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Hailmary Navigate The Sunrise Tour

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Firstly, G'day & big thanks for clicking on the interwebby link to read about what Hailmary are up to and to hear plans on our Navigate The Sunrise campaign, which we hope you will want to be a part of.

It mean's a shitload to us, both as a band and as people, that you have taken the time click on the link and read about how you can be involved, and we thank you for that.


On May 16 2014 we will release to rock n roll ears worldwide our newest record a 5 track EP called "Navigate The Sunrise", and to promote the release we are heading off on our first Australian Tour (May 28-June 29).

The Navigate The Sunrise Tour run takes in 16 dates, across 6 states (SA/TAS/QLD/NSW/VIC/WA) over 5 consecutive weeks. We're blown away to have lined up some killer shows, great venues, rock'n bands and even landed ourselves on the Wallapalooza Festival in QLD and once again, the Rock N Load Festival at The Espy in St Kilda.



They say Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - it sure presents some pretty big obstacles when it comes to touring, (flights aint cheap), but it's not something we've let get in our way before, and not something that's going to stop us now, and we hope you are keen to jump on board and score some cool products to help out offset some of $26,000 in cold hard cash this EP. Release and Tour is going to cost us..

Since stepping onto the iconic Espy Front Bar stage at Rock N Load in 2012, we've racked up over 170,000 kms in the air with ye old Virgin (airline) to do more than 8 tours and 45+ shows in Victoria, a place we proudly now call our second home. Rumour has it we're known as the "Melbourne band" that lives in Perth. We're happy to say we're from Perbourne, Australia.

We had no idea at the time that just one gig could be such a **gamechanger for our band and be the catalyst for so many rad opportunities to be thrown our way to keep returning to a heap of great shows and fesitvals (Rock The Bay, Rock N Load, Brew-Tality Fest), meet some grand new buddies and importantly, to build a national profile and fan base that warranted a national tour.

The Navigate The Sunrise EP represents a new era for Hailmary in that we tracked the record at drummer Vas Shevtsov's Vasectomy Studios in the Perth hillls. Whilst we were fortunate to record both our debut Album and a previous EP in the USA with legendary producer Jeff Tomei (Jerry Cantrell, Smashing Pumpkins, Skid Row), this time around we felt ready to take on more of the challenge ourselves and we're amped with the outcome. Jeff continues to be a big part of Hailmary's "heart, soul & sound" and we were stoked to have him co-produce this record, and to also have Glenn Schick master his 3rd Hailmary release from Seattle in the USA.

One of the biggest obstacles we faced heading into the studio and in planning the tour, was that we were without a permanent bass player!!! Well 2 of the best 4 stringers around have stepped in big time for us and we are incredibly appreciative.

Fellow West Aussie, the uber talented Jon Stockman played bass on all 5 NTS tracks, and man he has bought something very special. Without doubt Jono is world class, just working in the studio and witnessing his talent first hand had our jaws dropping.

Taking on 4 string duties on the Navigate The Sunrise Australian Tour will be Melbourne's Mick Quee from legendary Australian rockers – Dead City Ruins. With 3 European tours and over 200 shows in 14 countries under his belt, including European and Australian supports for the Skid Row/Ugly Kid Joe tours, Mick has some serious chops and we can’t wait to tear it up with him on tour.

Check out the big Russian, Vas with drum tracks for the forthcoming "Navigate The Sunrise" record


So everything's locked, everything's loaded, we are pumped, amped and itching to take "Navigate The Sunrise" on the road.

We really hope to have your support for this Tour and we can't wait to get out on the road and visit your town and to do so, we've put together a heap of rad rewards for your hard earned. As well as being able to grab yourselves physical and digital copies of our new record, you can also grab the last remaining physical copies of our back catalogue.

We've also racked our brains to come up with some extra cool rewards who want a bit more bang for their buck, there's signed tour posters, drum skins and sticks, the original lyric sheet from YLOD, opportunities to design our set or have a special song dedicated to you and uploaded to youtube, music lessons, gigs at your house or business and even the opportunity to record your very own song at Vasectomy Studio.

Hopefully there's something in there that tickles your fancy and in doing so help us put a roof over our head on this tour.

Cheers & Beers - Hailmary



**We owe massive beers and cheers to Crutey & Saltar Hype for taking the punt on us boys from the West and giving us the opportunity play the inaugural Rock N Load Festival in 2012 - so many doors opened from this, the first being the mightly King of the North who after catching our set at RNL invited us back to Victoria to suppotr them on their 2012 Victorian EP Tour. Since then, so many rad bands and promoters have been part of the Hailmary road warrior story - offering us incredible opportunities to take our band on the road and we send a special shout out of thanks to you all.

Biography

Originating from one of the most isolated cities in the world, West Aussie’s Hailmary are rapidly becoming a shining example of what the modern rock world has to offer.

There is no doubt that 2013 was the “game-changer” year for the band following the February release and relentless touring of their debut Album “Choice Path Consequence Solution” which was recorded with world renowned producer Jeff Tomei (Jerry Cantrell, Smashing Pumpkins, Corrosion of Conformity) over a 2 month period at the Cock of the Walk studios in Atlanta, USA.

The Album, which follows two previously well credentialed and WAMi Award winning EP’s “Lottery of Life” and “A Million Miles and Days” received strong national and international airplay, (traditional and online) and a stack of solid reviews and media interest particularly throughout the US, Europe and Australia and provided the platform to increase their profile from a local Perth band to a band with a national and indeed international profile National band.

Via a successful AMRAP and AirIt application over 60 community radio stations have played songs from the debut Album with a large percentage adding to regular playlists, along with airplay from Andrew Haug on Haug Radio and national commercial airplay on Triple M with Higgo.

Kicking off 2013 the band performed 16+ shows on their Debut Album tour (Feb/Mar) across Victoria and WA including the renowned Rock The Bay Festival at The Espy.

By the end of 2013, interest in the live shows from Victorian promoters, bands and fans was such that in 18 months they had notched up over 8 Victorian tours and 45+ shows, including Festivals – Rock N Load, Brew-tality and Rock the Bay and shared the stage with many of the best rising Aussie acts including The Beards, Electric Mary, Sleep Parade,King of the North, EMPRA, The Deep End, MASSIVE, Gay Paris, The Charge, My Left Boot, My Dynamite, Palace of the King, Witchgrinder and Jericco.

February 2014 marked the international digital re-release of a deluxe version of the Album featuring acoustic renditions of both “Yellow Light of Death” and “Control Freak” along with the official film clip for “Yellow Light of Death”, one of the standout tracks from the “Choice Path Consequence Solution” Album. The Clip was exclusively premiered through Heavy Music Mag and in 6 weeks has reached over 1700 views.

On May 16 2014, Hailmary will release their latest record, Navigate The Sunrise, a 5 track EP which will be promoted with a 16 date, 6 state Australian Tour kicking off in Adelaide SA on May 28 and finishing up in Bunbury, WA on June 29.

Plans are already in place for 2 additional Australian Tours in 2014, and to take their unique sound to the UK and Europe in 2015.

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Media & Industry Quotes

Hailmary are an amazingly solid live act, backed by one of Australia’s best vocalists, with the potential to mix it with any of the top tier bands, not only in Australia, but worldwide” Heavy Mag AUS

"Hailmary are an arse-kicking, hard-rocking collective stepping out on a month-long national tour, Say your prayers, because salvation is coming". The Brag, Sydney

We’ve booked ‘Hailmary on both of our Melbourne Festivals (Rock The Bay & Rock N Load) which feature the most talented bands in Australia and they have not only impressed us immensely, but have proven that they are one of the most exciting and hard-working bands breaking through the original Aussie music scene. Their strong live performance has solidified them as one of Australia’s best emerging heavy/hard rock bands with an ever-increasing army of loyal fans. With their their talent and increasing popularity I can recommend ‘Hailmary’ as a band to watch.
”Saltar Hype”, Australia

"Intricate yet accessible throughout, this is music that packs a punch, soothes the soul and reminds you of why you started listening in the first place.”Loud Stuff UK

“A powerful and strikingly beautiful beast of an album. It’s the kind of complex, compelling album that grows on you with every listen, and that is so damn good. This is the real deal: an original, deeply satisfying, and stunningly good album, that commands your attention. This is an album not to be missed: find it, buy it, play it.”Hard Rock Nights USA“

One of the most solid debuts we’ve heard in a long time! They’ve taken a wide range of influences and shaped them into a sound that is very unique. To date, very few bands have inspired the response that the music from Hailmary has in all the hosts both past and present. Their releases have featured multiple years in our final "Top Ten" selections of best works that we have reviewed. This is a remarkable achievement considering each year we review hundreds of albums and other submissions. The response from the viewers about this band has been fantastic and the fact that all hosts of the show will vouch for this band is something very rare indeed. ”Hard Rock TV Show AUS

“A magnificent Album by anyone’s standards, get a piece of them while you still can!”
100% Rock Magazine AUS

Hailmary blaze forth with a debut album that emphatically underlines their position as one of the best independent acts in Australia. The diversity of Curran’s vocal chords is quite amazing. Choice – Path – Consequence – Solution is a fascinating album full of light and shade, and is the clearest definition yet of Hailmary’s unique style. In short, the album has the potential to be a game changer for the band.” X-Press Mag AUS
“Each track justifies repeated airplay – catchy riffs and memorable choruses. A must have for any radio presenter”
Dando, Torrent This / K Rock Radio AUS


THE NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE EP DETAILS

NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE

1. Liar In My Chair
2. Navigate The Sunrise (In The Blachole)
3. Anything Is Possible
4. Waiting For My Time
5. My Song

Produced by Vasya Shevtsov, Kevin Curran and Jeff Tomei
Recorded at Vasectomory Studio, Perth Australia
Engineered by Vasya Shevtsov
All songs by Kevin Curran & Vasya Shevtsov
Mixed by Jeff Tomei, Rock It Productions at Cock of the Walk Studios, Atlanta, USA
Mastered by Glenn Schick at GSM, Seattle, USA

Recording Artists - Navigate The Sunrise

Kevin Curran - Vocals / Guitar
Vasya Shevtsov - Drums / Percussion / Vocals
Todd Fishwick - Guitar / Vocals
Ben Elphick - Guitar / Vocals
Jon Stockman - Bass
Petronella Ansell - B/V's (Track 4)

Touring Band - Navigate The Sunrise

Kevin Curran - Vocals / Guitar
Vasya Shevtsov - Drums / Percussion / Vocals
Todd Fishwick - Guitar / Vocals
Mick Quee - Bass / Vocals

It really does take a village to record, release and tour a record and we really want to thanks all of the following for their contribution not only to Navigate The Sunrise, but the band in general.

The Curran, McKay, Shevtsoc, Fishwick, Elphick families along with Tania Sullivan at TANacious Rox Management for her countless hours of work and unwavering belief, Jeff Tomei, Glenn Schick, Rick Butterworth & Third Verse, Mick Quee, Dead City Ruins, Jess Harris, JF, Amanda Tweddle, Jacqui Allison, Chowie, Haydn Bishop, Cam Dobie, Kiara Schoonens, Des Richardson & X-Press Mag, The Aussie Alternative, Rod Whitfield, Tim Price, Andrew Brown & The Hard Rock Show, Cat Unwrapped, Jo Jo Boyd/Mamma Rock, Dando, Dale Schober, Liv Reppas & Heavy Mag, Matt Crute & Saltar Hype, Steve "Guts" Skinner, Linda Brotherton, George, Gala, Katya Shevtsov, The Brotherson's, James Filear, the Hornet Boys, Jess Porter xx, Zakk Elphick xx, Kelly Litton, Phil Kroczek, Adam Perry, Marty Parry, Dain Pattison and Michelle Briscoe.

To Jon Stockman for giving this record some awesome bottom end, Nairn McKay for his contribution to the band, Petronella Ansella for rad vocals and Prof Lawrence Krauss for the audio samples on My Song.

*The Navigate The Sunrise record is dedicated to the memory of Dom and for a life of music, meaning, passion, love and creativity, don't give up!




Navigate The Sunrise Tour Poster


How The Funds Will Be Used

Our Total Release and Tour budget will see Hailmary lay out around $26,000 in cold hard cash.

Navigate The Sunrise - Tour Cost - $18,500
Navigate The Sunrise - Record & Release Cost - $7,500 **
Pledge aim - $5,000 (19% of total record, release & tour budget)

Given we've already sold all our granparents to cover the cost of the recording and release, funds pledged will go towards helping offset the $18,500 cost to do the Navigate The Sunrise Australian Tour

TOUR BUDGET $18,500
Airfares for 4 people for total tour = $11,400
Accommodation - $2,300 (Basic backpacker style acco - earplugs included to block out the snorers)
Ground Transport - Car/Van Hire & Fuel - $2,500
PR Campaign to service release and promote Tour - $1,500
Posters/Printing/Advertising/Promo Copies - $800

RECORD / RELEASE BUDGET $13,500 ($7,500 cash cost)
Recording (**In-Kind Studio Time - estimated at about $6,000)
Mix/Master - $5,000
Pressing - $1,700
Artwork - $800 (Includes all EP & Tour assets)

**NB: We are a 100% self funded band and to date have invested over and above $140,000. This considerable financial personal investment is testament to our commitment to create records that can provide a platform for the national and international growth of our band.

PAST SELF FUNDED SPEND
2006-2011 $72,000- Recording 3 releases (2 in USA) was $42,000 in tracking, mixing and mastering, and over $30,000 in travel costs to USA.
2012-2013 – 8 Band * 3 solo Victorian tours, (170,000km’s of air travel, & acco approx cost $35,000)
2014 Feb – Film Clip $7,500
2014 May/June – Record/release/tour “Navigate The Sunrise 16 date/5 State EP National Tour - $26,000

The Challenges

Aint no mountain high enough.......... yeah, you know the score, nothing is gonna stop us touring this record, but it would be real ace to be able to lay our head on a decent pillow whilst on the road, so please dig deep and show your support.

NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE EP (Released May 16, 2014) Digital Download Our latest offering!!! Get on it!!

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MILLION MILES & DAYS EP (Last 30 copies in existance) Get your hands on one of the last 30 copies of our 2nd EP, released in Jan 2009. Features "Live It & Breathe" & "Bringing Out The Best" 2 songs that we still love playing live today. These won't be re-pressed! *Signed Copy * Add $10 for international shipping

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Est. delivery is May 14

NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE EP (Released May 16, 2014) *Signed Physical Copy - Digipack Digital Download

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CHOICE PATH CONSEQUENCE SOLUTION ALBUM - DIGITAL - DELUXE EDITION Re-released digitally in Feb 2014 and featuring 2 bonus acoustic tracks "Yellow Light of Death" & Control Freak" that only feature on Deluxe Edition

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CHOICE PATH CONSEQUENCE SOLUTION ALBUM - PHYSICAL ALBUM We are down to the last 20 copies of the first pressing of our debut Album and not too sure when we'll have the moola to re-press. * Signed by Band * Add $10 for international shipping

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NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE - TOUR POSTER "LIMITED EDITION" Limited Edition NTS A3 Tour Poster signed by the band. *Add note if you wish to have a personal message or name! * Add $10 for international shipping

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NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE (LIMITED EDITION) TOUR T SHIRT Men's, Women's & Kids) Featuring Amazing Cover Art on Front and a list of the 16 Australian Tour dates on the back. * Include Digital Dowload NTS * Add $10 for international postage

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NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE TRIPLE PACK Digital Download Signed Physical Copy Limited Edition Tour T Shirt * Add $10 for international shipping

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NAVIGATE THE SUNRISE - FULL PACKAGE Digital Download Signed Physical Copy Signed A3 Limited Edition Tour Poster Limited Edition Tour T Shirt * Facbook Shout out (if you want) * Add $10 for international postage

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Est. delivery is May 14

DRUM SKIN WALL ART One of Vas's drum skins - signed by the band. ** May contain some of the russian's blood!! * Include Digital Dowload NTS 1 of only 5 available *Personal collection on tour, or add $10 Aust Postage, $20 international postage)

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SONG OF YOUR CHOICE Choose 1 song to include in our live set at either of our 2 WA EP Launch shows. Can be from our back catalogue or cover by mutual agreement. ** Rocket Room, Perth Fri Jun 28 ** Prince of Wales, Bunbury, Sat Jun 29

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1 ON MUSIC LESSON Kev, Vas or Todd will spend an intimate (and no, not that kind of intimate :) 1 hour lesson, give you tips and guidance or even even just chat about music for 1hr, your choice!! * Location to be on the NTS tour run or Perth based for July onwards Email: [email protected] for enquiries outside of Perth.

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ACOUSTIC TRACK YOUTUBE DEDICATION Pick your song and we will record an acoustic version just for you and upload to our Hailmary YouTube account with a personal shout out to you or someone you love (or hate) ** Can be current/back catalogue or cover by mutual agreement.

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iT'S MY SET LIST & I'LL PICK WHAT I WANT Choose 8 of your favourite Hailmary songs to be performed live at a 2014 Perth show. Special shout out and set dedication to you!

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FULL HAILMARY BAND ACOUSTIC SHOW IN DA HOUSE Your chance to have the full band perform 2 x 45 minutes acoustic show at your house or business. Featuring Hailmary songs and a selection of classic rock tracks, this is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. * Comes with 10 copies of the NTS EP * Only valid Perth metro area, Travel costs outside of metro area are additional and at purchasers cost.

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RECORD YOUR SONG AT VASECTOMY STUDIO Want to record you own song in the same studio where NTS was recorded? Head into Vasectomy Studio (Gooseberry Hill, WA) for a 2 day recording session with Producer Vas at the helm. . Option to have Vas or Kev play on your song +$300 per Hailmary member, *Mix/Mastering not included

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THE ALMIGHTY HAILMARY Also known as the "Game Changer"!! Okay, so we are obviously open for negotiation, and goes without saying you get your pick of items to stash into your goody bag for this one. Hit us up with an email to [email protected] and let us know what you'd like and we can go from there. *Do you really have more $$ than a bull can shit?

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SIGNED DRUM STICKS A pair Vas's sticks signed by the band. *Will try to make sure they are free from blood :P * Include Digital Dowload NTS * Add $10 for international shipping

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ORIGINAL YLOD LYRIC SHEET Kev's original working lyric sheet for "Yellow Light of Death" from the CPCS Album. Features lyrics that didn't make the final cut and outline of Monday Mundane on reverse.

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LAST PHYSICAL COPY OF "LOTTERY OF LIFE" This is is the last physical copy available of our debut EP "Lottery of Life". Features the 2006 WA Music Industry Hard Rock/Metal Song of The Year "Drag In Drag Out"

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ACOUSTIC HAILMARY SOLO SHOW IN DA HOUSE Hailmary Singer/Songwriter, Kevin Curran is rated by Heavy Mag as one of the best vocalists in the country. Kev will perform 3 x 45 minute acoustic sets of Hailmary originals and classic rock and blues songs, perfect for a special celebration at your home or business or for a mad sing a long piss up with your buddies. * Only valid Perth metro area, Travel costs outside of metro area are additional and at purchasers cost.

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