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PuroRock.com Gabriel Meza Owner - Editor (408) 386-1500 (direct line) (650) 254-8907 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PuroRock presents a Pre-Grammy Showcase at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on November 2nd, featuring among others; Grammyâ nominated: Rabanes and Locos por Juana plus an international array of special guests. Hollywood, CA - October 8, 2005- PuroRock.com the Premier Spanish Portal in the US is proud to announce its pre-Grammyâ showcase to be celebrated at the world famous Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. This is an opportunity to enjoy some of the best international acts in Spanish Rock. These bands will be delighted to show their talents and to demonstrate the energy, quality, and great vibe of the Latin alternative music of today. Here are some of the artists participating on the PuroRock Showcase: [TABLE NOT SHOWN] This will be an all age festival with two different areas to enjoy Latin alternative music at its best, one for Rock and the other for Electronic/acoustic performances. Doors will open at 7pm and the first band will start playing at 8pm. The Showcase only costs $12.00 and tickets can be found at www.purorock.com/tickets The festival takes place at the world famous Knitting Factory in Hollywood on 3021 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, CA 90028. For more info about the venue you can visit the Knitting Factory here: www.knittingfactory.com or call 323- 463-0204 For additional information on the showcase, please contact Gabriel Meza (408) 386-1500, or e-mail Gabriel at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PuroRock is the premier Bilingual Portal dedicated to Spanish Rock and Spanish Alternative Music in the United States. Starting in 1998 PuroRock has evolved into Portal informing fans with the latest Spanish Rock releases, showcasing artist in its Internet radio station and posting the largest collection of event listings from coast to coast. With over 250,000 visits per month, and an opt-in list of subscribers surpassing 105,000 people, PuroRock offers bands exposure that they may not find through traditional media channels. As well as a way for corporations to reach the Spanish rock loving audiences in the US. For more information, please visit www.purorock.com [TABLE NOT SHOWN] SPONSORS: TOWER RECORDS: Since 1960, Tower Records has been recognized and respected throughout the world for its unique brand of retailing. Towers commitment to introducing its customers to the latest trends in new product lines is paramount to the organization's retail philosophy. Tower owns and operates 90 stores in the U.S. with a further 144 stores run by licensees in nine different countries, including 11 stores in three Latin American countries. The company opened one of the first Internet music stores on America Online in June 1995 and followed a year later with the launch of Tower.com. Tower forges ahead with the development of exciting shopping environments, espousing diverse product ranges, artist performances, and technological advances in merchandising. Tower maintains its commitment to providing the deepest selection of packaged entertainment merchandised in stores that celebrate the unique interests and needs of the local community. BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2005 ------------------------ THE 2005 BATTLE OF THE BANDS finals part I was a great success and a completely sold out show last Wednesday October 19th at The Knitting Factory with KINKY and MEZKLAH. The two bands that competed were Fitter and Gente de Goma. Both bands rocked many people around the club said. Roxing Kafe and Fronteras will share the stage with Ely Guerra this Sunday October 30th for the Finals part II, also Legion second place winners of 2004 Budweiser Battle of the Bands will be special guests. The Knitting Factory is located at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Tickets at www.knittingfactory.com. We will announce the winners at the end of this show. The judges are: Kolo Barrera of KSSE, Gabe Goss of Latin Music Artists, Edgardo Ochoa of Escuchalo Records, Kim Jones manager of Fobia, Brenda Herrera of Latin Heat, Delia Orjuela of BMI, Pablo Rodriguez manager of Lucybell, Robert Lopez of Tower Records, Rafael Esparza song writer and producer and Mezklah 2004 Battle of the Bands Winners. 21+ only. [TABLE NOT SHOWN] PuroRock has no affiliation nor is representing itself to be part of LARAS and/or the GRAMMY Awards®. THE LATIN GRAMMY Awards® and all related elements are property of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Grammy® - Grammy is a registered trademark of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc. [TABLE NOT SHOWN] [IMAGE] To unsubscribe from: Informativo PuroRock, just follow this link: http://www.purorock.com/cgi-bin/mail.cgi?f=u&l=newsletter&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&p=4063877 Click this link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.
