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April 29th, 2006 ::
A release date of May 30th has been set for the Mark Bates new CD, "Wish I Was There". The new CD can be pre-order at BigFrankRecords.com for only $9.99. Until May 30th 25% of all pre-order sales will be donated to CancerCare Dorset in the name of Nick Vercoe, a very close friend of Mark who recently passed. So now's chance to get the new Mark Bates CD and help a worthy cause all at the same time!
March 28th, 2006 ::
May 28th, Mark Bates will be playing a very special show at Harper's Ferry in Alston, MA. The show will also double as a CD Release Party for his new CD, "Wish I Was There". Check out the gigs section on MarkBates.com for information on the show. More information will be forthcoming.
March 3rd, 2006 ::
Two new songs, "Can't Forget (Away)" and "Satellite #2", can now be found on Mark Bates' MySpace.com page. Go check them out at http://www.myspace.com/batesmark!
March 3rd, 2006 ::
The brand new, completely redesigned, MarkBates.com is now up and running!!
The site has been redesigned by the great Charles Crawford. Charles, as you loyal listeners out there will remember, designed the CatapultTheBand.com website, as well as the BigFrankRecords.com website. Charles is an outstanding designer, and we're glad to have had him do the site redesign.
The site is also now sitting on top of a new CMS (Content Management System) called Krikkit. Krikkit will make it easier to add new content, great new features, and will generally make everything a lot nicer.
August 1st, 2005 ::
That's right Mark Bates can now also be found on MySpace.com at http://www.myspace.com/batesmark. For a while people have been begging for a Mark Bates site on the extremely popular MySpace.com and now you have it, so enjoy!
June 1st, 2005 ::
Two free digitally remastered Catapult tracks are now available! Super Me and Infection, both from the album 42, have been digitally remastered and are available as free downloads in the Music section of their site.
November 25th, 2004 ::
Mark Bates will be playing a special pre-Christmas show at the
Paradise Lounge on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. This show is Mark's first
live performance since Catapult's last show on April 22nd at Nectar's in Vermont.
Mark will be playing with former Catapult band-mate, Karl Haas, on drums and ex-Scamper bassist, Marc Roderick on bass.
The set will include a few Catapult favorites, a few tracks of Mark's 2002 release, Cheaper Than Disappointment, and some new tracks Mark has been working on in the studio for the past few months.
For more information please visit: http://www.markbates.com
November 25th, 2004 ::
A brand spanking new MarkBates.com has been launched!! The new site will
be give you regular updates on everything regarding Mark Bates' music! From
tour dates to new music to merchandise the new MarkBates.com will have it all!
Check back often for all sorts of exciting new updates!!
August 23rd, 2004 ::
After a year using Peppercoin to help deliver low-cost music downloads for Big Frank Records artists, Big Frank Records has decided to terminate the relationship. Currently talks are underway with the Boston-based service Digizaar to deliver these services in early 2005.
May 1st, 2004 ::
After almost a year as Vice President of Artist Management Joshua Schuler will be leaving Big Frank Records to pursue other interests. Everyone at Big Frank Records would like to thank Joshua for all his hard work and wish him well in his future endeavors.
April 22nd, 2004 ::
Tonight's show at Nectar's in Burlington, VT will mark the end of an era for Catapult. Erick Ellison, founding Catapult member and bassist, has decided to move to Tennessee in order to provide a better life for his wife, Kathleen, and child, Kevin. Everyone at Big Frank Records and Catapult wishes Erick and Kathleen all the best, the both will be missed.
Remaining Catapult members, Mark Bates and Karl Haas, are still optimistic about their future. "It's really sad, we love Erick, and it's really upsetting to see him go," says Mark Bates. "I would like to think that we'll continue Catapult, but without Erick, I don't think that's possible. I do believe that Karl and I will keep working together though."
February 10th, 2004 ::
Please visit the new Press section for Catapult at http://www.catapulttheband.com/press.php
January 22nd, 2004 ::
If you missed the January 21st live web broadcast of Catapult on www.evolvingartist.com you can now replay it to your hearts content by going to www.evolvingartist.com and clicking on the archives section or by simply clicking here.
January 21st, 2004 ::
Big Frank Records has acquired the back catalogue of the 90's indie band, Hindu Ringo, from Huh!?! Records. The catalogue includes the band's two albums, "Hindu Ringo" and "Such An Englishman", as well as the band's unreleased album, "Crackpipes and Fishermen". There are currently no plans to release any of the albums in the near future.
January 21st, 2004 ::
Brand new t-shirts are now available online! The new shirts come in two types; softball - grey with 3/4 length blue sleeves, and girlie - light blue with short blue sleeves. The t-shirts have the word Catapult on the front and the number 42 on the back. To find out more go to the merchandise section of the website.
January 20th, 2004 ::
Catapult will be performing a live 1 hour long web broadcast tonight start at 8pm (EST) on www.evolvingartist.com. It's free to register and free to watch, so what's stopping you? If you haven't seen Catapult yet, this is your chance, and you don't even have to leave your house!
January 1st, 2004 ::
At 12.16 this morning Erick and Kathleen were blessed with a happy, healthy baby boy, Kevin James Ellison. Kevin weighed in at a respectable 8lbs 4 ounces and is 22 inches. Kevin also holds the honor for being the first baby born in the city of Salem in 2004. Mother, baby, and Father are all doing just fine. We wish Erick, Kathleen, and Kevin all the best! If you would like to send your congratulations to the Ellisons please email, erick@catapulttheband.com.
November 18th, 2003 ::
Big Frank Records is very proud to announce the release of Catapult's first full-length CD, 42. The album features 11 beautifully crafted studio versions of songs that are a staple of the band's electric live performances. Depending on whom you ask in the band the album's title is either a tribute to the baseball legend, Jackie Robinson, or to the late author, Douglass Adams. More information on 42, including audio clips and how to order your very own copy, can be found at www.catapult42.com.
October 7th, 2003 ::
The moment you've all been waiting for, Catapult, will be releasing their first full-length CD entitled, 42. The album features 11 amazing songs, most culled from their intense live shows, some new. 42 is tentatively scheduled for release on November 18th, 2003. More information on 42, including audio clips and how to pre-order your very own copy, can be found here.
October 7th, 2003 ::
Catapult, along with UK band Stoner, will be kicking off a tour of the United Kingdom starting November 24th at Pop in London's swing Soho district. The tour will hit four cities, playing five shows, in six days. Details of the trip can be found online at http://uk03.catapulttheband.com.
October 1st, 2003 ::
Catapult is sad to announce that keyboardist Nick D'Amico will no longer be a member of the band. According to band sources the split was amicable between the members of the band and Nick. Catapult front man, Mark Bates, had this to say, "I feel like a cliché saying Nick's departure was due to creative differences, but it was. Nick is a good person, but unfortunately it just didn't work out. It was really difficult." At this moment the band does not have plans to replace Nick.
July 18th, 2003 ::
Big Frank Records is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Schuler as the new Vice President of Artist Management. Josh's job will be to deal directly with Big Frank Records artists and their career development needs. Josh's first order of business is to take over management of the Big Frank Records artist, Catapult. This will effectively end their previously relationship with the Jet Music Group.
July 18th, 2003 ::
Big Frank Records has completely revamped it's website. This new website will not only be quicker and more stable, but also easier to update. These changes are part of Big Frank Records bold new direction in the music industry. Over the course of the next year Big Frank Records will make some changes that will push it to the forefront of independent record labels. Keep checking this space for information about such developments.
June 11th, 2003 ::
Big Frank Records, using the patent-pending Peppercoin technology, is one of the first independent record labels in the world to offer low cost MP3s for sale! What is Peppercoin you may ask? Peppercoin is a new payment system for low-priced digital goods and services. It enables merchants and consumers to buy and sell low-priced digital goods such as music, videos, and games over the Internet. Big Frank Records harnesses the power of Peppercoin to help deliver low cost content, such as MP3s, by our artists.
May 21st, 2003 ::
Catapult's very own Erick Ellison and his wife, Kathleen "The Merchandise Queen" Ellison, have announced that they are expecting a new addition to their family this December. Everyone involved with Catapult and Big Frank Records would love to extend it's best wishes to the couple. If you would like to congratulate Erick and Kathleen then drop them an email at erick@catapulttheband.com.
CONGRATS to the Ellison's!!!
February 18th, 2003 ::
The first release by Catapult is now available. This critically acclaimed five song E.P. is just the beginning for this Boston based trio. Singer, Mark Bates, had this to say, "To us this CD is just a teaser of what we're going to be delivering for many years to come." For more information about Catapult and "Broken Nursery Rhymes" go to: www.catapulttheband.com.
September 25th, 2002 ::
Big Frank Records has re-organized it's website to better suit you the user. We hope you enjoy these changes.
September 20th, 2002 ::
Big Frank Records is thrilled to announce the formation of Mark Bates' new band, Catapult. We are extremely excited to have Catapult listed amongst Big Frank Records artists.
May 7th, 2002 ::
Mark Bates has released his first solo album since 1996, and it's available today. To find out more about "Cheaper Than Disappointment", click here.
May 7th, 2002 ::
Just in time for Mother's Day, Aron Miller releases a special CD Single for the occasion. To find out more, click here.
May 4th, 2002 ::
The Big Frank Records website is up and running! Now people from all around the world have a place to check in and find out about their favorite Big Frank Records artists. The site features everything from news to tour dates to the ability to purchase CDs and other merchandise online. Check back regularly for more updates.
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