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Tow the Line Biography Evolving their sound and lyrical content has kept Tow the Line going through the last four years, giving off not only creative energy but a real passion for the music. Considerably an up and coming band, Tow The Line‘s music resonates that of a rock heavyweight like 3 Doors Down, Staind and Chevelle. Born in Dallas and the other in South Carolina, band founders Ryan Kohler and David Lusk eventually crossed paths while being stationed in San Diego with the US Navy. At the time both were members of two separate San Diego bands, Swallowed and Gen 13. Following jaw-dropping performances, Swallowed and Gen 13 took a West Coast tour lasting the full year of 2003; covering every major city in California as well as several cities in Washington state and Canada. While still riding the wave of success, 2004 brought about a large unexpected change in the bands- due to lyrical, musical and creative differences the bands took a break and eventually broke up. All wasn‘t lost and during a party one night while in the mist of touring, Lusk happen to be strumming cords on his guitar when Kohler picked up the sound and began to sing. The duo knew they had a sound few, if any, could imitate. Months later after the bands cut ties, Kohler and Lusk planted roots in Kohler‘s hometown of Dallas. Once the two collaborated it was a matter of time before they cultivated a new sound and a new band. Meeting again breathed a whole new life into the music; urging them to form Tow The Line- derived from the thought that ―music is the representation of our lives- life is the line in which we tow it willingly―. Although the two created a powerful sound alone, both felt the need to build Tow The Line to a full four piece band and posted online ads for a bass and drum player. What they received were two perfect pieces to their puzzle- drummer/percussionist Darren Doyle and bassist Chris Davis. Doyle had been a member of two local Dallas area bands, RX and Hammer Head. After playing only small area gigs and parties with his previous bands, Doyle felt like he needed a change and jumped on the opportunity to join up with Tow The Line. Four months and three failed bassists later, Chris Davis was brought on board. Davis had played with the band 60 Foot Sammy, which opened for well-known Dallas band, Burden Brothers during the Taste of Dallas festivals. Following stints in two other bands, Davis responded to the ad on Craigslist and took his place as the fourth and final member of Tow The Line. Now pushing through 2008 with all the right people in place with the same goal and passion in mind, Tow The Line is a band set to make a name for itself on the Billboards. Preparing to release their self-titled debut album, Tow the Line is ready to take on anything. With singles like Worlds Collide, Tidal Wave, Hollywood and newly written Voodoo Love this album is standing front and center for mainstream breakout. Tow The Line plans to head out on a full tour, beginning with fan-based shows in the Dallas area. Despite a rollercoaster past, Kohler and Lusk have proven themselves to be timeless. Leading their own band and producing their own sound along with Davis and Doyle, Tow the Line is in for the long haul.

2010 Tow The Line EP – Featuring the singles “Hello Goodbye” and “Pull the Trigger” as heard on 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas, TX.  Tow The Line will be playing Live, 9pm at Tree’s followed by Revolution of Knowledge and In Memory of Man.

LilRockerSteve presents:
TOW THE LINE
Tree’s, Dallas, TX
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Tix $10 at the door.

Tow The Line is a Dallas based rock band that has cultivated a sound that gives off not only creative energy, but a real feel of passion for the music. In 2007 founding members’ guitarist David Lusk and vocalist Ryan Kohler, both formerly of the San Diego bands Swallowed and Gen 13, began working on new material. The need and desire to fill the band out with a rhythm section became apparent after performing for local audiences in the Dallas area. Ryan and David began an exhausting search for a drummer and bassist that would fit with their creativity and sense of purpose. The band’s lineup has been solidified with Darren Doyle on drums and Daddio on bass. Tow The Line draws influence from rock, blues, R& B, metal, and any genre of song that has the presence of “it”. “It” being musicians that make beautiful music that relate the human experience. Notable influences include Steely Dan, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, and Metallica. Along with writing and arranging great songs, Tow The Line’s live performance conveys energy that showcases the band’s relationship with their fans. Tow The Line is ready to bring their music and performance to a larger audience, aided with the positive support of fans and the growing momentum of the band. Music can be interpreted as a representation of life. The line is the path in life we all choose to walk. Our chosen path is music.

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Ryan Kohler (vocals)

David Lusk (guitar)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000032114679

Darren Doyle, The Diver (drums)
http://www.facebook.com/DarrenPDoyle

Wil Daddio (bass)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1056868059

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PRESS KIT:
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=268876

YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/user/towthelinemusic

Live Video from Trees:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=406619366330&ref=mf
CD BABY:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/towtheline

MYSPACE:
http://myspace.com/towthelinemusic

FACEBOOK:
http://facebook.com/pages/Tow-The-Line/110169589005261

EMAIL:
towthelinemusic@yahoo.com

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SETLIST:

Hello Goodbye
Fallen Kingdom
Storybook Ending
Crossroads
Pull the Trigger
Worlds Collide
Quicksand
Trust
Tidal wave
Space
3 Ring Circus
Locked & Loaded