After almost two years of frustrations Oblivious Signal has cut ties with their notorious manager John Tovar (Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks) ."While having long term ties to the music world, John didn't come through for us the way we had hoped." Commented Feliciano on the unexpected turn for the band. "We just felt like we have more opportunity to move forward with our former management agency, Static Management, so we are working with them again and really excited about it. We weren't looking for a cheerleader, but we need a manager that is going to be behind us and be available to us."
Along with this move Oblivious Signal is looking forward to branching out to doing more regional shows up the East coast and into some of the southern states via C&A Media booking. Having searched for a booking agent with a good reputation and solid credentials for years, their team finally found the right match with Carolina based C&A Media, who book several other regional acts and are partners with the record label Filament Records.
This mating with mean several short trips to neighboring states to extend their fan base and to finally play for some of the fans beyond the Florida borders.
"A band in our position has to take some chances. We have the music and the line up, we have to be willing to put ourselves out there and commit to some out of town shows without big guarantees. What's important now is getting our music and live show in front of new fans." Says Feliciano regarding their quest for a reputable booking agency.
"But we couldn't sign with a booking agent that asked for large up front fees yet doesn't take responsibility for the bands they have on the road and doesn't look out for our best interests. Some bookers can leave you hanging in a band nightmare, waiting on your confirmations, no lead time to promote, not a green M&M or pink stage towel in the whole place." kids Nick Orisino, founder member and lead guitarist.
"That's why we are thrilled to be with C&A Booking. They don't promise us huge up front premiums, but have a reputation for putting bands in front of substantial crowds and being responsible to their talents. I feel when we leave Broward we will have confidence that we will have great shows and come home with new fans."
Oblivious Signal has been in studio for several weeks laying down tracks for new songs and an upcoming Spanish language release that had been temporarily shelved. They will be available for shows starting immediately through the agency.
Feliciano continues to be elusive about the side project she is working on with Luis Salazar, but it is said to have dance and pop influence and be just for fun, not a replacement for Oblivious Signal.
For booking information on Oblivious Signal please contact: Tony Andrews @ tandrews@camedia.org
News by: Kate Davenport
