Neutral Nation live CD to be released in conjunction with Film Premiere at Lupo's

Here's a press release from our friends over at Big Noise. A great CD for a great cause - and you can get a copy of your own at the big "It's a Bash!" bash at Lupo's on April 30. - Kevin

Big Noise is proud to announce the release of ‘Neutral Nation Live At
Bandwagon,’ the seminal punk band’s performance at the 1986 legendary charity concert that raised thousands of dollars for agencies that aid the hungry and homeless and elevated awareness of the plight of the poor in America.

The live CD’s debut coincides with the release of David Bettencourt’s film documentary of Neutral Nation’s history and triumphs, ‘It’s A Bash!’ Songs from the Neutral Nation's Bandwagon performance will be featured in the film.

The CD will be available for sale at the Film's Premiere on Friday Night, April 30, 2010 at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington Street in Downtown Providence, RI.

The ‘Neutral Nation Live At Bandwagon’ CD was recorded at at The Living Room in Providence, RI, and features 13 tracks of a rollicking and sonically thunderous set that includes hits like ‘Beat On Your Lover,’ ‘Apathy,’ and ‘Whattayawant.’

You can also purchase the CD now at CD Baby - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/NeutralNation1

All of the proceeds from the sale of 'Neutral Nation Live at Bandwagon' will be donated to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.


CD Credits:

Produced by Paul Martin and Al Gomes
Engineered by Paul Martin
Additional Live Engineers: Mary Lou Palumbo and Mary Rivera
Stage Manager: Brendan Keefe
CD Release Co-Producer: A. Michelle

Recorded live at The Living Room, Providence, RI
Remastered by Tony Ricci and Al Gomes
at TRIAD Recording Complex, Pawtucket, RI
Digital transfer by Harry Cawthorn

Art Direction and Design by A. Michelle and Al Gomes for Big Noise
Cover Photography by Carl DellaGrotta

Special Thanks to David Bettencourt, Tom Buckland, Neutral Nation, Cynthia Roberge, Jamie Kurtis, Randy and Brian Hien, and Bob Giusti


Bandwagon History:

Inspired by Bob Geldof's Band Aid recording and Live Aid concert, producer and songwriter Al Gomes wanted to put together a similar effort to aid those less fortunate in America. Gomes founded Bandwagon in 1986, along with Jamie Kurtis, and produced the benefit recording 'Three Sides of Hunger,' and two sold-out televised concerts.

Bandwagon went on to win the coveted Jefferson Award from The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foundation for Recognition of Outstanding Public Service.