We had a great time at the rockin rib fest this year. The people and staff are the best!!
Tina Selden Cash and Kerry d'Hemecourt were guest stars with us for the event.
Two very talented close friends of the band. A big thanks to Event Mgr. Jack Grossman
Also a big thanks to Donavan, the Stage Mgr. and the sound crew. We will see you next year
We had a blast at THE NEXT DOOR with DIGGERFOOT. We love to party with this band. They are a great band that ROCKS THE HOUSE! AVALANCHE went on at 9 P.M. and DIGGERFOOT went on at 10 P.M. This was a RocknRoll party yall !
Avalanche had a big time at C&G Sports bar. We have a lot of fun every time we play there.
next time you here we are going to be there please come out party with us. It is a very nice club and great people to party with !!
WOW what a great party. We had a big time helping to celebrate Eddie and Parkers 25th anniversary.
These two lucky people have the best kids you can have. Buck and Ray ann put on one great party for there Mom and Dad. Avalanche really enjoyed being a part of a great celebration for some great people.
This is one of the best festivals we have ever played !!
Columbia is one beautiful town.
We enjoyed playing there very much and hope to return soon.
Check out the pictures of the show on the photo page.
we also have some pictures there of this very scenic and historical town.
OKAY, AVALANCHE FANS..... HERE WE GO AGAIN...!!!!
we will be at C&G Sports Bar in Lillington N.C.
10/7/06 saturday night.
then were off to the scuppernog river fest in columbia N.C.
for the street dance, 10/14/06 saturday night
AVALANCHE is set to entertain for one of the biggest street fairs in South
Carolina!! Friday, August 25th, take a little drive and join us for the
4th ANNUAL SUMTER/SHAW STREET FEST --- right smack-dab in the heart of
downtown Sumter, SC!
This event honors the men and women at Shaw Air Force Base, and we're proud
to be invited to share our music with the thousands who will be attending.
We sure do hope YOU'LL be there, too!
Downtown streets will be closed off for this HUGE street dance, featuring
AVALANCHE for four hours of the best live Classic Rock & Roll and Country
music you've ever heard! Entertainment begins and 6:00pm and we'll be
playing until 10:00pm. Come "rock out" with us, and bring the kids! Loads
of children's entertainment and activities will be part of the 4th ANNUAL
SUMTER/SHAW STREET FEST --- and we hope to see YOU there!
DIRECTIONS TO SUMTER, SC: I-95 South to Florence; then Hwy 76 South to
Sumter. It's about three hours from the Raleigh area. (More specific
directions to exact location and parking info to come...)
Link to website for more information:
www.sumtersc.gov/VisitingUs/Festivals_streetfest.aspx
Directions to Event. (MAP)
From 95 South, take exit #108 (Summerton), turn left off the exit and go about about 2/10th of a mile to the stop sign, turn right and head to Sumter on Highway 15 North. Go about 20 miles on Hwy 15, which will become Lafayette Blvd in Sumter, until you get to a stop light at the intersection Lafayette and Liberty Street. You will see KFC, Wendy's, McDonalds, just past the light. Turn left onto Liberty Street and come several blocks to Main Street (Centennial Plaza and fountain on your left). Turn right onto Main Street which is where the event will take place. Note: For people coming to the event they will not want to come down to Main as it will be closed to traffic. They should turn right or left on Harvin, off of Liberty, where they will find parking lots.
We want to thank Cindy and Tommy for having us perform at Tommys birthday party.
We had a great time, Cindy went all out on the food and the party supplies.
Check out some of the fun on the pictures page.
AVALANCHE WINS "BATTLE OF THE BANDS!!!!"
GOLDSBORO-BASED BAND TO OPEN FOR 2007 "ROCKIN' RIBFEST" HEADLINER
AVALANCHE took First Place at the Battle of the Bands at the "Rockin RibFest" in Union Grove, NC, Friday, May 12th, entertaining the crowd and the judges with their best country tunes! The grand prize was $500 in cash, a HUGE trophy, and a goody bag full of terrific prizes for all seven members. Special thanks to drummer, Donnie _____ for working so hard to help us get to the competition.
"A great big "THANK YOU" to all the volunteers and stage managers who helped backstage before, during and after the "Battle." The "Rockin' RibFest" organizers provided all the bands with food, drink, and any assistance necessary. Everyone was incredibly supportive, including the other band members. This couldn't have been a better experience for AVALANCHE!
"I wasn't at all sure that we would take first place, especially after hearing the last group," band leader, Kerry d'Hemecourt, said. "They were an extremely good, tight band with a great, country sound. The first band was good, too, so although I went in with confidence, this was not an easy competition."
Singer Christy Ballance said, "Though we did a great job up there, I was getting ready to hear our names called for second place. Rocky Shelton's group was fantastic." Singer Tina Seldin Cash felt the same way. "I was preparing myself for the worst, knowing it would be close. What a rush when we realized we'd won!" she said. "It took a team effort, and this is a great band. Everyone gives 110% and it works," said bass player and vocalist, Rodger Giasson.
But the best was yet to come. The biggest surprise came when organizers announced that, along with the First Place honors, AVALANCHE was invited back next year to open for the big-name country act they bring in to headline at the 2007 "Rockin' RibFest" Saturday night concert!!!!
The event, sponsored by country radio station WFMX, kicked off the annual "ROCKIN' RIBFEST" to benefit the Dove House Children's Advocay Center in Statesville. Each of three bands --- chosen from applications/CD's/videos that were mailed in --- played 45-minute sets. The two other bands were excellent and the judges say they had a very difficult time choosing the best group. Bands were judged by song choices, musical ability, vocals, song presentation, and stage presence. PHOR-PLAY took Third Place, and ROCKY YELTON AND THE HIRED GUNS took Second Place.
AVALANCHE ROCKED Saturday, April 29th at the NC Pickle Festival in Mt. Olive!!
The weather was perfect for an outdoor event, and thousands attended to enjoy all kinds of exhibits, rides, kids' activities, arts & crafts, and of course, ENTERTAINMENT! Groups performed throughout the day, with AVALANCHE taking the spotlight from 12:30 until 2:10.
Our best Southern Rock and Country tunes rang out over the crowd ---- many of them watching the "half-pipe" bicycle show across the railroad tracks from our stage. Riders sailed through the air, hitting ramps on each end, doing 360's, sailing over people sitting in chairs in the middle, and really wowing the audience! WHOOOOOEEEEEEE!!! What a show!!
More than 100 folks gathered around the Pollock Street Stage while AVALANCHE performed to listen, clap, tap their feet, dance, and sing along to some of the latest country and pop tunes, and oldies Rock from the 70's and 80's. Some unique and talented dancers of all ages took to the street in front of the stage, keeping both the audience and the band entertained! (You had to be there...!)
Thanks to the organizers of the NC Pickle Festival for inviting us to Mt. Olive to participate in this annual event. WE HAD A BALL --- and were dill-lighted to be there! Thanks to our many old friends who dropped by, and "howdy" to the new friends we met. We truly appreciate your support!
Kudos for putting on a very successful festival this year, Mt. Olive!
AVALANCHE did their thang at the "Apple Chill" Street Fair in Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, April 23rd and had an absolute blast!! We were one of about 25 groups that entertained throughout the day; one of only five bands featured on the Center Stage. Although the skies darkened and clouded up briefly, the sunshine prevailed and it was a gorgeous day for this outdoor event that attracts tens of thousands to Chapel Hill's Franklin Street. Dozens of artists sold their wares from booths that lined the street, and tasty treats from food vendors were plentiful. We wouldn't be suprised if the great weather results in record attendance for this year's Apple Chill.
The crowd rocked out with AVALANCHE --- and had nothing but positive reactions. Now we look forward to THE NC PICKLE FESTIVAL in Mt. Olive. That's coming up Saturday, April 29th and we'll be performing from 12 noon until 2:00pm. Hope you'll be there to ROCK OUT WITH AVALANCHE!!!!
RADIO INTERVIEW
Our very own Tina Seldin Cash was invited for an on air interview with 99.9 Genuine Country, WCMC in Raleigh.
Tina will be talking about Avalanche and the Apple Chill Festival. They will be running the interview through the weekend.
Be sure to tune in to 99.9 F.M. to hear Tina.
Steve and Shirley's Party
Wow what a great party. We always love playing at Steve and Shirley's. Great food , good music and lots of fun. Southern Hospitality at its very best....Thank you again Steve and Shirley for a Wonderful day.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
On Friday May 12th starting at 6:15 PM, country radio station WFMX 105.7 presents the Battle Of The Bands, featuring the top three country bands selected by WFMX. Admission is FREE!
Avalanche will perform in the covered open-air arena On Friday night at 7:30 P.M.
( festival website )
Chapel Hill's biggest street festival of the year
features AVALANCHE!
APPLE CHILL 2006 (35,000 people expected!)
Sunday, April 23, 2006 3:00-3:40pm --- COME EARLY; DON'T MISS THESE 40 MINUTES OF FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT BY YOUR FAVORITE GROUP.... AVALANCHE!!
( Festival Website )
AVALANCHE to be featured at the 2006 NORTH CAROLINA PICKLE FESTIVAL, Saturday, April 29th.
In MT Olive.
{ Festival Website }
2/6/6
VIDEO SHOOT COMPLETED
Ken Best is a great guy and an experienced photographer and producer who handles all kinds of videos. In addition to shooting and editing our music project, his company, Best Video Productions, handles educational, industrial and corporate videos for a long list of local and regional clients. Ken is extremely professional and pays attention to details.
Reach him by email at kbest@bestvideoproductions.net or call him at 919-550-6755.
B.V.P. web site www.bestvideoproductions.net
1/26/6
Thank you Cindy for this nice write up from the Confused Illusion Artist and Management web site.
( Avalanche--IS HERE!! Check them out!! - When the band Flashback departed ways, several of their members joined forces to create their new project/band Avalanche. When I talked to guitarist Kerry d'Hemecourt, his excitement of what his new band is doing was very hard to contain! With a lot of changes and added "surprises", Avalanche will be a top-notch Top 40 show band. Look for them in early 2006. )
1/8/6
We would like to thank Cindy Pruitt of Confused Illusion Management for arranging the interview with Zack Hill.
"Cindy and Zack came by the studio Sunday to sit in on rehearsal for our upcoming video shoot, set for February 5th. It was great to have some new folks in the audience for a change! During a break and sat down for some Q&A. The last time we had this much fun was during a live, on-air interview with Z95.5 radio in South Carolina. We laughed and joked so much, it turned into a party! Sunday's interview was no different, so thanks again, Zack and Cindy. Hope you'll drop by again, soon!!
12/28/5
The CD has been completed and is in post production!
Next is the video. We are set to start shooting video on the first weekend in Feb.
Clips of the video will be posted on the website as soon as the video is edited.
We are also set to do an interview with the Goldsboro News Argus on Sunday 1/8/06
We really appreciate the New Argus taking an interest in us. An article on local musicians, including AVALANCHE, will be in the News Argus in late February.
Please check back often for upcoming shows and events.
