AUCTION

5:30 Noisy Withdrawal (modern rock covers, some classic)
6:30 Sublevel 6 (classic rock covers)
7:30 The Auctioneers (country and alt. country)
8:30 The Tukes (modern rock covers, art rock)
9:30 Rattle and Hum (U2 tribute band)
10:30 Solomon Grundy's (original alt. rock)
11:30 36Sunrise (original pop rock)
12:30 Far from Falling (original hard rock)

The critically acclaimed Noisy Withdrawal has endured yet another difficult year commercially. As a (one hopes not final) indignity, the band was recently evicted by its landlady. While confirming that no security deposit was returned, Laurie Hartman (vocals, guitar) insists that "no one is saying we trashed the place." Prolific songwriter Steve Beck (guitar, vocals) complains that the band is "still having a hard time getting our material heard." According to Beck, it is even difficult for him to get a serious listening to a new song "from the other band members." The band continues to feature guitarists Jake Holdreith and Ryan Johnson, along with Chris Hunt (guitar, trumpet, vocals). Guitarist Charlie Broadnax appears this year on bass, while drumming is (as always) provided by the steady hands and feet of Bob Rubenstein (guitar).

This year's show will likely feature an eclectic mix of power-pop covers, including especially songs already covered successfully by someone more famous. According to Holdreith, the show will not include "that one song that we discussed but I really don't like, and neither does Laurie." Another band member hinted that the show also "will not include a bunch of obscure, crappy punk songs from the 80's." The interview became less productive after this last comment, but the show promises more of the band's trademark B or B+ musicianship, occasionally tight harmonies, guitarwork, and really excellent rock & roll attitude.

Sublevel 6 will travel from as far away as Bloomington to make its Attractive Nuisance Tour debut. They're a little blues, a little soul, a little country, and a whole lot of rock and roll, playing their favorite music for their favorite friends.

The band consists of Nancy Walker on vocals, Matt Kalin on vocals and keyboards, Mark Acart on vocals and guitar, Reid Papke on bass, and they let Ron Elwood play drums (but wisely refuse to allow him to sing). Several of the band members have actual day jobs: one is a lawyer with questionable credentials, and two have real jobs - they are full-time musicians. You'll know the tunes they've worked up for this gig if you like folks like Dylan, Joplin, Neil Young, the Allman Brothers - and you like to dance. Sublevel 6 is delighted to have been asked to participate in this great event.

The Auctioneers
"'Cause country's always first."

The Tukes shocked the ANT crowd last year by performing the first original song in the North Richfield basement band's history. Their mid-tempo rocker "Sweet 1689 (Shakopee)," about obsessive, lost love at The Renaissance Festival, was made more amazing by the fact that not a single member of the band had once attended a Renaissance Festival, nor been dumped. Ever.

Seeking to take this year's ANT performance to an even higher level, The Tukes have added a second guitarist and written a plethora of notes and words. However, at press time, none seem to be in the correct order.

Sounds like: Radiohead in a pillow fight with Bob Seger at a medium-security prison camp.

Drummer Bryce Johnson is a lawyer at Griffel & Dorshow. Guitarist John Laravuso is a lawyer at Lindquist & Vennum.

With its complete formation coming in the Summer of 2008, 36 Sunrise has already started making its mark on the Minnesota music scene and beyond. Currently the band is recording their single "This is the Day" at Castle Productions under the guidance of Grammy-nominated producer/engineer Chris W. Langer (Soul Asylum, Widespread Panic, The Moody Blues). The band has also received national exposure through the American Cancer Society and Thinkpinkkids.com as the musical face of their national campaign.

36 Sunrise pushes out tunes that grab audiences with their edgy take on popular rock music. With sonic influences ranging from Gavin DeGraw to Incubus, there is something for everyone. To date, members of 36sunrise have shared the stage with national acts such as Better Than Ezra, Story of the Year, Anberlin, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Shannon Curfman and more.

Far From Falling originally emerged onto the Hard Rock scene in St. Cloud, MN in 2003. After quickly building a following, their heavy riffs, melodic choruses, and full, progressive sound rapidly lead them to playing with the area's biggest bands at the best venues in Minnesota. Now located in Minneapolis, Far From Falling has paved the way for local bands taking it to the next level. From playing national shows with bands such as Vince Neil, Fair To Midland, Quietdrive, Black Light Burns, Dropping Daylight, and Bobaflex, FFF has been recognized as the next real potential to break out of the local scene in Minnesota. Multiple radio interviews, TV appearances on the WB, and a strongly reviewed debut EP produced by Colt Leeb and Grammy-winning Steve Hodge leading up to their highly anticipated full-length album, due out in fall 2008. Come watch Far From Falling, and see what the buzz is all about.