*January 4 2003*

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT Empire Day

Have you heard? New Music available for your listening pleasure.  And on the studio front we are gearing up to get the rest of the tunes finalized and ready for print, on that note we are working on a publishing deal for both a re-release of Black Sky Horizon, and the new full length CD.

Shows well as Marv gets settled in with his new baby, and family we should be out and about early this spring.  We are also  scheduled to perform at INDIEPIE  a Free, four day music/film/art/comedy fest to take place in Port Elmsley Ontario, Canada July 1st - 4th 2003

*October 1 2002*

Just a note to say we should be out and playing by the end of the month.  We are still recording and have a great tune called sand and sea (wait till you hear it!

I want to welcome Sonji  from Texas to the street team! Thanks for the promotion help! why not join up and spread the word to you get a real nice package from the band!

*September 11 2002*

...From here to Mars has been in the #1 spot 2 days! thanks to all of you, please  keep it up!

*September 7 2002*

...Empire Day has been in the top 10 of mp3.coms mod charts for the last two months why not help us get to #1 and play From here to Mars for us!

in more news we have a lot more work in the studio we are perfectionist you see.  We are booking for fall and winter shows, after a great set in Newark! including a few covers of Depeche Mode songs "stripped and enjoy the Silence."  We played with some long time friends and didn't even know we were! Stem Cell a Guitar Driven 'Sound garden style' band that just kicked all ass! And suffer down Marks new Band, a heavy Rock mixed with funk rap and fun.  Eric ran the sound amazingly for all bands with Mark Howe adjusting for Empire Days set! Thanks Mark for the great mix! 

The Street team is off and running!  have you wanted to help out? the pack you will get includes a signed CD, 3 CD-R's of new un-released material to PASS OUT t-shirt and tons of flyers/stickers to give to the people of earth! 

join today!! 

mail Sara with your request! 

 

*August 2002*

...Empire Day has gone through a line up change and will have full details shortly. We are still recording, and there will be a new CLIP of the new music up soon

*July 2002*

...have you found the new MP3 downloads here at Empire Day ? Try the glowing ball they are here now!

 

*June 2002*

...Empire Day has had a vacation!  NOW we are back in recording! for those of you waiting for some new tunes we will have a few available for you to listen to very, very soon.  We will be looking for feed back so if you are interested please e-mail Rich, So we can make sure you get a listen, or better yet join the mailing list and become a VIP for special treatment! 

 

 

12/06/01

 ...Rock House U.S.A. This Friday, 9:30 p.m. SHARP!!! Celebrating Rich's Birthday!

 Than December 22nd 2001 Empire Day will be LIVE at Penny Road Pub downstairs,

 a full 90 minute set!!! starting around midnight ( Get there early and have some 

Holiday Spirits!!)

 We can't wait to play this great room, as we have had many postponed shows lately...

In other news There is still time to get some special merchandise from us   

Including a secure server for CD orders and also a toll free # for CD's.

 I have added more and more Flash to the site, and am working on a complete flash site! 

Don't worry there will always be a plain html web site, But flash plug-ins are free why not

 download one?

    ~Rich

10/6/01

...Well we finally are getting our gigs in order, and will be at Riley's again November 3rd 2001 

a 21+ show we will be opening so around 9:30-10 P.M. we should be on stage! 

 We have a bunch of new tunes for you and I think more than one surprise ! 

 I know you all LOVE Riley's!  So be sure and make it!  

In other news we have been invited to attend a showcase for 20 major labels the 4th of November.  

We were one of 30 out of 400+ bands to get the invite!  We Hope to leave that afternoon with 

some representation,

 and we know many Major and Indie Recording Companies interest!!

 

Also the First three songs are available on CD at EMPIRE DAY MP3 along with a classic 

instrumental. 

 We NEED you! Please play as often as possible at mp3.com we only make a half cent per play!! 

(isn't that a load of ^&^%@#!) but you can help move us to the top of the charts!!! 

 New Shirts and hats and even Mark Howe boxers are available NOW 

check out MERCHANDISE click anything to see the catalog, 

we will also have a few things at Riley's so get them while you can! 

 Maybe even some copies of Three Towers the first release from the upcoming CD!  

KEEP KICKING ASS US~The Empire 

 

9/11/01

We Regretfully announce the cancellation of the Silver Slipper show.  

Beyond are control is all we can say! 

in other news...Our condolences go out to all the victims of the terrorist suicide mission

 in New York and D.C.  this has been a sad day in America's History.

  " Our prayers are with all of you that we may truly live in a FREE WORLD!!!"~Rich

...We have held Black Sky 2001 in the top 20 for weeks but are loosing ground today,  

Please play/Download it AND ADD IT TO YOUR my mp3 and play help us keep on top!!! 

"Fly" also has dropped off to 160 in the charts we really need your help! 

 its free to listen so turn out the lights hit play and do what you do!!

08/19/01

...We Are Proud to announce our September 14th Show at The Silver Slipper Ottawa IL. 

We have hired a Pro Sound support with 30,000 Watts of pure POWER!!! 

light show and we have some most excellent surprises up our sleeves!!

 Cheek the Shows link for more info.

  In other news... Request us on 100.9 (Ottawa) and also make sure you listen to us at mp3 .com

 as "fly" is almost in the top 40 

( We need you to listen over and over add it to YOUR mp3.com mymp3(it's FREE))

This helps us make a little $ and if we can get listed in the top 40 

we have a GREAT chance at being heard by the MASS!

 we Love you all and hope to see everyone of you September 14th! 

(have you become a member of the Street team?? they will have an 

"ALL ACCESS Laminate for the show including back stage!!!)

 ~Rich 

08/08/01

...Well we are still recording away also working on NEW material. 

We are gearing up for the winter season with gigs galore

 (starting in September) Sign up for the mailing list 

so you don't miss out on any shows or special news

as I don't always get to update the sight as fast as We can E-Mail you!!!!

07/11/01

Three new killer tunes available at mp3.com 

"fly--- (7/12---Color Field--7/13----Blacksky(2001)--7/15"

Streaming only find the secret link to get a downloadable version of FLY

its in this site somewhere!!! 

 

06/26/01

... Well as you know Detroit was postponed again! And again we wait! 

Well one thing for sure we will be really ready to blow your mind with our next live shows!!! 

Don't forget to Listen to us AT MP3.com each play you give us adds a few cents in the Empire Day

 piggy bank! Downloads help even more!!! 

There are two new tunes up.

So go listen Cheek out some of the stations we are on there's a great deal of talent out there,

 you may never know exist! 

 I'm also working on a flash intro check here to get a link to be the first to see it!!!!! 

                                                                                              ~Rich~

...Greeting's all of our friends!  Well time passes much to fast...  

We STILL HAVE NO IDEA if Detroit is on or not (But we all Hope to say yes ) 

Please check back for updates this week. We just hate to go to Detroit and have not been added to the bill!!! 

 Everyone is very anxious to be out playing for you, and had a few shows that had to be canceled due to personal obligations of one or the other of us !  I know that sucks but sometimes you must do what you already have set in stone.  Today I am uploading some new mp3's to MP3.com so go listen and help support us and spread the word!!!!!!!!!!  I Don't have allot to say today ( oh the chat room is now on a new server and is pretty cool) so go check it out ( hey if we aren't there visit some of the insane pick up rooms to see how cool it works!) 'Till later 

                                                                                            ~~  Love and Blood Empire Day ~~

 

05/20/01 18:24

...Two killer shows at Riley's Rock House ... Although our Saturday Show got cut short, we had a Great turn out Thank you to all of you who made it. And those who didn't well you missed a great sounding set. Special thanks to Jim Colvin for taking time out of his busy schedule to check us out. He runs united musician A web site for Illinois local bands there is a wealth of info at this site for both Musicians and music fans so go visit it and check it out! If you are a Band his listings are free so why not help build the data base of local musicians!

 in Other News we are almost 100% sure on our Detroit Show but the Details are kind of up in the air at this time So far it will be June 16th at labyrinth (Under ground below the Ramada inn Cass ave Detroit) this should prove to be an OUTSTANDING SHOW!!!

 ...Yes we are still righting and soon will start recording our new material along with re-recording some of your old favorites (as you that have been to our shows know) Have Grown quite a bit since their inception! 

  Thanks again everyone... You make us the Band we are ... You are THE SIRENS! 

04/17/01

 ...Well it's been up for a few weeks now any suggestions ? We have added a chat room (you have to register it only takes a minute) and one of us will be on at some time or another. I am trying to write a script to show you on the home page when we will be on, but for know Rich will be live and waiting April 17th @ 8 pm CST so come on in and chat. 

  We have some shows in May at Riley's (you all know Riley's!-----Let's see if I can wait to get Drunk!!!) Than we will Tentatively be in Det. (riot) MI my home town for a show ( date to follow!) Other than that we are working to make this Summer a Empire one keep this site as your home page so you don't miss out ... ~Love and Blood R.R.II

01/20/01...Welcome to our "New" web site. Over the past few months we have done some Major rejuvenating. Along with this we have added an member from the Original line up! Yes the mad man behind the curtain {Eric Mclear} has returned! We have also lost a member, {Gary}, We wish him luck in his endeavors and hope you will as well. O.K. Now for some  Really exciting news... After our last show (Dec 23rd @ Morseland A very cool lady asked for a disk to spin at Nocturna, D.J. Scary Lady Sara is her name visit her @ American Gothic Productions She has a nice site W/ lot's of dark and cool links. Also we are adding some real beautiful thick sounds back to your Favorite Empire tunes as well as the new you know and the ones we have taunted you with. Are next show  will not be for at least 2 months (I know I know) but you will understand when you see us next! look for plenty of Dates from may/through the summer and into fall. We are working on some shows with Infinite Vision If you haven't heard them or haven't heard the new stuff click there name and listen you won't be disappointed!

...As of today we are still having difficulties getting the site up I hope these pages are live before May!!! Our sound is improving and we are all getting used to playing with our new keyboardist. Hope to see you all soon ... Love and Blood  Empire Day


       

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