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Born and raised in North GA, this handsome singer/ songwriter decided to jumpstart his music career by moving to Athens, GA- the birthplace for both modern alternative rock and New Wave Music. Picking up local gigs throughout the college city helped him to catch the eye of country rocker Zac from the Zac Brown Band and land the opening act for the alternative country group most nights at the famed GA Theatre. Following in the footsteps of major music groups and artists to come out of Athens like R.E.M, Widespread Panic and the B-52's, to name a few, Eric has quickly built up a wide ranging fan base from screaming college girls to old school rockers. 

Meghan Trainor, a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from Nantucket has been immersed in music her whole life. Coming from a family of musicians, Meghan has been performing since age 7 and has been writing and producing her own music as early as 11-years-old. With a varied set of influences ranging from her own father to Michael Buble to JoJo, Meghan has a soft sound that reaches and touches deep. And while you might think this young pop star would have little time for extracurriculars and a normal teenage life, you might just want to think again.... Meghan is very involved in her community and at her high school, where she is a member of The Nauset High School Treble Chorus as well as the singing soloist and only female trumpet player in her school's jazz band. She would definitely have my vote for homecoming queen!

Hollywood Film Fest 2010 gives special attention to the "subversive comedies" in this year's lineup. With Indican marketing VP Randolph Hamilton helping to program the event, the festival helps to bring up-and-coming comedians and indie filmmakers to the spotlight. One of Hamilton's top picks was a dark comedy by The Second City, "Buzzkill," which features two star turns: Daniel Raymont as the neurotic lead and Krysten Ritter as a smart-ass young woman. "The interchange between the two reminds me of the best of comedies from the 1970s," Hamilton says, "such as 'Harold & Maude,' when comedy had teeth instead of just being over the top."

Representing Up & Coming uPlaya Artists on the West Coast are the boys of HAZEL. Rocking an appeal that is oh so CALI, this hot new group knows how to excite the imagination and tap into the souls of all who are listening. With super catchy lyrics, narratives that evoke emotion, and the chords to bring it all together, Hazel might just be on the brink of hit song stardom!

Looking for some fresh new Indie Funk to kick off the New Year with? Look no further than one of uPlaya's newest Up & Comers, The Running Artists. Electrifying popular indie music with the sounds of blowing horns and a funky seventies edge jolts this six-man band into the realm and genre of soulful exuberance!