Steelo in BMI Showcase at Knitting Factory Hollywood, Featured in Latino University Magazine

Steelo in BMI Showcase at Knitting Factory in Hollywood, October 29

Steelo was announced yesterday as part of the line up for BMI's showcase El Otro Lado Del Hip Hop (The Other Side of Hip Hop), in conjunction with mun2 and RikRaf Entertainment. They join Akwid, La Sinfonia, Crooked Stilo, David Rolas, Rigo Luna, The Majors and Skeey for an evening of live music that reflects the diversity of hip hop.


Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

See BMI's full press release here.

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Steelo Discusses Their Student Empowerment Program in September Issue of Latino University Magazine

Article: Seattle Hip Hop Duo Leaves Egos at the Door




"With their latest track garnering spins on stations from L.A. to Sirius Satellite Radio, and with a spanking new video with lowriders galore and cameos to boot (Don Magic Juan, anyone?), their 'best of both worlds' approach is working...these two have nothing but love for the music and the people who are listening."

-Latino University Magazine



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Media Alert: Rue Melo Performs at Gibson Guitar Gifting Suite for VMA's, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:00 pm

MEDIA ALERT
September 4, 2008

Rue Melo Performs at Gibson Guitar Celebrity Gifting Suite for 2008 MTV Video Music Awards


Rue Melo, a fierce, young and multilingual songstress, will take the stage for an acoustic set at the Gibson Guitar Celebrity Gifting Suite, as part of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards festivities. She is scheduled to perform this Saturday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt Hotel.



Rue Melo's live show includes guitarist Claudio Tomasello, bassist Bryan Bush, and drummer Idris al-Mutazz Tate and together they produce a unique sound that touches popular, world and urban music. Her debut self-titled album was released late last year and boasts tracks in Spanish, French and English. She recently opened for Fergie and Flo-Rida at Sunfest in West Palm Beach, FL, for Ozomatli at the Hard Rock Vegas and appeared on Dave Navarro's Spread TV.



The Gibson Lounge is a two day musical event & Celebrity Gifting Suite displaying the newest and trendy fashions, beauty and music. It will feature a variety of musical acts that will be rocking their sounds “Live” at the famous Roosevelt Hotel suite 100. Some of the sponsors at this years event that are participating in the gifting experience are Ed Hardy’s hot new watches, An oasis of the mind, body and spirit will be featured in the suite with Bella Beverly Hills, as well as Pam Older Designs Beautiful Jewelry, Talina Herman, Doggy Tug, M, Burgess wine, Izze Sparkling juice, Tito’s vodka, & Fiji water.

For more information on Rue Melo, including additional upcoming performances and press, please visit www.ruemusic.com

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Media Contact:

Amalia Martino
(425) 361-2754 office
(510) 435-7474 cell
amalia@blueshoesmedia.com

BlueShoes Media is a Seattle-based music publicity firm with both local and national clientele. http://www.blueshoesmedia.com