Baltimore band The Cheaters poised to release Midnight Run - Keeping the rock real

The Cheaters Midnight Run CD Release Party is Friday

For Official Release: The Cheaters Keep The Rock Real with the Release of Midnight Run

The Cheaters are set to release Midnight Run, the follow up effort to their debut, The Cheaters L.P. A lot has changed in the three years since they released their eponymous album, which has sold several thousand copies through independent distribution, as a result of the band’s relentless touring. They've also grown from bar-band status to full-blown arena shakers, opening for major-leaguers like ZZ Top, The Pretenders, Ace Frehley, REO Speedwagon, The Stray Cats, Molly Hatchett, and Shooter Jennings.

In December 2008, The Cheaters entered Waterford Digital Studios with Frank Marchand, III, who is repeating his role as engineer and producer for the band’s sophomore effort. Midnight Run delivers on the Cheaters’ goal of creating an honest rock ‘n roll record that captures the red-hot energy of their legendary live show, while tastily hinting at the band’s Southern Influences. The band steps up the musicality considerably on the new record, incorporating dueling lead guitar riffs, key changes, guest musicians and back-up singers. Midnight Run is everything The Cheaters set out to achieve; a work that will both resonate with their vast loyal fan base and attract new listeners to their sound.

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The Cheaters’ debut album garnered praise on both sides of the Atlantic; most notably for its "whiskey-fueled, home-fried rock 'n roll" sound. But the band’s trademark live shows are a non-stop showcase of the band's energy and showmanship that immediately draws the crowd in, and leaves them hungry for more long after the last twang of the guitar.

While touring non-stop throughout the U.S.; The Cheaters have also gained international experience. In 2008, they were the only U.S. band invited to play at the Saltsound Festival in Lithuania . This year, the band embarked on a two-week tour of Japan and Guam and drew praise from British publication, Classic Rock Magazine, which described the band as "crowd-pleasing party starters who mix up a heady cocktail of 70's Southern rock and rip-this-joint rock 'n roll,” and included the band on its AC/DC-themed compilation CD.

The Cheaters will be touring in support of Midnight Run, playing shows throughout Maryland, New Jersey and New York. Their CD Release party (an all-ages show) will be held on June 5th at the 8x10 Club in Baltimore.  Tickets are available at The 8X10’s box office and website, as well as at www.thecheaters.net

The Cheaters, formed in 2005, are based in Baltimore, MD. For more information on their music visit www.thecheaters.net. To book a show contact Diana Stagnato at More Music Group. dstagnato@moremusicgroup.com (703) 690-8329.