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2008-(Buffalo, N.Y.)….
MICHAEL HUNDS GRAFFITI is set to ride "The Wave" of summer 2008 as they secure several signature dates both regionally and nationally…..

Rhapsodizing Rocker CMG Recording Artist MICHAEL HUND and his Buffalo Music Hall of Fame guitar riffs are joined by the "Pretty Baby" with the ardent voice, multi-award winning vocalist LANA HERGERT. The potent pair is backed by a renowned rhythm section comprised of thunderous drummer JOE SUPLICKI coupled with the brisk bass lines of PAUL MORDAUNT.GRAFFITI has spent the spring in the studio finalizing songs for their upcoming release "Rock 'n' Roll Day Care"……..Hallmark the following dates on your summer calendar to witness one of Western New York's premier live shows. 

 

*JUNE 21st (Lancaster, N.Y.)….8th Annual Bikes and Blues in the Grove.

 

*JULY 12th (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)….GRAFFITI will be going "Hog Wild" as they headline the New York State Harley Owners Group 20th Anniversary Rally at the Seneca Niagara Casino….For more information on the event call (716)-877-7231 or (716)-434-4012…                                                                                                                                      *JULY 26th (North Tonawanda, N.Y.)…..If you "Love Rock 'n' Roll" the this is one show you don't want to miss….GRAFFITI will amply fill the opening slot for the First Lady of Hard Rock JOAN JETT & the BLACKHEARTS at the Labatt Blue Lite Gateway Park Concert Series.

 

*AUGUST 22nd (Buffalo, N.Y.)…..GRAFFITI will headline Opening Night of the 5th Annual Buffalo Niagara Thunder Rally at the brand new location @ 301 Ohio Street in downtown Buffalo.  For more information and directions go to (www.buffaloniagarathunder.com).

 

*AUGUST 29th-30th (Dover, Tennessee)…..CMG Recording Artist MICHAEL HUNDS GRAFFITI has been invited to participate in one of the biggest outdoor Music Festivals of the summer.  Labor Day Weekend will never be the same as the ROCK & ROLL OVER DOVER Festival will make its debut. GRAFFITI will be joined legendary artists like ARLO GUTHRIE, BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO , JOHNNY HIGHLAND and TINSLEY ELLIS to name just a few.  Go to www.rrolloverdover.com for more band information and directions.    

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MONDAY DECEMBER 17 (Buffalo,NY)...
get ready for a rockin concert together again APRIL WINE with special guest michael hunds GraFFiti Febuary 22 at club paradise blasdell ny click for tickets www.biibent.com
SATURDAY DECEMBER 1st (Buffalo, NY)…..
As heard on WTSS STAR 102.5,WJYE JOY 96.1 and WLKK the LAKE 107.7
CMG Recording artist Michael Hund along with the regions premier Rock and Rollers celebrate the season with song. Gathered underground in the Hund Haven workshop the master guitarist mix and mingles with drummerboy Joe Suplicki , bassist Mark Harris and songstress Lana Marie as they spice up the traditional holiday hymns that have warmed our hearts and homes for generations.The six song EP is the perfect gift for the music maven on your Christmas list.  As part of the spirit of giving these songs are available for Digtal download at www.michaelhund.com as well as www.myspace.com/michaelhundmusic  , for your family to enjoy as you celebrate the holiday season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
 
 
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1st (Buffalo, NY)
…..CMG Recording Artist and Hall of Fame Regional Rock Legend MICHAEL HUND and his new band GRAFFITI continue to garner rave reviews with the simultaneous dual disc release of their self-titled album coupled with “Distant Lights” featuring the transcending voice of award-winning songstress LANA HERGERT.  Both discs and tour dates are also available at www.michaelhund.com.
  While both CD’s have been flying off the shelves domestically since their release earlier this year at BORDER’S and RECORD THEATRE, the music has rocketed its way into the worldwide rotation of HIGH OCTANE RADIO.   The sonic sounds of “GRAFFITI” and “Distant Lights” are now fueled by the perpetual power of the worldwide web at www.live365.com/indes.live.  BE SURE TO KEY IN AND BLAST OFF!!!!   

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MONDAY OCTOBER 1st (DEPEW, NY)…..This Thursday October 4th the JEFF SCOTT SOTO Band will Rock the Western New York area. JSS is coming off a banner calendar year, fronting JOURNEY to one of the top grossing 2006 summer tours.  This time out the longtime voice of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and TALISMAN will be touring with his solo band which includes BUFFALO natives Howie Simon and David Dzialak. 

Opening the gates to Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven that this Thursday will be BUFFALO’S own GRAFFITI, featuring BUFFALO Music Hall of Famer MICHAEL HUND and multi-award winning vocalist “Pretty Baby” LANA HERGERT.

  

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL???????

                     

   MICHAEL HUND’S GRAFFITI made their 107.7 LAKE tailgate debut this past Sunday scoring BIG as they primed the fanatic fans of WNY into a frenzy leading the hometown team to its first victory of the season.

This Monday Night October 8th they go for two in a row as they try to shoot down America’s Team”. 

Carry on the new GRAFFITI tailgate tradition as they Rock ‘n’ Roll the “Distant Lights” of the “RALPH” for the first Monday Night game in Western New York since 1994.  SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                                                             (www.michaelhund.com)

(www.bestofwny.com/nightlife)

Ross CAT

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17th
(BUFFALO, NY)…..107.7 The LAKE is proud to welcome MICHAEL HUND’S GRAFFITI to its Tailgate Party Team. 
Football fans be sure to join THE LAKE next to MILLIGAN’S PUB on Abbott Road from 10:30am to 12:30pm prior to all the home football games as Western New York’s premier party band will help you get primed to cheer on your “hometown team”
BUFFALO Music Hall of Fame guitarist MICHAEL HUND along with Award Winning Vocalist LANA HERGERT are set to fire up the pre-game party.  Start another Sunday tradition with GRAFFITI as they are ready to paint the town Red, White, and Blue with your “hometown team”.                         

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  (Buffalo, N.Y.) August 28th -It was “Smooth Sailing” for MICHAEL HUNDS “Graffiti” as they navigated the airwaves of 107.7 THE LAKE (www.1077thelake.com) this past Friday.  The multi-award winning duo of string sage MICHAEL HUND and the amorous vocals of LANA HERGERT joined LAKE Guide TINA PEEL live in-studio with a provocative acoustic performance of “Pretty Baby” and “Take My Love” from the bands self-titled debut album.                                                     

 GRAFFITI has been tearing up the summer tour circuit playing songs from their simultaneous CMG releases “Graffiti” and the instrumental jewel “Distant Lights”.  Both discs are available @ www.michaelhund.com.                                                                              

  Also sitting in on the interview was Nikki Seneca proprietor of SENECA EXPRESS to promote this past weekends 2nd annual SUE WILLIAMS Memorial Motorcycle run, which was headlined by GRAFFITI.  All proceeds from the event to benefit the Seneca Nation Domestic Violence/Child and Family Services.                           

Anyone who may have missed the in-studio interview can hear it in its entirety .click the Lake LOGO                                                              

Start the GRAFFITI “Ripple Effect” by making waves on the LAKE studio line @ 716-362-1077 or e-mail TINA PEEL @ tina@1077thelake.com and request your favorite GRAFFITI song.                                                                                                                                   

 CANCELATION: CMG Records , MorningStar Entertainment and the Back II Back Entertainment Group has been informed of the cancellation of there perfomance at the 2007 JAMMIN’ U.S.A. Music Festival in Forest City, North Carolina this upcoming Labor Day Weekend.                                                                            

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused any GRAFFITI fans and their holiday travel plans.                                                 

 Refund information can be obtained from the event website @ (www.myspace.com/whiskeystockmusicfest

                                                   

CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR GRAFFITI UPDATES………. ***************PEACE and Harmonies******************             Publicist:                                                                                                             

Ross(CAT)Catalino                                                                                

ross7cat@yahoo.com                                                                                

716-649-6716

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 Scrawl to the Wall NATION WIDE TREK   

(Buffalo, N.Y.) August 22nd 2007…..CMG Recording artist and Buffalo Music Hall of Famer MICHAEL HUND and his topflight band GRAFFITI are set to take their cutting-edge show on the road. HUND is fresh from a family Rock ‘n’ Roll road trip from the not to “Distant Lights” of New York City.  While taking a bite out of the “Big Apple” MICHAEL and son DYLAN got their “Groove Thang” on at the “Iridium Club” on Broadway with immortal guitar guru LES PAUL.  

  HUND explains, “For me this was a dream come true to meet the man who innovated the tool of our trade.  What made the exceptional experience even more gratifying was being able to share it with my son DYLAN.”

  HUND left with a standing invitation from LES PAUL himself to come back and jam anytime.  That’s one RSVP HUND is sure to respond toASAP.                                                                                                                                     

UPCOMING EVENTS:                                

FRIDAY AUGUST 24th-

MICHAEL HUND along with soulful songstress LANA HERGERT will be making waves on 107.7 The LAKE this Friday with their live in studio debut.  They will be joining LAKE music guide TINA PEEL at 2pm, be sure to dial it in.The magnetizing duo will share a little of that on stage charisma with an acoustic set that will feature songs from their latest CMG releases the self-titled “Graffiti” and “Distant Lights”.         

Both discs have been flying off the shelves locally and regioally at BORDERS and RECORD THEATRE.  They can also be purchased at the band website (www.michaelhund.com).                                                                                         

SATURDAY AUGUST 25th-

GRAFFITI will be headlining the 2nd Annual SUE WILLIAMS Memorial Run Post Party at the Seneca Allegany Casino.  Also performing will be special musical guest JOLEEN WILLIAMS.   The all day event will feature: Refreshments, Food, Raffles, Chinese Auction and much much more.  Proceeds from the event to benefit the Seneca Nation Domestic Violence /Child & Family Services, show your support RAIN or SHINE.                                    

FRIDAY AUGUST 31-SUNDAY

GRAFFITI has been invited to be part of the 2007 JAMMIN’ U.S.A. Music Festival in Forest City, North Carolina.  The event is dedicated to original MARHSALL TUCKER BAND member GEORGE McCORKLE who passed on earlier this summer.  The weekend event is stocked with some of Rock ‘n’ Rolls finest talent including a reunion show from AXE as well as performances by JOHNNY and EDGAR WINTER.                                    GRAFFITI will be headlining on SATURDAY September 1st they are scheduled to take the stage at 9pm be sure to click on to (www.myspace.com/whiskeystockmusicfest) for more details on the weekend long event.                            

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th and SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30th-

MICHAEL HUND has been invited to perform in LOS ANGELES with former CHICAGO singer/songwriter KENNY CETERA, also joining will be dynamic drummer DAN GERASS (Roger Daltrey Band, Eddie Money Band).  Stay tuned for details, this weekend soiree is sure to be one lights out event.                                                          

THURSDAY OCTOBER 4th-

HUNDS GRAFFITI will be opening for the JEFF SCOTT SOTO Band at ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN in Depew.                 

JSS is coming off a banner year as he stepped in for ailing JOURNEY vocalist Steve Augeri to preserve the JOURNEY/DEF LEPPARD tour in 2006.  JSS and his powerful pipes finished up the tour to rave reviews worldwide and was asked to join the band permanently.   

  Since his mutual “Departure” from JOURNEY a few months back the soulful singer has been in the studio and is playing a few shows this fall including the MELODIC ROCK FESTIVAL (www.melodicrock.com) in Indiana on October 6th.  The festival is co-sponsored by local Entertainment Group BACK II BACK (www.biibent.com).

Publicist:Ross(CAT)Catalino 

Email:ross7cat@yahoo.com                                                                     

Phone-716-649-6716                                                                              

Web address: www.bestofwny.com/nightlife

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        “THE WRITING’S ON THE WALL” 
BUFFALO, NY: CMG Recording Artist and Buffalo Music Hall of Famer MICHAEL HUND and his band GRAFFITI will make their television debut this Friday June 28th  at 1 a.m. on MUSIC VISION TV based in Rochester NY.MVTV is “Your Gateway to WNY Music” giving local artists the chance to strut their stuff to the local music masses.  The show is available to Time Warner subscribers in Rochester and the surrounding area, check the MVTV (musicvisiontv.com) website for channels and replay times.  For those outside the local viewing zone the must see animated interview and performance will also be available at the MVTV website following its TV debut.The pre-show interview was conducted at one of Western New York’s premiere concert venue’s COYOTE’S.  The zealous guitarist is joined by the multi-award winning sultry songstress LANA MARIE.  The combustible combo are right at home in front of the camera displaying the same explosive chemistry they bring to the stage.
MICHEAL HUND’S GRAFFITI self titled disc and instrumental CD “Distant Lights” are flying off the shelves locally at BORDER’S and RECORD THEATRE and will be available nationally this fall.Fans can witness the powerful live performance of GRAFFITI on Thursday July 5th as they co-headline opening night of the 4th annual NIAGARA MOTOR CYCLE RALLY (www.niagaramcrally.com), with Canadian recording artist DEREK MILLER.                                                                                                                                                    
 
                   

Publicist:

www.bestofwny.com/nightlife   

Ross CAT Catalino NY (716) 289-6316

Email: ross7cat@yahoo.com                                  

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