Pennsylvania hard rockers CANDLELIGHT RED continues their march towards the big time by releasing their latest single, 'She's Got The Look', and also by securing a string of live dates with TRAPT.

The band (which includes vocalist Ryan Hoke, guitarist Jeremy Edge, bassist Jamie Morral, and drummer Brian Dugan) recently released its first full length CD, The Wreckage, issued via Imagen Records and overseen by Grammy-nominated producer David Ivory.

Right out of the gate, CLR has been turning heads, as the group's lead-off single from The Wreckage, titled 'Closer', reached #42 Mediabase Active Rock with wide nationwide radio support including strong spins at Octane for over six months. And earlier, CLR beat out over 10,000 other bands to win the 2010 national Guitar Center “Onstage” contest, which landed them an opening slot for KISS. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS specifically chose the band from among 22 regional contest winners. As a result, CLR had the honor of opening a show for KISS in Pittsburgh in late 2010.

As KISS' Gene Simmons said of CLR, “Once upon a time, someone gave KISS a chance. We have always believed in giving back. From giving our fans the Hottest Show on Earth to giving new talent a shot. Congratulations to Candlelight Red. Well deserved.”

Candlelight Red capitalized on this victory and on their exploding regional buzz by inking a record deal with Imagen in late 2010. The band are already road warriors, as evidenced by recently completed nationwide tours with SEVENDUST, 10 YEARS, SAVING ABEL and EGYPT CENTRAL. And now that 'She's Got The Look' has been unleashed, Candlelight Red will be spreading the word with their just-announced live dates with Trapt.

Candlelight Red upcoming shows:

March

16 - Williamsport, PA - The Cellblock
21 - Jermyn, PA - Three Kings opening for Burn Halo

April

7 - Jamestown, NY - Shawbuck's

April (with Trapt)

10 - Joliet, IL - Mojoe's
12 - Dayton, OH - McGuffy's House of Rock
13 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop
14 - Columbus, OH - Al Rosa Villa
16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
17 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
19 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
20 - Albany, NY - Northern Lights
22 - Providence, RI - The Ruins at The Colisuem

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