FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1hCSKxJ9DI

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.

You may rsvp by clicking the poster above or via http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125152947502135

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THE JUDIES
http://www.myspace.com/thejudies
HARRISON HUDSON
http://www.myspace.com/harrisonhudson
MILKTOOTH
http://www.myspace.com/milktoothmusic
MOLLY PARDEN
http://www.myspace.com/amourestpaix

FREE SHOW | DOORS 9PM | 21+

STAR COMMUNITY BAR
437 MORELAND AVE L5P

RSVP via FACEBOOK here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=113357452023259

For more info please visit:
http://www.starbaratlanta.com/

Poster: 4th Ward Heroes

Model: John-Boy. Contact his agent here at Contact@4thWardHeroes.com

Details:

• Event: The Judies | Harrison Hudson | Milktooth | Molly Parden
• Date: Thursday, April 22nd 2010
• Time: 9:00pm
• City: The Judies | Harrison Hudson | Milktooth | Molly Parden in Atlanta
• Venue: Star Community Bar
• Address: 437 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
• Venue phone: None
• Country: US
• Admission: Free
• Age restrictions: 21+
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

In-store performance at Criminal Records in Little Five Points (1154-A Euclid Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307).

ALL AGES! FREE!

RSVP via facebook here: http://bit.ly/thejudies

Details:

• Event: The Judies In-Store Performance at Criminal Records
• Date: Saturday, April 10th 2010
• Time: 6:00pm
• City: The Judies In-Store Performance at Criminal Records in Atlanta
• Venue: Criminal Records (Little Five Points)
• Address: 1154-A Euclid Ave NE
• Venue phone: (404) 215-9511
• Country: US
• Admission: FREE!
• Age restrictions: All Ages
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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

http://www.myspace.com/thejudies
http://lala.com/z89l
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-judies/id354812314

J. Roddy Walston and The Business

Photo courtesy of http://vagrant.com/

“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/

http://www.jroddy.net/
http://www.myspace.com/jroddy
http://lala.com/zK8wI
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hail-mega-boys/id220204821

The Booze

“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

http://www.myspace.com/thebooze
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/straight-no-chaser/id278577693

RSVP via: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=331326001908

Details:

• 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
• Venue: Star Community Bar
• Address: 437 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
• Venue phone: None
• Country: US
• Admission: General $7 II With CD $10
• Age restrictions: 21+
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

4TH WARD HEROES PRESENTS:
THUR FEB 11TH 2010
THE JUDIES
OBLiO
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STAR COMMUNITY BAR

http://www.starbar.net/

437 Moreland Avenue NE
L5P, Atlanta, GA 30307-1562
DOORS 9 PM // 21+

The Judies
http://www.myspace.com/thejudies

“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

Oblio
http://www.myspace.com/oblio

“Nashville trio Oblio circle, pierce and entwine ’70s folk pop immediacy and epic millennial indie dissonance to create sounds that simultaneously comfort and jolt their audiences. Formed in 2004, Oblio (Terry Price, Travis Vance and BenJarvis Dumas) have boldly reconstructed their sonic palette after last year’s lineup change. Now, the Arcade Fire’s sweep bolsters Ryan Adams’ desolation; the Walkmen’s attack infuses Paul Simon’s melodies. They offer both eclectic recordings and incendiary live performances, and their invitation is one of earnest nerve.”

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http://www.myspace.com/deletedscenes

“Birdseed Shirt’ is one of the D.C. area’s finest indie-rock CDs ever released, sounding a bit like the reverbed Americana of My Morning Jacket if that band wasn’t always lost in the Grand Canyon, or a more vibrant version of Galaxie 500′s gentle psychedelia.” -Washington Post Express

When I was not running around like a banshee, I had time to take a few point & shoots mostly backstage. The quality is not so good, but the moments are priceless. Enjoy! 

Sound guy. He was a real trip. Thanks sound guy! Photo by John Goetzinger.

Our Heroes! Travis Thatcher & Nick LeMay. Photo by John Goetzinger.

JTrav & Aliya holdin it down at check-in. Photo by John Goetzinger.

The man, the myth, the legend sits down for an interview. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Some 4th Ward Heroes and our now freely distributed First Edition 4th Ward Heroes Tees. Photo by Malissa Sole.

CJ from A Fight to the Death testing for drummer sweat patterns. Photo by Malissa Sole.

JTrav was right when he said Aliya, Adam, and he are forming the skinny people's club. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Where's JTrav? There he is! Photo by Malissa Sole.

Noot d' Noot chillin. Photo by Malissa Sole.

Howlies bought a house right behind Corndog. Coincidence? You decide! We took some time to celebrate with them. Aaron made us some tasty mint beverages. Photo by Malissa Sole.

Taylor from Ocha La Rocha loves the Whynatte & so do we! Photo by Malissa Sole.

Look at those corndog eatin peeps. Photo by Malissa Sole.

Dave from the Judies is basking in what is left of the East Atlanta sun. Photo by Malissa Sole.

A packed house for the Judi Chicago Corndogorama afterparty. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Ben wearing his stunna shades. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Travis rocks the keytar. Ben puts a fan into the Coleman trance. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Some of the Noot d' Noot boys join Judi Chicago @ the afterparty. This combination always makes for a fantastic set. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Travis Thatcher from Judi Chicago is never too tired to DANCE! I spy a hero in this photo by John Goetzinger.

This fella is having a great time at the afterparty! Photo by John Goetzinger.

Hell yeah! New Judi Chicago Fan! Photo by John Goetzinger.

DJ Nick Fresh came up from Jacksonville to join Judi Chicago at the afterparty, thanks to our friends over at Whynatte! Hope to see him again real soon! Photo by John Goetzinger.

This Piano Plays Itself hitting that sweet note. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun power couple rockin out on the main stage. We hear they will join The Ropes on August 3rd @ 529! Awesome. Photo by John Goetzinger.

This Piano Plays Itself pulls out the big horns. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Twin Tigers made our psychic hearts beat harder than ever. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Grinder Nova appearing in Resevoir Dogs 2. In theatres this fall! Photo by John Goetzinger.

Great pic of UKU guitarist. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Jeffrey Butzer played more instruments than anyone and pulled a great set.Photo by John Goetzinger.

CJ from A Fight to the Death lookin cool strummin his hollow body. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Ruby Velle looking great with her band The Soulphonics. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Batata Doce was just as sweet as their name. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Malissa captures it all! Photo by John Goetzinger.

Adam and Malissa don't take breaks. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Cadillac Jones comin out to play in their summer colors. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Our one & only writer Nick LeMay (you can call him John-Boy) livin it up! Photo by John Goetzinger.

Western Civ were a new favorite. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Sweet Bon of Abby Gogo. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Bon from Abby Gogo shining under the bright lights. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Abby Gogo in full color. Photo by John Goetzinger.

The crowd dug Abby Gogo's late night set. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Judi Chicago killin a set on the main stage. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Even that huge stage can't hold a man of the people like Travis Thatcher. Photo by John Goetzinger.

Dead Confederate ending out the festival with one amazing set! Photo by John Goetzinger.