Media Advisory: Thirteen Yards To Victory Will Rock Amsterdam High School

Boston-based, Community Service Rock Music Ambassadors Set to Play Two LIVE shows in the Bert DeRose Theater and to Speak the Universal Language of Music to Peer Educate on the Value of Community Service

WHO/WHAT:

Utilizing the universal language of music, Boston-based, community service rock music ambassadors Thirteen Yards to Victory (13 YTV), who just released their highly touted and much acclaimed EP American Dreamers, aimed at raising funds for arts and music education programs across America, have chosen Amsterdam High School in Amsterdam, N.Y., to preview their Nationwide American Dreamers tour and kick off their I’m an American Dreamer Campaign and Contest.

The rapidly rising young rockers were recently featured on the Serve.gov portal of the White House Web site, received top honors at the recent Boston Music Conference and, in a proclamation at Amsterdam’s Common Council meeting on October 6, were praised by Mayor Ann Thane and the entire Common Council and welcomed to the city of Amsterdam.

The band will rock the Bert DeRose Theater at Amsterdam High School by performing two LIVE shows on Wednesday and also will participate in peer education sessions the following day.

WHERE/WHEN:

9:30 a.m.—On Wednesday, October 14, 13 YTV will be performing LIVE at Amsterdam High School, located at 140 Saratoga Ave., during 3^rd period, for the 9^th and 10^th graders. Before the concert, the band will be given a citation from Assemblyman George Amedore’s Office.

The 9:30 a.m. show also will be broadcast LIVE on WCSS 1490-AM.

1 p.m.­—Also on Wednesday, October 14, 13 YTV will perform a second LIVE show at Amsterdam High School, during 6^th period, for 11^th and 12^th graders.

The concerts are closed to the public and are for students, media and invited guests only.

8 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.—On Thursday, October 15, 13 YTV will return to Amsterdam High School to participate in peer education sessions during regularly scheduled music classes

PRINT/BROADCAST EDITORS: A few outlets have already scheduled one-on-one interviews with 13 YTV. If you are interested, please contact Carol Beggy ASAP to schedule a time, as the band has a full schedule.

ABOUT THIRTEEN YARDS TO VICTORY

Thirteen Yards to Victory (13 YTV) is Anthony DiPerri (20, Vocals, Keys), Vinny Prezioso (20, Guitar, Vocals), Thomas Iannello (21, Guitar, Vocals), Ryan Passariello (18, Drums) and Dave Rossi (22, Bass) of Saugus, Mass., and was formed in late 2005. During its brief time on the music scene, the band has performed during the Boston date of the internationally acclaimed Vans Warped Tour in 2007, has covered 29 states via three independent national tours and has recorded under the auspices of acclaimed drummer Kenny Aronoff (Melissa Etheridge, John Fogerty and Smashing Pumpkins).

Most recently, 13 YTV approached music industry powerhouse Ken Lewis (Usher, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z) to produce and mix their latest EP, American Dreamers. Once the major-label, multi-Platinum producer, multiple-Grammy Award winning mix engineer and musician heard the initial tracks and the intent of the EP, he immediately signed on to the project.

Through the massive popularity of its MySpace Music page, myspace.com/thirteenyardstovictory, 13 YTV has amassed hundreds of thousands of fans spanning the globe. The phenomenal Internet buzz created has caught the interest of indie and major labels alike.

Please visit 13YTV.com for the most up-to-date information.

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CONTACT:

Carol Beggy
cbeggy@mac.com
617-549-1247