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so oh my gosh!!!! can you believe it illusion33 has the privilege of having one of our songs in a motion picture. The name America's Core the release June 14th. The first showing Casper, Wyoming. We are so stoked and guess what song they chose??? Words in Stereo. This is huge for us and we cant wait for the release. This movie is so right for the song and vice versa hope you all get a chance to scope it. It totally represents what america needs to help re-energize our nations spirit. And what better way than to have the best damn song representing the way we intended from the heart, from the soul and into everyone's homes across the country. God Bless America's Core! Check it out on our top friends on my space.

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Modern rock band Illusion 33 releases their new CD – WORDS IN STEREO – November 4th, 2008

After nine years of honing the melody-drenched rock their fans covet, Illusion 33’s new release, WORDS IN STEREO, pours straight from the source. The band members deliver bona fide Illusion 33 with every blazing guitar riff, resonant three-part harmony, dynamic drumbeat and upbeat lyric on this latest CD, to be released by Dummy Boy Records on November 4th, 2008.

Based in Sandpoint Idaho, Illusion 33 members Jesse Bennett (lead vocals/guitar), Jason Stoddard (lead vocals/bass guitar), Bob Capka (guitarist) and K.C. Carter (drums) combine rural accessibility with star-power charisma and showmanship. Heard across the nation on at least 70 different radio stations and awarded “Best Band” status at the Las Vegas Music & Fashion Expo – 2005, this group of multi-talented writers and musicians packs in the fans during local all-age concerts in Sandpoint, to big name venues such as The Palms Casino in Las Vegas, The Warped Tour, Guitar Center Grand Openings, The Orange Blossom Festival and Whiskey A Go-Go-Hollywood in California, as well as many others. Their sound, although reminiscent of some of the great punk, rock and metal bands of the 80’’s and 90’s, has a contemporary edge, like the best indie rock bands of this decade.

“Illusion 33 rocks as hard on the stage as they do promoting themselves on the streets. This is a band both the Fans and the Venue love. ROCK ON!” says Lang, club owner - THE GRAIL/Coeur d’Alene, ID

“When I first heard [their new song] Words in Stereo…I got in contact with Illusion 33 to see about using it in my upcoming film, America’s Core.” “Illusion 33 is one of the most talented groups in the Northwest. On top of their talent resides a great group of people.” Michael Gough – “America’s Core.”

“To put it simply, they sound like they’re already famous.” Zach Hagadone, publisher of the Sandpoint Reader (Idaho).

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Illusion 33 wrapped up shooting of the “Words In Stereo” video today in Sandpoint, ID, which will coincide with the national release of Illusion 33’s new CD on November 4th. The shoot turned out to attract overwhelming support from Illusion’s fan-base as a large number of people showed up to be in the music video. The video is directed by Patrick Brown-Hayes and is being promoted by HIP Video Promotions on major music networks such as MTV and VH1. Look for it to air near the end of October.

On October 21st – 25th Artists and Industry panelists from all over the country come together for the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival. Representing Illusion 33 at the Music Mararthon is Andy Gesner from HIP Video Promotion who has worked with bands as: Motley Crue, Trapt and Drowning Pool. Andy will be speaking on a discussion panel entitled “Online Video: How to Successfully Rise Above The Noise” as well as talking to music industry panelists and programmers.

Andy writes, “This gives me lots of face time with these programmers and since Illusion 33 will be one of our most recent top priorities I'll be talking it up a whole lot in our conversations.”

Illusion 33’s new music video “Words In Stereo” is being promoted by HIP Video Promotions on major music networks such as MTV and VH1 near the end of October.

Greetings rock and roll lovers, it's Andy Gesner and the staff from HIP Video Promo, here with a new clip from a Northwestern favorite just beginning to make their mark on a national stage. Beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho isn't anywhere near any of the nation's major metropolitan areas – in fact, it's much closer to the Canadian border than it is to Boise. But favorite sons Illusion 33 have cultivated a sound big enough for any city. Two CDs in, they've already gone from local celebrities to regional stars. Trips to Seattle have established the quartet there, and the national release of the Words In Stereo EP seems certain to introduce Illusion 33's infectious songs to audiences across the country.

The band has already been played on 68 stations across the country, and their relentless gigging schedule has taken them from coast to coast. They're on the rise – and they're doing it with talent, hooks, energy, and a broad and deep appreciation of rock history. The members of Illusion 33 love the classic hard rock of the Eighties and Nineties, and that's reflected in the intensity of their performances and the sheer power of their sound. But they've got a taste for tuneful pop, too, and they can pen choruses immediate enough to compel concert crowds to sing along – even when they're barely familiar with the band. (Indeed, Illusion 33 is a group that makes a memorable first impression). The result? A winning amalgam of commercial rock, edgy pop-punk, and bruising heavy metal, delivered by an entertaining frontman whose commitment is undeniable.

"Words In Stereo", the title track of the EP, is a concert favorite and Illusion 33's most undeniable cut yet. Formidable guitarist Bob Capka shows off two sides of the group's personality, beginning the song with an acrobatic high-note weave and ushering in the singalong chorus with a crunchy, distortion-drenched chord. Bassist Jason Stoddard and drummer K.C. Carter lock in to a supple groove behind him; they're rock steady, but flexible, too. Singer-guitarist Jesse Bennett sells it all with his powerful, emotionally-charged vocals, and as always, the band decorates the track with the arena-ready harmonies that have become an Illusion 33 trademark.

Director Patrick Brown-Hayes is without a doubt the most decorated filmmaker in Sandpoint – his video introduction to the town is now a much-viewed YouTube clip. He's a fan of the band, and his enthusiasm for Illusion 33 is apparent in the "Words In Stereo" clip. The young director takes a documentary approach, capturing the excitement of a band trip to Seattle for a big gig. We're shown the car trip, the approach of the city's famous skyline, the screaming fans greeting the car at the club, the band hotel, and, of course, lots of footage of Illusion 33 in action, driving the crowd wild. Shot with the easy intimacy of a home movie, the "Words In Stereo" video provides a crisp introduction to a group poised to make noise in autumn 2008 and beyond.

It's a big pleasure for us to have the opportunity to work with Spencer Andrews and the rest of the Dummy Boy Records crew. We're all set up with copies of Words In Stereo for all of your on-air giveaway needs, so please drop us a line to get your hands on some. If you need more info, call Andy Gesner at 732-613-1779 or e-mail us at HIPVideo@aol.com. You can also visit www.HIPVideoPromo.com, www.DummyBoyRecords.com, or www.Ill33.com to find out more about Illusion 33.

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