Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease)
June 22, 2009 - One Step Away has now won four episodes of Community Auditions, which automatically advances them to the TV Show Season Finals. “Community Auditions: Star of the Day” is the nation’s longest-running TV talent showcase. The series, nominated for six 2009 Emmy Awards, is hosted by Ramiro (of Jam’n 94.5) and Patriots sportscaster Kristina Akra.
The show is taped live onstage at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino and telecast all over New England. One Step Away is the first full band to win a Community Auditions “Star of the Day” since 2007. Their performances and “Backstage Buzz” interviews were broadcast over multiple TV channels including WBZ TV New England, WNAC FOX TV Providence, WSBK TV Boston, WCTX TV Hartford/New Haven CT and WPXT TV Portland ME.
Winning their “Stars” with original songs is an accomplishment. They had to convince the panel of judges to like them not only as performers, but also to like their music -- which the judges are hearing for the first time at the show. To earn their title of “Finalist”, One Step Away performed four original songs for the TV audience: “A Day like Tomorrow”, “Wide Awake” and “Soaring” and “Over the Edge”. Not bad for sixteen (16) year olds -- One Step Away is made up of high school sophomores: Andover’s Adam Carrington (Lead Vocals) and Mike Nuzzolo (Bass), Peabody’s Alex Kwmuntis (Drums) and Wilmington’s Terence Healy (Lead Guitar). Adam and Michael are students at Andover High School while Alex and Terence attend St. John’s Prep.
Here are a few of the quotes that the band has received on the show:
“You have everything that it takes to really make it -- Your songs are great. Your vocals are great. …Really nice guitar work… The band is tight…You are very comfortable out there. You have a nice full big sound…” - Joyce Kulhawik, 2009
“I am really, really blown away. I cannot get over it how tight you guys are. Everyone is locked in and solid. You guys have solid songs. Being in bands all my life, I know what goes into sounding that tight and being that solid. You guys are fantastic.” - Michael Sweet, Vocalist of the bands Boston and Stryper, 2009
“You’ve got the RIGHT STUFF! …You sound so well rehearsed. You’ve got a way - there is something about you. You have success written all over your faces…You guys should be on the cover of Tiger beat magazine!”- Candy O-Terry, DJ. Magic 106.7, 2009
About Community Auditions:
In 1987 “Community Auditions: Star of the Day” became the longest-running entertainment series in television history, after 37 continuous years of song, dance, magic and comedy. On each episode, three performers compete to become the “Star Of the Day” and thus eligible for prizes ranging from a car to the production of their own showcase CD by Bob Johnston, who has produced million-selling albums for such artists as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Simon & Garfunkel. Contestants are rated by a three judge panel made up of radio DJs, record producers and other entertainment experts. Added to their opinions are those of the studio audience and viewers at home. Home viewers can support their hometown heroes by voting online at communityauditions.com. The series has launched a wide variety of talent, ranging from comedienne Sarah Silverman to actor Scott Grimes (of “E.R.” fame).
For more information, visit communityauditions.com or phone Gary Theroux (203) 847-3085
About One Step Away
Formed in July of 2007, One Step Away is a rock band hailing from Andover, Massachusetts with a fresh new sound. Drawing from many influences, their award-winning full sound combines strong soaring vocals over extraordinary tight instrumentals and intricate guitar solos. Last fall, One Step Away became the Alternative Rock Genre winner of the 2008 Boston Music Festival. This January, One Step Away became a winner on the national Famecast Rock Stage contest in competition with over 2,800 other Rock bands. Last February, One Step Away joined the Top 10 of the world's top up-and-coming artists who emerged winners among a pool of more than 25,000 artists in the Famecast Fenom contest. Folks are stunned when the find out that the band members are all just sixteen (16) years old!
Visit www.myspace.com/1stepawayband for more information on One Step Away.
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