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for Sat, November 07, 2009
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At Slim's:
333 11th Street
San Francisco, California

Tyrone Wells / Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers
Matt Hires

Showtime: 8:30 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $16/$18
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over

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Tyrone Wells has delivered an epic pop/rock album with his second major label effort, "Remain." Pursuing a more collaborative process and having added a more lush production to his singer–songwriter roots, the new album proves to be a great showcase for his powerful and emotional voice.

The Spokane, WA native has found himself on a new musical path on his second Universal Republic effort, but he continues to display the same gritty determination and work ethic that has enabled him to chart his own course from the very beginning. Wells launched his career unveiling his first indie release with the take–me–as–I–am motif of 2003’s "Snapshot." An in–demand live offering followed in 2005: "Close: Live at McClain’s," (the coffeehouse where he established his raved–about live rep) capturing the singer’s unique intimacy with an audience.

Soon, major labels came calling. “All of a sudden, after five years of doing everything on my own steam I had all these labels interested,” says Wells. His 2007 release, the soulful "Hold On," was originally his third indie record. The album was picked up by Universal Republic and released untouched as his major label debut.

The buzz surrounding Wells’ inspiring wealth of songs was also beginning to land him song placements in films and TV shows. To date Tyrone has had significant placements including “One Tree Hill,” “Everyone’s Hero,” “Rescue Me,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Numbers,” “Criminal Minds,” “Army Wives,” “What About Brian,” “The 50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square Garden” and the “Rails & Ties” trailer.

Massachusetts natives, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers have signed with Vanguard Records and released their new CD "The Bear" on September 8th. Produced by Tom Schick (Norah Jones, Ryan Adams, Rufus Wainright) and Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Erin McKeown), "The Bear" finds the band: Kellogg, Kit “Goose” Karlson and Brian “Boots” Factor unveiling their rawest and most definitive album to date.

The twelve songs on "The Bear" each tell heartfelt, deeply honest stories of the highs and lows of life with lyrical finesse and wrapped in explosive touches of soulful classic rock. The trio also brought in some special guests who lent their time and talents to the creation of "The Bear": Canadian stand out Serena Ryder on "See Yourself", Josh Ritter on "All Part of the Show", label mates The Alternate Routes and Whiskeytown alumnus Mike Daly.

Stephen Kellogg formed The Sixers in Northampton, MA in 2003. They have gone on to release four records including 2007’s "Glassjaw Boxer" which was named one of the “Top Five Records of the Year” by USA Today critic Brian Mansfield.

As relentless road warriors, The Sixers are closing in on their 1000th show and are hailed by their growing legion of fans for their exceptional live performances and skilled showmanship. The band will kick off their national tour this fall and will be joined by Sam Getz, the newest member of The Sixers.