DRIvIN' RAIN: XYZ and EVERY MOTHERS NIGHTMARE with DRIvIN' RAIN Feb 5th Farmington Mo

FEBRUARY 5 2005- XYZ, and EVERY MOTHERS NIGHTMARE with Special Guest DRIvIN' RAIN at The Rockhouse in Farmington Missouri.

XYZ was originally comprised of Terry Ilous on vocals, Marc Diglio on guitars, Patt Fontaine on bass and Paul Monroe on drums. The band's mastermind Terry Ilous is now back with the long awaited follow up album. XYZ is a band that has taken it from the streets of Hollywood to the biggest stages in the world. During their four-year tenure as veterans of L.A.'s club wars, XYZ followed the familiar progression of recording and mailing demos to every ear they could catch. In early 1989 the band won the devotion of Enigma Records and earned their first accolades from Don Dokken, who was so taken with the band that he demanded to produce XYZ's debut. They emerged from the studio with an auspicious debut, simply titled "XYZ".

XYZ immediately put their performing muscle to work on major national tours as the tourmates of TED NUGENT, OZZY, FOREIGNER, ALICE IN CHAINS ... XYZ then graduated to their own headlining club tour, and continued to rewrite the XYZ's of rock 'n' roll. "Hungry" the second CD,was produced by George Tutko, and the band toured the world in the early 1990's and received 2 gold albums! Terry Ilous was born the son of a French mother and a Spanish father in Paris, France. His father, who played guitar, imbued Terry with the love of music he nurtures to this day. He settled in Los Angeles and began performing in clubs around the country. During that time, he recorded with members of such diverse rockbands as OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, PETER GABRIEL, STING and others. The new members are JK NOTHRUP on guitars known for his work with FOREIGNER and KING COBRA, and SEAN MACNABB formally of QUIET RIOT, AND GREAT WHITE.

XYZ’s new CD "Letter To God" is what the rock fans eagerly awaited for years! Along with JK Northrup the album was mixed by Tom Fletcher who worked for SCORPIONS, TOTO, YES among others and features 2 remakes of previous XYZ hits: "Inside Out" and "What Keeps Me Loving You". Original guitar player Mark Diglio did co-write several of the songs. "Letter To God" is dedicated to Terry Ilous' son as the song "Letter To God" was the last one they wrote for the CD especially after the tragedy of Terry's son dying late last year.

EMN is what’s next in rock music.

The time is right for EMN’s hard rock style that solders rich guitar and moody lyrics, producing a final product that demands relentless attention. This is rock that hasn’t been infiltrated with other genres’ characteristics but has remained a sanctuary of sorts. Rock that brings back the feeling that we should probably just drink another beer, kick back and stay awhile. Rock that is progressive and whole with a sultry edge all its own.

EMN receives a lot of press through our PR Rep. Anne Leighton and tours with bands like Cheap Trick, Dream Theater, David Lee Roth, Jackyl, Warrant, , Kentucky Headhunters, UFO etc… Performing many headliner shows, one such show being the Livestock Festival which drew a crowd of 55,000. One time, the band sold 9,000 tickets in a single night after being added late to a bill at a Florida racetrack.

EMN’s members all do their part in this wild energy driven show, from Rick Ruhl’s signature vocals and stage banter to Jeff Caughron’s and Travis Hall’s duel lead guitar work that offset perfectly, to Jim Phipp’s the band’s drummer and Troy Fleming the band’s bass player who lay down the perfect rythyms. They are a family that lives for playing live and the audience knows it.

Opening the show will be VAULTS OF KARMA Recording Artist DRIvIN' RAIN was formed in the winter of 1994 in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Since that time they have become one of the midwest's favorite bands. Doing extensive touring throughout Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, and other midwestern states. They have built a large and loyal following of friends along the way! DRIvIN' RAIN has been featured on several TV music shows, webzines, and national newspapers. Even receiving attention from overseas. DRIvIN' RAIN's song "A Law Against Me" has been featured on Mid-Coast Mania Tv Show. The band's song "2Y2K (Too Young To Kill)" was featured on the CITY OF ROSES ROCKS 2000 CD and the band has been heard on various radio stations around the midwest. In 2001 DRIvIN' RAIN released the CD ~LIMITED~ It sold so quickly the band could not print them fast enough. They soon realeased another EP called "BLOW UP YOUR RADIO" that sold faster than the first. The band then put out the demo "LIVE & LIMITED" CD. It was recorded at POPS in St. LOUIS and features 11 tracks from the show, and two full color picture discs. Now in 2004 DRIvIN' RAIN unvails their first full length 13 song CD. And with the release of their new CD "DRIvIN' RAIN" the bands visibility will only increase.

Since the bands birth in 1994, DRIvIN' RAIN has done extensive touring and performing on the same stage with the likes of Jim Dandy's BLACK OAK ARKANSAS, SAXON, NAZARETH, EDDIE MONEY, John Kay & STEPPENWOLF, TORA TORA, HEAD EAST, MOLLY HATCHET, PAT TRAVERS, REVIS, RON KEEL & IRONHORSE, CONQUEST, LEE OSKAR (of WAR), RUFUS THOMAS, BLACKFIRE, NO ONE, HELLBOUND, PAT SAVAGE BAND, THE JIMMIE VANZANT BAND, DUST FOR LIFE, DIRTY DEEDS, and others. DRIvIN' RAIN members have also hung out with some of the biggest names in Hard Rock and Metal. With over 10 years of non stop rock, DRIvIN' RAIN is a valor member of the School Of Hard Rock. DRIvIN' RAIN has rocked non-stop for almost 10 years. And in that time that have preformed for millions of people. They have been setting afire cross the Midwest with their grass roots Rock N Roll Revival. DRIvIN' RAIN has toured in support of legendary Metal and Rock bands, sold hundreds of CDs, and thousands of T-Shirts. All with out the help of Radio and Record Label support. they've been doing it the old school way. Town to town, gig to gig, person to person. DRIvIN' RAIN is the alternative to Alternative. If all you want to do is scream a little, dance a little, and rock a little, DRIvIN' RAIN is the band for you. Their original songs "Evolution Of Sex", "A Law Against Me", "Cracks In The Armor", "A Downward Spin", "Hellwater","Tear Drop in the Rain", "Toys For The Witches", "Nail In My Coffin", "Radio", "Too Young To Kill (2Y2K)", "Last Days", "Goodbye", along with "Drivin' Rain" (written by WARREN HAYNES). Now available on their new self titled CD, from Vaults Of Karma Records.

FEBRUARY 5 2005- XYZ, and EVERY MOTHERS NIGHTMARE with Special Guest DRIvIN' RAIN at The Rockhouse in Farmington Missouri. (tickets on sale soon!)

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XYZ and EVERY MOTHERS NIGHTMARE with DRIvIN' RAIN Feb 5th Farmington Mo

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