Episode 207: Jukebox Hero

This week's theme from FOREIGNER! ~ It’s the biggest, it’s the best, it’s the ONLY network radio awards show in the world and it’s coming to American airwaves for the first time! Yes - It is that time of the year for the Fame Games Effigy Awards!!! (cheers) Tune in to find out more about the nominations and the *new* prizes... And it doesn´t matter where you come from - THIS IS WORLDWIDE BABY!

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Kitana and Kelly Pettit; CD Baby Albums: Jukebox Junkies and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Now That We're Falling" by Will Champlin!

Last weeks winners: STARS GO DIM with their ROCK track "GET OVER IT"


THE CONTENDERS

• MANDA MOSHER from LOS ANGELES, CA USA with “Lay Me Down” – Folk
• ELLEY DUHE from OCEAN SPRINGS, USA with “Not Gonna Apologize” – Blues Rock
• MIDORI AND AUDIOCLIQUE from SANTA ROSA, CA USA with “Bring It” – General Rock
• KELLY PETTIT from TOKYO, JAPAN with “Christmas Everyday” – Country
  

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid
xxxxx

Semifinal: 207

In this episode hear from the fans of these artists! Which ones do you think will move on to the Fame Games Track of the Week contest? It all depends on your votes and reviews!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 207 Main Showcase. Those artists include:

• Ribkat & Josy B (Walnut, CA USA)
• Asphalt Messiah (Los Angeles, CA USA)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• The Hot Rocks (Nashville, TN USA)
• A Midday Atlantic (San Diego, CA USA)
• Cjay & Jael (Hollywood, CA USA)
• Elley Duhe (Ocean Springs, USA)
• Julie The Band (Venice, CA USA)
• Deacon (Nashville, TN USA)
• Kelly Pettit (Tokyo, Japan)
• AFC Praise (Euclid, USA)
• After The Ice (London, UK)

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 208Q

In this episode more hints to the magical mystery theme tune! Today's hint: "Heroes"!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Hearingade, Thumbs, Robin, amparanoia, ahatter, Cjay, AndreaAimee, Ricky, MickeyCarnell and Chocolatebubbles!! Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? ‘‘This is Happy Music! We need more stuff like this. This puts me into a good mood and so therefore I like it."

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• No Resolve (Detroit, MI USA)
• Deacon (Nashville, TN USA)
• American Vaudeville Theater (Brooklyn, NY USA)
• Kiina (Brighton, UK)
• Inner Voices (Bolton, UK)
• Epyllion (Ottowa, Canada)
• Felicia Alima (Madison, USA)
• Josy B (Walnut, CA USA)
• Taco and Da Mofos (Jackson, USA)
• Rob Burke (Dubllin, Ireland)
• Mark (South-On-End Sea, UK)
• Dalton (Franklin, USA)

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 208Q

In this episode more hints to Friday's theme! Today's hint "Jukebox"!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Hearingade, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs, ChantelleWhite, Songmixer, Ricky, ahatter, Rosebaby, Jameswalker, Virginbud, Anna, ESP, 335 and Robin!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “Oooohh yeahh, top up the wine glass, turn out the lights, sink into the bubble bath and ENJOY, a tonic to the ears.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Dastards (Midlands, UK)
• Sammy Hundley (Houston, TX USA)
• Tomoko (NYC, USA)
• Hemlock Bay (Los Angeles, CA USA)
• James Leon (London, UK)
• Armen (North Hollywood, CA USA)
• Corrado Rossi (Bergamo, Italy)
• The Stocks (Warrington, UK)
• Honeybrown (College Park, USA)
• Alluvion (Frankfurt, USA)
• Elley Duhe (Ocean Springs, CA USA)
• Naomi Striemer (Hollywood, CA USA)

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Qualifier Show: Monday 208Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme. Quotes about "Foreigner." Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and win the CD "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"!!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Chocolatebubbles, Hearingaide, ChantelleWhite, ESP, Rockstar, Ricky, k_iz_moore44, Robin, SongWriterUK, MickeyCarnell, 335 and Thumbs!! Can you guess who wrote this, “What a classy singer and you just believe every single word she sings. This lady is world-class. I was so glad to see that she submitted another track. This one is equally as good as the rest!”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Bridgette Angelique (NY, USA)
• Pongamoosic (CA and WA, USA)
• AFC Praise (Euclid, USA)
• The White Room (Birmingham, UK)
• Ki Boyz (Lawton, USA)
• Amber Estrada (San Francisco, CA USA)
• Matthew Chase (San Francisco, CA USA)
• Brandy Robinson (Knoxville, USA)
• Social Square (Paris, France)
• Finding Friday (North Vancouver, Canada)
• Ben McGarvey (Manchester, UK)
• Maya Azucena (Brooklyn, NY USA)

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Episode 206: Carry On Wayward Son

This week's theme from KANSAS! ~ “Have you caught that nasty bug going ´round? No, it´s not the flu, it´s ´´recession depression.´´ During these uncertain times what can you do - ARTISTs included -- to ensure you´re able to put food on the table, gas in the car and ´´carry on´´ from day to day?

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Roberto Phillip; CD Baby Albums: There's No Place Like Home and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "She's Just Like Summer" by Kelly Pettit!

Last weeks winners: STARS GO DIM with their ROCK track "GET OVER IT"

THE CONTENDERS

• DAVE GIBSON from LONDON, UK with “Sirens” – MultiStyle
• LEE WHITTAKER from HOLLYWOOD, CA USA with “Waiting for You” – Pop
• JASON ADAMO from CHAPEL HILL, NC USA with “Purple Sky- Unplugged” – R&B
• CHAPMAN BROTHERS from LONDON, UK with “Livin' Legend” – Rock A

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid
xxxxx

Semifinal: 206

In this episode hear from the fans of these artists! Which ones do you think will move on to the Fame Games Track of the Week contest? It all depends on your votes and reviews!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 206 Main Showcase. Those artists include:

• Julie the Band (Venice, CA USA)
• Elley Duhe (Ocean Springs, USA)
• Jesse Romigh (Fort Worth, TX USA)
• Cjay and Jael (Hollywood, CA USA)
• The Hot Rocks (Nashville, TN USA)
• AFC Praise (Euclid, USA)
• Deacon (Nashville, TN USA)
• Jason Adamo (Chapel Hill, NC USA)
• Ribkat and Josy B (Los Angeles, CA USA)
• Dave Gibson (Glasgow/London, UK)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• A Midday Atlantic (San Diego, CA USA)

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 207Q

In this episode more hints to the magical mystery theme tune! Today's hint: "Son"!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Hearingade, Thumbs, Robin, amparanoia, Jbudet, KenMorrison, JamesWalker, Sidsounds, 335, nddenied and Chocolatebubbles!! Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? "Flipping wow! You could have warned me, Fame Games, that something this mighty was about to smack me in the ears! What a remarkable vocal! What an amazing song! Simply stunning - in every department."

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Armen (North Hollywood, USA)
• Libra´s Rib (Austin, TX USA)
• After The Ice (London, UK)
• Brigette Angelique (NYC, USA)
• No Resolve (Detroit, MI USA)
• Kelly Pettit (Tokyo, Japan)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• Michelle Hotaling (USA)
• Justpassingthru (Hopatcong, USA)
• Gracewood (Adelaide, Australia)
• Villains Of Vinyl (Santa Cruz, CA USA)
• Oliver Pigott (Canada)

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 207Q

In this episode more hints to Friday's theme! Today's hint "Wayward"!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Hearingade, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs , ChantelleWhite, DJSunBeat, SongWriterUK, Tinkerbella, Nicolas, ESP, Shithead, 335, KenMorrison, AndreaAimee, Jebbyrap and Josh East!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “MMM… MMMM…pass the wine sauce…MMmm…This is tasty stuff. I love what’s going on in the back too, who is your bass player, Nathan East? Ha, ha just joking, I know it will be said that this has a dated style and sound, but for me it’s musicology man.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Zoe Miles (UK)
• Downcreek (CA, USA)
• Younee (London, UK)
• Blackball Fighter (Belfast, UK)
• Jelly´s Last Jam (Preston/Manchester, UK)
• Finland (Melbourne, USA)
• TOMOKO (NYC, USA)
• GOOD-BYE VIOLET (Kannapolis, USA)
• Kiina (Brighton, UK)
• Paddy Nash (Limavady, UK)
• Corrado Rossi (Bergamo, Italy)
• Chad Hannah (Murfreesboro, TN USA)

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Qualifier Show: Monday 207Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme. Quotes about "Kansas." Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and win the CD "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"!!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Chocolatebubbles, Hearingaide, AndreaAimee, ChantelleWhite, ESP, DJSunBeat, ahatter, Jeridlayma ,335 and Thumbs!! Can you guess who wrote this, “You know, some people are just born with it and darling Midori, you are one of those people. A guitar and a voice...no effects...no complex production, this is beautiful.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• GreatBigNothing (Copenhagen, Denmark)
• Ronnie aka Bhakti Rasa (Denver, CO USA)
• Bobby Tinsley (Tampa, FL USA)
• Katey Laurel (Denver, CO USA)
• Sugar Bear Trio (St. Louis, MO USA)
• American Vaudeville (Brooklyn, NY USA)
• Midori and Audioclique (Santa Rosa, CA USA)
• The Stocks (Warrington, UK)
• Safehouse Theory (London, UK)
• Mark Abis (UK)
• Ameila Ray (San Jose, CA USA)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)

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Episode 205: All The Right Friends

This week's theme from R.E.M.! ~ “Legendary Paul McCartney recently released his album under the Independent Label “One Little Indian” and he said,”I'm not dissing majors, but I don't think they really know what's going on at the moment. With an Independent label, you feel you're among friends.” In Information we investigate that and we answer the question - Where can you find "all the right friends" in the music business?

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Midori Longo; CD Baby Albums: Right vs. Wrong and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Beautiful Girl" by Stars Go Dim!

Last weeks winners: STARS GO DIM with their ROCK track "GET OVER IT"

THE CONTENDERS

• BETA RAYS from LONDON, UK with “You Should Have Run Away Too” – Rock G
• ONE STEP CLOSER from PHILADELPHIA, USA with “Red Eye” – Power Ballad
• OLIVER PIGOTT from LONDON, UK with “Anna Turn It Up” – Folk
• VOMITON COMMAND from NASH VEGAS, USA with “Late Night Sodomy” – Rock A

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid
xxxxx

Semifinal: 205

In this episode hear from the fans of these artists! Which ones do you think will move on to the Fame Games Track of the Week contest? It all depends on your votes and reviews!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 205 Main Showcase. Those artists include:

• Tyler Earle And Lauren John (Staines/Chelmsford UK )
• The Sanderson Pitch (Manchester,UK)
• David Thiele (Los Angeles, USA)
• JosyB (Walnut, CA USA)
• Beta Rays (London, UK)
• Dave Diedrich (New York, USA)
• Warren Bennett (Brisbane, Australia)
• A Midday Atlantic (San Diego, USA)
• After The Ice (London, UK)
• Chad Hannah (Murfreesboro, USA)
• Jonathan Posey (Astoria , USA)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 206Q

In this episode more hints to the magical mystery theme tune! Today's hint: R.E.M!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Hearingade, Thumbs, Robin, SFX, Virgenbud, amparanoia, Kimmysalsa, Jbudet, MrMassJR, MickeyCarnell, KenMorrison and Chocolatebubbles!! Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? ‘‘Oooh yeah,,,good bit of suckin and blowin,,,,like the rawness of this,,it could use more strength in the hook department,some changes with levels etc,and I´m thinkin it could be a flyer.“

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Gracewood (Adelaide, Australia)
• Paul Starling (Thousand Oaks, USA)
• Susie B (Birmingham, UK)
• Vencidos (Preston, UK)
• Fear Of Falling (Malaga, Spain)
• The Del Mar Boys (Hattiesburg, USA)
• Dave Amadio (Columbus, USA)
• *Katana* (Minneapolis, USA)
• The Seconds (Stoke – On – Trent, UK)
• Eugene "gene O" Oakes (Batavia, USA)
• Holly Tomas (Edinburgh, UK)
• Asphalt Messiah (Los Angeles, USA)

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 206Q

In this episode more hints to Friday's theme! Today's hint "Right'"!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Hearingade, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs , amparanoia, Jbudet, Sarah_Garrett, ChantelleWhite, MickeyCarnell and Robin!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “Wow. Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful! Extremely stunning in every aspect it really tugged on my heart strings! Brilliant showcase of a beautiful voice and wonderful artist .”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Sugar Bear Trio (St. Louis, MO USA.)
• The Midnight Flyers (Merce, USA)
• Guy Barnes (Storrington, UK)
• Richard Snow & The Inlaws (Nottingham, UK)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• Popeye Kahn (Nashville, USA)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)
• Pongamoosic (Malibu, CA and WA, USA)
• The Planet Riders (USA)
• ALKATRAZ (New York, USA)
• Jason Adamo (Chapel Hill, NC USA)
• One Step Closer (Philadelphia, PA USA)

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Qualifier Show: Monday 206Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme. Quotes about "Friends." Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and win the CD "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"!!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Chocolatebubbles, Robin,Hearingaide, AndreaAimee, ChantelleWhite, Cjay, MrmassJR, ESP, Jbudet and Thumbs!! Can you guess who wrote this, “Ha Ha, This put some sunshine in my day and jigging in ma chair, verses a bit long and though I love the rhythm thing, a bit of variation might have been nice!“

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• New Warzone (Plattsburgh, USA)
• FOB (Family Of Barry) (USA)
• American Vaudeville Theatre (Brooklyn, NY USA)
• Miu (Port-au-prince, Haiti)
• Michael Jameson Band (Asbury, USA)
• Tom Principato Band (Falls Church, VA USA)
• Karissa (Nashville, TN USA)
• The Eric St-Cyr Band (Ottawa, Canada)
• Mister Echo (County Wicklow, Ireland)
• Utopia Factory (Seville, Spain)
• Zak Daniels And The One Eyed Snakes (Venice, CA USA)
• Nancy K Gbollie Aka L.i.b. Queen (Liberia)

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Episode 204: Don't Stop Believin'

This week's theme from Journey! ~ “It was crazy! People sneeking in, lines and lines of Artists even more Wannabes waiting their turn at the Red Carpet.” I’m not talking about the lines for Black Friday, I’m speaking of the craziness that went down at the HMA’s last Thursday, November 20th. We have the results, and we have a bit of dirt as well. In tomorrow’s Indie Insider Information, we let you in on who snuck away with the top prizes. Did any Fame Games artists come home with an award in their hands?

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Susie B; CD Baby Albums: Stop For This Brief Intermission; and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to most recent Track of the Month Winner - "Incredible" by Stars Go Dim!

This week we started with 5 fresh, new acts! Which one will take home Track of the Week!

THE CONTENDERS

• JOSYB from WALNUT, CA USA with “I Miss You” – R&B
• STARS GO DIM from TULSA, OK USA with “Get Over It” – Rock G
• MAYA AZUCENA from BROOKLYN, NY USA with “The Half” – R&B
• STEFANIE SHABASHOVA from NEW YORK, USA with “A Little Something” – Pop
• SHREWD LUCY from OCEANSIDE, USA with “Cantor” – Rock H

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid
xxxxx

Semifinal: 204

In this episode hear from the fans of these artists! Which ones do you think will move on to the Fame Games Track of the Week contest? It all depends on your votes and reviews!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 204 Main Showcase. Those artists include:

• Maya Azucena (Brooklyn, USA)
• Shrewd Lucy (Oceanside, USA)
• The Eric St-cyr Band (Ottawa, Canada)
• JosyB (Walnut, CA USA)
• Stars Go Dim (Tulsa, USA)
• Dave Diedrich (New York, USA)
• Vomiton Command (Nash Vegas, USA)
• A Midday Atlantic (San Diego, USA)
• Stefanie Shabashova (New York ,USA)
• Chad Hannah (Murfreesboro, USA)
• Oliver Pigott (London, UK)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 205Q

In this episode more hints to the magical mystery theme tune! Today's hint: Journey!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Hearingade, Thumbs, Robin, 335, Ricky, James Walker, SongWriterUK, Nicolas Jebbyrap, KenMorrison and Chocolatebubbles!! Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? ‘’This is nice...bit like Bon Jovi meets U2 in my ears,,and for that would indicate that you guys need to come up with YOUR ID stamp somewhere in your sound!!!"

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Solstice Coil (Tel Aviv, Israel)
• Zsiaah (Chicago, IL USA)
• Tripstar (London, UK)
• O'neil Cassells (Feasterville, USA)
• Zak Daniels and the One Eyed Snakes (Venice, CA USA)
• Redhill Road (Toronto, Canada)
• Rich Lown (East Sussex, UK)
• British Standard (Essex, UK)
• Lucretia's Daggers (Watertown, USA)
• Dastards (Midlands, UK)
• Pongamoosic (Malibu, CA and WA USA)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 205Q

In this episode more hints to Friday's theme! Today's hint "Believin'"!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Hearingade, Hard2Pleez, 335, Sidsounds,LITiger, Ken Morrison, Thumbs and Nicolas!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “This is another fine song by this consistently good band, but the production and performance are not quite up to their usual high standards here. This does sound like a demo to me.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Midori And Audioclique (Santa Rosa, CA, USA)
• Blue Ocean (UK)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• Guy Barnes (Storrington, UK)
• The Avi Sol (Adelaide, Australia)
• Grumpy Neighbour (Melbourne, Australia)
• Cybase (Auckland, New Zealand)
• Corey Harvard (Mobile, USA)
• Chris Miller (Cedar Rapids, USA)
• Martin Kerr (Edmonton, Canada)
• Beta Rays (London, UK)
• Mark (Southend On Sea, UK)

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Qualifier Show: Monday 205Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme. Quotes about "Don't Stop." Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and win the CD "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"!!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Ricky, Chocolatebubbles, Robin, KenMorrison, 335, atifuzz, Marxstuff. Petesunbox, Scarry Garcia and Hearingaide!! Can you guess who wrote this, ´´Hurrah!´´ I thought to myself out loudly. I do like the Alluvion lad, and the sound he does make. I’d happily go so far as to say I am a fan."

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Julie The Band (Venice, CA USA)
• FOB (Family Of Barry) (USA)
• Stefanie Shabashova (New York, USA)
• Dave Bishop (Canberra, Australia)
• Hollowman (Eugene, USA)
• Susie B (Birmingham, UK)
• New Warzone (Plattsburgh, USA)
• Masa (UK)
• Der Audioschmied (Luneburg, USA)
• Bruno Ranieri (Portsmouth, USA)
• Alluvion (Frankfort, USA)
• After The Ice (London, UK)

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Episode 203: Hollywood

This week's theme from Madonna! ~ The Hollywood Music Awards: It is the most anticipated music awards event of the fall and will take place tonight at the Hollywood Highlands in the world-famous Kodak Theatre complex in Hollywood, California. In tomorrow’s Indie Insider Information, we tell all - what happened, who won and who had the most fun!

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: The Influence; CD Baby Albums: Hello Hollywood; and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to most recent Track of the Month Winner - "By All Means" by National Product!

Three-Time Track of the Week winner's: Stars Go Dim with their General Rock track "Incredible" from Tulsa, OK USA

THE CONTENDERS

• JOSYB from WALNUT, USA with “I Can’t Wait” – R&B
• MIDORI AND AUDIOCLIQUE from SANTA ROSA, USA with “Just How Much” – Acoustic
• VIEW FROM EVEREST from CLEVELAND, USA with “Heavenly Eyes” – Rock G
• STEFANIE SHABASHOVA from NEW YORK, USA with “Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You” – Pop
  

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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
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xxxxx

Semifinal: 203

In this episode hear from the fans of these artists! Which ones do you think will move on to the Fame Games Track of the Week contest? It all depends on your votes and reviews!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 203 Main Showcase. Those artists include:

• Chapman Brothers (London, UK)
• Tyler Earle And Lauren John (Staines/Chelmsford UK )
• The Eric St-cyr Band (Ottawa, Canada)
• JosyB (Walnut, CA USA)
• Midori and Audioclique (Santa Rosa, CA USA)
• Dave Diedrich (New York, USA)
• Vomiton Command (Nash Vegas, USA)
• The Sanderson Pitch (UK)
• Stefanie Shabashova (New York ,USA)
• Chad Hannah (Murfreesboro, USA)
• Oliver Pigott (London, UK)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 204Q

In this episode more hints to the magical mystery theme tune! Today's hint: MADONNA!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Jael21, Keeper, MickeyCarnell, Hearingade, Thumbs, Robin, amparanoia, ccdreamer, hugie, SFX, Kindred, ESP and Chocolatebubbles!! Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? “You are so good it really annoys me everyone in the world isn’t listening to your music right now! Your voice actually has left a footprint in my mind. You need to go into a studio and make an album so I can go out and buy it!!!“

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Killjoy (Long Beach, CA USA)
• Matt Hoggatt (Gautier, USA)
• Captain Wilberforce (Leeds, UK)
• Woody James Band (Chilliwack, Canada)
• Martin Kerr (Edmonton, Canada)
• Elley Duhe (Glasgow, UK)
• Cybase (London, UK)
• Abstract Artform (Nashville, TN USA)
• One Step Closer (Slidell, USA)
• Afc Praise (Euclid, USA)
• Mr Bonx (London, UK)
• John Lukas Woodenman (London, UK)

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 204Q

In this episode more hints to Friday's theme! Today's hint "Hollywood"!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Robin, ESP, Ricky, Hearingade, Hard2Pleez, nj and Smokey34!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “Ha Haaaaa…rapid rap rock!!!!!...Love the enthusiasm and energy…I think you could develop this into something really good and original. Give it some slick and polish and you might just impress the right people in this tuff game of fame.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Stefanie Shabashova (New York, USA)
• Joshua Timmins (Milton Keynes, UK)
• Oli Wennick (London, UK)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• Taco & Da Mofos (Jackson, USA)
• American Vaudeville Theatre (Brooklyn, NY USA)
• Kitana (Gold Coast, Australia)
• Josyb (Walnut, CA USA)
• Zak Daniels and the One Eyed Snakes (Venice, CA USA)
• Karina Morin (Vancouver/Montreal, Canada)
• Tara Lea (Pulborough, UK)
• Jonathan Posey (Astoria, NY USA)

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Qualifier Show: Monday 204Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme. Quotes about Madonna. Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and win the CD "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"!!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs, Ricky, Chocolatebubbles, Robin, Keeper, Antsy, Nz123, Verukavitch, KenMorrison, Nicolas and Hearingaide!! Can you guess who wrote this, “Wow! Foreplay is high energy, frisky and fun! Clint has done it again! The layered vocals are hot, but it´s Clint that´s on fire. Foreplay is a sure hit!"

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Safehouse Theory (London, UK)
• Cynema (Martinez, CA USA)
• Try For Tomorrow (Fresno, CA USA)
• James Leon (London, UK)
• Clint Crisher (Los Angeles, CA USA)
• *Katana* (Minneapolis, MN USA)
• Chad Hannah (Murfreesbro, USA)
• Unique (Spokane, WA USA)
• eMoGaP (Bologna, Italy)
• Warren Bennett (Brisbane, Australia)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)
• Crystal Lake (Huddersfield, UK)

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Episode 202: Sign, Sealed, Delivered

This week's theme from Stevie Wonder! ~ Just over a week ago, the United States of America elected a new President! Join in with the Fame Games crew and some of it’s artists as they give a bi-partisan CONGRATULATIONS to President-elect Barack Obama!

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Eva Marie and Nick Barkley; and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to most recent Track of the Month Winner - "Now That We're Fallin' " by Will Champlin!

Two-Time Track of the Week winner's: Stars Go Dim with their General Rock track "Incredible" from Tulsa, OK USA

THE CONTENDERS

• RIBKAT AND JOSYB from WALNUT, USA with “Frequencies” – Multi-Style
• TWO SPOT GOBI from Brighton, UK with “Sunshine Lady” – Acoustic
• ANNIE QUICK from New York, NY “Hemmingway” – General Rock
• GREATBIGNOTHING from Copenhagen, Denmark with “Distant Girl” – Alternative Rock
  

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid
xxxxx

Semifinal: 202

In this episode hear from the fans of these artists! Which ones do you think will move on to the Fame Games Track of the Week contest? It all depends on your votes and reviews!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 202 Main Showcase. Those artists include:

• Chapman Brothers (London, UK)
• Brandy Robinson (Knoxville, USA)
• Stevie Hooley (Toronto , Canada)
• JosyB (Walnut, CA USA)
• Midori and Audioclique (Santa Rosa, CA USA)
• Two Spot Gobi (Brighton, UK)
• Naomi Striemer (Hollywood, CA USA)
• Johnny Thistle (London, UK)
• Annie Quick (New York , USA)
• Dave Gibson (London, UK)
• Dell Lynch (Cincinnati, OH USA)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 203Q

In this episode more hints to the magical mystery theme tune! Today's hint: DELIVERED!!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Jael21, Keeper, SummerJade, MickeyCarnell, Hearingade, Thumbs, Tinkerbella, Robin and Uphillsteve!! Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? “This is so much sunshine that my eyes hurt. It could work on radio, but no hit here. It´s just doesn´t grab you and demand your attention. I´d start with redoing and choosing a different drum sample then adding a more convincing base and then rework the vocals and beef them up more.“

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Matt O'Ree Band (Holmdel, USA)
• Lee (Brooklyn, NY USA)
• Analogue Mindfield (Dublin, Ireland)
• Tara Lea (Pulborough, UK)
• Konshens (Washington DC, USA)
• Identical2one (Glasgow, UK)
• Ben Forster (London, UK)
• Santa Ray (Nashville, TN USA)
• Str8 Drop (Slidell, USA)
• Pongamoosic (Malibu, CA and Washinton USA)
• Rival N P.o.p.s (London, UK)
• Tyler Earle And Lauren John (Staines, Chemlsford, UK)

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 203Q

In this episode more hints to Friday's theme! Today's hint "signed"!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Robin, ESP, Ricky, Hearingade, JaimeLee, Uphillsteve, Jael21, Hard2Pleez , Thumbs and Edgy!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “How come you hip-hoppers are allowed to get away with this topic of lyrics and the FCC don´t jump on you? Just another hip-hop piece, with undesirable words in it,but at least we know where your from bro."

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Dave Diedrich (New York, USA)
• Fluid Dynamic (Central Scotland, UK)
• *Katana* (Minneapolis, MN USA)
• Rob Burke (Dublin, Ireland)
• Kayo Marbilus (Canberra, Australi)
• View From Everest (Cleveland, OH USA)
• Killer Heels (London, UK)
• Moody Mcardle (Ireland)
• Sunbox (Essex, UK)
• Malc Evans (Coventry, UK)
• B-Money (Doraville, USA)
• Lauren De Miranda (Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA)

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Qualifier Show: Monday 203Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme. Quotes about Stevie Wonder. Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and win the CD "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"!!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: JoshEast, HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs, Ricky, Chocolatebubbles, AndreaAimee, Robin, beegee, Keeper, SummerJade, MickeyCarnell and Hearingaide!! Can you guess who wrote this, “Oooohh yeah babeeeh..good rump stompin stuff..you can call me anytime!!! Nice backing track from good muso´s it would seem…vocal is nice,but is it good,and different enough in this difficult game for fame?“

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

• Stefanie Shabashova (New York, USA)
• Darius Palmer (San Diego, CA USA)
• Cybase (Auckland, New Zealand)
• Bombchelle (Somerset, NJ USA)
• The Wade Knuckle Fish Project (Anchorage, AK USA)
• Eva Marie (Los Angeles, CA USA)
• Midori And Audioclique (Santa Rosa, CA USA)
• Greg Chmel (Denver, CO USA)
• Downcreek (Bloomington, IL USA)
• Benz B (Slidell, USA)
• Hannah Scott (London, UK)
• Chad Hannah (Murfreesboro, TN USA)

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