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The Cliks new album Snakehouse reveals a band of
such primal power and unguarded emotionality that it will
take your breath away. "Oh yeah, oh yeah, I've fallen
down/But I can get up," sings Lucas Silveira in a voice at
once scarred and defiant, over a pummeling rhythm
section and a guitar riff of barely controlled fury. This
unambiguous declaration kicks off "Oh Yeah," one of 10
fiercely expressive tracks on Snakehouse, and it could
serve as the credo of the Toronto four-piece, as well as
Another stunner, opening track "Complicated," leaps out of the speakers like
a Pitbull with fangs bared, building to a series of explosive climaxes before
hitting a bridge that takes the song to another level altogether. Just as
captivating is the bands improbable transformation of Justin Timberlake's
"Cry Me a River" into a seething rock anthem, driven by a hopped-up reggae
groove that shows you what a super-tight unit this is. Listening to these
indelible tracks, one can understand why The Cliks have frequently been
compared to the original Pretenders, as the multitalented Silveira writes and
sings with the unbridled intensity of Chrissie Hynde while also playing
electric guitar with the thrilling dynamism of the late, great James Honeyman-
Scott.


The Cliks - led by vocalist/guitarist Lucas Silveira with Morgan Doctor
(drums), Nina Martinez (guitar), Jen Benton (bass) - are known for their
blazing, uncompromising live performances. The ferocious Toronto-based
band will be touring the US performing songs from their forthcoming album,
'Snakehouse' [April 24/Tommy Boy/Silver Label(US/International) Kindling
Music/Warner Music Canada(Canada)]. From the brash, energetic first
single "Oh Yeah" or the sexy yet gutsy "Leading Me On," to their crowd
favorite radical re-working of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me A River," The Cliks
deliver a "defiant intensity" (MTV.com).

"The Cliks are the band we have all been waiting for. No one else can
inspire such crushed-out admiration and full-on rock star screaming. I
thought those embarrassing fangirl days were long gone for me, but The
Cliks have brought them back with a vengeance." -Margaret Cho

"The Cliks, a foursome out of Toronto, rock with primal, stylish ferocity
reminiscent of the early Pretenders" - Boston Globe (at SXSW)

"Part of my mission with the True Colors tour was to provide a platform for
some new and exciting acts. A band like The Cliks are all that and more.
They are a force to be reckoned with and I am really excited to be sharing the
stage with them." - Cyndi Lauper

"Led by vocalist/guitarist Lucas Sliveira with Morgan Doctor (drums), Nina
Martinez (guitar), Jen Benton (bass) - The Cliks are known for their blazing
uncompromising live performances. The Cliks deliver a 'defiant intensity'." -
MTV.com

The Cliks are for real. Don't expect cheesy, drippy bubblegum pop-rock from
this good looking and styling group. From the first note, chord and beat, they
hammer their balls-to-wall rock. They're tight and have a great rhythm
section that keeps the foundation together, and a lead guitar axe-woman
who's going to have the boys and girls drooling. - Chart Attack (Canada)
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Featured Artist:
Singer, songwriter, actor Kevin Cahoon and his band
Ghetto Cowboy have become one of the most buzzed
about new music events in New York City's downtown
music scene, having played packed shows in such
venues as Irving Plaza, CBGB's, Don Hill's, Ars Nova,
Joe's Pub, among others. Their debut album 'Doll' has
received The Outmusic Award for Best Male Debut
Recording, The Pabst Blue Ribbon NYC Band Search
Award, and Honorable Mention from Billboard Magazine
for it's Songwriting. Their videos for their songs 'Doll' and 'Fashionista' can
be seen in rotation on LOGO.
As an actor, Kevin has appeared on Broadway in 'The Who's Tommy', Ed the
hyena in the Original Cast of 'The Lion King', 'The Rocky Horror Show', The
Childcatcher in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', and George in 'The Wedding
Singer'. Off-Broadway credits include the role of Phil D'Armano in Manhattan
Theatre Clubs' production of  'The Wild Party', Hedwig in 'Hedwig and The
Angry Inch' (also starring in the Boston, Edinburgh Festival, and San
Francisco productions), and Ellard in The Roundabout Theatre's production
of 'The Foreigner' for which he received a Lucille Lortel Award Nomination.
Numerous regional theatre, television, and film credits include The Guthrie
Theatre, Ross Rothman on ABC's 'Six Degrees', and Woody Allen's 'The
Curse of the Jade Scorpion'.
Featured Artist:
Adam Joseph is a rare find in the world of music today.
Not only does he write, produce, engineer, arrange, and
play on all of his recordings, but he also managed to
release and distribute his first album independently
through his self-owned record label, JAH Records
(established in 2003). Adam has performed alongside
major artists such as Steven Tyler, Cee-Lo (of Gnarles
Barkley), Dianne Reeves, Patti Austin, Brenda Russell,
and Martha Wash.
His debut music video “Flow With My Soul” was among the first indie label
videos to make it into heavy rotation on MTV’s new LOGO Network. His
recordings have been in movie soundtracks and CD compilations. Adam is
anticipating his first Major Label release in March of 2007 on SONY Records
newest Label “Twist”.

Adam received intense training in Music Production and Engineering, Vocal
Performance, and Music Business at the prestigious Berklee College of
Music in Boston, MA. In 2004 he moved to New York City where he created
“Elegant Children Productions”, his own production company. Currently,
Adam provides beats and songs for an entire downtown culture of rising Hip-
Hop, Rock, and Dance Music personalities, all the while continuing to
pursue his own career as a recording artist and songwriter. Adam reaches
across many genres of music, continuously proving himself as not just a
singer, but also a well-rounded musician, songwriter and producer.

"Soul Music is what I do because that is what comes naturally to me”. Adam’
s soul extends deep into his recordings and often amazes listeners at their
first impression. Always effortlessly surprising the public by his contrary look
to his sound. Adam feels no need to conform to expectation but celebrates
his uniqueness in every aspect.

Adam collaborates regularly with many other up-and-coming hot young
musicians. His long-time band mate and Elegant Children Productions Co-
Founder Nikki Glaspie is now playing drums touring with Grammy Award
Winning artist Beyonce. Adam has also recorded and played with many
other successful musicians including Mike Feingold (Jay-Z, Queen Latifah),
Ruslan Sirota (Brian McKnight, Stanley Clark), Mark Kelly (Mariah Carey,
Meshell N’Degeocello), and Davy Nate (Toni Braxton, Brian McKnight). His
intimate affiliation with a select group of talented musicians allows Adam to
create a sound and style all his own.

In the near future you can look forward to hearing Adam’s collaborative
efforts with an ever expanding list of talented producers and musicians as
he completes his second solo album and continues to write and produce for
other recording artists.
Top featured artists
Bronx born singer/songwriter/producer Ari Gold, is
turning the music scene on its head, rewriting the rules,
and trailblazing a storm of political pop. With music that
is as catchy as it is controversial, Ari Gold has not only
been out from the beginning of his career, he has also
never shied away from creating songs that come from
his unique perspective as an openly gay man--
something that is unprecedented in R&B/Pop music. Ari
has been featured on VH-1, MTV Europe, Radio 1, IFC,
Top Of The Pops, HBO Zone, Here!TV, BBC and is the
first out artist to debut at #1 on MTV Networks LOGO’s
Top 10 Video Countdown. He has received acclaim from
trade papers, Billboard and HITS, style features in VIBE,
W, V, critical attention in national lifestyle magazines The
Advocate, OUT, Genre and Instinct and has graced
Adam Joseph is a rare find in the world of music today.
Not only does he write, produce, engineer, arrange, and
play on all of his recordings, but he also managed to
release and distribute his first album independently
through his self-owned record label, JAH Records
(established in 2003). Adam has performed alongside
major artists such as Steven Tyler, Cee-Lo (of Gnarles
Barkley), Dianne Reeves, Patti Austin, Brenda Russell,
and Martha Wash.
Featured Artist:
countless regional magazine covers around the world. Ari has toured
Europe (France, Italy, UK, Switzerland, Belgium), Canada, and in over 35
cities in the U.S, has opened for Cyndi Lauper, RuPaul and Chaka Khan. In
his native NYC he has headlined music venues Lincoln Center, BAM
(Brooklyn Academy Of Music) and Joe’s Pub as well as dance clubs Avalon,
Pacha, and Crowbar. Both his first two self released studio albums are
Outmusic Award winners for the 2002 Outstanding Debut and the 2005
Album of The Year. With his coffee table book and remix CD, released in
over 25 countries, the press has coined him an international sex symbol and
gay icon.

Ross), Grammy Award Winning Producer Joe Hogue and 2x Grammy stellar
cast of collaborators such as Steve Skinner (Akon, Jewel, Diana Allen (VH-1’
s Born To Diva), hip-hop artist Mr. Man and multi-platinum selling Grammy
nominated Capitol Records Artist Dave Koz, Transport Systems is Allen (VH-
1’s Born To Diva), hip-hop artist Mr. Man and multi-platinum selling Grammy
nominated Capitol Records Artist Dave Koz, Transport Systems is funky,
sexy, smart and soulful--with topics ranging from the down low
phenomenon, gay relationships, crystal meth addiction, gender identity and
hooks.
spirituality--all set behind infectious grooves, thick harmonies, and melodic
hooks.

Born and raised in an orthodox Jewish household in the Bronx, Ari Gold was
discovered while singing at his brother's bar-mitzvah at the tender age of
five. It was then that Ari landed his earliest job as a professional singer,
performing the lead role on the CBS Children's recording Pot Belly Bear:
Songs and Stories. The album went platinum and led to his successful
career as a child vocalist singing on over 400 jingles, providing various
voices for Cabbage Patch Kids, cult-favorite Jem and the Holograms, and
singing with Diana Ross on her Swept Away album. Ari recorded his first
demo at age 12 and began writing his own songs at age 14. After graduating
yeshiva high school in Manhattan, Ari studied at Yale University and got his
Bachelor or Arts from New York University.

Ari’s video single “Wave Of You,” premiered during the launch of MTV’s new
network LOGO, was named one of the “Best Videos of 2005” was voted by
the fans as the #3 “Ultimate Sexiest Videos” in a list that included superstars
Madonna, Mariah, Janet and Christina Aguilera and in June 2007 was again
recognized as the #2 Ultimate Queer Video.” In 2005 Ari released Ari Gold:
The Photobook along with The Remixes with contributions by Boy George,
Rupaul, Duane Cramer and illustrator Joe Phillips. The Remixes was
named the #2 Best Indie Release of 2005 by the Advocate and spawned the
Billboard Top 40 Dance/Club hit, “Love Will Take Over” which became an
iTunes Pride Essential, received heavy airplay on Sirius Radio, and on the
nationally syndicated radio show, Radio With a Twist which is licensed to
over 6 U.S mainstream markets along with AOL radio. The song has also
appeared on various compilations including Global Groove and Gay Games
IV where Ari performed at Wrigley Field in Chicago for 30,000 at the closing
ceremonies. The accompanying video debuted at #1 on LOGO’s “The Click
List,” bumping Madonna out of the top spot and remaining in the top 10 for
over 21 weeks.

Ari co-wrote and performed his first single, “I’m All About You” (released on
Island Universal) with DJ Luck and MC Neat and hitmaker Desmond Child.
The video was a mainstay on MTV Europe and Ari performed the song on
virtually every major UK music outlet like Radio 1’s Big Sunday and the
legendary Top Of The Pops. Ari has contributed his songwriting and
production skills to various artists including Kevin Aviance’s “You Got The
Groove” produced by Grammy nominated producer Tony Moran and “I’ll Be
Here” for Nashom remixed by Grammy Award winning producer David
Morales (Mariah Carey). Ari’s music can also be heard in hit independent
films Boy Culture, Boys Shorts 4 (the “Wave Of You video is a DVD extra),
Slutty Summer and John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus which premiered at
Cannes. Ari served as music supervisor for the IFC’s documentary
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema and also on Latin Boys Go To Hell in
which he performs his song, “See Through Me.”

Ari makes substantial use of his high profile by remaining at the forefront of
the fight for human rights. His song "Home" can be heard on the Human
Rights Campaign's benefit album Love Rocks along with music by Melissa
Etheridge, Christina Aguilera, Dolly Parton, and Carole King. He contributed
"Bashert (Meant To Be)" to the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU)
benefit CD Marry Me, released in an effort to secure the rights of same sex
couples.
Play Wave of you by Ari Gold
Play Go with the flow by Adam Joseph
Play Fashionista by Kevin Cahoon
Play Complicated by The Cliks
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