RUFUS REVIVAL PROMPTS NATIONWIDE VOCALIST SEARCH


photo by the C

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles-June 23, 2004 -- RUFUS, one of the famous pop and R&B super groups with lead singer Chaka Khan that toured with George Clinton and the Funkadelic, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Labelle, Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind and Fire and others, has launched "The Great American Talent Search."

RUFUS seeks vocalists, from this nationwide talent search, to continue their musical legacy of original Neo Soul, bridging their brand of old school with hip-hop, jazz, pop, and funky rock songs.

TWO (2) WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED TO:
· RECORD A SINGLE
· PARTICIPATE ON THE NATIONAL TOUR
· WIN A 2004 SCION
· WIN OTHER COOL PRIZES

Will the winner have the vocal chops, style, and talent to be the next Chaka Khan? "We're not looking for Chaka Khan clones; no one can replace what Chaka contributed to the band," says original founding group members Andre Fischer and Bobby Watson, "We're looking for exceptional vocal talent that will blend effortlessly with the sound and legacy of RUFUS."

RUFUS has won two Grammy Awards for Tell Me Something Good and Ain't Nobody, multiple RIAA certified platinum and gold albums, and generated record sales of 25 million+ units.

CONTEST:

Applicants should send a cassette tape or CD, with two (2) songs (each a maximum of two (2) minutes) and an 8 x 10" photo or snapshot to:

RUFUS CONTEST
c/o Paradise Artists
P.O. Box 1821
Ojai, CA 93024-1821

E-mail: Bob@ParadiseArtists.com -or- RUFUSINFO@cs.com See www.RufusContest.com for complete details

CITIES
THE GREAT AMERICAN TALENT SEARCH is coming to a city near you.

Atlanta; Birmingham; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Houston; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; New Orleans; New York; Orlando (FINALS); Philadelphia; Phoenix; Raleigh/Durham; Richmond; San Francisco; Washington

SPONSORS
West LA Music (Special thanks to Don Griffin); SCION; Dean Markley Strings; Radioscope; MCA / Universal Records; ASCAP; BB King Blues Club; DVIE; Eurweb.com; Groove Entertainment; Paradise Artists; Printco Graphics ; Studioexpresso; Union Editorial;
Urban Buzz

Additional major sponsors are invited to participate with this national vocal contest and concert tour. Sponsors will receive national exposure in major media markets via promotions, concerts and broadcast tie-ins. For Sponsorship information, please call: (310) 994-6284 or RUFUSINFO@cs.com

A portion of proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association

RUFUS CONCERTS:

Featuring originals Andre Fischer, Bobby Watson, with Niki Haris (Madonna), Ray Parker Jr. (Raydio, Ghostbusters, Stevie), Kandace Lindsey (Marc Anthony), Lee Curreri (Fame), Fred Jenkins (Gap Band), Bill Cantos (Phil Collins).

July 9 BB Kings Live at Universal Citywalk, Los Angeles (9 p.m. and 11 p.m.)

July 23 Santa Cruz Boardwalk (6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)

PHOTOS AND INTERVIEWS WITH BAND MEMBERS CAN BE SCHEDULED

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Candace Kentopian
Right On Track
T 323-559-0856
E Candace@RightOnTrack.net

Production Requests for André Fischer: claris sayadian-dodge - claris@studioexpresso.com