The following links contain additional promotional information on the band VLS.
VLS Electronic Press Kit - www.sonicbids.com/vls
Website - www.vlsband.com
Myspace - www.myspace.com/vlsvamplestat
CD available at - http://cdbaby.com/cd/vamplestat
The Sacramento band Vamp Le Stat, aka VLS, is back and on the verge of releasing their latest album mixed by Grammy award-winner Michael Rosen at the state-of-the-art J Street Recorders recording studio. The album, produced and engineered by famed bassist Brian Wheat of Tesla, is hook-driven, focused, well rounded and solid. The album’s final sonic mastering was completed by George Marino of Sterling Sound. VLS has worked with some of the industries finest on this album and it shows.
Jimmy Tuttle and Mark Miner, two of the original VLS band members, collaborate on the songs. As Tuttle describes it “I draw the graph and he connects the lines.” As a vocalist Tuttle moves effortlessly from a whisper to a howl while singing their mostly autobiographical songs. The other half of the musical equation is guitarist Miner. Self described as “a country boy with a city heart” but any observer would say when it comes to his guitar riffs, he’s world-class. The two have been friends, business and musical partners for years. On the forthcoming VLS CD, they have put together their best collaborative work ever.
On drums is Brett “Flash” Blackburn. Flash earned the nickname because of his flashy physical style of drumming. On stage he’s energetic and fun to watch, swinging his arms wildly and spinning his drumsticks. You get “more Flash for your cash” as his friends used to joke. Bassist Shawn “Sikki” Lynn has worked with several original and cover bands in the Modesto and Bay Area Ca. scene until meeting Jimmy and Mark in 1999. As fate would have it, he was recruited for VLS in 2006. Shawn is a bassist who feels that his role in the band is to “keep it solid, keep it simple.” In other words, the perfect bassist.
While performing their radio friendly, hook laden songs VLS charted all over Europe and earned international success, playing tons of sold-out shows with national acts. In their earlier incarnation, VLS released their first CD “Bloodline” to critical acclaim. The follow up “Filth” saw a more stripped down, raw and edgier approach. In support of this effort, VLS won the acclaim of magazines such as Hit Parader and Circus magazine along with airplay and dozens of sold out shows. Now in 2007 with the release of this latest CD entitled “So Far”, VLS is moving forward again, newly reinvented and musically recharged. The new CD has already been met with demand.
VLS band members:
Jimmy Tuttle: vocals/guitar
Mark Miner: guitars
Brett “Flash” Blackburn: drums
Shawn “Sikki” Lynn: Bass
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