www.lilbastad.com

DATE: May 22, 2007

Contact: Stephen Trushell
Phone: (973) 744-5671

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LIL’ BASTAD OPENING FOR BLUES GREAT ROBERT CRAY
AT STARLAND BALLROOM, SAYREVILLE NJ ON JUNE 19, 2007

Sayreville, NJ – The Jersey-based Blues, Funk, Soul and R&B band, Lil’ Bastad, will be opening for Blues Great Robert Cray on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007, at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.

Lil' Bastad - The tongue in cheek name is synonymous with the winning humor and unique style that instantly connects their music with their audiences. This five piece blues based band formed in 1999 through their musicianship and great love for the Blues, R&B and Funk.

Lil’ Bastad’s new CD, Sumpthin Ta Say, contains 6 BRAND NEW SONGS written by Mark Bowers, as well as songs by Little Milton Campbell, Lowell Fulson, Howlin’ Wolf, Eric Clapton and Miles Davis. If you know Mark Bowers as the guitarist's guitarist, then be prepared to be just as blown away by Mark Bowers the songwriter. Thinking on many levels, Mark Bowers writing expresses life’s complexities in a language that everyone can easily understand: The Blues; while Lil’ Bastad's interpretation and innate execution of these songs shows there is nothing they can’t handle!

Without a doubt the driving creativity of Mark Bowers (Lead Guitar & Vox), as a live performer and studio innovator, is reflected throughout the band: John Palmer (Keys), Ronald "Boz" Bostick (Bass), Luke Michura (Rhythm Guitar & Vox), Dave Moore (Drums), who lock in syncopated blues compositions that orchestrate a fresh and innovative perspective of listening to Blues, Funk, and R & B.

If you're ever in the mood for an amazing live show, see Lil' Bastad, and experience the rapport the band has with its audience; that's what makes you come back for more ... from Freddy & B.B. King to Jimi Hendrix ... to Robert Cray, Stevie Ray, and George Benson ... their musical influences are "uniquely styled" and this band has "Sumpthin' to Say" !!!

Starland Ballroom is at 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville NJ 08872, (732) 238-5500.

This is an all-ages show, and 21 to drink. The doors open at 7:30 PM and show is at 8:00PM.
Discount tickets are available through Lil’ Bastad’s website at
www.lilbastad.com.

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