Varied and timeless pop/rock... what if your favorite 1970's pop star had grown up just a decade or two later? In modern day terms, it's Jack Johnson meets Jamiroquai.

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POP: Today's Top 40, ROCK: Acoustic



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What if your favorite rock star of the 1970s had come of age just a decade or two later?

Formed in 2004, Atlantaâs GOLDEN is an intelligent and dynamic rock band that successfully draws from different genres to create a sound which is reminiscent of your favorite LPs, yet fresh enough for your iPod.

Combining the lyrical sincerity of David Gray, the musical sophistication of Steely Dan, and the dynamic energy of Maroon 5, GOLDEN is one of those rare bands that can move both the spirit and the body. GOLDENâs songwriting speaks of hope, frustration, memories, and love, with an emotional honesty that avoids cliché and sentimentality. At the same time, the band can inspire a crowd to shake the floors with their energetic instrumental forays.

For the past two years, GOLDEN has been honing their unique blend of pop and rock on Atlantaâs stages -- at The Cotton Club, Smithâs Olde Bar, Eddieâs Attic, and the 10 High Club to name a few. Most recently, GOLDEN was chosen as a finalist from hundreds of bands in the 92.9 daveFM Searcharoo contest â the winner of the contest will be sent to perform at the 2006 Bonnaroo music festival.

Spring of 2006 saw the release of GOLDENâs self-produced CD ...you, and everything... which features 12 songs that highlight the stylistic breadth and diversity of the group. From radio-ready, high-energy singles like âCome Overâ and âDriveâ, to the delicate and introspective ballad âHereâ, the album conveys a blend of maturity and playfulness that is immediately engaging. Other highlights include the jazz-inflected âToothbrushâ (a lighthearted yet sincere look at the things an ex leaves behind), the powerful and climactic âWorse for Wearâ, and an intimate live version of the song âTimbuktuâ, recorded at Eddieâs Attic in 2004.

Drawing from influences such as Jackson Browne, Sting, Bob Marley, David Gray, Steely Dan, and Stevie Wonder, GOLDEN demonstrates an ear for the past and a vision for the future. With top-notch musicianship to satisfy the most demanding of listeners, GOLDEN succeeds in communicating the essential truth of music -- that a great song speaks to our desire to live life to the fullest, enjoying each experience as a melody, each moment as a note in time.

Don't miss GOLDEN's dynamic online presence at www.goldentheband.com!