Friday, February 12, 2010
   

RCR participates with Musicians On Call!

"Going To Hell" listed on FMQB's Modern Rock Available For Airplay chart!

RCR is a featured artist on A & R Unlimited!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Radio Stations Coast to Coast Now Playing RCR

Thursday, September 03, 2009    

Chauffeur "doing everything right" says New Music Weekly's Inside Top 40 Radio!

Excerpt from the pages of New Music Weekly:

"Red Carpet Rats are set to explode soon and we want to be the first to bring that news to you. Everybody is extremely excited about their debut single "Photographic Memory" that is set to hit radio in the coming weeks and months. Their indie label Chauffeur Records is doing everything right . . . " - Paul Loggins, Inside Top 40 Radio

Thank you Paul! And also thanks to Larry Weir and Masika Swain, as well as the staff at NMW, for all your support!

Red Carpet Rats at antiMusic.com! Red Carpet Rats Testing Different Waters (PR) Nashville-based rock band, Red Carpet Rats (RCR), prove their sound has no boundaries by releasing two new singles to to two different radio formats. Their memorable debut release titled "Photographic Memory" is heating up the airwaves of Adult Contemporary (AC) and Adult Album Alternative (AAA) stations. Hooking listeners with its up-tempo sound and witty lyrics, the song was a sure success. While AC and AAA stations latched on to "Photographic Memory," rock programmers seemed to prefer the single's "b-side." So the follow up track called "Going To Hell" was released to rock radio soon after "Photographic Memory" debuted. Having a harder, darker connotation, the song was perfect for rock formats. Independent horror film director George Demick immediately took a liking to the song and re-cut a scene in his upcoming release "Dead Start" so that "Going To Hell" could be featured in his film. Program Directors nationwide are realizing RCR is more than your average pop rock band. Jonathon Lehmann from WPNR says, "Red Carpet Rats are melody pounding rock stars who could be compared to U2... their music has an ageless quality that will keep their music spinning constantly because it never gets old."RCR has executives everywhere taking a second look. Richie Frieman from PensEyeView Magazine states, "This band is more than the latest rock-pop group to hit the circuit. They are here with obvious ambition, a principle held up by sharp lyrics, memorable riffs and unparalleled style... a prime example of what upcoming bands should strive to create." Their new album "Year of the Rat" on Chauffeur Records will be released in the fall. "Photographic Memory" is currently being featured on All Access' 'Cool New Music' Chart and has been added by internet upstart, trueAnthem (which yielded a sponsorship with Old Navy) and is available at Hot Topic locations and on TouchTunes digital jukeboxes nationwide. The EP can also be found on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon. They are one of Airplay Direct's spotlight artists and will be highlighted in New Music Weekly's independent artist issue. For more information on this talented band, please visit www.redcarpetrats.com. From antiMusic.com

Monday, August 10, 2009

Dead Start Wrap Party: Get Your Tickets NOW!

Want to join Red Carpet Rats at the Dead Start Wrap Party at Limelight Nightclub?! Get your tickets at one of these two locations: tropicheatstudios.com or showclix.com! Enter the coupon code provided below and receive $5 off the ticket price! There are only 200 available, so get them while they last! All ticket sales will end at 11pm on August 20.

COUPON CODE: GOING2HELL

Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in any style or theme you'd like, or if you're feeling the summer heat, come tropical- or island-dressed! Please be aware that filming will be taking place during the event, and though we welcome creativity and inspired costume choices, SWIMWEAR is NOT recommended for safety reasons. Come out and have a good time! Can't wait to see you there!

Event Location: Limelight Nashville

201 Woodland Drive Nashville, TN

AirPlay Direct is featuring Red Carpet Rats as a "Spotlight Artist!"

Check it out at http://airplaydirect.com/. Peace, Uni AirPlay Direct is the leading secure digital file transfer system for the music industry. Their technology allows artists, record labels, and music publishers to securely deliver their broadcast-quality music and digital press kits to radio stations and music industry professionals worldwide. Their system provides an intuitive environment for radio programmers and film & TV music supervisors to connect to new music, create music calls, browse top downloaded artists, and immediately download music and related artist information.

Photographic Memory added to All Access Hot/Mod/AC chart listing!

You can check it out at allaccess.com, where we are listed in the latest breaking radio and music news. Go to Hot/Mod/AC and look in Cool New Music.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Photographic Memory/Going To Hell - Two songs impacting radio at the same time!

Most Recent Adds:

PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY: WQXE-FM Elizabethtown, KY WKZZ-FM Douglas, GA WRAL-FM Raleigh, NC WFLO-FM Farmville, VA WKOS-FM Johnson City, TN KCGQ-FM Cape Girardeau, MO WXCM-FM Owensboro, KY WDEC-FM Americus, GA

GOING TO HELL: KLYD-FM Snyder, TX WMMM-FM Madison, WI KMAC-FM Harrison, AR WELC-FM Welch, WV KFAN-FM Fredricksburg, TX WKZQ-FM Myrtle Beach, SC KRQR-FM Chico, CA

Thanks to the Program Directors and DJs at these stations that are making this happen, and Brad and Amanda at Chauffeur!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Photographic Memory added to 99.3 WZLT in Tennessee!

We are excited to announce that "Photographic Memory" has been added to the rotation on Tennessee's WZLT 99.3 this week. Thanks to the station, as well as all of the station's listeners, for making this happen. To request the song, just call 731-968-9990. Another thanks to Brad at Chauffeur!

Photographic Memory added to "T-107" 107.3 WCTT!

We are excited to announce that "Photographic Memory" has been added to the rotation on Kentucky's "T-107" 107.3 WCTT this week. On behalf of the band, I'd like to thank Program Director Lindsey Bolton, as well as all of the station's listeners, for making this happen. To request the song, just call (606) 528-4717. WCCT's web address is http://www.wctt.com/. The station is currently owned by Encore Communications, Inc. Another thanks to Brad at Chauffeur!

Photographic Memory added to Lake 102.3 WLLK in Kentucky!

We are excited to announce that "Photographic Memory" has been added to the rotation on Kentucky's own Lake 102.3 WLLK 'Hit Music Channel' this week. On behalf of the band, I'd like to thank Program Director Rod Zimmerman, as well as all of the station's listeners, for making this happen. To request the song, just call toll free 1 (877) 672-5151. You can also request directly to either: Josh McKinney 606-678-5151 ext. 89 lakerequest@hotmail.com or Wynona 606-678-5151 ext. 82 lake1023@hotmail.com. Big ups to Brad at Chauffeur! WLLK's web address is http://www.lake1023.com/main.html. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications.

Red Carpet Rats Sign On to Help Children of Tennessee

(Standing: Jennifer Chunn of Chauffeur Records, McCabe, Doc Singles, Tige Bucchino of Red Carpet Rats, Andrea Reynolds, Donna Caldwell of Chauffeur Records. Seated: Brooks Smith of the law firm Bradley Arrant Boult Cummings, current Board President of PCAT, and Carla Snodgrass Executive Director of PCAT.)

About Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee:
 
 PCAT is a statewide organization dedicated to preventing the abuse and neglect of Tennessee's children by working with parents, professionals and communities to provide education, resources, programs and services that strengthen families.  Operating Tennessee's statewide Domestic Violence Hotline and Parent Helpline they provide direct services address the immediate needs of families.  Other programs include parenting support groups, child abuse prevention community trainings, and interventions to prevent injuries to infants and young children. www.pcat.org

Chauffeur Records' artists, Red Carpet Rats joined a bevy of performers, designers and artists, this weekend, to film a Public Service Announcement for the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation.  The PSA warns young adults that cancer can strike any age group but can be thwarted with early detection.
 
"Cancer is something that affects us all," comments Uni Pereira, vocalist for the band.  "We, as individuals, must do our part to raise awareness and help find a cure."
 
On March 28, 2009, the band will be participating in the 5th Annual "Nashville Fusion Festival for the Arts," an event fusing the talents of culinary, fashion, visual and musical artists to help fight cancer. This unique event will feature a live concert starring Red Carpet Rats, The Gabe Dixon Band and the pop duo Sam and Ruby.  Additionally, an impressive roster of budding visual artists, a collection of short films from Nashville directors, fierce new fashions from Nashville's local designers competing to be NASHVILLE'S NEXT DESIGNER, and a silent auction geared towards young professionals will all be a part of the evening's activities. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation and the Young Adult Cancer Survivors Retreat.

About Nashville Fusion

Founded by graphic designer Heather Karls, and organized by The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation's Young Professionals, this multi-faceted event is entering is fifth year and has formed a reputation among young professionals in the Nashville community as a must-attend affair! Fusion 09 will feature over 150 visual, film and musical artists, from fashion designers, photographers and videographers to painters, sculptors and musicians.
 MARCH 28th, 2009 at THE CANNERY BALLROOM
 Tickets can be purchased at www.nashvillefusion.com or by calling 615.467.1936.

About The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation and the Young Adult Cancer Survivors Retreat

The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity committed to funding programs that provide the greatest benefit to cancer patients and their families by supporting new programs in cancer research, education, and patient and family services. All of their efforts are in memory of Sarah Cannon, a cancer patient herself, who created the beloved character, "Minnie Pearl." The Foundation's Patient Resource Center provides free counseling from oncology social workers, a library with the latest information on cancer and cancer-related issues, community outreach programs to provide cancer education, computers with book-marked cancer websites, and meeting space for cancer and other health-related groups. All of these services are free to patients regardless of geographic area, treatment facility, or type of cancer.
For more information on the Foundation call 615-467-1936 or visit www. minniepearl.org

All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction at Fusion 09 will benefit The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation and their fifth annual Young Adult Cancer Survivor Retreat.

NEW ARRIVALS: Old Navy sponsors FREE Red Carpet Rats’ downloads!

NEW ARRIVALS: CHAUFFEUR’S RCR in Hot Topic stores nationwide starting on Halloween!

 Monday, September 22, 2008

NEW ARRIVALS: CHAUFFEUR’S RCR has two songs in the Top Ten on internet radio!

NEW ARRIVALS: CHAUFFEUR’S RCR has a Number 1 and a Top 5 on Live365.com radio!

Sunday, September 07, 2008

RCR hits Number 1 on Live 365.com radio!

CHAUFFEUR mentioned in RCR's Nine5Four Magazine interview!

Randall B. Jones, COO and Editorial Director of Nine5Four The Magazine, caught up with Uni a while back and below is a bit of the resulting 4-page interview and feature. The entire piece, entitled "THE RATS ARE INVADING THE WORLD" which mentions Chauffeur Records will be available on www.redcarperats.com soon.

"You can put RCR in a time capsule and bury it...then dig it up in the year 2020...and the music would still be a hit! Yes, they are that good!" - Randall B. Jones

Most people are afraid of rats, but I believe they would welcome this new breed of rodent with open arms. I'm not exactly talking about the pests you would call the exterminator for, instead, there is a four man band that goes by the moniker of Red Carpet Rats whom has a catchy pop/rock style that is making the industry pay close attention.

I've read so many positive reviews about the band that its mind blowing. How does it feel to receive such praise from so many different outlets?

Uni: If you'll allow me my James Brown moment, which will hopefully pave the way for a future rooftop Almost Famous moment, "it feels good". And funny, cause like I always say, "Everyone might not like Red Carpet Rats, but they should!" You never know how the general public is gonna react to any kind of art one makes, so to have so many say such positive things about a relatively unknown band is actually overwhelming. And I say relatively unknown because we still have relatives in our own families who don't know what we're up to. But they will, by God, they will. And ya know, I've always heard that you're not supposed to read reviews, but hell, why not. The good ones anyway. Besides, it's always interesting to hear someone else's take. Just remember, if you believe the good ones, you also have to believe the not-so-good-ones, which I don't, but that's a whole other therapy session entirely.

Let's talk about this E.P. that's doing so well for you. What is the title and tell me about the success it has achieved.

Uni: Yes, yes, let's. The E.P., on Chauffeur Records, is called, 'Rug Burns' and has done spectacular business for us here at camp RCR. They've actually stopped production on them to prep for the new CD 'The Year Of The Rat,' so if you've got one, congrats! Every song off of the recording has received radio airplay and it has garnered, dare I say, raves around the world. One went so far as to say I was cross between Chris Cornell and Ben Hurley, who after an exhaustive internet search I discover is . . . a comedian. A comedian! Fantastic. 'Rug Burns' has also enabled us to be the feature artist on quite a few of these radio stations, which in turn, has gained us all kinds of additional exposure. It's surpassed all expectations we may have had for our first effort. Big time! And in those rare moments of clarity, which happen once about every six months, we're blown away at how incredible response has been and are quite humbled.

What can the fans expect from your up-coming CD release?

Uni: More of the same. The same what you ask? Shame on you. You should know by now what to expect from RCR. Good-old fashioned, school's out, big blockbuster, summer fun. It's Will Smith versus the aliens. Russell Crowe against the Romans. The underdog of all underdogs fighting for truth, justice and your entertainment dollar. I like to think that listening to RCR is like riding the Cyclone at Coney Island, where you might feel a little light-headed afterwards, but man it was fun while it lasted. Now where was I? Oh yeah, our up-coming Chauffeur release, "The Year Of The Rat" is chock-full of finger-licking good McCabe production spread out over eleven songs of faith, hope, and misery . . . naturally!

You can check out the magazine at www.nine5four.com and www.myspace.com/nine5four.

CHAUFFEUR’s own RCR in Australia’s Fusion Magazine!

A few weeks ago, Red Carpet Rats' Uni had a conversation with Jacqui Duong from Australia's Fusion Music Magazine. Here is an excerpt from that interview, which will be posted in its entirety on www.redcarpetrats.com soon.

Uni: Who you're talking to today is a fusion, hey, there's a plug for ya', of some of the most far-out singers, showmen, carnival barkers, ringleaders, auctioneers, and used car salesmen in history. But if pressed, I could just throw it in park at the letter F in the alphabet and go with either Frank Sinatra or Freddie Mercury.

Ever since I can remember, I've imagined myself standing on a stage, singing, dancing, telling a few jokes, bowing, then running off into the wings. Seven years old with a dream of playing bars, clubs, arenas . . . hell, cruise ships, whatever! Traveling. Like a salesman, selling laughs. There, you just got one on the house!

The things you learn playing in a band are no different than what you learn in kindergarten. You learn to share. You learn to communicate. And most importantly, you learn that to get the attention of the prettiest girl in the room, you have to do something spectacular. Be it jumping headfirst off your desk into Paper-Mache City or stage-diving a crowd of people that parts like The Red Sea. The same principle applies in both cases.

My stance? Aggressive. Which is pretty much my stance on just about everything. Now I don't advocate doing anything that is harmful to yourself or to others, but I'm not one to be telling anyone how to live their life. And what's a drug today anyway? There are doctors out there who say that exercise is a drug, so what do you say to that? What's my stance on exercise? Let's see. What was the question again? Check out Fusion at http://www.fusionmusicmag.com/.

CHAUFFEUR's Red Carpet Rats in N.Y.C.’s Talent In Motion magazine!

New York City-based Talent In Motion (TIM) magazine has featured the Red Carpet Rats in its newest issue, in article entitled, "Making Music To Live By."

"There is the music of life – think pieces, songs of moral outrage, conceptual melodies designed to re-awaken past, painful losses. And then there's music to live by. Red Carpet Rats cranks the latter."

You can read the whole piece at http://timmag.com/spring08/43.php3.

Talent In Motion is a quarterly published arts and entertainment magazine addressing an industry where the worlds of fashion, film, art, music and nightlife converge. This constantly evolving publication includes articles on emerging artists, with a focus on celebrity events and fashion editorials.

CHAUFFEUR RECORDS' RCR at number 2 on Live365.com!

CHAUFFEUR RECORDS' own Red Carpet Rats "Rug Burns" E.P. version of 'Photgraphic Memory' jumped two spots to number 2 on Live365 station Spiderwebradio's top independant tracks!

Spiderwebradio broadcasts from Lasalle, in Ontario Canada, the station has listeners in 138 US cities and 40 countries. They are 3 in the genre and 590 out of 10,000 stations overall on live365.com.

You can check it out here.

CHAUFFEUR RECORDS' RCR at number 4 on Live365.com!