Cincinnati Alternative Rock Band 'The Times' Featured In Episode of 'One Tree Hill'

Cincinnati, OH (BLUELINE EDITORIAL LLC) - In the 2005 Zippo Hot Tour national battle of the bands, local Cincinnati alternative rock band The Times was chosen as a national finalist, and called 'One of the top ten unsigned bands in the country' by Maxim Magazine. Next Wednesday, April 12th, The Times's song "Begin" will be featured on a new episode of the hit Warner Brothers drama 'One Tree Hill.' The episode airs this Wednesday, April 12th, at 8 pm EST.

The press from the Zippo Tour caught the attention of LA-based manager Michael Aston, who has recently begun looking after The Times. The 'One Tree Hill' opportunity is The Times' first venture with Aston, who also has the band up for two film soundtracks as he prepares to shop the band to labels.

'One Tree Hill' was recently called 'the fastest growing show on television' by WB executives. It is currently the third highest-rated show on the network, with an average of 3.2 million viewers this season. 'We're completely blown away by an opportunity like this coming our way so soon in our career,' says lead singer Ashley Peacock. 'We're completely independent and it's humbling to share air-time with bands like Franz Ferdinand and Fall Out Boy.'

Along with Peacock, who wrote the featured song, The Times includes drummer Zach Stutzman, guitarist Allan Mayne, and bassist Kyle Lipps. The featured song 'Begin' can be found on the band's new CD of the same title and which was released independently last fall. "The network decided to use two minutes and fifteen seconds, which is long even for a major label act. We're hoping that this draws a little more attention to Cincinnati's well-deserving music scene,' says Peacock. 'There are so many amazing writers and performers here.'

For more information about The Times, visit them online at www.thetimesband.com. To purchase The Times new CD online, go to www.myspace.com/thetimesband. To arrange for an interview with the band or for bookings, call (513) 807-9155.