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7/27/08Well, we did it! We won the 3rd round of the Rock Pink battle of the bands! There was some really stiff competition..all the bands had killer sets and blew that place up! Thanks to everyone that came out and donated to the cause by buying raffle tickets and merch. The night was a huge success. Make sure you mark September 27th on your calendars because that's the final round of the battle and it's another chance to help out the Susan G. Komen foundation!
We'll see you at the Metro on August 8th!
your friends,
matt, scott, james, and paul.
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megaphone is a four-piece rock band from Orlando, FL. Loud guitars, big drums, solid vocal harmonies, and hooks that stick to the side of your head are what drive their music. This band of Orlando local music scene veterans was formed in early 2004 by Matt Bloodwell (former drummer for the well known Orlando band Precious). Matt put down his sticks, picked up a guitar, and enlisted some of the best rock musicians in town. Paul Smith (former touring guitarist for Seven Mary Three - Mammoth/Atlantic, and VonRay - Electra) signed on, as did James Woodrich (former bassist for My Hotel Year - Doghouse Records). The band lineup is rounded out with drummer Scott Smith (former drummer for Cori Yarckin). With a killer line up, the band released its first full length CD on April 15, 2005. Capitalizing on momentum the band gained from this release, they proceeded to play every high profile gig they could get their hands on. These shows included opening slots for national acts such as Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Seven Mary Three, Everclear, Edwin McCain, VonRay, The BoDeans and The New Left, as well as appearances at WJRR 101.1's Earthday Birthday 12 & 14, and the 2005, 2007, and 2008 Florida Music Festival Main Stage. That's not to mention repeat performances at some of Florida's most prestigious venues, including Hard Rock Live, House Of Blues, and The Social, to name a few.This band's live performance is nothing to shake a stick at. From the moment they take the stage, it is obvious that these guys know what they're doing, and they love to do it. The energy is undeniable, and the sound is equally as powerful.megaphone has also been heard repeatedly on several Central Florida Radio Stations including WJRR 101.1, O-Rock 105.9, WHOG 97.5, and Rollins College Radio 91.5. The band has also been listed in the top 10 most requested songs on XM Radio Unsigned (channel 52). Between all this exposure, and two songs planted firmly in the top 5 most downloaded rock songs list on the podcast friendly website PODSAFEAUDIO.COM, megaphone's sound is making a statement, not just regionally, but globally. .megaphone press
Orlando Weekly - "Loud and Clear" - February 2006Orlando Weekly - Best of Orlando - July 2007
MetroMix Orlando - "The Perfect Gift" Critic Review - December 2007
MetroMix Orlando - Local Spotlight: Megaphone - April 2008
Orlando Weekly - Best of Orlando - July 2008