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-Welcome to Carassia
mark

Hey Everyone- You can now order Carassia via our distributor CDbaby and in a few short days the cd will be on your doorstep.
Just follow this link in the buy buy section

Well, with the first album put to bed and the CD Release a distant memory. What now? We remain a struggling five piece constantly reliving the great shows and dismissing the shite! The industry is no reflection on our fan base however. The outright support you all have shown this ensemble is an inspiration in itself. A simple thanks will not suffice, but don't be angaree-ee-eee. Keep coming out to the waltzes, i'm sure i'll think of something to say, some grand act or gesture, to show my appreciation. I hope.
The days are spent teaching myself the ivory tickles and the black caterpillars. It's hard not to want to be Dr. Teeth when the stool is under me. That wasn't a constipation joke! gritting teeth and stool and what not. silly bastards! Until we meet again, BEWARE THE PEEP JOUSTERS!!!!

Look at me> Silas B. Magillicutty

Check out the lyrics in the Carassia Section, download the album in the Buy! Buy! section or come to the Masquerade tonight to pick up a copy and be apart of the craziest circus you've ever seen!!

-Wlecome to Carassia

so close i can almost hear the pure notes

ATLANTA- April 9, 2009 – Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), is excited to announce that bands 13 Day Mission (www.13daymission.com), Josh Roberts and the Hinges (www.myspace.com/joshrobertsandthehingesrock) and this Piano plays itself (www.myspace.com/thispianoplaysitself) are the official opening line-up for their Carassia CD release party being held on Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Atlanta music venue, Masquerade.

The eclectic line-up of Atlanta-based bands “promises to be an amazing and diverse show”, says Stokeswood’s lead guitarist, Mark Godwin.

13 Day Mission plays “intense, ambient, high energy, space rock music” while Josh Roberts and the Hinges have been described as “cinematic, emotional, and literary Thanksgiving dinner of rock.” this Piano plays itself, according to OhMyPark.com, offers “gorgeous soundscapes and sensational songwriting”, which will round out the sounds of the opening trio.

Producing the Carassia CD release party will be concert veterans, Music Matters Productions (www.myspace.com/music_matters_productions). Music Matters Productions technicians have collectively provided lighting and sound solutions for a variety artists including, Pink Floyd, the Ying Yang Twins, Manchester Orchestra and now, the indie progressive rock band, Stokeswood.

Tickets for the Carassia release party can be purchased in advance through the TicketMaster.com website for $8 and the day of the show, at the door for $10.

Stokeswood’s Carassia will be available for immediate sale on April 17th direct at the CD release party, through the band’s website and their Myspace.com profile for $12. Towards the end of spring, Carassia will be available for purchase through CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.

About Stokeswood

The electroacoustic band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net, www.Myspace.com/Stokeswood) was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Adam Patterson and lead electric guitarist, Mark Godwin. The five-piece, Atlanta based, indie rock band includes drummer, Jon Joiner, keys and bass player, Reed Irvine and percussionist, Craig Gendreau. Stokeswood, which currently tours along the east coast, has opened for the legendary Mother’s Finest, Collective Soul, American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, Rehab and members of the popular 80’s band, Cameo. For further information and to hear pre-released songs from their first album, Carassia, visit: www.Stokeswood.net or www.MySpace.com/Stokeswood

Thats right, we've finished Carassia in just under a year. Its off to the presses, but to tide you over check out the new single "Eyes Closed Close Your Eyes" in the music section. See you in two weeks at the Masquerade

Hey everyone, sorry its been a few weeks we have been ultra busy wrapping up the record. We had a few amazing shows in Miami this month and seriously we love everyone who came out, its like our second home, but the kind of second home that treats you better than you actual home. so thats nice. Carassia is done and gets shipped off tho press on wednesday. Tickets are still on sale via www.ticketmaster.com so we'll see you all at the release 04.17.09

ATLANTA- March 4, 2009 – Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), has announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album, Carrassia, on Friday, April 17, 2009. The Carrassia release party and Stokeswood concert will be held on the “Hell” stage of well-known Atlanta music venue, Masquerade (www.masq.com), on the same date.

Supported by strong vocals, story-telling lyrics, powerful electric guitar and an eclectic mix of percussions, Carrassia was created with Stokeswood’s signature sound, which has been best described as a “cosmic waltz”.

The five piece, indie rock band worked with talented producer, Justin Mullinix, of Generator Sound Studios to create their first, full-length, self-released album. The anticipated Carrassia will include studio produced, fan favorite, “The Extraordinary Mrs. Crickett”, as well as, newer songs, such as, “Topical Jesus” and “The Old 4th Ward”.
Stokeswood’s Carrassia will be available for immediate sale through the band’s website and their Myspace.com profile for $12. Towards the end of spring, Carrassia will be available for purchase through CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.

Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase the CD at the Friday, April 17th, Masquerade release party. Tickets for the Carrassia release party can be purchased in advance through the TicketMaster.com website for $8.

About Stokeswood

The electroacoustic band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net, www.Myspace.com/Stokeswood) was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Adam Patterson and lead electric guitarist, Mark Godwin. The five-piece, Atlanta based, indie rock band includes drummer, Jon Joiner, keys and bass player, Reed Irvine and percussionist, Craig Gendreau. Stokeswood, which currently tours along the east coast, has opened for the legendary Mother’s Finest, Collective Soul, American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, and members of the popular 80’s band, Cameo. For further information and to hear pre-released songs from their first album, Carrassia, visit: www.Stokeswood.net or www.MySpace.com/Stokeswood

Devilish Friend
Criterion to the Blue Note
Old 4th Ward (Reed's keys came crashing down, it was hilarious)
Bird Girl
Don't Give Up*
Topical Jesus
Road to Nowhere**

*The Whitest Boy Alive
**Talking Heads

Ever have one of those nights when its raining so hard its hard to see the signs on the highway so you go an hour in the wrong direction and don't realize it til your Greenville. We did...

the GZ monster will be popping up all over ATL log your sightings and earn cred towards free merch

Criterion to the Blue Note
Old 4th Ward
Topical Jesus
Puede Perder en Equilibrio
Don't Give Up*
Scent of Eliza
Bird Girl
The Extraordinary Mrs. Crickett
Lost**

*The Whitest Boy Alive
**Coldplay

The Line-up for the Album Release is finished!! It promises to be an amazing and diverse show.

Kicking things off is 13 Day Mission followed by Josh Roberts and the Hinges, & this Piano play itself

Topical Jesus, off of Carassia Act II is now up in the pure notes section. Unfortunately we're having some trouble with our store so downloads are temporarily unavailable.

There's a cure!

An Ode to Accepting Criticism off the upcoming digital release of Carassia Act 2 is now up in the Pure Notes sections for your listening pleasure. Enjoy and be sure to download Carassia Act 2 when it is released this weekend!!

Old 4th Ward
Pink Teeth
Criterion to the Blue Note
Topical Jesus
Unbound
Don't Give Up*
An Ode' to Accepting Criticism

*The Whitest Boy Alive

Wow!! everyone really came early, thank you so much for your support, you made it a great night for us.

-Welcome to Carassia

Renowned lighting and production company, Music Matters, is signed on for the Masquerade/HELL Carassia Release show. If you haven't seen the Stokeswood light show in full effect you can't miss it!! Check out some of there productions here www.myspace.com/music_matters_productions
-Welcome to Carassia

See ya at THE EARL tonight!!!! 9pm

Whats up Carassians-
We take the stage first on wednesday so come early, we play at 9pm sharp...for real this time. Then stick around for Josh Roberts & the Hinges as well as Death on Two Wheels.

-Peep Jousters beware for Evil G-Z Monster is Coming 4.17.09

We want to thank everyone who came out in Milledgeville, GA Thursday and Florence, SC on Friday. Two amazing crowds. I lost the set list for the archive so you'll just have to imagine what it must have been like. Personally some of the funnest shows i've been a part of. Here's a pic of us playing Homerun Derby in the "Green Room" at our Stone Mountain show Saturday (also a blast, thanks KA)

-Mark

-Welcome to Carassia

Pink Teeth
Devilish Friend
Criterion
Lost*
Puede Perder en Equilibrio
Old 4th Ward
Topical Jesus

*Coldplay

Our first full length studio Album will be released on April 17th, 2009 to celebrate we're having a huge show in Hell at the Masquerade. Save the date. details to come.....

Check out a couple of the shots in the still life section from the photo shoot for Carassia with photographer Lauren Godwin.

2009 huh?! We look forward to saving Carassia and taking over earth this year, we hope you'll join us. Look for Carassia Act 2 at the end of this month!
-mark

PRAISE the GZ MONSTER!