New CD From Hudson Valley Band Silver Spade
   More Sugar
   October, 2009

YONKERS, N.Y.: On October 30, 2009, unsigned Hudson Valley hard rock band Silver Spade released their first full length album entitled From the Ashes, consisting of nine original songs, all of which the band independently produced and engineered.

Three years after their first independent release, the Slip Away EP, Silver Spade's latest disc boasts a talented new line-up and a fresh new sound.

With the addition of drummer Mikey Keeler in 2007 and bassist Ed Brandt in 2008, the foursome, founded by singer Rick Yaps and guitarist Bob Yaps, has found their musical comfort zone.

From the Ashes serves up a fresh dose of what Silver Spade's new sound is all about: a modern hard rock/classic metal crossover with soaring guitar solos, captivating riffs, powerful melodic vocals, and no unnecessary yelling and screaming.

"We're really proud of our efforts on this project," says guitarist Bob Yaps. "It took a long time, but we wanted this to sound great, and we made sure we didn't finish until it did." Silver Spade started recording for the album in December 2008, and they finished self-producing the album in September '09, all while holding full time jobs or full time grad school obligations.

Silver Spade have become regulars in the New York music scene, and have been building a loyal fan base since their last release in 2006, playing venues such as Crash Mansion and Kenny's Castaways in NYC, as well as The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, to name a few. Fans of Silver Spade have been waiting patiently (and some impatiently) for this release, and the band promises to deliver. "This album will certainly exceed their expectations," says Bob Yaps. "It has already exceeded ours."

From the Ashes is available for purchase on the band's website, www.silverspademusic.com, as well as iTunes, and other online retailers.


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