In their first headlining tour, ‘Class of 2009,’ Billboard chart-topper Saving Abel arrives in Baltimore tomorrow (Nov. 24) night. The group is scheduled to perform at the Recher Theatre in Towson.
For one of the band’s most popular members, the performance is a reminder of his roots. Scott Bartlett, Saving Abel lead guitarist and co-founder of the alternative clothing line TATCo, is a son of Charm City.
One of the nation’s most promising new musicians, Bartlett and his band members have reached new heights in the last year. They are the first act in more than three years to have three, top five rock hits come from their debut release. The band’s debut singles” Addicted,” “18 Days,” and “Drowning (Face Down)” have delivered a massive fan base. Saving Abel’s biggest hit, “Addicted,” was a #1 rock hit, then crossed over to peak at No. 7 on Billboard’s Top 40 Airplay Chart and has sold over a million downloads.
“While I’m home, I’ll speak to the guys at my alma mater, Gilman High School, and give a guitar master class, answer Q&A and give the students insight about entering the entertainment industry,” Bartlett said recently. “After that, I plan to make visits around the city to the places that have made me who I am today. It’s always good to return back to Baltimore, where it all began for me. It’s a reminder of my rock roots and my love for music.”
On top of the rising musical career, Bartlett is also engaged in a new clothing venture. “It’s a growing brand,” Bartlett said of TAT Co. “We started out with just a few orders a month and now we’ve seen dramatic interest in the clothing line by fans of the music and by fans of quality original clothing. Nothing about my music or my clothing is cookie cutter. It’s all about making a new statement regardless of your background. TAT Co does that.”
During his time at Gilman, Bartlett built his first guitar, a “flying V”. He was also the Maryland State Bench Press Champion his senior year at the school.
Info on tomorrow’s show can be found here.
For more on Saving Abel, go to: www.savingabel.com. More on TAT Co gear can be found at: www.tatcodesign.com.
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I checked out the site and the clothes are definitely edgy. I really like the hats too. Scott Bartlett is very sexy guy. I'd wear whatever he makes.
I hate that you think the boys are sexy... It makes me sad, like the times I caught you wearing your sister's clothes
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