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RED CARPET RATS Have Taken The Virgin Islands By Storm
Nashville, TN - February 17, 2011 - In the first six weeks of their 50 date tour, Red Carpet Rats have swept the Virgin Islands like a rock and roll Hurricane! This Nashville based band arrived "on island" to kick off New Year's Eve with a bash on St. John and performed non-stop in the US Virgin Islands the entire month of January. This band is currently stirring things up in the British Virgin Islands and will wind things down in the US Virgin Islands for the month of March.

Like a category five storm, the band has created a media frenzy in the islands garnering news coverage, front page spreads, and even hitting the top ten on the local rock station. Buzz104 named the Rats the "Catch of the Day" and featured them on their morning talk show while Limin' Times Magazine proudly displayed the band on the cover of their latest issue. Virgin Islands Daily News and BVI Music also gave Red Carpet Rats front page coverage. The band plans on rounding this trip up with an appearance in the St. Croix St. Patrick's Day Parade and a spot on the local television station TV2, a CBS affiliate.

In addition to their rigorous concert schedule, the band has been actively filming their new series, "Rockin' the Islands." The show will be highlighting many of the attractions and amenities unique to the islands including popular vacation destinations and entertainment. Three full episodes have already been filmed and the band is in the process of shooting more of this unique group of islands for viewers to enjoy and plan their dream vacations.

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Lead Vocalist for RCR Performs at Motown Celebration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Uni Pereira, lead singer of Nashville-based rock band, Red Carpet Rats (RCR), was asked to perform in front of legendary music and entertainment leaders in a joint celebration of the Heroes and Legends (HAL) Awards’ 20th Anniversary and Motown’s 50th Anniversary on September 27 at the world famous Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

The event annually honors entertainment pioneers and legends. The 2009 honorees included veteran record label executive, Clarence Avant; guitar virtuoso, Dennis Coffey; George Clinton of the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic; Eddie Levert of the O’Jays and actor Wesley Snipes.

Pereira said he was honored to share the stage with the industry icons that participated in the event, including Quincy Jones and Berry Gordy.

“After the show, Quincy asked me to sit down and share a moment with him,” He exclaimed. “I’m in a rock band from Nashville, Tennessee and I’m having a one-on-one with Quincy Jones! That doesn’t happen everyday.”

JoMarie Payton, best known for her role as Harriette Winslow on Family Matters, hosted the event which raises funds for the HAL Scholarship Foundation designed to help talented young people interested in performing arts careers. This hits home for Pereira, who feels strongly about helping children interested in the arts. He and his RCR bandmates lead songwriting sessions at local schools in Nashville.

“As a songwriter,” he continues, “having the opportunity to meet legendary songwriters like Brian Holland, Janie Bradford and Mr. Gordy was an unforgettable experience.”

Nashville-based Red Carpet Rats are currently enjoying chart success with their debut single on Chauffeur Records, “Photographic Memory” and the album cut “Going To Hell” will be featured in the indie horror film, “Dead Start.” For more information on this talented band, please visit www.redcarpetrats.com.

The Heroes And Legends (HAL) Scholarship Foundation was created by celebrated songwriter and Motown Alumna, Janie Bradford, to aid "at risk" youth by providing scholarship funds for students pursuing a performing arts curriculum and to spotlight exceptional members of the music, theatre and film industries each year at the Annual HAL Awards Scholarship Dinner. For more information, please visit www.halawards.com.


Red Carpet Rats selected to be Musicians On Call
Nashville rock band Red Carpet Rats has been selected to take part in Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. "We are very excited to be a part of this great organization and look forward to playing for everyone," says RCR's singer Uni Pereira.


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Musicians On Call was originally founded by Michael Solomon and Vivek Tiwary in the course of their volunteer work with The Kristen Ann Carr Fund at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

After a concert sponsored by the Kristen Ann Carr Fund, a hospital staff member raised the issue that some of the patients had been unable to attend the performance either because they were in treatment or too sick to leave their rooms. In response, Michael, Vivek and the musician went from room to room to play for those patients who had been unable to attend the concert. The one-on-one interaction of patient and musician created a crucial intimacy; the expressions on the faces of friends and family members at the patients' bedsides revealed a deep sense of connection and release. Musicians On Call was born!

To find out more information please email info@musiciansoncall.org.

Red Carpet Rats - Two Singles, Two Formats, One Great Band
Nashville-based rock band, Red Carpet Rats (RCR), prove their sound has no boundaries by releasing two new singles to two different radio formats.

Their memorable debut release titled “Photographic Memory” is heating up the airwaves of Adult Contemporary (AC) and Adult Album Alternative (AAA) stations. Hooking listeners with its up-tempo sound and witty lyrics, the song was a sure success.

While AC and AAA stations latched on to “Photographic Memory,” rock programmers seemed to prefer the single’s “b-side.” So the follow up track called “Going To Hell” was released to rock radio soon after “Photographic Memory” debuted. Having a harder, darker connotation, the song was perfect for rock formats. Independent horror film director George Demick immediately took a liking to the song, and re-cut a scene in his upcoming release “Dead Start” so that “Going To Hell” could be featured in his film.

Program Directors nationwide are realizing RCR is more than your average pop rock band. Jonathon Lehmann from WPNR says, "Red Carpet Rats are melody pounding rock stars who could be compared to U2… their music has an ageless quality that will keep their music spinning constantly because it never gets old."

RCR has executives everywhere taking a second look. Richie Frieman from PensEyeView Magazine states, "This band is more than the latest rock-pop group to hit the circuit. They are here with obvious ambition, a principle held up by sharp lyrics, memorable riffs and unparalleled style… a prime example of what upcoming bands should strive to create."

Their new album “Year of the Rat” on Chauffeur Records will be released in the fall. “Photographic Memory” is currently being featured on All Access’ ‘Cool New Music’ Chart and has been added by internet upstart, trueAnthem (which yielded a sponsorship with Old Navy) and is available at Hot Topic locations and on TouchTunes digital jukeboxes nationwide. The EP can also be found on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon. They are one of Airplay Direct’s spotlight artists and will be highlighted in New Music Weekly’s independent artist issue. For more information on this talented band, please visit www.redcarpetrats.com.



RCR Joins Terry Kiser and 5000 Zombies at the Wrap Party for Horror Flick
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2009) - Nashville rockers, Red Carpet Rats will be performing before a throng of monsters, zombies and other costumed characters at the wrap party for the indie horror flick, “Dead Start” on August 29, 2009 at the Limelight in downtown Nashville.

Flickering Candle Productions will complete their shoot of the zombie film in Watertown on the morning of the 29th with a Guinness record-breaking number of zombies assembled for the final scene- the current record stands at 4,277. Then, the cast -which includes Jonell Mosser, Chris Whitsett and “Weekend at Bernies” star, Terry Kiser- crew and assorted zombies will celebrate the movie’s completion by partying into the night at the Limelight nightclub.

“We decided to create a scene that would give us an opportunity to go for the World Record of Zombies filmed,” explains director, George Demick of the Nashville based production company. "And we wanted to do something really special for everyone involved in ‘Dead Start,’ from cast and crew to the extras and community that have been so tremendous in their support."

Red Carpet Rats, whose current single, “Going To Hell” is featured in the movie, are thrilled to be a part the monstrous madness. “Looks like Halloween's coming early this year,” laughs lead singer, Uni Pereira. “5,000 zombies? The Guiness Book of World Records? That's my kind of wrap party!”

The party is open to the public and is slated to begin at 8:30 and run until 3am with continuous entertainment by Red Carpet Rats, The Exotic Ones and Ogya. Atlanta rap artist Tre-Doh and DJ Benny D will introduce their new “Weekend at Bernie’s Dance,”and the Trailer for the film will be debuted during the event.

Details and information on the film, World Zombie Day, and the Wrap Party are being posted at www.TropicHeatStudios.com. Party Tickets ($15 general admission/ $75 All access) are available through the website or directly from www.ShowClix.com 888-71-TICKETS.


RCR Signs On To Help Children of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 9, 2009) – Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee (PCAT) teams up with Nashville-rockers, Red Carpet Rats, to promote awareness of the charity’s programs that assist local families.

Red Carpet Rats (RCR) will serve as the new “spokesband” for PCAT, providing entertainment at the charity’s events, speaking at local school assemblies and mentoring young fathers as part of “The Kids Don’t Come With Instructions” program. The band will also be creating Public Service Announcements for television and radio to help familiarize the community with PCAT’s mission.

RCR’s message is simple: “Dream big, work hard and good things will come your way.” This message coincides with the goals of PCAT by helping parents, young and old, succeed in all areas of their lives, including parenting their children.

PCAT is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, and RCR will be headlining the celebration. RCR’s latest single “Photographic Memory” will be the theme of the event, a perfect coincidence as the organization will be debuting their catalog of “Photographic Memories, 25 Years in the Making.” In December, the band will kick off PCAT’s annual Jingle Bell 5K Run with an outdoor concert.

Nashville-based Red Carpet Rats offer their fans seamless, driven, power pop rock. Their new CD “Year of the Rat” on Chauffeur Records is already impacting radio stations nationwide. Anchored by the memorable debut single “Photographic Memory” the record has been added by internet upstart, trueAnthem (which yielded a sponsorship with Old Navy) and is available at Hot Topic locations and on TouchTunes digital jukeboxes nationwide. The EP can also be found on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon. For more information on this talented band, please visit www.redcarpetrats.com.

PCAT is a statewide organization dedicated to preventing the abuse and neglect of Tennessee's children by working with parents, professionals and communities to provide education, resources, programs and services that strengthen families. Operating Tennessee's statewide Domestic Violence Hotline and Parent Helpline they provide direct services address the immediate needs of families. Other programs include parenting support groups, child abuse prevention community trainings, and interventions to prevent injuries to infants and young children. www.pcat.org