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[ To put it simply, The Hollow Rocks ]

In an age where it seems like albums just aren't what they used to be, The Hollow set out to do the unthinkable... write an album full of great music, where every song matters and every song moves you in some way... an album that grabs you from beginning to end, doesn't let go and leaves you wanting to come back for more... and more. 

The new self-titled album opens with the intriguing atmospheric guitar melodies of Run Away and over the journey of 12 songs, explodes into driving rhythm sections, huge crunching guitars, powerful vocal performances and leads you into an out-of-body/out-of-mind sounding experience of the album's final track Feel So Alone. To put it simply, The Hollow rocks... and every song on this album deserves to be cranked up and enjoyed!
 

Sometimes it’s good to just hear a good old dose of rock ‘n roll without a thousand bells and whistles. The Hollow can be counted on for exactly this, as their self-titled debut packs enough soul, rock and electricity into their 11 tracks to power a small city. If you’re looking for a rocking good time, then look no further: The Hollow are at your service.

The Hollow are a band with considerable promise. They don’t just belt out the crunchy rock tracks one after another, but instead they infuse their music with a lot of soul, variety and precision. They also don’t just play the same three chords over and over either, instead choosing to mix in time changes on several songs to change up the dynamics. It’s because they are so well-rounded as musicians that this band has a chance to go somewhere, and The Hollow is a great starting point for the band.

In an age where it seems like albums just aren't what they used to be, The Hollow set out to do the unthinkable... write an album full of great music, where every song matters and every song moves you in some way... an album that grabs you from beginning to end, doesn't let go and leaves you wanting to come back for more... and more. The new self-titled album opens with the intriguing atmospheric guitar melodies of Run Away and over the journey of 12 songs, explodes into driving rhythm sections, huge crunching guitars, powerful vocal performances and leads you into an out-of-body/out-of-mind sounding experience of the album's final track Feel So Alone. To put it simply, The Hollow rocks... and every song on this album deserves to be cranked up and enjoyed!

The Hollow (Brian Wilson, James Vilade, Kevin Barry and former bassist Steve Babula) worked hard over the past year writing and recording all the tracks on this album—entirely self-produced, recorded and mixed by the band in (former) bass player Steve Babula's private studio. They are proud that they have accomplished what they set out to do, taking the time to create the type of music that they want to hear and hope it will reach both new and old fans with the same passion and excitement that went into the process.


Noteworthy:
  • Finalist (1 of 40 bands in the world) in the global Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands, 1 of 10 bands representing the East Coast/US region, winner of the NYC Hard Rock Times Square Finals
  • Interview with Race Taylor and Run Away featured on NY's 95.5 WPLJ
  • 1st Place Winner of The Sherman Theatre’s Clash for Cash 3.0 Battle of the Bands
    (Cash prize + Headlining Slot + Opening Slot for National Touring Artist), featured in
    The Pocono Record
  • Opened for Eve 6, P.O.D, The Winery Dogs, Alien Ant Farm, Badfish, Marshal Tucker Band, Powerflo, Jimkata, Blue Oyster Cult, Fire From the Gods, The Breakfast, and Molly Hatchet at Starland Ballroom, State Theater, Sherman Theater etc.
  • Music video for Run Away with 28,000+ YouTube views
  • Open Your Eyes featured on EarBits radio (earbits.com)
  • Featured artist on MadeLoud.com
  • Featured artist on WestSideWill Radio (westsidewill.com)
  • Featured artist on Indie Gab Radio and Magazine
  • Run Away, Killing Time (+ Over Again, Just a Little and Simplicity, from the previous album No End In Sight*), have been featured in rotation on the “Homegrown Spotlight” of NJ’s largest rock radio station—WDHA 105.5 FM
  • Featured on the G-Rock Rising Show (106.3 FM) and The Homegrown Spotlight (105.5 FM) with an acoustic performance and interview
  • Featured weekly airplay of 4 songs on homegrownradionj.com
  • Nominated as one of the top 5 New Jersey bands on the Homegrown spotlight on WDHA 105.5 FM
  • Featured on Morristown Music Watch and feature cover story in the Star Ledger’s Morristown Green (MG) print and online publication
  • Featured on the cover of The Aquarian Weekly and in Pop Vulture Magazine as well as feature article in the Star Ledger Newspaper
  • Drivin On Smack featured in Winter X-Games snowboarding video clip on SuperHumanMag.com
(*No End in Sight was released under the band's former name: The Meathooks)

Venues Played:


New York:
Hard Rock Cafe (Times Square) / Mercury Lounge / Sullivan Hall / The Bitter End / Crash Mansion / Summers / Wicked Willies / 169 Bar / Hook and Ladder Pub / The Irish Punt

New Jersey:
Starland Ballroom / Jenks / Waterloo Village Music Festival / Maxwells / Mexicali Live / Stanhope House / The Saint / Liberty Science Center / Natirar / Donegal Saloon / The Office / Sona 13 / Dark Horse Lounge / Tony T Radio Live / Main Streets Bar / Calaloo Café and Bar / Henessey’s / Westfall Winery / Larisons / The Public House / Redwoods / The Stone Tavern / The Station / The Downtown / The Thirsty Turtle / The Blackhorse / Yo and Papa / Boonton Ave. Grille / Morris Tap & Grill / The Laughing Lion / Stirling Hotel / The Mowhawk House / Gladstone Tavern / The Chart House / Elm Street Grill / WDHA / Hungusfest / Farmstead / The Iron Bar / 54 Main / iPlay America / Paragon Tap / Oh'Brian's on the Green / The Grasshopper

Pennsylvannia:
Pocono Racefest 2011 with Blue Oyster Cult / Sherman Theatre / Trocadero Theatre / The Khyber / The North Star Bar / Muhlenberg College / Lehigh University / Soul Shakedown Festival

Connecticut:
Up or on the Rocks

Deleware:
Wesley College

Maryland:
The 8X10 / Hernsfest II and III / SoWeBO Music and Arts Festival

South Carolina:
Stool Pigeons Lounge / The Barrel / Droopys / Garcia’s / The Noisey Oyster / Hot Fish Club
 
 
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