Riker Hill Records signs New York City hard rockers Fixer + tour dates

After enjoying the interest of several labels, New York City hard rock band Fixer has signed with Riker Hill Records, a newly launched IDN distributed label eager to take aggressive action with a short list of talented rock bands. Michael Morrison, Founder and CEO of Riker Hill, couldn't be more enthusiastic about securing Fixer's services. "They're ambitious and totally dedicated," he says. "I love their vitality and musicality. Their songs grabbed me from the first time I heard them."

Lynn Lendway, Riker Hill's COO, agrees that not only were they immediately attracted to the band's sound, it was also love at first sight. "The minute we saw these guys live we knew they were the next wave. Fixer combines pop sensibilities with the persona of the great rock icons. They're bringing authentic showmanship back to music."

The founding members of Fixer came together in college and the band has been cultivating a fervent fan base ever since. Their intense work ethic - rehearsing, writing, recording, and touring constantly - has turned Fixer into a well-oiled machine with monster chops to match. This combination of brains and brawn excites Riker Hill, which strongly believes in live performance and opts to focus on artists willing to hit the road hard, old school-style, in support of a release. With its muscular, crafted sound falling somewhere between GNR, STP, and Green Day, Fixer delivers on that MO. Their Riker Hill debut, 'Before The Sun' is scheduled for an early Spring release.

With a road dog mentality, Fixer is most comfortable on tour. Barely unpacked from the last stretch, they're repacking and heading out again in early February, this time with Fosterchild, featuring members from Fuel and Tantric. (for dates, please check www.MySpace.com/FixerMusic)

The band - singer Evan R. Saffer, guitarist Tommy Zamp, bassist J Brown, and drummer Rev Swank - feels equally enthusiastic signing with Riker Hill. "They have great people working with us and the whole label is young and fresh," says Saffer. "We've spent many months hanging out with them, getting to know them, and now we feel like we have the ultimate team. It's an invigorating time for everyone."

Adds Lendway, "As a label, we're interested in bands who offer the complete package: great music, charismatic live shows and non-stop, fearless ambition. Fixer definitely fulfills that description and we know everyone else will agree."

NYC hard rock band Fixer joins Riker Hill execs at their NYC office to finalize their new deal:

(l-r top row) J Brown (bass); Riker Hill GM Joe Belle; Tommy Zamp (guitar); Gary Adelman (Sr. VP of Strategic Planning & Business), Lynn Lendway, COO; Michael Morrison, Founder and CEO, RHR; Bob Held (Sr. VP of A&R and Production) (and seated l-r) Rev Swank (drums) and Evan R. Saffer (vocals).

Their CD, 'Before The Sun', is scheduled for an early Spring release and is distributed by IDN. The band hits the road with Fosterchild in February.

Fixer 2008 tour dates:

Dates and could change! Go to Fixer's Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

February 2 - 9:30PM - Fuzion Lounge - California, MD
February 6 - 8:00PM - Hooligans - Jacksonville, NC
February 7 - 8:00PM - Graffiti Music Hall - Arden, NC
February 8 - 9:30PM - Zakks Coffee House - Murfreesboro, NC
February 9 - 8:30PM - Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
February 10 - 6:00PM - The Soundgarden - Myrtle Beach, SC
February 13 - 8:00PM - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville, FL
February 14 - 8:30PM - Backstage Lounge - Gainesville, FL
February 15 - 10:15PM - Bourbon St. Nightclub - New Port Richey, FL
February 16 - 8:00PM - The Power Station - Macon, GA
February 19 - 7:00PM - Sohos - Columbus, GA
February 21 - 9:00PM - Thunders Tavern - Pascagoula, MS
February 22 - 8:00PM - Clicks - Baton Rouge, LA
February 23 - 8:00PM - Clicks - Tyler, TX
February 27 - 8:00PM - The Underground - St. Louis, MO
February 29 - 8:00PM - The Whiskey Lounge - Grand Rapids, MI
March 1 - 10:30PM - Motorheads - Michigan Center, MI
March 2 - 7:00PM - The Ritz - Warren, MI
March 28 - 11:00PM - Around the Corner - Johnstown, PA

For more information go to:

Fixer Official Website
Fixer on Myspace

Search for CDs, Mp3s, more: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk