On Monday, June 7, 2010, Warren Eugene Ullom, the 24 year old lead singer of the Atlanta rock group The Judies pled guilty to a charge of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the overdose death of Rachel San Inocencio which occurred on June 6, 2008. Facing a potential lifetime in prison, Mr. Ullom accepted a plea and was sentenced to 20 years. The sad death of Ms. Inocencio and Mr. Ullom’s conviction are a grim reminder of the dangers of using heroin. Judge Doris Downs, who sentenced Mr. Ullom, solemnly commented, “one life has been lost in this incident and now we are losing another.” Mr. Ullom has been drug free for over 18 months and has been a positive and creative member of society since the unfortunate 2008 incident.
David W. Prasse, an entertainment attorney and co-owner of The Judies’ label, said, “Warren is one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever met. He’s a gifted songwriter, amazing entertainer and a truly brilliant person. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend time with him over the last year as this impending situation had been hanging over his head. He managed to turn his life around and remarkably he focused on his music and worked to keep his friends from being depressed about his situation. Over the last year he’s become one of my best friends and I miss him already. This was a no win situation. On behalf of his family and friends, we wish him a speedy release.”
I’m sitting in the theater at 7 Stages. Several sound guys are at work placing mics and speakers, looking for cords. A family member is applying a fresh coat of pain to rafters. A band is practicing. The place is buzzing with energy and anticipation of tomorrow night’s performance. It was a year ago on May 29th that I first booked a band called The Judies. We’ve worked together ever since, and what an awesome year it has been. I am so thankful to them, especially Warren, for always answering the call and for playing their best show ever every time. I simply cannot imagine what 4th Ward Heroes would be without bands like The Judies.
On Saturday, The Judies are filming a live in studio concert at 7 Stages Theatre (1105 Euclid Ave, Little Five Points, Atlanta, GA 30307). The show is free. The Judies will take the stage at 10pm, but I strongly encourage you to get there well before doors at 9pm . The Harlequins (Cincinnati) will perform in the the lobby for the JAVA LORDS after-party, so if you don’t make it into the theatre, stick around for the private after-party which begins at midnight.
4th Ward Heroes Presents
Slush Fund Recording Artist
THE JUDIES
Album Release Party
With Special Guests
J. Roddy Walston and The Business
The Booze
DJ set by Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago
Friday March 12th 2010
Star Community Bar
437 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307 http://www.starbar.net/
Doors: 9 PM
Admission: 21+ II General $7 II With CD $10
Copyright 2010 Warren E. Ullam, III (ASCAP)
℗ 2010 Slush Fund Recordings, LLC
www.slushfundrecordings.com
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Sean McPherson
Recorded at East Atlanta Recording
Warren Ullom: guitar, piano, vocals
Mike Sprinkel: bass
David Miksch: drums and percussion
Naomi Lavender: backing vocals on tracks 5 and 7
Ryan Pitchford: backing vocals, pedal steel on tracks 2 and 9, lead guitar on track 5
Management: Kahle Davis
Mastered by Alexander Lowe at Red Tuxedo
Logo & Artwork by R. Land
Layout by Eric Toledo
Photo by D.W. Prasse
The Judies
Photo courtesy of DW Prasse
“Simply stated, The Judies create pop music the way that pop music should be with catchy melodies, memorable hooks and traces of the garage rock you lived for in the ’90s. Once experiencing a live performance you won’t be able to shake front man Warren Ullom. He leaves an indelible impression as he pours every ounce of himself into each performance.” -Kelley Hagen, Metromix Atlanta
“The band self-released their debut, Hail Mega Boys, in 2007 which prompted critics to say that J-Roddy Walston and The Business is “the purest American rock-and-roll band I’ve heard in years,” (Flagpole) and sounds like “a butcher version of Queen and Ben Folds with a full backing band and a fistful of Lexapro” (WCPR). The quintet’s live show is an experience likened to “a live bull fight,” (Philly Style) and “infectiously manic…they make James Brown look lazy,” (Baltimore City Paper).” – http://vagrant.com/
“Rebirth of the Cool is a great return to ’60s rock form for the Booze that sharpens the group’s aesthetics. “No Big Thing,” “There Goes My Girl,” which features a duet with Ashley Salisbury from the Stolen Hearts, and “Railway 188″ are soulful pop peaks in an album steeped in harmonica, slide guitars and the blues.” -Chad Radford, Creative Loafing
Event:The Judies Album Release Party With Special Guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business, The Booze, DJ set by Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago!
Date:Friday, March 12th 2010
Time:9:00pm
City:The Judies Album Release Party With Special Guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business, The Booze, DJ set by Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago! in
Atlanta
