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	NAVAR

Where we've been....what we've done....

  • Named the "Best Band in NY" by Vinnie Favale (V.P. of late night programming for CBS) and Tom Gesimondo (Business Manager at WXRK K-rock in NYC)
  • Sold over 5,000 Albums via online, brick and mortar outlets and off the stage
  • Went on an independently booked 2005 tour through 15 states in support of our third independently released album “Touch of Class”
  • Broadcast on the nationally syndicated Howard Stern Show.
  • Opened for multi-platinum recording artist Third Eye Blind, the Goo Goo Dolls , Teddy Geiger and Reel Big Fish
  • Featured on the "Best of Restless, Restless" compiliation CD with William Shatner and Robert Goulet (My Grandma is thrilled about this one)
  • Showcased in the NXNE Music Conference in Toronto ON.

  • Currently the spotlight artist for Dusty Brand T-shirts.
  • Played many successful shows in the heart of the NYC music scene including legendary venues like STEREO NYC, CBGB, Arlene Grocery, the Luna Lounge and the Continental.
  • Gained major rotation on college and commercial radio stations all over the north east  (WKPQ, WCMF, WMUH, WEDG, WMXO, WXRK, WSBU, WBUF, WALF and many more...)
  • Named a critics choice in Time Out NY Media guide and warmly reviewed by the Village Voice
  • Featured on multiple network television broadcasts (ABC Affiliate WKBW News, Buffalo, NY and RNEWS- Rochester, NY)
  • Toppled 210,000 visitors to www.navar.net
  • Gained over 5700+ subscribers to the online newsletter and 956 members of the interactive fan site www.NavarNation.com
  • Featured on XM Satellite Radio
  • Recorded and released 2nd  album at Robby Takac's (bassist for the Goo Goo Dolls) Chameleon West Recording studio right in Buffalo!  Studio manager Marc Hunt and Robby both worked on the project.
  • Featured in the "30 Best Bands" section of Cornerband.com
  • Featured in Rochester City Magazine, FREETIME Magazine, Olean Times Herald, Cuba Patriot, Midwest Book Review, Wellsville Daily Reporter, Left Off the Dial, BestofWNY.com, The Bonaventure and Blue Music Radio.
  • 2nd Album single "Everything's the Same" was named one of the top ten songs of 2003 (Olean Times Herald)
  • Featured as the intro song to the official corporate website for Mike and Ike Candy
  • Featured on Chuck Palahniuk's official site (Best selling author of Fight Club and Choke)

 This page was updated on 09/08/2006 09:21 PM -0400

Indie rock Band NAVAR from Buffalo and Rochester New York. Influences include Third Eye Blind, Phantom Planet, Our Lady Peace, Coldplay, Radiohead and other indie rock bands