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10/28/2008
INO RECORDS AND PREMIER PRODUCTIONS INTRODUCE “THE COMEDY BUS” SERIES
DEBUT DOUBLE CD/DVD SET, LAUGH OUT LOUD AND CLASS CLOWNS TO HIT NOVEMBER 11TH

NASHVILLE, TN….10/27/08…..Touted as the best clean, faith and family friendly comedy around, INO Records and Premier Productions have partnered to introduce “The Comedy Bus series.” The first of a six piece series, “Laugh Out Loud” and “Class Clowns” will be available on CD and DVD digitally and in CBA stores nationwide on November 11, 2008, with the next installment due in April 2009.

The “Laugh Out Loud” CD and DVD feature hilarious performances from comedians CLETO RODRIQUEZ, often called the funniest man to tunnel under the Mexican border; musical funny guy PAUL ALDRICH and comedy duo BEAN & BAILEY who will teach audiences how to have more fun with a guitar than should be allowed by law. Comedy superstars ROBERT G. LEE and RICH PRAYTOR round out the “Laugh Out Loud” project with insanity that hopes to make heads spin. Lastly, the project’s producer, MIKE G. WILLIAMS delivers a bit that may leave you on the floor looking for those socks.

Promising that it’s not the same old ha-ha, “Class Clowns” is what happens when you put seven class clowns and a case of high octane coffee on the same stage in the same hour. This CD and DVD also features the maniacal music of MIKE G. WILLIAMS, musical comedy duo BEAN & BAILEY demonstrating how to crack it up acoustic style, RICH PRAYTOR driving Atheism back into its primordial ooze, ROBERT G. LEE upstaging the world from the perspective of the worlds funniest class clown, CLETO RODRIGUEZ stepping up to the plate and hitting the comedy ball out of the park, as well as KENN KINGTON showing viewers why he wears women’s socks.

“Class Clowns” also features behind the scenes stories from the comedians sharing their weirdest road stories ever.

Premier Productions, known for some of the most successful entertainment ventures in the Christian music industry, will also launch “The Comedy Bus Tour” to 20 cities nationwide in the late Spring of 2009. For more great comedy products or to find out how you can bring The Comedy Bus Tour in your area, log on to TheComedyBus.com.

For more information on INO Records and their artists, go to www.inorecords.com .

For more information on Premier Productions and their events go to www.premierproductions.com

10/25/2008
DECYFER DOWN ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF NEW LEAD SINGER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

BAND’S SOPHMORE PROJECT, “CRASH” TO HIT SPRING ‘09

NASHVILLE, TN…..October 24, 2008…..INO/Columbia Records’ rockers Decyfer Down have recently announced the addition of a new lead singer, TJ Harris. Formerly with the band Fighting Instinct, Harris has joined the band effective immediately.

“TJ brings a unique vocal edge to the band with his dynamic style, and is an exciting and engaging live performer,” remarks drummer Josh Oliver. “Combined with his heart for ministry, Decyfer Down is looking forward to starting this new chapter in the band’s career. “

TJ has been filling in at recent shows for Caleb Oliver, and will now be a permanent fixture on stage with fellow members Josh Oliver (Drums), Brandon Mills (Guitar) and Chris Clontz (bass).

Addressing the changes,“Caleb (former lead singer) is dealing with some personal things,” continued Oliver. “We had hoped they could be dealt with in the context of the band, but it has become apparent that he needs to step away to find resolve. He is my brother, I love him, and we as a band support him and still consider him a brother as well. Moving forward with Decyfer Down, we are excited to have TJ as our new lead singer – the shows we’ve done together have been great.”

“At first, I filled in with Decyfer Down for a couple of shows,” recalls Harris. “It felt great on stage, and hanging out with the guys before and after felt good as well. We had toured together a few times before, but now I was really able to sit down and hear their testimonies and see where their hearts are. I’m really excited about this new chapter that God has opened in my life. It’s a great opportunity as a writer and a performer. I’m glad to be a part of the Decyfer Down family.”

Decyfer Down’s new Digital EP released on Sept. 30th, and their new single, “Crash,” recently peaked at No. 1 on Christian Rock radio. The digital EP is a preview of four-selected tracks from their upcoming sophomore record, aptly titled CRASH, due April 2009.

10/24/2008
VOTA DEBUTS NEW SOUND SELF-TITLED DEBUT RELEASE WITH INO RECORDS DIGITAL ALBUM RELEASE NOV. 11 WITH PHYSICAL CD RELEASE FEB. 10

Oct. 23, 2008…Nashville, TN… VOTA has come together and created a new sound for Christian music fans to experience. Over the past year the band Bryan Olesen (front man/guitar/songwriter), Case Maranville (bass), Scott Rutz (drummer) and Riley Friesen (guitar/keyboard) has become part of the INO Records family and are preparing for the release of their self-titled album. The project will be released digitally only on Nov. 11 along with a physical CD retail release following on Feb. 10, 2009.

“We are looking forward to being a part of this new chapter in VOTA’s career,” says Jeff Moseley, President of INO Records. ”They are a band who has consistently proven their talent and passion in their music at shows all across the U.S. and we’re excited for audiences to get to hear their new sound on their debut with INO.”

Formerly known as Casting Pearls, the group felt that with a fresh sound, new band member, new label and management it was important to rename the band to signal all the changes. There was also one other small issue:
“With Casting Crowns having such a name in the Christian music industry, we felt at this point being named anything that starts with Casting may cause some confusion,” jokes Olesen. “We felt it best to set ourselves apart from the possible puzzlement and start fresh.”

Produced by Nathan Dantzler (Relient K, Audio Adrenaline, Tree63) the 11-track album exerts high-energy artistic sounds, taking cues from the players’ previous alternative dichotomy and adding dance elements influenced by dance poppers Maroon 5 to ethereal rockers Augustana.
“Hard To Believe” is the first single from the new record and it impacted CHR on Oct 3. Olesen wrote it at a time when he realized what God is capable of and all that He has done. When he really thought about it, he realized God’s power and love is truly hard to believe. To listen to the single visit: http://wmedia.buzzplant.com/content/ino/VOTA-HardToBelieve.wma
Fans can also expect an explosive entertaining show when seeing VOTA live. The pop-rock band can be seen on the Sanctus Real “We Need Each Other” Tour this fall, accompanied by Tenth Avenue North and Sammy Adebiyi. For tour dates and other information on VOTA please log onto www.votaband.com and http://www.myspace.com/votaband