Powderburn to headline Dimefest in Houston

Powderburn to headline Dimefest in Houston

December is the month for not only buying presents for friends and family, but for taking a good look around and seeing what you can do for people in need during the holiday times. Austin-based metal band Powderburn is getting in the Santa spirit as they headline the 2nd annual event in Houston, Texas, which will be now and forever dubbed "Dimefest". This year's event will be this Saturday,December 13th, at the rock club FBI # 1.

"Dimefest" was chosen as the name for this event for two simple reason - it's ten cents to get in the door, and a cup of beer will cost you ten cents. The bands are donating their time and music, and the four kegs of beer have been donated by the venue.

Another connotation of the name is the universal love in the metal community for the legend known as Dimebag Darrell. What many people may not know is that he was into the giving spirit as well, as he worked with an amazing charity called Little Kids Rock. Little Kids Rock donates brand-new instruments to public schools, so today's kids can turn into tomorrow's concert violinists, Broadway pit performers, or maybe even rock stars. The list of other performers who have worked with LKR goes on and on, including Jason Newstead, Paul Simon, Neil Peart, Joe Satriani, Ringo Starr and Brad Delson of Linkin Park.

Ken Lockman, singer of Powderburn, states: "Being so close to the holidays, Powderburn felt it was good timing to do something for the kids. In this kind of situation, everyone wins - A good show, unbelievably cheap beer, and knowing you did something good for the kids, too!"

In Dime's honor, all the proceeds of the night will be donated to Little Kids Rock, with the blessings of all the bands involved. A local business, Destin Drywall and Paint, has also donated a Dimebag-style Dean Razorback Guitar, which will be raffled off and the proceeds given to Little Kids Rock.

The show starts at 7 PM, and joining Powderburn on the stage will be the following bands" Sounds of a Solemn Mind, Cavernous, Face Meets Pavement, Epic, Aerial Second, and Nocturnal Madness.


So if you're feeling the Christmas spirit, come out to FBI this weekend and have a good time for very cheap, and put an instrument in the hands of a kid who may just be the next Slash, Jason Newstead, or Joey Jordison! As Powderburn's bassist Greg Enkler says: "It's Dimefest, so at these prices you can't blame the recession - see you there!"


FBI #1 is on 11528 Jones Road in Houston, TX 77070, and the phone is (281) 807-4116.

www.powderburn.net
www.myspace.com/powderburn
www.destinconstruction.com
www.littlekidsrock.org



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Video from in the studio (drums)

As you know we've been busy working on a new cd. Check out this video of Pat recording the drums.

(warning: not for those who are easily offended by KISS sex)

Artwork Contest!

DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR THIS CONTEST. 

SHOW US YOUR ART!

The winner will receive:
-Credit on the cd and website-
-3 official Powderburn CD/DVD releases-
-3 different Powderburn tshirts-
-Jagermeister swag (tshirts, hats, cds, wristbands, etc)-*
-Free admission to CD Release Party-
-3 cases of Budweiser-*
And a Coffin Case to put it all in!

*Must be 21 for these items

Send some examples of your previous work to:

info at powderburn.net

Subject "Artwork contest"

DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR THIS CONTEST. 

New youtube videos

The band has recently posted two new videos to their youtube page. (To view the high quality versions go to www.youtube.com/powderburn instead of viewing the videos below)

The first video is a short one entitled "Wheelchair crowd surf" which is quite possibly one of the coolest things witnessed at Powderburn show, or any show for that matter.



The second video is entitled "Powderburn, Jager, Fireworks, Girls = Mayhem" and features random footage that the band caught on tape over the last couple months. (It also features some music from the upcoming cd!)

POWDERBURN SET FOR JAGERMEISTER MAYHEM FESTIVAL

POWDERBURN SET FOR JAGERMEISTER MAYHEM FESTIVAL

Austin, TX (July 11, 2008) –
Austin-based hard rock/metal artist Powderburn
will be joining the Jagermeister Mayhem Festival lineup for the San Antonio show coming up later this month. Headlining this much anticipated festival include multi-platinum rock/metal acts Slipknot and Disturbed. Additionally, the main stage features Dragonforce, and
Mastodon. The festival hits San Antonio on July 26th at Verizon Wirless Amphitheater.


This first annual festival will also have the Jagermeister Second Stage with Machine Head, Airborne, Five Finger Death Punch and Walls of Jericho. Housed in a 44-foot trailer that opens into a fully self-contained stage measuring 34 feet wide, 16 feet deep and 20 feet high, the
Jagermeister Mobile Stage showcases the latest audio innovations from Peavey Electronics. This will also bePowderburn's debut show on the Jagermeister stage.


"Leave it to the geniuses at Jagermeister to put together a lineup like this. This is probably the strongest collection of amazing metal and hard rock bands I've ever seen", adds drummer Patrick Swift. "It's a total honor to be part of this event and I'll be front and center when
Slipknot and Disturbed hit the stage, not to mention Dragonforce!"


For more information, please visit Powderburns's website at www.powderburn.net, as well
as www.jagermusic.com and www.mayhemfest.com.

Powderburn invited to play Alamo Drafthouse after party in Austin

The MONSTER ROCK Sing-Along
(Article from: www.originalalamo.com)

Rated Unknown
Location: Alamo Downtown

This show is a part of the Sing-Along Extravaganzas Signature Series, Click to See More

We've celebrated hair metal before, in our annual LOVE BITES Power Ballad Sing-
Alongs, but sometimes you want to do more than slow dance. Sometimes, you want
to ROCK. And this summer, that's exactly what we're fucking gonna do. We're not
gonna take it anymore, because god gave rock and roll to us and now we're going
to shake you all night long. So yeah, we've got the big hair and bigger make up
of Twisted Sister and KISS. We've got the spandex of Van Halen and Poison. And
we'll bring back more favorites from the Love Bites show, too, because "November
Rain" isn't the only song by Guns 'N Roses. Oh, and AC/DC. Lots and lots of
AC/DC. Plus, even though we've already used this gimmick for the BILL & TED
QUOTE-ALONG, we'll be giving everyone their very own inflatable guitar when they
sit down, just so we can all have something to smash against the stage when
we're too overcome by the power of our own mystical rocking.



BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. This Thursday, June 19, the rocking will continue with a
free show at the Beast House, just two blocks down 6th Street from the Ritz,
with the official Monster Rock After Party, featuring DJ Jefe spinning rock and
metal, and live rock with Thunderose and Powderburn.

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only
with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

Screenings (click on a show time to buy tickets):

• Thursday, June 19, 2008
  
  • 9:20p

Powderburn fans: You may purchase tickets to the event using the link above. If you'd like to attend the after party or if the tickets above are sold out, send an email to info AT powderburn DOT net

POWDERBURN TO PLAY MULTIPLE SHOWS ON JAGERMEISTER TOUR

(May 27th, 2008 - Austin, TX) The month of May typically means one thing to Austin, Texas-based metal band POWDERBURN - the time has come once again for the spring edition of the JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR. The band is fortunate to have a sponsorship from the hallowed beverage of choice for metalheads everywhere, and JAGER is bringing the metal to Texas yet again.

POWDERBURN is pleased to announce that the band has two dates on this year's JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR - May 28th and 29th with HATEBREED and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. The 28th show will also feature fellow east coast natives, TYPE O NEGATIVE.

"Needless to say, this may be one of my favorite Jager tours yet!", says drummer Patrick Swift, "HATEBREED are legends of the scene and I've been a fan of TYPE O NEGATIVE since I first picked up drumsticks . . . this one's gonna be trouble!"

"It's always fun to play on a tour that features diverse bands. I've seen Hatebreed and Type O countless times and they both put on great, yet, vastly different shows. I think Powderburn will fit quite nicely, in our own way, among these bands" added singer/guitarist Ken Lockman.

May 28th, the band joins the JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR in San Antonio at Sunset Station, and then makes the journey to El Paso for the show on the 29th at Club 101. POWDERBURN leaves the tour at that point, but will be swinging through Lubbock to play a headlining show on the way home, to be held at the Lone Star Events Center on May 30th.



For more info on the tour itself, go to www.jagermeistermusictour.com.
For more information about POWDERBURN, go to
www.powderburn.net or www.myspace.com/powderburn