Mended Heart Records

A compilation CD, featuring 14 of the region's best rising bands, is being recorded for charity. Artists and bands who are chosen to represent Mended Heart's positive vibe and diversity will each record a single for the project. Recording sessions will be held at MHR's affiliate studio, The Eagle Room in Weaverville, NC. Once recorded, the CD will be duplicated and digitally distributed with all CD proceeds to benefit charity. Mended Heart will be pursuing full media and press coverage of this special project. Artists featured on the compilation CD will also have their song added to our Sound Recording Catalog for potential licensing opportunities. Confirmed participating acts include Vertigo Jazz Project, Josh Blake's Juke Box, The Ocean, Tennessee Jed, The Archrivals, and Uncle Mountain. *Public artist submissions have been closed, but be sure to submit your band next year, as this will be an annual project for Mended Heart!*
Featuring filmmaker turned songwriter, Bradan Dotson, Whiskey Kills The Butterflies (WKTB) has made a great first impression on the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill triangle's listeners. They began touring with "The Extraordinaires" last summer, after being together for just 6 months and have continued to spread their musical wings. WKTB is relesing their debut for Mended Heart Records this Summer with a CD Release kickoff show at The Pour House in Raleigh, NC - July 29th, 2010) The E.P. will feature five early fan-favorites, pairing reflective memoirs, "Greetings From Munich" and "Comatose" alongside feel-good rocky flashbacks like "Skin You Alive" and "Queen Bee."
This Summer, Matt Williams and his new band, The Ocean will be recording their debut release "Symphonies In Sea" for Mended Heart Records. Blending rock, punk and pop, the trio pushes dynamic musicianship through crafted song. Upon completing their record, Mended Heart plans to release the album on L.P. and find their audiences through a record-store tour this Fall. Don't miss The Ocean live Friday, August 13th at The L.A.B. in Asheville, NC.