Ex Norwegian have been inspired to host their own contest to let their fans win fabulous prizes. They are calling their fans to submit “fan videos” that can be anything from covering songs to creating music videos or dance or sing karaoke to the bands songs.

Ed Hale and band just announced two new concert appearances, both in New York. The Transcendence singer/songwriter/guitarist just released his latest solo album, the critically acclaimed Ballad On Third Avenue.

CD REVIEW IN BOOTLEG MAGAZINE August 2009
Ed Hale has recorded a solo album away from his Brit Pop band Transcendence but hasn’t left the pop sentimentality too far behind, using the skill to help shape something acoustically raw and introspective. Ballad on Third Avenue is rich in memorable and pleasantly catchy songs that eschew [...]