday.
The female in question had been seen in the presence of the reggae star moments before his Friday night performance and was in his room when the raid was conducted on Saturday night.
Kill Devil Hills police conducted a raid on Saturday night after obtaining a search warrant, once the “rape” allegations surfaced. They raided the Reggae star’s room and discovered a small amount of cocaine in the process, and Eek-a-mouse was immediately taken into custody, charged with drug possession, kidnapping, rape and held at the Dare County Detention Center on Sunday, before obtaining legal counsel on Monday.
Initial bail was set for 50,000 dollars secured, but was reduced once it was discovered by counsel that the female in question, was also an informant for the police.
Eek-a-mouse who has been known for his propensity to party, and passionate respect for women will continue his scheduled US tour in Arizona this weekend.
Pepper are currently running amok throughout the US while out on tour with Slightly Stoopid and Sly & Robbie, but earlier this month they managed to stop by the Orange County Register Soundstage for a performance and interview. Check it out RIGHT HERE.
08/22/08 Kilkenny's (21+) Redondo Beach, California 08/29/08 Stateside (21+) Santa Barbara, California 08/30/08 Joe's of Lafayette (21+) Lafayette, California 09/13/08 Club Red (21+) Tempe, Arizona 09/14/08 OB Pier (All Ages) San Diego, California 10/03/08 The Roxy West Hollywood, California 10/11/08 Belly Up Tavern (21+) Solana Beach, California 10/17/08 Nectar Lounge (21+) Seattle, Washington 10/18/08 Bellingham Venue TBA Bellingham, Washington
Experimental Rock/Ska/Reggae bearded fusionists, RX Bandits, has posted 2 new acoustic tracks for download on it MySpace page. Go grab 1980 and To Our Unborn DaughtersRIGHT HERE.
As you guys can see The Pier is experimenting with a new audio player on the site. So you can browse The Pier and hear all the newest reggae rock tunes at the same time (that is why we put it in a pop-up format). We aim to update the five tracks every week and will focus on putting all the newest music on there. Maybe even some exclusive sneak peeks.
Tell us what you think and MAKE SURE TO ENABLE POP-UPS for THE PIER!