Some of the best American and Canadian bands who took part in the 2004 edition of the Emergenza Festival have been picked and are being taken on tour around North America, from March 31st to May 21st!
The North American branch of the B.E.S.T. differs from its European counterpart because it takes place in the spring instead of in autumn, but the aim is the same: creating more performance possibilities for the best acts in the contest.
The North American B.E.S.T. showcase will be incorporated into the Emergenza semi-finals shows and the 9 selected bands will play at the end of the each concert night. Each band will have between two and four slots in different cities. This means they will be able to gain exposure in front of different audiences and of course other bands with whom they can network and work with in the future.
All the bands who are taking part in Emergenza this season, will be able to see how Emergenza works for them - by rewarding the best talent with showcases in other cities and by covering the tour costs. Some of these bands won the finals in their cities, while others did not, but they are definitely the most interesting and exciting bands out there, and they are the perfect example of what bands that get involved in Emergenza can profit from.
In addition to this, the shows will be widely promoted and A&R will be invited to discover the best up and coming bands.
As always, these concerts will be FREE for Emergenza musicians: all they have to do is request their special VIP pass on the website (click here for the calendars).
Come and see your fellow musicians - next year it could be you!

The calendar:
31 mar, BAND CALLED PHARISEE, Milwaukee (The Rave)
1 apr, THE NODD, Chicago (The Note)
1 apr, BAND CALLED PHARISEE, Cincinnati (Blue Note Cafè)
2 apr, BAND CALLED PHARISEE, Detroit (Alvin's)
8 apr, GHETTOBILLIES, Chicago (The Note)
9 apr, GHETTOBILLIES, Milwaukee (The Rave)
14 apr, FLUTTR EFFECT, Boston (Paradise Rock)
14 apr, PETE MOSS, Montreal (Kola Note)
14 apr, CHRYSALIS, Philadelphia (5 Spot)
15 apr, PETE MOSS, Boston (Paradise Rock)
16 apr, FLUTTR EFFECT, Montreal (Kola Note)
16 apr, PETE MOSS, Philadelphia (5 Spot)
16 apr, CHRYSALIS, Boston (Paradise Rock)
21 apr, J'S BASEMENT, Toronto (360)
22 apr, J'S BASEMENT, Buffalo (The Tralf)
22 apr, ILLUMINATI, Cleveland (Peabody's)
23 apr, J'S BASEMENT, Cleveland (Peabody's)
23 apr, ILLUMINATI, Toronto (360)
24 apr, J'S BASEMENT, Detroit (Magic Stick)
24 apr, ILLUMINATI, Buffalo (The Tralf)
28 apr, GHETTOBILLIES, St Louis (The Way Out Club)
29 apr, THE NODD, St Louis (The Way Out Club)
29 apr, GHETTOBILLIES, Indianapolis (Birdy's)
30 apr, THE NODD, Memphis (Young Avenue Deli)
30 apr, GHETTOBILLIES, Detroit (Magic Stick)
1 may, THE NODD, Washington DC (State Theater)
11 may, GLASSHOUSE, Montreal (Club Soda)
12 may, GLASSHOUSE, Toronto (The Reverb)
13 may GLASSHOUSE, Philadelphia (North Star Bar)
22 may THE NODD, Philadelphia (North Star Bar)

MR BROWN AND LEXXI TOUR GERMANY
March 2005

The winners of the first and second place of the Emergenza Final 2004 tour Germany!

The tour for the two talented young bands is supported by Emergenza Festival and Track1.   Mr Brown , the cute boys from Hamburg, wear red school uniforms, play (they say) 'beat music' or 'guitar pop' or 'melodic pop' or simply 'rock and roll, life and feelings' as they prefer. And... Oh yes, they won the Emergenza 2004 international final!

Lexxi from Glasgow (Scotland) dress in black and just opened up for the major act The Soundtrack of our Life in their hometown...Germany could not wait to hear their sleek and passionate rock again, after the amazing shows last October.

Here the dates:
08.03 Stuttgart, Universum -Mr Brown-
09.03 Munich, Backstage Club - Mr Brown and Lexxi
10.03 Heidelberg, Schwimmbad Club - Lexxi-
11.03 Karlsruhe, Substage -Mr Brown and Lexxi-
12.03 Bern, Gaskessel  -Lexxi-
13.03 Frankfurt,Nachtleben - Mr Brown-
14.03 Berlin, Knaack - Lexxi-

Ritmo y Compas in Madrid was completely packed full of fans who wanted to experience Spain's 2004 final once again - this time in the form of a showcase. Four of the best acts from last year participated in the event: the bands were loud; the fans were louder; the music raged on and nobody got a chance to chill. Automotive and Fate Close Warning offered a steady diet of metal, metal and more metal-indeed, while Fistfuck Supershow (less Fistfuck and more Supershow!) was a load of fun with their mix of rock and funk: great energy. What about Psicotropia ? You had to be there to feel the hypnotic effect. They sound like nothing you've heard before.

B.E.S.T. Of Emergenza Vol.4

FREE ENTRY!
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Here we go again. The Emergenza Road show is about to start its engine, just in time for the new season kick-off. Six concerts in Germany and France, and a line-up, that unites the creme de la creme of Emergenza's past   three years..... In the best Clubs, for free (of course).

Emergenza started these showcases 5 years ago: each year the festival produces very good winners, but none (except in their home towns) had the chance to see, how good they REALLY are. This should change!
On the other hand, it is going to be a sort of reward for the best bands that took part. Since it is almost impossible for a band, without a record label, a publisher and a promotion campaign backing them, to play in foreign cities in front of a lot of people.

It did not change much since then, there's just more people coming to the shows every year. Obviously, the high standard of the groups performing was acknowledged and word spread fast!
On this tour you'll get to see three international winners:

MUNSHY (European Winner 2002)
These guys we wanted to present on the B.E.S.T. tour since a long time, because there wasn't many bands in the history of Emergenza, that were as impressive as this 5 piece from Paris. It wasn't always easy working with them, but finally they made up their mind to go professional (the the public's delight). They offer a very special mixture of björkish fairytale melodies, violent guitar walls and an unbeaten stage presence. And they have a special liking for the unexpected (get ready).

MR BROWN (International Winner 2004)
This year's champion, from Hamburg. Judging from their look, this band could be also from New York, Stockholm or London. The harmonies are British with no doubt, just a little bit of New Wave thrown here and there. By British here, we mean SONGS, proper dynamics and catchy hooks, perfectly arranged and presented, without forgetting about the kickass factor( the oh so famous KA factor).

 
NERVOUS NELLIE (International Winner 2003)
For the Swedes it's their second time with the B.E.S.T. of Emergenza Tour. They are touring Germany at that period anyway, so they drop in for some shows.   File under Indie, some songs could have been written by the Lemonheads in their best period. They're not big posers on stage, and you will love them for that (Simplicity is the key). On the Warped! Tour earlier this year The (International) Noise Conspiracy weren't the only ones to be convinced (they're absolutely blown away).

TREETONE
Treetone made second in the Munich local final this year and still get a chance to show their skills around the country nevertheless. Tighter than a chicken's rear hole they put their sound and stage show up to 10! (Led Zeppelin fans take note!)
In each city there are also some of the best local Emergenza Heroes, please check out the Club's websites about the final line-up. And have fun....rock n Roll!.

THE DATES:

20.10 Heidelberg /Schwimmbad Club
MUNSHY + TREETONE + Special guests

21.10 Hamburg /Logo
MUNSYH + MR BROWN + TREETONE + Special guest

22.10 Berlin /Knaack
MUNSHY + MR BROWN + TREETONE + REDEEMA

24.10 München Backstage Club
MUNSHY + NERVOUS NELLIE + TREETONE  +  Special guests

25.10 Köln /Underground
MUNSHY + NERVOUS NELLIE + TREETONE + Special guests

27.10 Paris/Gibus
MUNSHY + TREETONE + Special guests

Two special guests in Germany: No Radical Change from Italy, who gained the third place at the Emergenza International Final 2003; Dechas from Sweden: national winner 2003, they could not take part to the Intl Final because of a car accident occurred a few days before.

January 15 th , Berlin, Knaack club: Dechas and No Radical Change with local bands

January 16 th , Berlin, Magnet: Dechas and No Radical Change

January 17 th , Munich, Muffathalle: 'HEAVY FUN FOR FREE' with Dechas (Sweden), No Radical Change (Italy), Crickmay, B.I.S.T., Xzeed (Munich), Beat Olympic (Berlin), Mind Juice (Hamburg)

La Suite Mosquito: The winners of the Barcelona Final had even done the third rank at the International Final at the Taubertal Open Air. This gorgeous Hiphop-Funk-Techno Liveband was on the road with the famous Red Hot Chili Peppers as their support.

My Own Gravity: Even a participant of the Barcelona Final. They have already supported many popular Bands (e.g. HIM on their complete tour, which ended shortly before), performing a convincing and solid Rock Music and creating an absolutely new kind of Gothic. Their stage qualities are very aesthetical and mind-boggling.

Two bands from Munich and Berlin were on stage as well:

Fit of Rage: they''ve already shown at emergenza 2002 what it means to be a good live band. Sort of new metal with young and interesting musicians

The Ocean: The band is seen as the Doom-Rock-Invention of the year. A grooving rollercoaster, a capricious sound machine!

- March 27th, Berlin - Knaack Club ROCKNATION INTERNATIONAL (La Suite Mosquito, My Own Gravity, The Ocean)
- March 28th, Bochum - Matrix (My Own Gravity);
- March 29th, Munich - Backstage (La Suite Mosquito, My Own Gravity, Fit of Rage);

And finally, a very special event:
- April 2nd, Frankfurt - Agora Stage Musik Messe (La Suite Mosquito)

A special night at the New Morning in Paris, where the best bands of the past French season performed with the German band Emil Bulls and the Italian one No Radical Change, who qualified 3rd at the 2003 International Emergenza Final at Taubertal Open Air Festival.

Canada (October 2nd - 4th 2003)

Emergenza organized a Tour in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa with the Top winners of the Ontario and Quebec Finals playing in FREE showcases in the 3 of the venues involved in the Festival during the past season: The Reverb, The Barrymore's and Le Club Soda. 2 European bands who took part of the Festival a few years back and are now signed to majors, Italy's Zen and Germany's Emil Bulls, completed the bill with the winner of the 2002 Montreal Final, Direct Line.

Spain (November 7th 2003)

In Barcelona at the Mephisto: the Italian band No Radical Change and the French band Klem performed with La Suite Mosquito, who qualified third at the Taubertal, and the best bands of the 2003 Spanish season.

Italy (November 12th - 2003)

4 days of Best Emergenza Tour were held in 4 Italian cities with the Best bands of the past season of the Festival and some special guest from Europe. In Torino at the Hiroshima Mon Amour, the Swedish band Willowtree, winning of the 2001 International Final played with the Spanish band La Suite Mosquito and the best local bands.

In Padova at the Banale: Willowtree performed with La Suite Mosquito.

In Prato at the Cencios: La Suite Mosquito played with the Italian band No Radical Change.

In Treviso at the New Age Club: Willowtree played with local bands as special guest.

In Livorno at the Cage:La Suite Mosquito performed with bands from Florence

And as a very special event in Florence: No radical Change opened the live concert of the headliner Teraphy.

Germany (October 30th - November 4th 2003)

In Munich at the Backstage Club: the band from Wien Sirupop and the band from Cologne I Saw Elvis performed with the best local bands.

In Berlin at the Knaack Klub:the bands from Stockholm Willowtree and Nervous Nellie (winning of the 2003 Emergenza Festival), the one from Hannover Seedcake played with the winning of the Berlin Final Elikan Dew and the band Kerosin (who qualified 2nd at the 2002 International Final).

In Köln at the Underground: the Swedish bands Willowtree and Nervous Nellie performed with the best local bands of the past season.

In Frankfurt at the Nachtleben: Willowtree and Nervous Nellie shared the stage with the best bands from the city.

In Hamburg at the Logo: Willowtree and the band from Berlin Kerosin showed with the bands from Hamburg.