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LOCAL BAND FLOREZ, SIGNS WITH HOTHEAD GROUP

Nashville, Tenn., May 2008—the Nashville-based rock band, FLOREZ, recently signed a management contract with Hothead Group; an entertainment company in Franklin, Tennessee.  The band, comprised of guitarist Alex Florez and bassist Erik Huffman, took a brief hiatus in 2006 while Huffman appeared as a contestant on the CBS reality TV show,  "Survivor: China". Huffman spent 33 days in the wilderness of Southeast China and finished only three tribal councils short of a million dollars.

Since their debut in 2002, FLOREZ has shared the stage with a variety of artists including Gavin DeGraw, Better Than Ezra, Will Hoge & The Doobie Brothers. Recognized for their smooth harmonies and energetic, heartfelt performances, FLOREZ plans to broaden their fan base as they continue to build their career under the Hothead Group.

"We're thrilled to have formed a good working relationship with a group of people we feel so comfortable with on a personal level.” Florez said. " They're in a great position to take on the work load that will help me and Erik concentrate on making great music."

Steve Cretin, an entrepreneur of several successful businesses, established Hothead Group in January of 2008. Cretin's goal for the company is to meet artists’ needs for organization and management by creating an arrangement that is mutually beneficial for both parties.

"Hothead Group is looking to become a virtual one-stop shop for anything an artist may need in the areas of development, marketing, booking, production, publishing, distribution, and financial guidance." Cretin said. “FLOREZ has been given the freedom to do what they love, write and sing, by handing over the business side of their career to Hothead Group. With this shift of focus, this band has the talent and energy to make an impact on the music scene.”

FLOREZ's latest EP, "Yellow Shoes" is available for purchase through their website and through the iTunes music store. For more information about FLOREZ, visit www.florezmusic.com. For more information about Hothead Group, visit www.hotheadgroup.com.

ABOUT HOTHEAD GROUP

Hothead Group invests in each of its artists by funding front-end costs associated with various services. In return, the company shares in the proceeds generated from the services they provide. By offering aid in a variety of management-related areas, Hothead provides artists with an innovative alternative to label management, and the opportunity to collaborate with business professionals who are committed to the artists’ success.

Hothead Group is part of Hothead Partners, LLC.

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