LOS ANGELES - Courtney Kaiser Ben Cartel = KaiserCartel, an indie/alternative dynamic duo. Their latest album, March Fourth, is now available. www.myspace.com/kaisercartel
ATLANTA - With Kyle on the rhymes and vocals, Neil with the melodies and guitar, Patrick on the bass with soul, and Mike on the beats and drums, you have Vonnegutt -- an ATL based hip hop / alternative band with catchy tunes. www.myspace.com/vonnegutt
SAN DIEGO - Moi, Sean, Matt, Johnny, and Al combine a fusion of reggae, crunk, and alternative. Check 'em out as they talk about their band and how they try and send a positive message through their music. www.myspace.com/tomorrowsbadseeds1
CHICAGO - Alternative Rock band, Treaty of Paris, explains that bands make money from merchandise and touring, not just from getting signed. www.treatyofparismusic.com
NEW YORK - Off-off-Broadway burlesque. Watch Creamy Stevens and the rest of the Starshine Burlesque in a show like you've never seen before. www.starshineburlesque.com
RIFIFI
332 E. 11th St.
New York City, NY 10003
(212) 677-1027 www.rififinyc.com
ATLANTA - Atlanta rockers Suburban Camoflauge perform, get some ink, and explain how you can fool the suburbanites into thinking you are tame. www.myspace.com/subcam
NASHVILLE - If your songs can't survive with an acoustic guitar or just a piano, they won't really embrace your music in Tennessee. But Andy Davis has his craft in tune and on key. www.andydavisonline.com