Dead Bullfighters CD

Broad established itself as one of New York's hottest live acts, playing regularly at such Manhattan staples as Brownies, AkA, Spiral, the Bitter End and also appeared at the World Cup Tournament at Giant's Stadium. Fronted by Lisa Rose, who has sung with Billy Joel, Glen Burtnik, Marshall Crenshaw, John Eddie, and Mitch Malloy, the band moves deftly through its unique repertoire with a compelling vocal and visual style. Between using the warmth of natural instruments (upright bass, cello, nylon string guitar) and their focus upon preserving the integrity of the melodies of their songs, the band has truly become a front runner in the return of humanistic Rock & Roll.

Broad also includes guitarist and songwriter John Zonars, a Warner-Chappell Music published songwriter, bassist Jason Bitonti and longtime New York music veteran Pat Petrillo, who has played with Glen Burtnik and Patti LaBelle. Broad's 'Human Conflict' has not yet been shopped in the American Market. Recently, John Zonars made trips to the MIDEM Festival in Cannes, France resulting in Production and Distribution deals with Fabrica/Movieplay Records of Portugal and Artbeat Records/BMG for the territories of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The band quickly moved forward with this momentum and produced their first video - Better On My Own (which is also included on a CD-Rom version of the album released by Artbeat Records.

)BROAD Quotes'BROAD is an act that we here at Warner/Chappell are very excited about. The distinct instrumentation and unique lyrics make up a sound that is both fresh and new, yet reminiscent of classic pop bands of the '60's and '70's.

'- John TittaVice President Creative Services, East CoastWarner/Chappell Music'BROAD's 'Human Conflict' is a fresh meshing of musical styles. Lisa Rose's (now Lisa Coppola) voice is strong and expressive.

Hailing from Chicago, this three-piece band has had its share of ups and downs. The latest installment in the life of monkey paw is the 14 song Honkey Kong (4 Alarm), the culmination of years of playing, recording, breaking up, getting back together, re-recording and growing. The life of the paw started out on a high note. Their first ever recording, "Big Shooter," was included on Too Much Scratchie Makes You Itch (Scratchie/Mercury) along with such bands as The Frogs and Fountains of Wayne. The song charted #1 on six college radio stations and reached the top five on several others. Immediately, the paw began playing shows around Chicago and filling such venues as Lounge Ax (R.I.P), Metro, Double Door, Schubas and the Hideout. The next logical step was to record a full length album and see the country. The paw released Hating You Is So Easy (4 Alarm), bought their beloved full functioning ambulance off of eBay, and put it to use. Preferring to play live over recording in the studio, the paw would load up the ambulance and play anywhere at anytime. Nothing made them happier then turning on the sirens and pulling up to a new venue. Touring two consecutive years to New York and back for CMJ and three consecutive years to beautiful Austin, TX and back for SXSW, the ambulance received its fair share of abuse. One night the paw packed the ambulance, drove to New York, played a show in front of only about 75 people, repacked the ambulance and drove back to Chicago without any sleep. The paw arrived home tired and salty, but not regretful. Why did they do it? Why the hell not? Between touring and local Chicago shows, the paw has had the opportunity to play with a diverse group of bands including Mike Watt, The Frogs, The Carlsonics, Season to Risk, The Paper Chase, Chainsaw Kittens, Chevelle, Baldwin Brothers, World Inferno Friendship Society, Janis Figure and countless other talented bands.