NASHVILLE, Tenn. - August 1, 2003 - The Gamble Brothers Band won the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series (IMWS) Southeast finals held last night at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville. As the grand prize winner, the Gamble Brothers Band takes home over $35,000 in prizes, including recording gear, instruments, CD manufacturing services, DJ equipment, and more.

"This is awesome," says Al Gamble with a big smile on his face. "Everyone played great tonight, and we are truly honored to be selected from such a talented group of musicians. We cannot thank Disc Makers enough for this amazing opportunity."

The Gamble Brothers Band was one of six finalists competing before a panel of twelve judges, including representatives from Capitol Records, ASCAP, Billboard Magazine, Shure Microphones, Dual Tone Records, Americana Entertainment, 102.9 The Buzz, and The Nashville Scene. Over 1,200 unsigned bands and independent artists submitted entries for the Southeast region of the IMWS. The other finalists included Chef Chris and His Nairobi Trio (Sarasota, FL), Dean Fields (Nashville, TN), Jag Star (Knoxville, TN), The Smartest Monkeys (Nashville, TN) and Wisedumb (Atlanta, GA).

Produced by Disc Makers, the nation's leading CD manufacturer for independent musicians, the IMWS is the country's most exciting live music showcase series, giving musicians a unique opportunity to showcase their talents, make valuable industry contacts, and compete for over $35,000 in recording gear, instruments, CD manufacturing services, DJ equipment, and more. The showcase is judged by music industry executives, media, and celebrities, and features live performances from the six finalists.

"Disc Makers is all about helping indie artists succeed, and the IMWS is just one of the great things we do to help these artists get to the next level," states Tony van Veen, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Disc Makers.

IMWS showcases are held in each of four regions throughout the country (Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, and Midwest). The regional focus of IMWS helps independent musicians make an impact in their own backyard and make connections that can help advance their careers. The competition is open to musicians of all genres not currently signed to a major record label. Professional music screeners from TAXI selected 100 semi-finalists from the entries and the editors of Billboard Magazine chose the six finalists.

For more information on the Independent Music World Series please visit www.discmakers.com/imws or call 1-888-800-5796.

BIOGRAPHY: Gamble Brothers Band (Memphis, TN)

The Gamble Brothers Band is a Memphis-based mixture of modern southern soul and funk. They've received honors from Keyboard magazine, NARAS, and Jim Beam® Bourbon's B.E.A.M. organization and in just a few years time, this hot act has become one of Memphis' most talked-about collectives. The band is Al Gamble (Organ/Piano/Lead Vocals), Chad Gamble (Drums/Vocals), Art Edmaiston (Saxophone/Vocals), and William Lowrimore (Bass/Vocals). www.gamblebrothersband.com.

About Disc Makers
In business since 1959, Disc Makers is the nation's leading independent media manufacturer, offering a wide variety of products and services, including complete CD and cassette packages for independent artists, record labels, and businesses. The company's state-of-the-art facilities are outfitted with the latest graphic, printing, and CD/DVD duplication equipment and products, as well as in-house studios for mastering and post-production. The company also offers a variety of additional services including custom design, packaging, distribution and financing, and produces the Independent Music World Series, the nation's largest showcase series for independent musicians. Disc Makers' main manufacturing plant is in Pennsauken, NJ and has regional offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Puerto Rico.

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Scott McCormick Editorial Manager Disc Makers 7905 N. Route 130 Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Tel: 800-468-9353 scott@discmakers.com