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NEWS ARCHIVES 08.25.05 MAKEL WINS 2005 MOHEGAN SUN BATTLE OF THE BANDS UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – On Wednesday August 24th, New Haven based rock band, Makel won the 2005 Mohegan Sun Battle of the Bands. The final round of the summer competition was decided on the parking garage rooftop in front of more than 7,000 people ranging in ages. The foursome opened with the song “Real World” by Matchbox 20 and closed with current pop hit “I Don’t Wanna Be” by radio newcomer Gavin DeGraw. The middle part of their set consisted of 3 originals including “We All Know” which is currently being spun on XM Satellite Radio. Their first place prize was a check for $2,500.00 as well as 4 nights at the Wolf’s Den arena in January. Makel took the top spot over CT based band Magnesium Jake who also played a 6 song set and earned a $1,000.00 second place prize. “There was obviously a tremendous amount of effort put in on the part of both bands. We both wanted to win badly, but right now I just can’t believe we made it this far” said guitarist Angel Hirtler. “We were amazed at the level of talent in this competition. All the bands gave everything they had and it showed.” After being asked what would be next for Makel, co-manager Molly Ferguson replied, “This competition opened so many doors for the band. This was easily the most important show of their career and they came through. I’m not surprised though. They worked incredibly hard for this.”Co-manager Chris Pyzik added, “I’ve seen these guys go from nothing to something and I’m just really proud of them right now” The road to the Mohegan Sun Hot Sizzling Summer Showdown started on July 13th when Makel faced “The Remains”. On the 24th of August Makel advanced to the finals by defeating Rocky Hill based band “Release”. Past winners of the battle have included locals such as Green Inside and Accidental Groove both of which originate from Connecticut. 08.12.05 Makel has advanced to the FINALS of the hot summer fun battle! They will be playing again on August 24th at the Mohegan Sun Sizzling Summer Showdown. Radio Unsigned will be featuring Makel (FRIDAY -July 22, 2005) on the R>A>D>A>R REPORT at 9pm ET. This is a weekly show that airs for about an hour every Friday night. Many people in the industry either listen to this show or check out the visual version of the Report and Makel is just 1 of 13 bands that is being featured this week. http://www.radiounsigned.com/archives/radar_072205.html 07.14.05 Makel has advanced to the semi finals of the hot summer fun battle! They will be playing again on August 10th at the Mohegan Sun Sizzling Summer Showdown. 06.27.05 Makel was chosen to perform at the Mohegan Sun Sizzling Summer Showdown. The band was chosen as one of the top 8 bands out over 40 submissions to compete for a chance to Play multiple dates at the wolf den. Come out and support on Wednesday, July 13th. Makel is also working with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money. Ribbon magnets will be available at upcoming shows and all profits will go towards the cause. www.komenct.org 06.09.05 Makel needs your support!! Log on to http://hartfordadvocate.com/bandslam/2005/index.html and VOTE FOR MAKEL! Go to the jump to music genre line, change to New Group and Pop/Rock categories an put makel in the other artist spot. We thank you for your support. 06.01.05 We were selected as an artist on www.indiepodcasting.com Our song "Turning The Day" has been selected for thier promotion assistance and rotation on Alexa Digital Radio at http://www.live365.com/stations/aamedia. It will be featured on thier "Up And Coming" show, daily between 8 PM and 8 AM (EST). It will also play along with major label artists during "Rock-It Radio" between 2 PM and 8 PM. 05.27.05 Makel was chosen as the featured band this week on The New@2 Homegrown on 106.9 WCCC in Hartford, CT. Request us at 860.525.WCCC and show your support. 04.04.05 Makel gets positive reviews. "An absolutely solid slab of Goo Goos pop-rock comes from this Connecticut band, with material (written and sung by frontman John MacCallum) that dwells on the many dimensions of heartbreak. “Take Everything” is a jangly, midtempo number. “...Confused” reminds us of mellow Black Crowes, and though it’s wordy, the lyrics are handled nimbly by MacCallum, whose vocals then morph into John Mayer crooner mode for “Goodnight Goodbye.” Solid band." Reviewed by Music Connection 04.04.05 "An absolutely solid slab of Goo Goos pop-rock comes from this Connecticut band, with material (written and sung by frontman John MacCallum) that dwells on the many dimensions of heartbreak. “Take Everything” is a jangly, midtempo number. “...Confused” reminds us of mellow Black Crowes, and though it’s wordy, the lyrics are handled nimbly by MacCallum, whose vocals then morph into John Mayer crooner mode for “Goodnight Goodbye.” Solid band." Reviewed by Music Connection Production: 7 Lyrics: 7 Music: 7 Vocals: 7 Musicianship:7 Average Score: 7.0 01.28.05 New 3 track CD available at our shows or by contacting Makel. Also request a song now! 12.16.04 Email or call in to request makel on selected radio stations in the area. 10.27.04 makel will be returning to the studio this weekend to work with engineer and producers Rodger Arnold and Sean French. They will be recording 3 new tracks. Turning To Day, C'mon and We All Know. 10.16.04 makel's video for "Take Everything" now available. See it here 10.06.04 Every Monday request "Take Everything" on Long Island's 107.1 FM. The host of the local radio show is Harlan. Tune in at 9pm! 631.648.1071 or TMOradio.com 08.22.04 Pick-up our new CD at one of our shows or by contacting makel. Featuring: Take Everything, We Were Once Confused & G'nite Goodbye. 07.24.04 Now available - makel player. Listen to our three new tracks. 07.07.04 New gallery available - Check it out! Coming Soon - Makel player. Pick a song to listen to. 06.07.04 Our cd is almost done as well as our our press kit video and band shots. When everything is available it will be posted here on makelband.com. Visit again soon. 05.11.04 makel is going into the studio next week to record a 3 song cd. It will be available next month. More details to come. 05.10.04 May 1st Gallery page added. Please send your photos from the May 7th show at the Corner Pocket to the webmaster. 05.03.04 New Updates: Lyrics Posted on the Multimedia page & a Gallery from the May 1st show at Goodtimes will be added shortly. 04.09.04 Welcome to makelband.com official site of Connecticut local band, makel. makel is gathering more photos and information to post here on the site. Please visit frequently as updates will occur often.

NEWS ARCHIVES

08.25.05 MAKEL WINS 2005 MOHEGAN SUN BATTLE OF THE BANDS
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – On Wednesday August 24th, New Haven based rock band, Makel won the 2005 Mohegan Sun Battle of the Bands. The final round of the summer competition was decided on the parking garage rooftop in front of more than 7,000 people ranging in ages. The foursome opened with the song “Real World” by Matchbox 20 and closed with current pop hit “I Don’t Wanna Be” by radio newcomer Gavin DeGraw. The middle part of their set consisted of 3 originals including “We All Know” which is currently being spun on XM Satellite Radio. Their first place prize was a check for $2,500.00 as well as 4 nights at the Wolf’s Den arena in January. Makel took the top spot over CT based band Magnesium Jake who also played a 6 song set and earned a $1,000.00 second place prize.

“There was obviously a tremendous amount of effort put in on the part of both bands. We both wanted to win badly, but right now I just can’t believe we made it this far” said guitarist Angel Hirtler. “We were amazed at the level of talent in this competition. All the bands gave everything they had and it showed.”

After being asked what would be next for Makel, co-manager Molly Ferguson replied, “This competition opened so many doors for the band. This was easily the most important show of their career and they came through. I’m not surprised though. They worked incredibly hard for this.”Co-manager Chris Pyzik added, “I’ve seen these guys go from nothing to something and I’m just really proud of them right now”

The road to the Mohegan Sun Hot Sizzling Summer Showdown started on July 13th when Makel faced “The Remains”. On the 24th of August Makel advanced to the finals by defeating Rocky Hill based band “Release”. Past winners of the battle have included locals such as Green Inside and Accidental Groove both of which originate from Connecticut.

08.12.05 Makel has advanced to the FINALS of the hot summer fun battle! They will be playing again on August 24th at the Mohegan Sun Sizzling Summer Showdown.

Radio Unsigned will be featuring Makel (FRIDAY -July 22, 2005) on
the R>A>D>A>R REPORT at 9pm ET. This is a weekly show that airs for about an hour every Friday night. Many people in the industry either listen to this show or check out the visual version of the Report and Makel is just 1 of 13 bands that is being featured this week. http://www.radiounsigned.com/archives/radar_072205.html

07.14.05 Makel has advanced to the semi finals of the hot summer fun battle! They will be playing again on August 10th at the Mohegan Sun Sizzling Summer Showdown.

06.27.05 Makel was chosen to perform at the Mohegan Sun Sizzling Summer Showdown. The band was chosen as one of the top 8 bands out over 40 submissions to compete for a chance to Play multiple dates at the wolf den. Come out and support on Wednesday, July 13th.

Makel is also working with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money. Ribbon magnets will be available at upcoming shows and all profits will go towards the cause. www.komenct.org

06.09.05 Makel needs your support!! Log on to http://hartfordadvocate.com/bandslam/2005/index.html and VOTE FOR MAKEL! Go to the jump to music genre line, change to New Group and Pop/Rock categories an put makel in the other artist spot. We thank you for your support.

06.01.05 We were selected as an artist on www.indiepodcasting.com Our song "Turning The Day" has been selected for thier promotion assistance and rotation on Alexa Digital Radio at http://www.live365.com/stations/aamedia. It will be featured on thier "Up And Coming" show, daily between 8 PM and 8 AM (EST). It will also play along with major label artists during "Rock-It Radio" between 2 PM and 8 PM.

05.27.05 Makel was chosen as the featured band this week on The New@2 Homegrown on 106.9 WCCC in Hartford, CT. Request us at 860.525.WCCC and show your support.

04.04.05 Makel gets positive reviews. "An absolutely solid slab of Goo Goos pop-rock comes from this Connecticut band, with material (written and sung by frontman John MacCallum) that dwells on the many dimensions of heartbreak. “Take Everything” is a jangly, midtempo number. “...Confused” reminds us of mellow Black Crowes, and though it’s wordy, the lyrics are handled nimbly by MacCallum, whose vocals then morph into John Mayer crooner mode for “Goodnight Goodbye.” Solid band." Reviewed by Music Connection

04.04.05
"An absolutely solid slab of Goo Goos pop-rock comes from this Connecticut band, with material (written and sung by frontman John MacCallum) that dwells on the many dimensions of heartbreak. “Take Everything” is a jangly, midtempo number. “...Confused” reminds us of mellow Black Crowes, and though it’s wordy, the lyrics are handled nimbly by MacCallum, whose vocals then morph into John Mayer crooner mode for “Goodnight Goodbye.” Solid band." Reviewed by Music Connection

Production: 7
Lyrics: 7
Music: 7
Vocals: 7
Musicianship:7
Average Score: 7.0

01.28.05
New 3 track CD available at our shows or by contacting Makel.
Also request a song now!

12.16.04
Email or call in to request makel on selected radio stations in the area.

10.27.04
makel will be returning to the studio this weekend to work with engineer and producers Rodger Arnold and Sean French. They will be recording 3 new tracks. Turning To Day, C'mon and We All Know.

10.16.04
makel's video for "Take Everything" now available. See it here

10.06.04
Every Monday request "Take Everything" on Long Island's 107.1 FM. The host of the local radio show is Harlan. Tune in at 9pm! 631.648.1071 or TMOradio.com

08.22.04
Pick-up our new CD at one of our shows or by contacting makel. Featuring: Take Everything, We Were Once Confused & G'nite Goodbye.

07.24.04
Now available - makel player. Listen to our three new tracks.

07.07.04
New gallery available - Check it out! Coming Soon - Makel player. Pick a song to listen to.

06.07.04
Our cd is almost done as well as our our press kit video and band shots. When everything is available it will be posted here on makelband.com. Visit again soon.

05.11.04
makel is going into the studio next week to record a 3 song cd. It will be available next month. More details to come.

05.10.04
May 1st Gallery page added. Please send your photos from the May 7th show at the Corner Pocket to the webmaster.

05.03.04
New Updates: Lyrics Posted on the Multimedia page & a Gallery from the May 1st show at Goodtimes will be added shortly.

04.09.04
Welcome to makelband.com official site of Connecticut local band, makel. makel is gathering more photos and information to post here on the site. Please visit frequently as updates will occur often.