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•THE BRAMBLEMEN will release their first full length CD, "Fast Train To Memphis"on September 5, 2008 at The Secret Theatre in NYC.

•"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.

• "FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS" features the talents of Steve Holley (Ian Hunter/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 (Gato Loco and New York Howl).

• "FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS" is Produced by Harley Fine, Richard Mazda,and Rich Bloom, "Fast Train To Memphis" contains ten Rich Bloom original songs.

•THE BRAMBLEMEN’s fist foray into film features two videos; “Tijuana Flower” and "Fast Train To Memphis". The first video was dorected by Richard Mazda and filmed by Kirk Gostkowksi and edited by Keiran Dotti. The second video was directed by Richard Mazda and filmed and edited by Steven DiCasa.

•"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 thebramblemen@yahoo.com

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