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September 8th, 2009 - Crime Scene Queen Now Available Online Worldwide On ALL Major Services
You can now easily buy the new CD "Crime Scene Queen" at ALL major online retailers. Whether you want to download it
(in ALL digital formats) or buy a hard copy, we got you covered! Here are all the links:
BandCamp (full length previews, multiple file formats)
iTunes
Amazon
Rhapsody
eMusic
Napster
September 1st, 2009 - The Informants Proudly Announce Nate Nicholson On The Drums!
The Informants recently parted ways with longtime drummer Paul Christophersen. The need for change was mutual
and very friendly. Paul is an absolutely incredible musician (and all around music industry guru) and we wish
him the best in all of his future endeavours. As The Informants always do, they made the most of the need for change...
The band is very happy to officially announce the AMAZING new drummer, the one-and-only Nate Nicholson! Many of
you will recognize Nate from his funky, funky drumming with Brethren Fast. It seems that change is in the
air in the Denver music scene and change is always good. Nate brings a fresh new backbeat to the already
rockin' Informants sound. Nate is also a phenomenal singer, so be sure to check out a show this Fall
(the Fall Schedule has just been released) to hear the
new-and-improved Informants!
July 15th, 2009 - Crime Scene Queen Single Released as Free Download, KUVO Appearance
Wipe It Off! Records announced it has issued the first single from the Informants' second CD as free digital download. "Crime Scene Queen," the album's title track, is now available exclusively via the Informants' Official Website. Crime Scene Queen, the CD, is set for release July 28th .
The Informants will be guests on Jazz89 KUVO 89.3 FM Denver, Friday July 24th 6-8 PM. Members of the band will appear live on Rockin' N Rhythm with host Ms.JC "Mamakat," playing tracks from Crime Scene Queen and talking about all things Informants.
July 14, 2009 - Informants Win 2nd Westword Music Showcase Award
The Informants were awarded a 2009 Westword Music Showcase Award at the July 13th awards ceremony held at Denver 's Gothic Theater. The Informants, who also won in the Blues category 2008, successfully defended their title edging out fellow nominees Lionel Young, American Relay, the Delta Sonics and Mojambus. In attendance to accept the award were band members Kerry Pastine, Kenny Plum, Mark Richardson, Paul Shellooe, Mac McMurray and Paul Christophersen.
July 7, 2009-The Informants' Crime Scene Queen Out on July 28th, CD Release Party at the Soiled Dove Underground July 30th
Wipe It Off! Records announced it will issue Crime Scene Queen, the second release from the Informants, on July 28th. The twelve song record is a natural diversion for the modern roots pioneers, as it continues their musical trek from the jump blues and R&B stylings that defined 2007's Stiletto Angel , into new territories -- from gospel to rock. Crime Scene Queen was recorded last winter at Denver's Notably Fine Audio marking the return of Stiletto Angel engineer Mario Casillo and producer Jeremy Lawton (Big Head Todd and the Monsters), who further refined the unmistakable roots sound they helped create on The Informants' critically acclaimed debut record. A free promotional download will be released on July 14th as the album's first single.
To celebrate the release of Crime Scene Queen the Informants will host a CD Release Party at the Soiled Dove Underground in Denver (7401 East 1st Avenue) on July 30th at 8:00PM. The event will include the only complete live perfomance of the Crime Scene Queen album in its entirety, plus a performance from The Aquasonics, live burlesque by Orchid Mei, plus Go-Go Dancers and lots more!
Tickets are available online at SoiledDove.com , or by calling 303.830.9214, $8 general admission, $12 reserved seating.
April 13, 2009 - Summer Dates Revealed
The Informants have announced a slew of summer tour dates, including the Grand Opening of the Ghost Ranch Saloon--a new Steamboat Springs 400 seat music venue; headline slots on the Belvedere, Empire, and Blue Water Blues Festivals; Summerfest Blues & Brews with John Lee Hooker, Jr.; bikinis at Caldonia's; fireworks in Fraser; Memorial Day on Gold Hill; a dozen or more of Colorado's best concert series and festivals; and more shows to be announced soon. Check the Gigs page for details.
February 5, 2009 - Hear Kerry Holler
The Colorado Blues Society magazine Holler includes a features interview with Kerry Pastine in its Feb.-Mar. '09 issue. Kerry discusses her roots and what it's like being an Informant.
November 22, 2008 - "2009 Blues Artist On The Rise" Semi-Finalist
The Blues Festival Guide has chosen the Informants as a semi-finalist in the "2009 Blues Artist On the Rise" competition. The Informants were featured in the Blues Festival E-Guide for the week of November 21, 2008. The weekly Ezine devoted to the Blues reaches 17,000 subscribers a week. The winner of the competion will be announced in 2009.
August 28, 2008 - DNC Update-Virginia Governor Tim Kaine Jams, Sir Charles Holds Court & KT Tunstall Rocks, Penny Parker Reports
The Informants performed at a party hosted by Virginia Governor Tim Kaine at Marlowe's on Monday, August 25th. In town for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Kaine was among Barack Obama's final three picks for Vice President.
Governor Kaine danced with his wife Anne and addressed the crowd, returning to the stage later to join the Informants on harmonica, on the Bobby "Blue" Bland classic "Don't Want No Woman." Special guests included basketball's Charles Barkley holding court at the bar, former Virginia Governor and Richmond Mayor Douglas Wilder, and veteran film and TV actor David Keith, best know for his role in an "Officer and a Gentleman." Keith joined the Informants on guitar and vocals for two songs earlier in the night.
The Rocky Mountain News' Penny Parker reported:B-baller Barkley partying with local award-winning band The Informants at Marlowe's on the 16th Street Mall Monday night. Also Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine on stage with The Informants "blowing harp to a smoking blues tune," according to my spy.
The day before Informants performed at Mile High Station for an event hosted by the Blue Dogs Coalition, a group of a Congressional Democrats that share common political viewpoints. The group includes Colorado Congressman John Salazar. Entertiainment included the Informants playing a set before--and after, headliner KT Tunstall's performance. Tunstall is best known for her 2005 hit "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree."
August 2, 2008 - Informant's on Altitude's On Stage August 19th
Denver-based television network Altitude, will feature the Informants on its On Stage series during the 2008 season. The episode will debut on Tuesday, August 19th at 9:00pm. Performance and interview footage for the program were filmed at Elway's, on July 30th. Hosted by local music legend Jake Schroeder, On Stage will feature six songs from the Stiletto Angel album.
June 26, 2008 - Informants Take Top Blues at Westword Music Awards
The Informants took home the award in the "Blues" category at the 14th Annual Westword Music Showcase Awards ceremony last night at the Bluebird Theater in Denver. Band members Kerry Pastine, Mark Richardson, Paul Shellooe, Mac McMurray and Paul Christophersen were on hand to accept the award. This was the third Westword honor bestowed on the Informants in the past six months. The magazine named the Informants "Best Bar Band" in March, and included Stiletto Angel among its "Best Local CD Releases of 2007" last December.
May 28, 2008 - Informants Land on National Radio Charts
The Informants debut recording, Stiletto Angel, made its national radio chart debut on the RIYL Music Charts for the week of May 21, 2008. Stiletto Angel debuted at a respectable #466 on the RIYL Unweighted Chart and #623 on the RIYLWeighted Chart; 757 records were reported on each chart. The unweighted chart considers each play as being equal, while the weighted chart takes into consideration that some reporting stations have more influence.
March 26, 2008 - Informants Named Denver's "Best Bar Band"
Westword named the Informants the "Best Bar Band" in its Best of Denver 2008 edition (March 26, 2008). Here is what they had to say:
“Plenty of musicians take umbrage if their group is called a bar band. Still, the finest acts with this label don't need open taps or drink specials to work their magic; their playing is intoxicating enough. Witness the Informants, which boasts killer brass, a driving rhythm section, a lead singer (Kerry Pastine) capable of starting any party, and songs such as "Stuck on You" (from the album Stiletto Angel) that sound just as good to a designated driver as the folks along for the ride.”