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by Christopher Knab  Updated February 2008


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Band/Artist Name: Prototype

Musical Style/Genre: Alternative Rock. A mix of contemporary rock sounds mixed in with strong Hip Hop and Funk rhythms

City of Origin: Seattle, Washington

Band member Names and Instruments: Kip Stanford: Lead Vocals John Tremmer: Lead and Rhythm Guitar Ron Malcolm: Bass Judy Winter: Drums

Key Points of Interest:

  • Currently recording new CD for Fall'08 release
  • Previously released two CD EPs
  • Sold 500 copies of previous releases at local clubs
  • Playing live since 2005 with same original members
  • Songs are concerned with political and social issues affecting the youth of today
  • Showcased at 2006 CMJ Conference in New York

Additional Data:

  • Appeared on 90.3 FM KEXP's Live Room in Fall of '07
  • Northwest tour of alternative clubs and college campuses planned for summer of '08
  • Alternative press (The Seattle Weekly, The Stranger) has reviewed all previous releases favorably
  • Interviews and reviews of new CD will be solicited to alternative press and radio

Contact Information:

For more information on the band call or write:

Mez Mezrow
www.prototype.com

www.myspace.com/prototype

(206)-398-5445
E-mail: Prototype@prototype.com

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Christopher Knab is an independent music business consultant based in Seattle, Washington. He is available for private consultations on promoting and marketing independent music, and can be reached by email at: chris@chrisknab.net

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