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Amsterband inks deal with Bloodshot Records

Local rock band Amsterband has just been signed to Bloodshot Records, a large indie label based in Chicago. The ink is barely even dry on the deal at this point, but I got the call from lead singer Brian Roberts late this afternoon and I’ve confirmed it with Nan Warshaw, co-owner of label.

This is great news for Amsterband, as Bloodshot is one of the larger independent labels in the nation. It’s current roster includes artists such as Neko Case, the Old 97s, Alejandro Escovedo, Split Lip Rayfield and many others. Hit the link to find out more.

Plans are to re-release the group’s self-produced album “Buckle in the Bible Belt” in stores nationwide later this year. The contract calls for the band to make another couple of albums for Bloodshot. The connection is already paying off for Amsterband, as it is on the way to Austin, Texas, right now to play the Bloodshot party at South by Southwest with 11 other labelmate bands. Also, the band has a local show booked for March 30 at Randy Bacon’s studio.

I’ll have more on this at a later date, but right now I’m getting ready to light out on vacation for a week. For now I’ll just say: congrats to Amsterband; chalk up a little more recognition and validation for the Ozarks music scene.

THIS IS INSANE! Congratulations boys! You all deserve this soooo much!

I'm so proud of you guys!!!

Keep it up!

I'm excited to see what 2007 has in store for everyone!!

My guess is that minds around the U.S. and maybe the world are going to be changed for ever because of this monumentus occation. You all just wait.

great job, amsterfolks! holla next time you come through st. louis.

We were driving behind a car with a bloodshot records sticker on the back of their car! I got really excited and explained it to my mom! She thought the guy must be really cool to have the bumper sticker of the label that just signed Amsterband! lol

That's pretty crazy that you just saw a Bloodshot Records bumper sticker just like a week after they were signed...and I love how your mom is in love with Amsterband too. Tell her to get on the forum...haha.