Girls, Guns & Glory At The Evening Muse

Girls, Guns & Glory
With Janet Robin & Middle Distance Runner

The Evening Muse
Friday March 12, 2010
Doors 7:00 PM / Music 10:30 PM

Tickets: $8.00 Advance & $10.00 DOS

Tickets can be purchased in advance at CD Warehouse (King's Drive), Manifest Discs, Sunshine Daydreams (NoDa), online at CarolinaTix or Music Today and by phone at 1.800.594.TIXX or 704.372.1000

Girls, Guns & Glory formed in Scituate, Massachusetts in the winter of 2005 when former band-mates and high school friends, Ward Hayden (lead vocals/acoustic guitar) and Bruce Beagley (bass), teamed up to record Ward’s original compositions. They entered Noise in the Attic Studio and began work on the GG&G debut CD “Fireworks and Alcohol.” The success of that release fueled the formation of a 5-piece lineup that began to work the New England club scene in earnest. Their sophomore release, “Pretty Little Wrecking Ball”, in February of 2007, proved to be the catalyst in a break-out year for the band as they collected 2 Boston Phoenix awards, numerous articles in the press, and lots of radio play - culminating in a Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Americana Act of the Year”. The band solidified it’s lineup as a strong 4-piece featuring John Graham on drums and Colt Thompson on guitar.

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“… a killer guitarist, but she also happens to be a great singer and songwriter.”
-The Album Network

Janet Robin is not just another female singer/ songwriter with a guitar. From her performances, one gets the sense that she and the guitar are one. Countless reviews have been written to attest to her playing abilities. Janet’s musical roots are grounded by her mentors: Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac). It all began with Janet listening to her older brother perform. This inspired her to pick up the guitar at the early age of six and study under the guitar teacher around the corner from her home, Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osborne).

While still in high school, Janet started performing with several popular Los Angeles bands and evolved into a premier guitarist. As her talent progressed so did her playing opportunities, landing a spot in the Lindsey Buckingham Band as one of the featured guitarists on tour and in the studio. Following her tenure with Lindsey, Janet was invited by Meredith Brooks to become a member of Meredith’s touring band and her opening artist.

During this time, when Janet was not on the road, she began developing her solo career. Ever the industrious one, Janet has recorded three albums, “Open the Door”, “Out From Under” and “After The Flood…”. Her third album “After the Flood…” was just released. Her first two albums have sold over 5,000 copies and Janet has promoted them by performing over 400 shows in the last five years.

Song placement highlights from Janet’s first two album include: Say It One More Time, which was featured in the TV show “Felicity” and Formosa Café that was on the soundtrack of the film “Free Enterprise”. The song Brownstone from her second album was used in the TV sitcom “Good Girls Don’t” and the song Around The Corner from that same album is being used in the DVD release of the TV series “Wonderfalls”. Janet has also taken the opportunity to co-write songs with Maia Sharp and Garrison Starr. Her songs have aired on radio stations around the US. Janet’s song Personal Revolution is featured on a compilation called “Women’s Night Out”, distributed exclusively through the Target retail chain.

Janet reaches a loyal audience through her constant touring, website and word-of-mouth. Her artist endorsement with Sennheiser USA, has her featured on their www.truesoundlounge.com website. Michelle Shocked invited Janet to play guitar on her latest album. Michelle has stated that, “Janet is one of the best guitarists [she} knows in the country… Female or male!”. Other notable artists that Janet has toured, recorded and/or co-written with include:

Clumsy Lovers, Catie Curtis, Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, Melissa Etheridge, Loudon Wainwright III, Melissa Ferrick, Maia Sharp, The Wild Colonials, Colin Hay, Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart)

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Middle Distance Runner is an indie-pop outfit from Washington, D.C. whose 5 members combine their different influences to create a multi-layered sound that seamlessly blends their disparate influences. In addition to indie-pop, their sound has elements of heavy rock and shoe-gazing layered beneath the accessible surface.

Singer Stephen Kilroy and drummer Erik Dean usually build the lyrical and melodic framework of a song, and are followed into the studio by guitarists Allan Chappelear and Jay Smith. Chappelear does his best to bring out a grittier side of the pop tendencies of Kilroy and Dean, while Smith fills the sonic holes with ambiance.

In 2006, MDR self-released their debut album, Plane in Flames to critical and popular acclaim. MDR recently completed a new full-length album, the first single from which is called "The Unbeliever". This track is available in stores on 7" vinyl and on iTunes.

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Girls, Guns & Glory formed in Scituate, Massachusetts in the winter of 2005 when former band-mates and high school friends, Ward Hayden (lead vocals/acoustic guitar) and Bruce Beagley (bass), teamed up to record Ward’s original compositions. They entered Noise in the Attic Studio and began work on the GG&G debut CD “Fireworks and Alcohol.” The success of that release fueled the formation of a 5-piece lineup that began to work the New England club scene in earnest. Their sophomore release, “Pretty Little Wrecking Ball”, in February of 2007, proved to be the catalyst in a break-out year for the band as they collected 2 Boston Phoenix awards, numerous articles in the press, and lots of radio play - culminating in a Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Americana Act of the Year”. The band solidified it’s lineup as a strong 4-piece featuring John Graham on drums and Colt Thompson on guitar.	Artist's Web Site Hear an mp3 clip from Girls, Guns & Glory See a YouTube clip from Girls, Guns & Glory

“… a killer guitarist, but she also happens to be a great singer and songwriter.” -The Album Network Janet Robin is not just another female singer/ songwriter with a guitar. From her performances, one gets the sense that she and the guitar are one. Countless reviews have been written to attest to her playing abilities. Janet’s musical roots are grounded by her mentors: Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac). It all began with Janet listening to her older brother perform. This inspired her to pick up the guitar at the early age of six and study under the guitar teacher around the corner from her home, Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osborne). While still in high school, Janet started performing with several popular Los Angeles bands and evolved into a premier guitarist. As her talent progressed so did her playing opportunities, landing a spot in the Lindsey Buckingham Band as one of the featured guitarists on tour and in the studio. Following her tenure with Lindsey, Janet was invited by Meredith Brooks to become a member of Meredith’s touring band and her opening artist. During this time, when Janet was not on the road, she began developing her solo career. Ever the industrious one, Janet has recorded three albums, “Open the Door”, “Out From Under” and “After The Flood…”. Her third album “After the Flood…” was just released. Her first two albums have sold over 5,000 copies and Janet has promoted them by performing over 400 shows in the last five years. Song placement highlights from Janet’s first two album include: Say It One More Time, which was featured in the TV show “Felicity” and Formosa Café that was on the soundtrack of the film “Free Enterprise”. The song Brownstone from her second album was used in the TV sitcom “Good Girls Don’t” and the song Around The Corner from that same album is being used in the DVD release of the TV series “Wonderfalls”. Janet has also taken the opportunity to co-write songs with Maia Sharp and Garrison Starr. Her songs have aired on radio stations around the US. Janet’s song Personal Revolution is featured on a compilation called “Women’s Night Out”, distributed exclusively through the Target retail chain. Janet reaches a loyal audience through her constant touring, website and word-of-mouth. Her artist endorsement with Sennheiser USA, has her featured on their www.truesoundlounge.com website. Michelle Shocked invited Janet to play guitar on her latest album. Michelle has stated that, “Janet is one of the best guitarists [she} knows in the country… Female or male!”. Other notable artists that Janet has toured, recorded and/or co-written with include: Clumsy Lovers, Catie Curtis, Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, Melissa Etheridge, Loudon Wainwright III, Melissa Ferrick, Maia Sharp, The Wild Colonials, Colin Hay, Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart)	Artist's Web Site Hear an mp3 clip from Janet Robin See a YouTube clip from Janet Robin

Middle Distance Runner is an indie-pop outfit from Washington, D.C. whose 5 members combine their different influences to create a multi-layered sound that seamlessly blends their disparate influences. In addition to indie-pop, their sound has elements of heavy rock and shoe-gazing layered beneath the accessible surface. Singer Stephen Kilroy and drummer Erik Dean usually build the lyrical and melodic framework of a song, and are followed into the studio by guitarists Allan Chappelear and Jay Smith. Chappelear does his best to bring out a grittier side of the pop tendencies of Kilroy and Dean, while Smith fills the sonic holes with ambiance. In 2006, MDR self-released their debut album, Plane in Flames to critical and popular acclaim. MDR recently completed a new full-length album, the first single from which is called "The Unbeliever". This track is available in stores on 7" vinyl and on iTunes.	Artist's Web Site Hear an mp3 clip from Middle Distance Runner See a YouTube clip from Middle Distance Runner