Regional group Double Vision recently was signed by California-based No Sleep Records exec Chris Hansen as the label’s first hip hop act. Hansen was nice enough to talk about his label and the guys below. To read the full article on Double vision, go here.
LABEL: No Sleep Records, www.nosleeprecs.com
FOUNDER: Chris Hansen
BIO
“In late 2006 and/or early 2007, I wanted to start a label and release quality music, no matter what the genre. Music I enjoy and music I think others should be into instead of the things that are forced down their throats.”
REPRESENTED GENRES
“Indie, hardcore, punk, metal, Everything. Double Vision is the first Hip Hop group signed to the label.”
CLIENTS
All or Nothing
Balance and Composure
Double Vision
Frontier(s)
I Am Alaska
Into It. Over It.
La Dispute
Monument to Thieves
Sleeping Giant
Touche Amore
The Wonder Years
HOW DID YOU COME ACROSS DOUBLE VISION?
“I was sent a press kit from them awhile back and thought it was great.”
WHAT STOOD OUT ABOUT THEM?
“It was kind of a ’90s throwback feel, but with some originality in it still. Basically it was exactly what I was looking for for my first hip hop group on the label. Something with a ’90s feel and not something like what is out there today.”
HOW WILL YOU PROMOTE DOUBLE VISION?
“To be honest, I am still learning as I go for this one, as the guys know. It is the first hip hop group signed to No Sleep, so it will be a learning process.”
WHAT KIND OF FUTURE DO YOU SEE FOR THIS GROUP?
“I am hoping to help build Double Vision’s fan base and work with them for a long time.”
DOUBLE VISION is… “Two great and down to earth guys.”
For demo submission information, go here.
WEEKEND SHOWS
The Graduate (indie/pop), Cheeks McGee (acoustic) and The Red Beard Conspiracy (hardcore)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Turner Hall, 926 Hampshire, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $7, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/thegraduate
TIPS: The Graduate and Cheeks McGee are both touring through Quincy for this show.
Hearsay (cover band)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Dock, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/hearsayband2009
TIPS: This is a new band with veteran musicians.
Dam Rally with Predawn Hour and Small Time Crook (rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: 19081 Highway J (Next to the Landing Resort), Mark Twain Lake, Monroe City, Mo.
INFO: www.thedamrally.com
TIPS: The Rally is an outside biker festival that should be crazy fun!
Wine Down with Russell Williams
WHEN: Friday
WHERE: Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa, Ill.
Stonehenge Rock Solid (blues/rock)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: VFW, Sixth and Payson, Quincy
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.myspace.com/stonehengerocksolidofficial
TNT (rock/covers)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Rookies Sports Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
Impakt Band (classic rock/country)
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: The Eagles Club, Quincy
HOW MUCH: $4
INFO: www.myspace.com/impaktband
“Candy at the ballpark with Friends” featuring Candy Coburn (country)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Clemens Field, Hannibal, Mo.
INFO: www.CandyCoburn.com
TIPS: This is the big benefit show that was rained out awhile ago.
Raised On Radio (classic rock/blues)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: 175th Anniversary celebration in Mendon Park, Mendon, Ill.
INFO: www.myspace.com/raisedonradiolive
Hey Nightmare, The Red Beard Conspiracy, Shotgun Mouthwash and The Desolate (hardcore)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Music @ the Mall, 300 Main, Keokuk, Iowa
HOW MUCH: $5, all ages
INFO: www.myspace.com/musicatthemall
The Jackets (comedy)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: O’Griff’s, Quincy
INFO: www.myspace.com/thejacketscomedy
Vertigo (rock)
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Rookies Sports Bar, Hannibal, Mo.
Hope to see everyone out supporting local music!
Jessica Martin
jmartin@whig.com
