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Brett Rock enters "Nothing" into the VH1 song of the year contest and receives an honorable mention from the judges.
"Honorable Mentions- Honorable Mention means that the preliminary judges and/or the professionals offering the critiques have found your submissions exceptional for one reason or another. It could be the lyrics, melodies, music, etc... If Song of the Year receives a lot of positive responses from our judges about a song, you will be place in the Honorable Mention category. This status indicates that a submission was found impressive by a number of the judges. "
http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners/runnerups/052005r.htm - VH1
Tim O'Neil of 96.7 CHYR Radio reviewed the single "Nothing" by And Then Some and had this quote to offer:
"A song about unfulfilled expectations that exceeded all of mine. Masterfully written. A True Gem." - 96.7 CHRY Radio
Brett Rock wins songwritting recognition in the Country category by becoming a finalist for July's round of VH1's Save the Music 'Song of the Year' competition. Could this be a sign? Should the boys go south?
http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners/2005/072005.htm - Various
Discography
As Less Than Useful:
Nothing To Do (1995) - 5 song EP
First Time Round (1997) - 13 song LP
Shut Up - Single w/ consistent, Canada-wide
college staion air play
As and then some:
When All Else Fails (2005) - 5 song EP
Nothing (2005) - Single w/ consistent local air play on 96.7 CHYR FM (8 weeks in a row on South X Southwest, a local talent showcase)
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
What a difference a decade makes. Originally formed in 1995 as the punk-pop powerhouse "Less Than Useful", Aaron Bell, Brett Rock, Chad Everaert and Don Garant have re-emerged after a five-year hiatus to form "and then some". The boys all come from small towns in south-western Ontario, Canada, and have had the luxury of a "Nothing To Do" county up-bringing, spawning vivid imaginations. The band's latest venture is a 5 song E.P. with the working title "When All Else Fails". The first single, "Nothing", received an honorable mention by the judges of VH1's Song of the Year competition for the May 2005 entries. (See 'Press' page for VH1 review)
In their time together as L.T.U. the boys supported the likes of: The Super Friendz (Murderecords), Al Tuck and No Action (Murderecords), The New Grand (Sonic Unyon), MAdE (MCA/Universal), Pluto(Virgin), treble charger (BMG), Rusty (Handsome boy) 54-40 (Columbia), Thrush Hermit (Murderecords), Odds(WEA). "Nothing to Do", the bands first release, a tape only venture, was a self-produced project with the help of Kingsville based "Stonehedge Productions". The success of "Nothing to Do" spawned the lad's to record their debut CD "First Time Round". The disc was recorded in a five-day July session at Toronto?s indie mecca "Signal to Noise", under the watchful eye of Rob Sanzo (treble charger, Radioblaster, Voivod). "First Time Round" has sold over 1500 copies, without a distribution deal, since its 1997 release. The disc's single "Shut Up" was well received by college radio charting high in Windsor, Waterloo, Ottawa and Winnipeg.
Each member of the band has different musical influences which combine to make a unique and fresh sound that bridges the gap between many genres, and won't fade with passing fads. These influences range from the standard Beatles, Rush, Zeppelin type to Chopin, Hank Williams, Bobby Darin, and even Raffi. "and then some" takes ideas from every direction and applies them to their own sound and style. The band understands that greatness comes from being humble, observant, persistent and patient.
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