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The Flint Journal today published full 2 page review of local talent who had released an album in the last year. ATA's Thus Bad Begins is featured.

You see it as it appeared and read the review here.

The Saginaw area was hit hard by the storms and shooters is still without power. Therefore they were forced to cancel the show at Shooters for tonight. The show will be rescheduled and we will let you know the new date as soon  as possible.

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Due to scheduling conflicts Tantric's tentative date which was set for August 3rd at Shooters in Saginaw will have to be postponed again. We will let you know when this show finally gets the nod.

After The Ashes was back at Topaz Recording Studios, the studio they recorded their debut album at. They started tracking two new songs which will be featured on their next album. It is some awesome material so keep checking back here to watch for updates on their progress. You can also click the newsletter link above and add your email address to the ATA newsletter mailing list.

ATA will be performing at:

• The Rock Spot July 7th ATA Headlines the Grand Opening w/Q106.1 FM broadcasting live
• 810 Motoring Car Show (A meet and greet event) at the old K-Mart on Miller Rd
• The New Ritz on July 14th with Paradox and sg tba
• Shooters July 15th ATA Co- Headlines with Crop Circle and sg tba
• Shooters July 20th opening for Quiet Riot
• Mo Doggies July 26th The Dog Days of Summer - Broadcast live on The Banana 101.5 FM
• Shooters August 3rd - opening for Tantric
• Bullfrogs Bar N Grill July 29th The Telegraph Cruise - 89X Broadcasting Live
• The Hayloft Liquor Stand with Force of Habit on Friday, September 1st.

For a complete list of show dates visit our tour page... click here

The band, the road crew and the staff at Norkris Productions have all been so busy lately that we have neglected to keep up with our news page here on the ATA website. A lot has happened in the last few months. We have had some pretty big shows and played all over the place. We are sure helping to make these oil tycoons rich. I don't even want to think about all the $ spent on gas alone. But no matter what it amounts to, it is all worth it for the guys to come play for our fans. Thanks to all the hard work and the continuing support of our fans, we have created quite a buzz in the Midwest area.

We have played a lot of new venues (to us) and a few newly opened venues too. We have also opened for some great bands like Warrant, LA Gunns, Quiet Riot, Tantric, Firehouse, Theory of A Deadman just to name a few. And we have headlined many a show. But you know to us it's not about who headlines or who we play with. Although that is important in a way because it helps us to get in front of new potential fans, it is more about playing the music and having a good time with the fans we have who came to see us at whatever show we happen to be at that night.

We know you all work hard and every once and awhile you like to unwind and throw a couple back and listen to some good live music. To us, that is what it's about mostly, having a good time. Yeah sure we hope that someday we can make a living doing this but that in it self takes a lot of work. A lot of work to even get to that point. Did you know that Jamie Lane pours cement all day long, then rushes to a gig to perform for his fans. I know I would be dead tired after a day of pouring cement! That is how passionate Jamie is about his people, his fans. If it's not a gig it's a rehearsal or to the studio to work on the next album. Rick Jackson puts in many hours a week as a District Manager over 7 offices and then rushes to a gig. I have seen him playing on less then 3 hours sleep. And Del, did you know that he played the last four or five shows with a bad knee? On a Friday eve after performing he dislocated his knee and the next day with it still out of socket he played two shows while ignoring the severe pain. it was the knee on the leg he played most, the kick drum side. He has played the last couple of shows in pain as well and is still on crutches because he cannot even walk on it.

Let me tell you these guys are dedicated! Dedicated to you the fans, to the music and to having a good time helping everyone at a show kick back for a minute, giving us all a chance to forget for awhile, about all the things that we have to think about and worry about every fricken day of our lives. And that to me is what this is all about, the power of music! The power of music to heal our souls and remind us that we are all in this life together. We all go through similar experiences and we all need to unwind. What better way then to immerse yourself into some great music we can all relate to.

I am Norm Coleman, I manage ATA, book their shows, and the president of the label they are signed to and I am proud to be an ATA fan and I am proud of all our ATA fans. I want to thank you all for the hard work you do, doing what ever it is you do, and for taking the time to come out and give your support by paying the cover charge, by buying a CD and a T-shirt and by throwing down a few drinks. Doing so you support the bands on the bill (the cover charge and merch), The label and songwriters (the CD) and the venue (the drinks). Yes it is also about the money. It takes money to make it happen. There are a lot of people working hard like you do everyday, to make this happen. The PA and tech, The Bartenders, The Waitresses, The Band, The Road Crew, The bands management team, The label, The Venue staff, the security staff right on down to the janitorial staff.

The ultimate compliment you can give us is to show us you support what we are doing by buying a CD AND A SHIRT! You have already shown support for the venue and staff by being there and to the band too but ultimately unless you buy some merch, you left out some of the key people needing your support. It's kind of like the waitress who works for a measly base pay and counts on tips to really earn their living. If the band is getting paid at all, it probably isn't much. (The expenses are astounding). Even if they do get paid off the door, it is usually split amongst the bands, unless the headliner is a national, then the national act usually gets it all and the others get the "privilege" of playing with them.

So the band makes most of it's money from the MERCH which they still have to replace and then they can split what is left over amongst them. The label gets it's share from CD's of which they pay the songwriters and the band a percentage and then most if not all goes back into promoting the band and recording the next album.

So you see, when we thank you for your support, we mean it!!! We truly do thank you for your support! and when you buy a CD AND T-SHIRT as well as any other merch we might have, we are happy to autograph it for you, let you take a picture if you want. We will show our love to you by doing these things and by putting on the best show we possibly can, for your showing your love to us through your support.

Thanks again for being an ATA fan!!!

Much love

Norm Coleman
President
Broken Records

No Bryan isn't leaving the band. We are just making some adjustments we hope will make us even better. for an audition you must be:

1. A Bass Player
2. Able to sing well
   1. Able to sing harmonies well (in key, in tune)
3. Have your own Bass Rig
4. Willing & able to tour
5. Available for any show at any time. no exceptions

Auditons will be held at Topaz Recording Studios in Flushing MI. If you think you have what it takes and wish to schedule an audition call Norm @ 810-423-1711

ATA will perform at TNT's in Clinton Twp Michigan on Friday June 2nd details on the shows page

ATA held their CD Release Party at MoDoggies on Saturday performing to a packed house with their guests Wrongley Spoken and So Much For Simple. We really had a great time, it was awesome!!! For pictures see the photo page.

A bulliten was posted on Myspace stating the the April 8th show at Shooters was rescheduled. This is not the case at all. The show is going on as scheduled but apparenlty Zen cannot make it because one of their band members is ill. We haven't recieved official notice from Zen but, the posting was made from the Zen myspace page. So we are looking for a band to fill that spot.

04/07/06 We received notice from Zen today they cannot perform.

We are seeking a band to replace them Saturday April 8th

Bullfrogs Bar and Grille show Friday April 7th for details click here

Pillar of Autumn added to Planet Rock date for details click here

So Much for simple added to the MoDoggies Date or details click here

Wrongley Spoken to play with ATA at Mo Doggies in Fenton, MI

for details click here

Fled Five to perform with ATA at Planet Rock in Battle Creek

for details click here

ATA playing Planet Rock in Battle Creek Mi see show page for details

Come on out and show your love for ATA

February 22nd at the I-Rock in Detroit details here...

1. Thursday, March 2nd, 2006 - in support of FIREHOUSE!!
   1. After the Ashes will be performing at Shooters in Saginaw
2. Saturday, March 25th, 2006 - CD RELEASE PARTY!!
   1. St. Andrews Hall in Detroit

See our Shows Page for details

Broken Records issued a new press release regarding the official release of After the Ashes debut album Thus Bad Begins...

Read it here

After the Ashes will be performing at the Purple Moon Nightclub on Dort Highway in Flint, MI on Tuesday, February 28th, 2006. Doors at 7pm. Special guests to be announced very soon. For details and directions, please visit http://www.purplemoonnightclub.com.

Hey Everyone!!

Just a quick note to give everyone an update on the status of the album, merchandise, shows and information on some upcoming promotions and additions to the site.

• The album is completed, the artwork is approved and everything is currently in the printing and replication process. The release date of 2/1/06 looks to be on track, give or take a couple of days. We are VERY pleased with the results and have had an unbelievable response from the select few who have had a chance to listen to it. We can't wait to get out on the road and start kicking everyone's asses with this LIVE!! (Don't forget....if you pre-order "Thus Bad Begins..." before 1/31/06 you will receive a FREE download of an unreleased track. This offer is exclusively for pre-orders only and will not be available after 1/31/06, only 8 days left...get yours before it's too late!)
• ATA merchandise will be posted and available for purchase on the website within the next week or so. We will have decals and t-shirts available for $2 and $11 respectively. Merchandise will also be available at all upcoming shows. Check the site for updates!
• We are in the process of creating a "members only" section of the website that will give members access to exclusive content such as: unreleased music, screen savers, videos, photos, road diaries and anything else we happen to come across. There will be a nominal fee to become a member and the funds will be used exclusively to further our promotional campaigns. Show your support and be sure to join!
• We have some GREAT shows coming up throughout Michigan and Indiana in the next couple of months, including several CD release parties! Be sure to check the "shows" link for details as we will be adding many more very soon!
• We are still accepting applications for road and tech. help. If you think you have what it takes, drop us an email with your resume' to norm@aftertheashesmusic.com

As always, After the Ashes thanks you for your support and encouragement and we look forward to seeing all of you at our future shows!! Thus Bad Begins...

Peace,

Rick

01/23/06: Album Art proofs approved

The ATA debut album will be entitled Thus Bad Begins... and the artwork for the cover, inserts and trayliner has been approved in it's final form and printing has been Scheduled to begin this week.

Norm

01/22/06: New Shows Added!!!

• March 11th, 2006 - The Machine Shop in Flint, MI
  • After the Ashes will be appearing at The Machine Shop with Sour Jane and Radiocraft for ATA's CD Release Party. Doors at 7pm, 18 and older. Visit http://www.themachineshop.info for details and directions.

• Friday, March 10^th, 2006 at the Flint Local 432  

  • U of M Golden Key Honor Society benefit show.  Details will be posted as soon as they come available. http://www.flintlocal432.com/

• Feb. 24th, 2006 - Club Fever in South Bend, IN
  • After the Ashes will be appearing with OSLO at Club Fever in South Bend, IN for OSLO's CD Release party. Doors at 9pm, $5 cover. Visit http://www.heartlandnightclub.com for directions and details.
• Feb. 11th, 2006 - Shooters in Saginaw, MI
  • After the Ashes will be appearing at Shooters w/ LA Guns in Saginaw, MI. Doors at 7pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $11 online, $13 day of show. Visit http://www.6shooters.com for tickets, details and directions.

12/29/05: Album Tracking Completed

• Hey everyone just giving you an update as to what’s on tap for the next few weeks…

• Yes, raise your hands to heaven and praise whoever you praise the album is done. The title of the record is “Thus Bad Begins..” and will be released in February on Broken Records. Everyone is COMPLETELY INSANE about this album and we hope you guys love it.

• AFM Entertainment and ATA are working together to book a series of release parties all over the state and surrounding states during February and March with a Spring/Summer U.S. Tour to follow.

• Merch Is Coming !!! I promise its all ordered and on the way. You’ll be able to get it right through the site or at shows.

• We’re kicking around a contest idea. Not sure of all the details but it’s going to be KILLER.

• And finally we are taking resumes for some road help. If your interested, have the time and want to go on the road send your resume to: norm@aftertheashesmusic.com

Thanks to all of you for your continued support and we hope to perform some miracles for you in 2006…

One Love, B.Kelly

12/23/05 - New Show Added!!!

12/07/2005: Studio update

After the Ashes will be performing at the Machine Shop on Friday, January 13th, 2006. Doors at 7pm. 18 and older. For details and directions visit http://www.themachineshop.info or http://www.aftertheashesmusic.com or call (810)715-2650. Get there early and check out some of Flint's hottest bands in Flint's hottest club. Check the site often for additional details as they come available.

Update 11/27/05 – ATA signs with Broken Records!!

Update 11/11/05 - Studio Update!!

Update 10/28/05 - New Show Added!!

Update 10/25/05 - Dark New Day Rescheduled!!