Album Notes

"Cinema8 just put out their debut, and what a start they're off to. A big-sounding 70's guitar band with a hip, today sensibility - tasty!"
Lizzy-Dean Holyfield - Unsung Hero Magazine

"crisply eclectic, impeccably melodic sound."
Mark Jenkins - The Washington Post

"Undoubtedly, this is guitar driven modern rock, but what separates this band from every single band on the radio is a subconscious commitment to the original soul of rock and roll which is rhythm and blues."
Jason Howell - Unsung Hero Magazine

Cinema8 burst onto the music scene like a supersonic rocket. The band was formed in 2001 by singer/guitarist Michael Sauri (Fighting Gravity), a songwriter whose stage vibe and whisper-to-scream vocals pack both muscle and melody. Sauri put together an all-star cast to record the self-titled debut that captured The Telegraph Company's attention. Says label president Jerod Gunsberg:

"If there is a band out there that deserves mainstream attention right now, it's Cinema8."

Eager to get on the road to support the album, Sauri left the studio musicians behind and invited some friends to join him on tour. Boasting an impressive cast of characters including former members of Boogiehawg and Egypt, Cinema8 has already performed with The Push Stars, Athenaeum, Fixer, Granian, Jonasay, Niki Barr, Fighting Gravity, ebo and Supine. This dynamic group plans over 200 live performances, interviews and in-stores during 2002.

In February, Cinema8 backed 10 U.S. Olympic Athletes who sang "All I've Got," a song of Olympic triumph that was included in The United States Olympic Committee's library of songs played during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Produced by Sauri, CD's of the track sold-out in stores all over Salt Lake City and the Olympic Village.

The star-bound journey continues with the release of their eponymous debut (March 12, 2002) via Mason Management/The Telegraph Company/IDN Distribution. Produced by Bryan Martin (Tom Ze'/David Byrne, Mark Eitzel, Propellerheads) and mastered by Grammy-winner Scott Hull (Steely Dan, Garbage), the album is generating interest at four Major labels. XM and College Radio have already committed to the debut release, and the group has been welcomed on the air at stations along their tour route.

The CD is getting stellar reviews and a video for "Bleed" is slated for October release. Sauri was invited to perform at a recent BMI songwriters showcase and has been making solo in-store appearances.

Cinema8's ever-expanding audience includes fans from Boston to North Carolina. With an extensive 2002 performance schedule, they're certain to sign up new passengers for the Cinema8 rocket all along the way.

For publicity and interviews, please contact:
Ariel Hyatt
Ariel Publicity & Cyber Promotions
12 West 37th St., 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212.239.8384
ariel@arielpublicity.com

For booking and information, please contact:
Joli Hitchcock
Mason Management, LLC
3540 Van Ness St., NW
Washington, DC 20008
301.717.7969
Management@cinema8.com