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San Francisco's most delicious and delirious new rock 'n' roll owns a fresh and fierce sound that is undeniable. This hot rod new wave foursome, which combines devilish hooks with a danceable tough-sexy Y2K flair, is spreading its contagious fever everywhere. "Tough, sexy and smart, Stinger's singer is bionic," says Tourdates.com. Throw in a little Siouxsie & The Banshees and Mae West and you'll get the full picture.

On February 15, 2000, they will release their second CD, Devil On My Mind, to many anxious supporters. Beginning on February 18, 2000, Simon Stinger's song "Fringe Authority" will be heard nationwide in the Miramax film "Diamonds" starring Dan Aykroyd, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, and Jenny McCarthy. The band also appears as extras in the movie.

Founded by singer Alicia Perrone and bassist Victor James in October '95, Simon Stinger quickly became known for wildly entertaining live shows. Fronted by Perrone's remarkable vocal skills, Simon Stinger recalls the days when radio and bands were exciting and reckless.

In 1996, the band's debut release, a 7" vinyl on their own Muscle Car Records, received over 150 college radio adds. In November '97, the band released their first CD, Private Collection, with more fun and furious new wave anthems. In its second pressing, the CD has received airplay nationwide, with popular, influential stations such as KUSF and Live 105 taking notice right away. DJs, reviewers, and audiences of all ages love this band, sharing the sentiment that Simon Stinger's music is so contagious they can't take it out of their players. Simon Stinger's HiBrow Cabaret shows made quite a splash around the northwest in 1999. These were full productions headlined by the band with local drag queens opening up each show. After a bay area debut, they took their HiBrow Cabaret (feather boas, wigs, and parasols-a-plenty) on tour to LA and Portland. With a reputation for being chameleons and rarely looking or performing the same way twice, supporters wait to see what they'll come up with next.

Simon Stinger's charismatic stage presence led Jagermeister to award the band a sponsorship in May, 1999. Top-of-the-line endorsements soon followed from Dean Markley, MJ Guitars, Line 6 Amps, and Remo. This notable stage presence was again rewarded when Simon Stinger's unique and intoxicating video for their cover of Devo's "Girl U Want" won a showcase last December when screened for music industry professionals in Hollywood.

Their online presence is flourishing as well, and being favorites at MP3.com, the band was chosen to perform on MP3's Music & Technology tour opening for The Goo Goo Dolls and Tonic last November. Mentos also recently took notice and named Simon Stinger one of the top five finalists in a contest in which the winner will open shows on the "Mentos Freshmaker Tour" with Run DMC and The Foo Fighters.

Simon Stinger is...

Alicia Perrone - vocals
Eric Oushani - drums
Victor James - bass
Marcus Henderson - guitar

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