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New York, NY-(August 19, 2008) The Bramblemen will release their first full length CD, "Fast Train To Memphis"on September 5, 2008 at The Secret Theater in NYC. Featuring ten original songs written by Rich Bloom ( Guitar and Vocals), "FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS" combines elements of early R&R, Rockabilly, Country and R&B to create an album with real Rock & Roll flavor for the modern era. The CD features the talents of Steve Holley (Wings drummer), Bill Cunningham (Box Tops bassist), Ian Lloyd (Stories "Brother Louis", Foreigner, Bryan Adams), Producer Richard Mazda (Wall of Voodoo, Fleshtones, Nick Cave, The Fall, AWB, JBs), Kramer (Prod. Urge Overkill's "Girl You'll be a Woman Soon" "Pulp Fiction Soundtrack'), Emory Joseph (writer for Bonnie Raitt), Eric Ambel (guitarist for Steve Earle & Joan Jett' BlackHearts), Jon Graboff (guitarist Ryan Adams), Tommy Frenzy (Tuff Darts) and Stefan Mazunik ( great sax player with NYC Bands, Gato Loco and New York Howl).

Produced by Harley Fine, Richard Mazda,and Rich Bloom "Fast Train To Memphis" contains ten Rich Bloom original songs and two videos produced and directed by Richard Mazda. "Fast Train To Memphis" will be released on SonicTonic Records.

The CD Launch Party will feature live music by The Bramblemen, acoustic sets by Harley Fine and Michael Aguirre of The Blisstones, The Bramblemen's two new music videos directed by Richard Mazda, free food and drink. To R.S.V.P. please call 203-918-2271.

The Bramblemen performing on Sept. 5: Rich Bloom (guitar, vocals), Ed Watkins (drums), Michael Bodycomb (bass), Evan Mazunik (keyboards), and Michael Aguirre ( Blisstones guitarist) sitting in.