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NameSake

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | INDIE

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | INDIE
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"Imagen Records sign NameSake!"

Imagen Records (http://www.imagenrecords.com) has signed the multi-talented rock group Namesake to its growing indie label family. “I couldn’t be more pleased with getting these guys on our label. They have all of the ingredients needed for a successful rock group; raw talent, a great look and sound, creativity and charisma”, said Bob Winegard, President of Imagen Records.
Based in Charlotte, NC, via Atlanta, GA and Saratoga Springs, NY, NameSake’s name comes from the fact that all the members bear their father’s name. The group was formed four years ago, with the founding members playing together since age 14. The band’s lead vocalist is Will Crafton, with Troy Harmon and Brad Wagner on guitars, and Kevin Nordeste on drums.
Namesake’s music is an exciting blend of rock and pop, producing a driving sound that stays with you long after the music is done. Of their style, Will says, “The heart of our music is loud in-your-face guitar with catchy hooks and pop melodies. We take the edginess of rock n’ roll and add some memorable lyrics with strong melodic vocals.”
Namesake is currently in Orlando, FL working on their new CD with famed record producer James Paul Wisner (Paramore, New Found Glory, Underoath). The Full length CD tentatively named “Save It For Saturday” is set for release some time in the fall of 2010. Front man Will says, “We're having a blast right now. After a lot of hard work, this is a dream come true for us.”
To hear more from this talented ensemble, please go to http://www.imagenrecords.com - Darrell Johnson


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Tragically Ep out now!
Borders&Fences Release Date June 21st 2011

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NameSake derives its' name from the fact that all the members bear their father’s name, hails from Charlotte, NC via Atlanta, GA and Saratoga Springs, NY. NameSake was formed four years ago, with the founding members playing together since age 14. The band’s lead vocalist is Will Crafton, with Troy Harmon and Brad Wagner on guitars, and Kevin Nordeste on drums. NameSake creates an exciting blend of rock and pop to produce a driving sound that is both fresh and compelling. Of their style, Will says, “The heart of our music is loud in-your-face guitar with catchy hooks and pop melodies.”

With their recent signing to Imagen Records, the guys are very excited about the new label and the direction of the album. Imagen brought in famed record producer James Paul Wisner (Paramore, New Found Glory, Underoath) to produce the record. The Full length CD is named “Borders & Fences” is set for release in the Spring of 2011. Brad says, “We're having a great time, the way we feel now and the way we're living greatly influences the music we're making."

With NameSake’s drive and love for music, the band has written new songs and arrangements that have very broad appeal. On the new album, themes of high school heartbreak and adolescent self-recognition underscore the band’s ground breaking sound and crowd pleasing energy.

NameSake plans to set out on their first nationwide tour this year to support the upcoming CD. NameSake looks forward to adding to its already growing fan base across the country