The Incredible World of STEMM

Time is Ticking on the Release of Crossroads!

As all of you readers know, this writer fell ‘head-over-heels’ for STEMM a few months back.  In fact, the very first article and contact I ever had with these three incredible men was a true highlight of my life…thus far.  This trio is astounding; their voices, beat, artistry, creativity – everything that goes into their pure rock-and-roll vibe, speaks to everyone who has ever even ‘liked’ the world of music.

We have spoken over the last few months about the incredible CD that STEMM had released called Blood Scent - that was composed of guitar riffs, drumbeats that made the audience feel as if they were a part of rock history, and vocals that raised rock-and-rollers to new heights, allowing them to become part of this truly incredible band.

We also spoke about how STEMM penned the UFC theme song, “Face the Pain” eight years ago, branding this amazing hard rock act as the stellar songwriters of, “The Soundtrack to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”  After years of independent success, STEMM has returned with their sophomore effort, Crossroads (through Catch 22 Records).  This album, being waited on with sheer excitement in everyone‘s hearts, will appear on the market on September 13^th, 2011, and is a true rock album which shows absolute perfection and amazing ingenuity for the STEMM audience to lose themselves in.

A taste of active rock/satellite radio success, and over 150 road shows supporting their previous release, Blood Scent, over time, made STEMM a true rock band that fans constantly wanted to hear and see.  As time went forward, STEMM’s songwriting process reached a brand new maturity level as they turned on an amazing blend of groovy guitar riffs, beats and vocal hooks with an intensity comparable to the biggest names in rock history.  As STEMM grew and found themselves able to transport and meld themselves into all different types of rock music, Crossroads was born, and the songs that will come from Crossroads will put STEMM at the top of the rock-and-roll charts!

STEMM has been around for a good long time, and other than the ‘flash-in-the-pan’ bands – STEMM has made sure to deliver song after song that is filled with emotion, talent, and sheer and utter artistic perfection. You might not know it to hear it but STEMM is a true labor of love. They are a true band of brothers who make their music to reach out and draw listeners into the STEMM world.  Music expression is the only thing STEMM knows how to do to get along, and when their dreams began evolving the members of the band found themselves at a “crossroads.”  Agreeing to stay together and move forward, Joe, Alex, and Dan decided that STEMM wasn’t ever going to be “out” of the music world, they were simply going to evolve with the times and go forward as a new, refined STEMM.

And, Crossroads, the new STEMM gift which is coming out to everyone in September is absolutely and truly incredible.  The redefined voices, lyrics, and beats are truly a new STEMM and a new delivery of rock and roll to all the die-hard fans.

There aren’t enough words to describe the absolute praise that this new CD deserves!  Crossroads is a prize – a true treasure – that three men worked their behinds off to conceive and create.  And you’ve gotten to listen to each and every one of these men through the fantastic interviews they gave to all of us over the past few weeks.  Joe, Dan, and Alex have opened up their hearts, minds and souls – not to mention, offered great senses of humor – to show their fans what an amazing group they represent.

As I have stated before, STEMM is certainly not a metal band – they are THE rock-and-roll band that is undeniably the best in the business!  And with STEMM’s reinvention, they bring to the rest of us the ultimate in rock music – Crossroads.  They bring the sense of true empowerment and entertainment back to a world that seems to be lacking enjoyment at every turn.

The rock genre is back…thankfully.  And the ambassadors of the most monumentally incredible music are called, STEMM.

September 13, 2011 is the day!  Crossroads will become available to us all!  But, as you know – and I will say again for those of you who are too busy listening to STEMM to read these articles – that the first four songs from Crossroads are available for one and all to hear…right now!

These four  Crossroads songs are currently streaming on this music player at: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3387028.  You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in what the world of rock has been missing – true and utter greatness!  Salvation, Fleur de Lis’, Dead Inside, and Left Behind have been offered to all of us by STEMM, and the gratefulness you will feel after listening to these songs will be overwhelming!  And the visual?  Astounding!  Over on You Tube, the video releases for these ‘lyrics of perfection’ can be found at: www.youtube.com/stemmtech

Get ready for the world of rock-and-roll to change for the better – as Crossroads comes to town!

Until Next Time, Everybody!

*****

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.stemm.net

MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/stemm

REVERB NATION:   www.reverbnation.com/stemm

TWITTER:   www.twitter.com/5temm

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/stemmband

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/stemmtech

ISOUND: www.isound.com/stemm

BUY STEMM MERCHANDISE: stemm.bigcartel.com

Catch 22 Records

Buffalo, New York

www.facebook.com/catch22records

Vox Media Management LLC

(210) 464-2679

www.voxmediamanagement.com

rubenb@voxmediamanagement.com

Streamline Productions:

Booking Agent

streamlinebooking@yahoo.com

For the past l2 years, local community organizers have made a dream come true for children and youth from Gifford and other underserved areas in Indian River County. Backpacks filled with new school supplies have been given to children to help prepare them for school and create a positive new beginning to their school year. Previously held at the Gifford Community Center, this year’s “Back to School” drive will be held at the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office due to the need for more space. The event will take place at 4055 41st Street, Vero Beach on Saturday, July 3l from l0:00 a.m. to l2:00 p.m. County Commissioner Joe Flesher will open the event introducing Freddie Woolfork of the Gifford Youth Activities Center. The l2th Annual “Back to School” is being coordinated by the Gifford Youth Activity Center, River Fund/Feed Everyone, By the River, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department and the Visiting Nurse Association. Festivities include booths for activities and product samples, healthy food and snacks, music, face painting and a fitness program called ZumbaWorks.

 
All donations are accepted and appreciated. Requested items include paper, tablets, pencils, pens, 3-ring binders, erasers, folders with pockets and monetary contributions. 2010 distribution of backpacks will go to grades: K-2 (300), 3-5 (200), 6-9 (250) and grades l0-l2 (50 backpacks). “Back to School” is a highlight of every student’s school year, complete with surprises and much needed new school supplies.
 
“It will be a great day with music, food and face painting and that very special feeling all of us remember when opening a brand new box of crayons, a new backpack and the start of a new school year,” said Ananda Devi, The River Fund’s Feed Everyone Program Director.
Individuals and business may donate supplies at the following drop off locations:

– Let’s Fill 800 Children’s Backpacks with New School Supplies –
 
            Gifford Youth Activity Center
            Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
            Indian River County North and South County Libraries
            Gifford Church
            Living Lord Lutheran Church
            Westminster Presbyterian Church
            Comcast Vero Beach
            Eye Clinic of Vero Beach (Miracle Mile)
            Christ by the Sea
            Curves in Sebastian
 
Freddie Woolfork, development director at the Gifford Youth Activity Center said this is not only about distributing supplies, but also providing information about community services and encouraging literacy. “Everyone comes together to help kids in our area. Parents want to give their kids the best and that’s not always possible. We hope the kids are happy, the parents are happy and that the event is fantastic.” 
 
For more information or to donate, please contact Ms. Ananda Devi at 772-589-8334.

There are so many types of cruises these days. There are the traditional cruises with parties and good food; but there are also cruises that offer you something special, themed cruises, if you will. One of these is music cruises.

If you are a Beatles fan, you will surely like to spend 7 days on the sea, basking under a beautiful Caribbean sun and listening to good Beatles music from the best names in music. There will be all sorts of Beatles fans on board, including musicians, authors, historians, collectors and others.

You will have a wonderful time, sharing memories and paraphernalia with likeminded people. You may even discover someone special in the gathering. That is just one of the so many good things of music cruises.

Every year, dozens of music themed cruises set sail in all the oceans of the world. You can have cruises in the Mediterranean, in the north Atlantic, in both north and South Pacific; there are also music cruises in the friendly Indian Ocean.

There are fabulous music cruising available in the Caribbean, and if you are into Spanish music, or any other special music, check around for cruises themed on these music styles. Here, for 7 days, you will have nothing but the sea, and the music you love, along with hundreds of similar minded people.

Every year, hundreds of people fall in love with these cruises and with each other, because the setting is peculiarly romantic for love to blossom. Listening to your favorite music under a full moon light, out in the deep ocean, the softer emotions will naturally come to you to stay. You will always retain fond memories of such music cruises, especially if you find someone you can be fond of.