New ATM Single "Aid The Getaway" Released!
The second single from Alert the Medic's 2010 ECMA Nominated album "We, the weapon" has been released to radio straight across Canada! "Aid The Getaway" is the follow up release to "Atlas" which reached # 45 on Mediabase’s Active Rock Canada Charts in the Fall of 2009 and has been nominated for "Single of the Year" at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards.
Written/Directed by Brad MacDonald.
Contest!
Alert The Medic are giving away a prize package that will put you and three of your friends on the ATM Guest List for their up-coming show at the Seahorse Tavern in Halifax on Saturday, January 30th!
All you have to do is watch the band’s latest “We, the Weapon Tour Video” below and correctly answer the following question:
What is it called when you double up a Smoked Meat Sandwich and Poutine at "Main" in Montreal?
Email your answer to info@alertthemedic.com and you’ll automatically be entered in the draw!
Prize package includes:
Your name and three of your friends on the Alert The Medic Guest List - giving you instant access into the Seahorse on January 30th free of charge
A signed copy of Alert The Medic’s 2010 ECMA nominated “We, the Weapon” album
A signed copy of Alert The Medic’s Self-Titled album
A pair of Alert The Medic sunglasses
Four iSong cards that allow you and your friends to download the “We, the Weapon” album featuring a bonus track
Contest ends on Wednesday, January 27th at 10:00 p.m. The winner will be officially notified at the email address provided.
Must be 19 years or older. Only one entry per person. Everyone who enters will be added to ATM’s mailing list to receive all the latest band updates and news on future contests!
Update: Jan 4/10
Alert the Medic's "We, the weapon" tour video has been uploaded! This video captures life on the road with the band from Eastern into Central Canada on the "We, the weapon" release tour. You can view the video shot by Brad MacDonald by visiting the bands Youtube page which is also linked in the media section of this website.
Update: Dec 31/09
On January 2nd Alert the Medic will be the Featured Artist on CBC's Atlantic Airwaves! Tune in from 5:00pm - 6:00pm and visit www.cbc.ca/atlanticairwaves for more information.
Store Update
We've updated our store at alertthemedic.com just in time for the Holidays! You can now purchase both Alert the Medic albums including the latest "We, the weapon" with free shipping and handling! Don't worry 'bout it bud', we'll take care of it for ya.
We've also added our new iSong cards for just $10. By purchasing this card you have access to download "We, the weapon" online in MP3 format. This card also contains bonus track "I'd Try Anything"! These cards make great stocking stuffers, but there's a limited supply so order yours early!
"We, the weapon" is also now available on iTunes for just $9.99 or $0.99 a track! If you haven't picked up the album yet, now's your chance. You can also preview the album on iTunes and at www.cdbaby.com/cd/alertthemedic2.
Update: Dec 2/09
Alert the Medic has received TWO 2010 East Coast Music Award nominations for Single of the Year and Rock Recording of the Year! The Vibe Creative Group Single of the Year nomination is for "Atlas" the bands debut single from their "We, the weapon" release. Atlas has been on rotation Nationally for over 14 weeks now and continues to break ground charting on Mediabase's Top 50 Active Rock Canadian Charts, and cracking College radio station charts such as the University of Toronto's CIUT Top 30 and Thompson Rivers University's Top 30 in Kamloops, BC.
The band has also received two showcase opportunities during ECMA week this March in Sydney, NS.
Update: Nov 21/09
December dates announced:
December 3rd: The Grawood @ Dalhousie University - Halifax, NS
December 4th: Governor's Pub - Sydney, NS
December 5th: The Hoff - Inverness, NS
Update: Nov 12/09
"Atlas" moves up to the #3 spot this week on the East Coast Countdown! Let's see if we can grab that top spot for next week. We'll need your help in a big way,
please visit www.eastcoastcountdown.com and vote for ATM! Big thanks from us to all of you
who have been voting these past few weeks!
Atlas continues to break through radio stations straight across Canada. This week we're happy to announce new College station rotation with CFRU (University of Guelph) Guelph, ON;
CFXU (St. FX University) Antigonish, NS; CKDU (Dalhousie University) Halifax, NS; CAPR (Cape Breton University) Sydney, NS & CKUT (McGill University) Montreal, PQ. Please continue to request "Atlas" at your local radio station.
Update: 0ct 27/09
2010 ECMA Showcasing Artists announced; Alert the Medic scheduled to showcase at the ECMA Rock Stage at Smooth Hermans and the Soundwaves stage at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. The ECMA's take place from March 4-7 in Sydney, NS
Alert the Medic will also be showcasing during Music Nova Scotia Week at the The Red Knight Stage 1 on November 7th.
"Atlas" is also currently in the #6 position on the East Coast Countdown a nationally syndicated radio program that uses the publics vote to make up it's top 10 list. Please visit www.eastcoastcountdown.com to cast your vote for Alert the Medic's "Atlas" and help the band climb the chart!
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