Post by kellysgirl on Oct 12, 2005 0:20:42 GMT -5
Just got this from my google alert about Marty. Think yoy will enjoy this. Nice compliment from Tim.
Tickets for Tour Go on Sale October 15 Weekend
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Marty Casey the runner-up on the TV show
"Rock Star: INXS" -- has been tapped with his band, the Lovehammers, to open
INXS' highly anticipated "Switched On" tour, which kicks off in January 2006.
"Being the opening act is really the best possible scenario for me," Casey
says. "I've been with my band for 15 years and now I get the best of both
worlds."
The 32 year old Chicago singer describes his band's performances as a
"high energy, fast-paced, big-time rock and roll show." He knows it will have
to be that and more in order to set the stage for INXS. "I want to get out
there and get people excited," he says. "We have to work 15 times harder to
get to the level that INXS bring on every night."
It's the least he can do for the multi-platinum Aussie rockers, who not
only gave Casey advice and encouragement on the TV show, but have offered to
continue their counsel as the tour progresses. "It's the ultimate gift," says
Casey.
"Marty is a fresh edgy performer who is captivating," says Tim Farriss of
INXS. "He's compelling to watch and listen to." Casey would like to have won the competition, but is happy about this
latest turn of events, too. "I respect their decision," he says. "And I have
more admiration for INXS by giving Marty Casey & the Lovehammers a chance.
People are going to be blown away." The public is already responding. Casey's
song "Trees" is the #1 download on MSN this week.
For INXS, the success of "Rock Star" has also meant sales. Recently, "The
Best of INXS" (Atlantic) reached #1 on Billboard's catalogue chart, and INXS'
new single "Pretty Vegas," (Epic Records) hit #4 with over 20,000 downloads
via iTunes. The band recently shot a video for the song with director Scott
Duncan.
Tickets for Tour Go on Sale October 15 Weekend
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Marty Casey the runner-up on the TV show
"Rock Star: INXS" -- has been tapped with his band, the Lovehammers, to open
INXS' highly anticipated "Switched On" tour, which kicks off in January 2006.
"Being the opening act is really the best possible scenario for me," Casey
says. "I've been with my band for 15 years and now I get the best of both
worlds."
The 32 year old Chicago singer describes his band's performances as a
"high energy, fast-paced, big-time rock and roll show." He knows it will have
to be that and more in order to set the stage for INXS. "I want to get out
there and get people excited," he says. "We have to work 15 times harder to
get to the level that INXS bring on every night."
It's the least he can do for the multi-platinum Aussie rockers, who not
only gave Casey advice and encouragement on the TV show, but have offered to
continue their counsel as the tour progresses. "It's the ultimate gift," says
Casey.
"Marty is a fresh edgy performer who is captivating," says Tim Farriss of
INXS. "He's compelling to watch and listen to." Casey would like to have won the competition, but is happy about this
latest turn of events, too. "I respect their decision," he says. "And I have
more admiration for INXS by giving Marty Casey & the Lovehammers a chance.
People are going to be blown away." The public is already responding. Casey's
song "Trees" is the #1 download on MSN this week.
For INXS, the success of "Rock Star" has also meant sales. Recently, "The
Best of INXS" (Atlantic) reached #1 on Billboard's catalogue chart, and INXS'
new single "Pretty Vegas," (Epic Records) hit #4 with over 20,000 downloads
via iTunes. The band recently shot a video for the song with director Scott
Duncan.
