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Jazz chords, pop hooks, unique beats and live instrumentation result in a sound that is fresh yet familiar. The music leaves you with an emotional reaction. "We want to create music that either makes you feel amazing or so depressed that you can't forget you are a human being," Kurtis says with a smile. The Hartford, CT-based band members range from 22-24 yrs old and have been together since high school, thus creating an organic chemistry that is Renata. Renata has received state and local awards, including "Best Original Rock Band," "Best Pop Rock Band" and "Best Male Vocalist," and were added to rotation at CT's largest radio stations, 96.5 WTIC and 95.7 WKSS. Renata has shared the stage with Lifehouse, Howie Day, Avril Lavigne and Ashlee Simpson, and headlined a national tour of its own. Now signed to Virgin Records and currently recording its first major label full length LP, Renata has enlisted Jeff Blue (Linkin Park, Macy Gray, Limp Bizkit), Brian Scheuble (Elton John, Dave Matthews, Bon Jovi) and Tom Lord-Alge (The Rolling Stones, U2, Billy Joel).

Buccweet’s new album might not drop until February of ‘07, but Live Bands has the up-and-coming artist featured here and now. Watch the 818’s own Buccweet the Animal perform his single, ‘What You Like 2 Do’ with cohort Sam Sarpong at the Cabana Club in Hollywood. As always, the lovely Keylee Sanders is on hand to supplement with exclusive live concert footage with a candid interview. For more information on Buccweet the Animal or his label Luchiano/L-Gang, check him out on myspace.com.

Sam Sarpong gives LiveBands an exclusive interview and a first look at his live onstage performance.

Under the Influence of Giants are Aaron Bruno, Drew Stewart, Jamin Wilcox, and David Amezcua. After being signed to Island Def Jam, these boys have been traveling the world and making people dance. Keylee Sanders gets the exclusive on what these boys do to prepare for a show and who the giants are that have influenced them in becoming the hot band that they are today. Check out their official website www.undertheinfluenceofgiants.com

Pigeon John got his start at open mic nights with the likes of The Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship and Jurassic 5. Largely influenced by their model of laidback music with a message, Pigeon John has gone on to create a unique sound and charismatic live performance that separates him from any other MC today. Recently dropping the album “Pigeon John’s Summertime Pool Party” on the successful independent label Quannum Projects, Pigeon John is quickly making a name for himself. Come watch Pigeon John as he shares with us how he got his name and style of word flow on this edition of Live Bands.

Walk the red carpet with celebrities as our hosts Michael, Akil, and fashion expert Keylee Sanders give you cloroful commentary!!!

Hey Everyone, here it is finally!!!! The second episode of Pigeon John!!!! Enjoy!! Pigeon John got his start at open mic nights with the likes of The Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship and Jurassic 5. Largely influenced by their model of laidback music with a message, Pigeon John has gone on to create a unique sound and charismatic live performance that separates him from any other MC today. Recently dropping the album “Pigeon John’s Summertime Pool Party” on the successful independent label Quannum Projects, Pigeon John is quickly making a name for himself. Come watch Pigeon John as he shares with us how he got his name and style of word flow on this edition of Live Bands.

One of Hollywood's hottest local bands celebrates the release of their EP. Come along with us as we check out their performance at the legendary Viper Room as well as an exclusive interview with the band. Official website - www.ultravioletsound.com

Rhett Fisher, Micah Faulkner, and Sean Coons are the three talented guys that make up Manic Mind. Check out the acoustic show that they performed for us at The Hangover House here in Los Angeles. Get to know the guys as they sit down for an interview with our very own Keylee Sanders. Be sure to swing by their website www.manicmindtheband.com.

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UFC fighter, Chuck Liddell appears at Virgin Record Store in Hollywood, CA. to promote his new DVD.

Chuck who?! He aint got nothin on me!!!!

See Wind-Up Records recording artist, STEFY, performing at the legendary House of Blues in Hollywood as well as EXCLUSIVE interviews. The band talks about their video for the hit single "Chelsea" as well as their debut album, The Orange Album, which is in stores now. Performances of their songs "Pretty Little Nightmare" and "Love You to Death". Check out their official website www.stefytheband.com and their myspace. www.myspace.com/stefy

Interview with AIDS Project Los Angeles executive director, Craig Thompson. Visit the orgs website at http://www.apla.org/

Award show for Stevie Wonder hosted by the wonderful Keylee Sanders!