Suite 709, Courrier, Aaron Ivey, Tori Vasquez

This alternative-rock band from Austin, Texas, creates rich, inspiring soundscapes with their ascending harmonies and radiant guitars. In 2012, Courrier has been featured on CW's Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, 90210, as well as ABC Family's Jane by Design and Pretty Little Liars . After their national television debut on The Vampire Diaries, Courrier's emotional anthem "Between" raced up the iTunes alternative chart, peaking at #52. Their new single, "Love is a Fire," from their forthcoming sophomore… Show more record produced by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam), releases to radio this summer and is sure to ignite the attention of listeners worldwide.

As bands spring up all around Austin, Texas, Suite 709's arrival to the music scene has the city buzzing. Every show is like a party from beginning to end. With a sound that has been classified by fans as funk to rock & soul, Suite 709 blends the elements of R&B and Soul with a touch of Rock to create a unique style that translates to multiple audiences. The Suite 709 sound is reminiscent of Motown's mega-pop group The Jackson 5 to modern day R&B superstar; John Legend, with a touch of James Brown's flare. Their thrilling live show is an indication of one thing in particular: Suite 709 wants to make you dance. Soulful frontman; Jirod Greene's playful melodic scats & vocal acrobatics matched with his animated stage presence holds the crowd's attention and his bandmates are just as engaging. Greene, David Butler (guitar), Ross Falcon (bass), Dietrich Schmidt (keys) & Zach Boston (drums) are bringing new flavor to music lovers. Suite 709 has their sights set on giving you an experience that you won't forget.

Austin, Texas has been home to Aaron Ivey since 2008. Lovers of Austin culture, live music, and the arts, songwriting is an extension of the band's life and faith. Bandmates Steven Bush, Philip Ellis, Jimmie Ingram, and Kyle Lent intertwine their love for soaring melodies and grounded lyrics. Deeply invested in the artist community, the band is proud to call Austin, Texas, their home.

Not yet 20, Lubbock singer-songwriter Tori Vasquez is quick to admit she is shy, that she still really does not like being out of her comfort zone. Born in Shallowater,Texas, Tori Vasquez is as a third generation member of a family of instrumentalists, singers and songwriters. She is quickly becoming an accomplished multi-instrumentalist herself; after compelling her parents to let her learn violin/fiddle at age 8, Tori took her first voice lesson at age 9, picked up the guitar at 10, with piano following la few years later. She performed her first solo showcase at age 15 for a major label out of Nashville; as a result, Tori has had the privilege of participating in several songwriting sessions, one of which involved Grammy Award winning producer/songwriter Pete Orta. As of now, she is working with producer Clif Magness and writing new material for her debut album. Currently signed by Austin's own Rainmaker Artists, the young musician appears destined to become the next West Texan to sculpt a career as a professional musician.

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