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October Newsletter 2007
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PBS and Bravo segment this
month!
PBS is already airing a piece on 54 Seconds, produced by Fast Focus. They
have done pieces on a diverse cross-section of artists from Eric Clapton and
Paul McCartney to Kanye West and Nelly Furtado. Visit
http://www.fastfocus.tv and
check us out on the home page!
The piece features some never before seen interview
footage and live
performances. Unfortunately we cannot give you the programming schedule
for
PBS airings, as it changes depending on where you live, but we will be able
to give you the Bravo airdate the moment we get it!
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Join 54 Seconds on the Ships and Dip III Cruise!
We will be joining The Barenaked Ladies and others performing on the
Ships and Dip III cruise to Grand Cayman and Jamaica. The cruise is from
January 27 to February 1 2008. Visit for pricing and more info.
We are not yet featured on the website, but will be
soon,
so don't be alarmed if you don't see our names there just yet!
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If you have an iPhone...
You can now download ringtones from "Postcards" from the iTunes Music
Store! Just click on any of the iTunes links above and they will pop right
up.
You can also download everything by 54 Seconds directly to your iPhone and
a WiFi connection through the new iTunes WiFi application on your phone!
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Radio News
The new single "Dirty Little Secret" is doing really well at radio and
we're breaking some ground. Very soon we will be able to give you
a list of
stations that you will be able to call and make requests.
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New Website! (almost) and YouTube
We will be unveiling a new website in the next few weeks.
Meanwhile you can visit our MySpace page for updated information.
Please don't forget to copy and paste the banners into your emails, websites
and MySpace pages!
Also you can now see William J.Orendorff's mini-documentary "9 Minutes of 54
Seconds" on our
YouTube page!
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Bare Knuckle Pickups
Spencer is proud to announce that he is working with Barekuckle Pickups.
This is a boutique hand wound pickup based out of the U.K., and produces
amazing sounding pickups for all guitars. If you're a guitar player check
them out by clicking here!
August Newsletter 2007
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Windows Media Spotlight Artist!
54 Seconds is the Windows Media Spotlight Artist for the month of August! Go to www.windowsmedia.com
to check us out all this month. There will be songs from the new CD, photos by the
amazing Todd V. Wolfson. Jen White's beautiful and haunting Ben's Letter Video!
Bill Orendorff's Dirty Little Secret Video is the exclusive piece.
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Listening Party for Austin Fans and Friends
If you are in Austin this Monday, August 6th please join us for our listening party
from 8 to 10pm at 115 W. 8th St. Between Congress and Colorado.
There will be a limited number of complimentary CDs and complimentary drinks!
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Postcards From California available Tuesday!
You can pre-order by clicking here.
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New MySpace etc.....
We have a new MySpace page! Jenny Begin at Star Mile Designs did a beautiful job creating a new page for us.
If you haven't seen it already click here!
Please copy and paste the banners into your emails, websites and MySpace pages!
We also have new stuff up on our our YouTube page!
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Next.....
Contest! New Merchandise! Radio! Shows!
much love
Spencer, Stewart, Rachel, Jeff
There will be a lot more news this month, and that will probably be the case over the next few months.
There may be some extra newsletters over the next few weeks also as radio information becomes
available, shows get added and more online events take place.
Thanks for all your support and can't wait to be sharing this new CD with you all!
July
Newsletter (text format) 2007
Windows Media Featured Artist!
54 Seconds is the Windows Media Spotlight Artist for the month of August! Go to WindowsMedia.com
to check us out all next month. There will be songs from the new CD, photos and EXCLUSIVE
video! We'll give you a little more info in the next newsletter.
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Postcards from California release date and listening party.
Postcards from California will be released on August 7th! Over the next couple of
weeks we will send out another newsletter with information on where to buy the CD
online and in your part of the country, how to request radio play and all kind of
other stuff.
For those of you in the Austin area we are having a listening party on Monday August
6th from 8 to 10pm at
115 W. 8th St.
Between Congress and Colorado.
There will be a limited number of complimentary CDs and complimentary drinks!
If you would like to come please email us at mail@54seconds.com to RSVP for an invite!
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Spencer and Rachel at FAM Fest this weekend in Austin
If you live in Austin, come out to the FAM (Film/Art/Music) Fest this Friday and
Saturday nights, July 20th and 21st. Spencer will be showing photographs from a new
collection. Rachel will be performing, and director William J. Orendorff will be
premiering his new short film The Notice (which Spencer also has a part in). You
can also see new photographs by Jen White and Jim Walters. It all benefits Big Brothers
and Big Sisters, so please come out and show your support for a great cause! Check
out these links for more info:
http://www.famaustin.com/
http://do512.com/event/2007/07/20/fam-2007-film-art-and-music-festival
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We love Chicago!
For those of you that missed our appearance on The Jonathan Brandmeier Show on WLUP
in Chicago a couple of week ago, including the live performance of "Run To Me", you
can hear the recording of the show by clicking http://www.54seconds.com/WLUP.mp3
You can also read an article in the Chicago Sun-Times on the "Songs for my Father" CD
which also features an interview with Spencer. Here's the link
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/430966,SHO-Sunday-father17.article
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Bonus Tracks
We just recorded bonus track in the studio, a live acoustic version of "Dirty Little
Secret", and a brand new song, "London".
Stay tuned for news of exclusive availability.
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Ben's Letter and iTunes (and reviews)
We have received some emails asking why "Ben's Letter" is no longer available as
a single on iTunes. It will available as a track on the new CD, so don't worry it
will be back soon. Also, while you are on iTunes, we would love it if some of our
fans went to our pages and posted some reviews of our catalog! Thanks in advance!
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Email problems, Facebook and YouTube
We have been experiencing some email difficulties that have now been resolved. Also
gwen@54seconds should now be working correctly. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We have just set up a FaceBook page.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740611822
Please visit us and be friendly!
We will also be developing our YouTube page over the next few weeks! Stay tuned!
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Camp Heartland
Please take the time to check out this worthwhile charity.
www.campheartland.org
Since 1993, Camp Heartland has provided hope, community, laughter, partnership, joy,
and educational experiences to thousands of children and families infected with and
infected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, and loss.
We believe that every child, no matter where they are or their
circumstances, deserves to live a life filled with dignity, self-worth, support,
nurturing, and love.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of children, youth, and families who experience
HIV/AIDS, grief, poverty, and other troubling circumstances through year-round support,
advocacy, recreational programs, and community education efforts.
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Next.....
Contest! New Merchandise! Radio! Shows!
much love
Spencer, Stewart, Rachel, Jeff
June Newsletter 2007
WLUP Chicago
If you live in Chicago you can hear us on WLUP 97.9 this week.We will be performing
on the Jonathon Brandmeier morning show on Thursday June 14th at 8:00 AM. We will
be performing "Run To Me" from the "Songs for My Father" CD, as well as sneak-peaking
the new single, "Dirty Little Secret". Visit http://www.wlup.com
to visit their website and stream the show if you are not in the Chicago
area.
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Postcards From California bonus tracks
We have been in the studio recording some bonus tracks for the new CD, Postcards
from California. Director William J. Orendorff filmed the session and is already editing footage.
Stay tuned for news on where it will all be available.
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GHIDRAH
Thank you all so much for voting for us on Rock Ridge Music's MySpace page.
We won, and we are now listed in the Hall of Fame!
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Coma Reminder
For those that missed the news, Coma is back in stock!
It has also been re-packaged in a jewel case with alternate artwork on the disc itself.
You can buy it from our friends at CDFuse, or go to CDbaby.
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Next Month
More info on the Target Spotlight Series, a CD listening party, interviews and a
contest!
Spencer, Stewart, Rachel and Jeff
May Newsletter 2007
Welcome to the new format
newsletter.
Instead of sending multiple emails out to you we will try
to keep the information contained to one monthly newsletter that
features all the news and gig information. If you are on a regional
mailing list you may from time to time get a separate email with some
more up to date information about a show or event. You may also get an
additional email if there is an important piece of news that cannot
wait until next month. Please give us your feedback. How can we make
this page better? What would you like to see? What do you not like
about it? Don't be too hard on us though, we're just starting out :)
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New Record Deal
54 Seconds has signed with Rock Ridge Music! Rock Ridge is a New York based
label
with distribution through ADA/Warner Music Group. They have a great roster
of artists and the
label is run by some of the most forward-thinking and creative people in the
industry
today. Visit
http://www.rockridgemusic.com/assets/pressRelease_54sec.jpg to view the
press release.
Also,you can check out
GHIDRA on their MySpace page, where each week they showcase new music.
Click on the middle head to listen to hear "Dirty Little Secret". YOU CAN
ALSO VOTE!
Then scroll down to learn more about the new album...
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Postcards From California
The new album, Postcards from California, is finished, although we
are about to go
back into the studio to record some bonus tracks. It will be released in the
U.S.
on August 7th. The first single will be "Dirty Little Secret". We'll get
back to
you very soon with information about radio stations playing the song in your
area.
We'll also have touring and promotional dates.
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Coma re-issue
Coma is back in stock! Sorry for the long wait. It has also been re-packaged
in a
jewel case with alternate artwork on the disc itself. You can get it from
our
merchandise partners at
CDFuse
by going to our
official website and
clicking on "merch".
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Sadly.
Due to unavoidable time conflicts, Chris Romani will no longer be working
with us.
The last few years have been beautiful and invaluable and we wish her all
the best
with future endeavors.
Gwen Hanson will be handling correspondence with the band, so please welcome
her
to the family by sending her an email to
gwen@54seconds.com.
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Next Month
We should have updated information on the Target Spotlight Series, YouTube
and more.
Thanks for making it though the new newsletter. We hope it was a thoroughly
invigorating
experience.
much love
Spencer, Stewart, Rachel and Jeff
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