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Act Of Congress

Helena, AL

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Act Of Congress "One of the freshest sounding, exuberant bands in all of the known acoustic universe." Dave Higgs-Nashville Public Radio Hailing From Birmingham, Alabama, the organic sound of Act Of Congress combines hook laden melodies, compelling songwriting, and intelligent acoustic instrumentation that's rapidly gathering attention throughout the country. Currently working on the follow up to their debut album "Declaration" (2008), Act Of Congress' sound is grounded, approachable and...

Act Of Congress "One of the freshest sounding, exuberant bands in all of the known acoustic universe." Dave Higgs-Nashville Public Radio Hailing From Birmingham, Alabama, the organic sound of Act Of Congress combines hook laden melodies, compelling songwriting, and intelligent acoustic instrumentation that's rapidly gathering attention throughout the country. Currently working on the follow up to their debut album "Declaration" (2008), Act Of Congress' sound is grounded, approachable and technically masterful. In three short years, the band has performed for the likes of, SXSW, Disney, United States Military, NACA, APCA (finalist for APCA 2010 Best Band ) and Billboard (winning the 2008 Disc Makers IMWS Award.) A featured artist on the nationally syndicated Woodsongs Old Time Radio show, AOC has also worked with Live Nation, opening VIP areas for artists such as John Mayer, Edwin McCain, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and recently taped a live broadcast for XM radio. In 2010 Act Of Congress performed songs from "Declaration" with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Christopher Confessore at the historic Alabama theatre. Grammy nominated composer Don Hart arranged selections from the album. With lush harmony, articulate instrumentation and a live show that will leave you speechless, Act of Congress' musical vistas sweep from the ground breaking sounds of Nickel Creek, Mute Math, and John Mayer to the weaving soundscapes one might find sprinkled throughout Matthew Perryman Jones or Radiohead. Timeless compositions of masterful lyrics and musicianship abound throughout each song, combining vintage acoustic instrumentation with sweeping layers of varied musical roots to create a truly magical experience. Chris Griffin (guitar/dobro) and Adam Wright (mandolin/guitar), became friends in college. Wright, a pianist turned guitar player turned mandolin player, says " After being exposed to progressive bluegrass music, Chris and I both became very interested in modulating our singer songwriter/rock knowledge to acoustic instruments. That style evolved from a casual jam to one that requires an extraordinary high level of musicianship," Says Wright, "The playing is very demanding. This is not a style of music where you can not play for a month then get up and do a show again. We work really hard on keeping the songs up to par. Vocally, it's equally demanding as well. But in the end, there's nothing else we'd rather be doing." In late "2006, Tim Carroll (upright bass) was hired to perform with Chris on several tracks for Ferret Recording Artist Maylene and the Sons Of Disaster"s II album. A friendship and respect developed between the three, and the notion to create a new progressive acoustic band originated. Almost a year later, Bethany Borg, fiddle champion in ten states, relocated from a two year stint performing in Branson Missouri, and after hearing her play at an afternoon rehearsal, the quartet solidified. From industry professionals to casual music fans, everyone can relate to the group's sound. Their debut album titled "DECLARATION" produced by Jason Elgin, (Collective Soul, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Lynam) and mastered by Roger Lian (White Stripes, Deftones, Staind) Sold Out it's release concert at Workplay, "One of PASTE magazine's 40 best venues in America REVIEWS "Superstar Potential" -Portico Magazine "Act Of Congress=Fantastic" -Athens Banner Herald "Act Of Congress brings down the house" -Chattanooga Times Free press "The Declaration album is a TuneCore staff pick!" -Tunecore "The band exudes charisma. It seemed like the group was the sleeper favorite of the day."" -Flagpole.com "Congratulations to Act Of Congress-The 2008 Billboard Selected Disc Makers Independent Music Awards SE Grand Prize Winner" -Disc Makers "If you haven't seen Act of Congress play live, you're in for a real treat. " -Philip Gibson, University Of Alabama Birmingham "What I witnessed was a collaboration of pure talent and passion for music." -Monica Gober, The Unsigned Review "Act of Congress perfect three and four part harmonies driven by articulate, fluid, and intelligent acoustic instrumentation take the listener on a great ride!" -John Mooy-Artist Relations LR Baggs "AOC delivers an acoustic pop,rock,newgrass record full of hook laiden melodies,compelling songrwriting, and burning instrumentals that make you remember why you love music in the first place" -Birmingham Magazine "ActofCongress was certainly the most professional band to hit the stage, and their musicianship was second to none. These guys could flat out play. " -Michael Dunaway, Paste Magazine Online Industry Judge Review ACT OF CONGRESS DATES 9/08-12/09 12/03/2009 07:00 Pm - Samford University-Birmingham,Alabama 11/13/2009 02:00 PM - APCA Conference Houston,Texas 11/12/2009 09:00 PM - Birmingham Museum Of Art-Birmingham, Alabama 10/31/2009 02:00 PM - NACA Convention-Covington, Kentucky 10/24/2009 07:00 PM - Private Show-Birmingham, Alabama 10/17/2009 03:30 PM - Decatur Fest-Decatur,Georgia 10/03/2009 07:00 PM - Walt Disney World-Orlando, Florida-TBA 09/19/2009 04:00 PM - Lees Folk Festival Headline-Leeds, Alabama 09/17/2009 06:00 PM - Alys Stephens Center-InterARTive-Birmingham, Alabama 09/05/2009 07:00 PM - Private Show-Birmingham,Alabama 08/29/2009 07:00 PM - Bottletree w Jon Black/Great Book Of John-Birmingham,Alabama 08/22/2009 12:00 PM - Sam Bush Newgrass Festival-Oakland,Kentucky 08/21/2009 11:00 AM - Video Shoot- Birmingham,Alabama 08/15/2009 04:00 PM - Private Event-Birmingham,Alabama 08/07/2009 08:00 PM - Nightfall Concert Series at Miller Plaza- Chattanooga, Tennessee 07/31/2009 09:30 PM - 8th and Rail- Opelika,Alabama 07/30/2009 08:00 PM - Eddies Attic-Decator Georgia 07/15/2009 07:00 PM - Private Show-Birmingham Alabama 06/26/2009 09:00 PM - Peach Festival Headliner-Clanton, Alabama 06/11/2009 07:00 PM - Arova Contemporary Ballet "Between The Lines"-Birmingham, Alabama 06/06/2009 05:00 PM - Alabaster City Fest (main stage)-Alabaster, Alabama 05/23/2009 06:15 PM - Jubilee City Fest-Montgomery, Alabama 05/22/2009 07:00 PM - Private Event-Birmingham, Alabama 05/16/2009 05:00 PM - Private Event-Birmingham, Alabama 05/16/2009 11:45 AM - Do Dah Day-Birmingham, Alabama 05/15/2009 03:30 PM - Bluegrass Breakdown Taping with Dave Higgs 05/09/2009 03:00 PM - Trussville Dog Daze Festival (Headliner)-Trussville, Alabama 05/09/2009 12:30 PM - Buck Creek Festival-Helena, Alabama 05/02/2009 08:00 PM - Cabin Concerts-Springfield Illinois 05/01/2009 08:00 PM - Cabin Concerts-Springfield Illinois 04/24/2009 06:00 PM - Aldridge Gardens-Birmingham, Alabama 04/21/2009 08:00 PM - Smiths Olde Bar/w Cadillac Sky-Atlanta, Georgia 04/17/2009 06:30 PM - Relay for Life-Homewood-Homewood, Alabama 04/11/2009 11:00 AM - Christ Church United Methodist-Birmingham, Alabama 03/29/2009 08:00 PM - Fight 4 Life Rally-Birmingham, Alabama 03/27/2009 09:30 PM - 8th & Rail-Opelika, Alabama 03/20/2009 07:00 PM - Opening Bell Mosaic-Dallas, Texas 03/19/2009 08:00 PM - SXSW Music Festival-Mother Egan’s-Austin, Texas 03/18/2009 08:30 PM - Dosey Does-The Woodlands, Texas 03/08/2009 02:30 PM - Arova Dance Presents "Between the Lines" AOC In Motion-Birmingham, Alabama 03/07/2009 07:30 PM - Arova Dance Presents "Between the Lines" AOC In Motion-Birmingham, Alabama 03/06/2009 07:30 PM - Arova Dance Presents "Between the Lines" AOC In Motion-Birmingham, Alabama 02/26/2009 08:00 PM - Workplay-Birmingham, Alabama 02/26/2009 12:30 PM - Fox 6 Birmingham-Birmingham, Alabama 02/22/2009 01:30 AM - Folk Alliance-High Horse Records Showcase-Memphis, Tennessee 02/21/2009 03:30 PM - Folk Alliance-Help Me Ronda-Memphis, Tennessee 02/20/2009 09:00 PM - Center for Southern Folklore-Memphis, Tennessee 02/20/2009 03:00 PM - Folk Alliance-3:00 PM-The Annex-Memphis, Tennessee 02/19/2009 10:30 PM - Folk Alliance-10:30 PM-The Annex-Memphis, Tennessee 02/19/2009 01:00 AM - Folk Alliance-First Timer’s Showcase- Memphis, Tennessee 02/14/2009 05:00 PM - Seaside Amphitheater-Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 02/13/2009 07:00 PM - Mars Hill Cafe-Mobile, Alabama 02/07/2009 08:00 PM - Barking Legs Theater w/Cadillac Sky-Chattanooga, Tennessee 02/06/2009 08:00 PM - Edgehill Cafe-Nashville, Tennessee 02/05/2009 07:30 PM - Private Party-Birmingham, Alabama 01/30/2009 03:00 PM - 30A Radio Special-Seaside, Florida 01/24/2009 05:00 PM - American Village Wedding-Montevallo, Alabama 01/22/2009 08:00 PM - Eddie’s Attic-Atlanta, Georgia 01/10/2009 05:00 PM - Private Event-Clanton, Alabama 12/19/2008 07:00 PM - Outback Lodge Opening for "Sparky’s Flaw"-Charlottesville, Virginia 12/18/2008 09:00 PM - The Triple opening for "The New Familiars"-Richmond, Virginia 12/16/2008 07:00 PM - Bongo After Hours Theatre-Nashville, Tennessee 12/12/2008 10:15 AM - Java N’ Jams-Birmingham, Alabama 11/21/2008 02:00 PM - Studio Tracking Christmas Special Release-Birmingham, Alabama 11/20/2008 07:00 PM - Samford University-Harry’s Coffee House-Birmingham, Alabama 11/06/2008 04:30 PM - Birmingham Magazine & Chamber Of Commerce Party 10/25/2008 09:00 PM - Halloween Party-Tuscaloosa, Alabama 10/24/2008 07:00 PM - Lee University-Clemson, Tennessee 10/23/2008 06:00 PM - Botanical Gardens-Birmingham, Alabama 10/23/2008 08:00 AM - Fox 6 Good Day Alabama Morning Show-Birmingham, Alabama 10/20/2008 08:00 AM - ABC 33/40 Morning Show-Birmingham, Alabama 10/19/2008 06:00 PM - A2 Event Opening-Vestavia, Alabama 10/19/2008 01:00 PM - Studio Cover Project 10/18/2008 01:00 PM - Studio Cover Project 10/17/2008 01:00 PM - Studio Cover Project 10/12/2008 03:00 PM - Mt. Laurel-Birmingham, Alabama 10/11/2008 06:30 PM - Private Wedding-Birmingham, Alabama 10/10/2008 07:30 AM - WOCA Radio Interview Live broadcast-Ocala, Florida 09/20/2008 06:00 PM - North Alabama Folk Festival-Cullman, Alabama 09/19/2008 08:30 PM - Atlantis Music Conference 08-Atlanta, Georgia 09/13/2008 02:00 PM - Private Wedding-Birmingham, Alabama 09/11/2008 05:00 PM - Disc Makers Independent Music World Series-Atlanta, Georgia 09/05/2008 09:00 PM - WORKPLAY THEATRE "DECLARATION" CD RELEASE SHOW-Birmingham, Alabama Instrumentation Bethany Borg Tim Carroll Chris Griffin Adam Wright Discography 2009 Declaration Full Length 2009 Cover Up E.P. 2008 Love Remains E.P.

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