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THE SYN’S NEW MUSICAL JOURNEY, BIG SKY, IS RELEASED
DOWNLOAD NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT UMBRELLORECORDS.COM

April 21st, 2009, New York – Right on schedule for its April 21st debut, The Syn’s Big Sky disc is available right now for immediate digital download exclusively at www.umbrellorecords.com. In addition, a special package that includes the immediate album download + a ticket to any tour stop of your choice (excluding RoSfest) is available as well. The physical disc will be available on the Internet and in brick and mortar stores everywhere within days. Featuring a core lineup of cofounder/band leader Steve Nardelli, Francis Dunnery (of It Bites and The Robert Plant Band fame) and Tom Brislin (keyboardist on Yes’ Symphonic tour; Spiraling), Big Sky moves The Syn’s Prog Mod sound to the next level.

Big Sky has generated excitement among both prog rock and indie fans for months now in pre-release. Steve Nardelli, The Syn’s co-founder, lead singer and songwriter, has given both current Syn fans and new listeners alike an album full of songs with lyrics that matter, music that stirs the emotions, and playing that brings the adjective ‘world-class’ quickly to the lips of any listener.

Robert Silverstein of 20th Century Guitar says, “Big Sky offers a unique, 21st century mod-prog rock recording that’s just as inclined to draw on electronica, acoustica, World Beat, jazz and lyrical, Dylan-esque folk. With ten tracks clocking in at 54 minutes, on Big Sky many musical treasures can be discovered on a big musical canvas.”

The band is launching a North American tour on the 25th of this month that includes performances at Philadelphia’s very popular RoSfest progressive rock celebration, in Chicago, in San Diego, and as the opening night show for the Berkeley California World Music Festival. The Syn are also doing an unprecedented two-night stint in southeastern Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay as a benefit fundraiser for music, arts, and media education at rural Gloucester High School in Gloucester, Virginia.

Formed in 1965, The Syn was a direct precursor of the legendary prog rock band Yes, with that band’s bassist Chris Squire as one of The Syn’s founding members. At various times, The Syn has included Yes alums Peter Banks and Alan White in their lineup. Now the core lineup of Nardelli, Dunnery, Brislin is augmented on the tour by Paul Ramsey and Brett Kull (both of Echolyn).

The Syn’s ‘Big Sky Tour 2009’ is shaping up to be the musical event of the spring season. Catch them live in a town near you.

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Source: Umbrello Music Entertainment

THE SYN LAUNCH DIGITAL PRE-SALES OF NEW ALBUM BIG SKY
SPECIAL PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT UMBRELLO RECORDS

March 26th, 2009, New York – After nearly four years since their last major release, neo-progressive band The Syn are proud to present their brilliant new CD, Big Sky. Although the CD won’t be available in stores until late April, The Syn are currently offering the chance to download the CD now as part of a special pre-sale package from www.UmbrelloRecords.com. The offer includes both digital and CD versions of Big Sky along with a limited edition t-shirt. A second package also includes a discounted concert ticket for a venue of your choice on The Syn’s upcoming US tour.
(www.umbrellorecords.com/tours/syntour.html)

The Syn was formed in 1965 by Steve Nardelli and Yes bass player Chris Squire and has enjoyed a variety of line ups over the years, including contributions from Yes members Alan White and Peter Banks.

Now The Syn are back with a fantastic new line-up featuring founder member Steve Nardelli on vocals, Francis Dunnery of It Bites and Robert Plant fame on guitars and vocals, keyboard whiz Tom Brislin (Spiraling, Yes), Paul Ramsey and Brett Kull (both of progressive rock band Echolyn) on drums and guitar respectively. Also prominently featured on the Big Sky CD is female vocalist Miss Dorie Jackson.

At its core, Big Sky is a progressive offering in the truest sense of the word as it beckons the listener to reach out for a brighter future. Word by word, note by note and chord by chord, Big Sky, as its name foretells, constantly inspires as it builds in fantastic layers of rhyme, rhythm and melody on its soulful journey. The Syn fuse their legendary past with a musical painting of the future and by the end of the CD, we all stand together under the glow and promise of the Big Sky. The Syn's latest album offers a message of hope and a reminder that life is worth living.

About Umbrello Records: Umbrello Records is a leading independent record label and part of Umbrello Music Entertainment. Umbrello Records is home to a diverse family of artists. In addition to progressive music leaders The Syn, the roster includes talented artists Julie Felix (in a collaboration with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin), K2 featuring Allan Holdsworth (U.K., Level 42), Ryo Okumoto (Spock’s Beard), Ken Jaquess (Atlantis), violinist Yvette Devereaux and drummer Doug Sanborn (The Untouchables).

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THE SYN CHART A NEW PATH WITH BIG SKY AND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
LEGENDARY PROGRESSIVE ROCKERS TO PLAY ROSFEST

February 18, 2009, New York – Progressive rock band The Syn will show off a new lineup and a new vision with their latest CD Big Sky and an extensive North American tour that includes a performance at the world famous progressive rock festival in Philadelphia, RoSfest. Stops also include Baltimore’s famed Orion Sound Studios, Chicago, Milwaukee, New York and much more. The group will be also be doing two full evenings of fundraising performances in Virginia with all proceeds to be donated to music, education and the arts.

Formed in 1965, The Syn was a precursor of the band Yes, with that band’s bassist Chris Squire as one of the founding members. At various times The Syn has also included Yes alums Peter Banks and Alan White in their lineup. Now The Syn continues forward with a core lineup of Steve Nardelli (founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist), Francis Dunnery (of It Bites and Robert Plant fame – guitars and vocals) and Tom Brislin (Spiraling – also keyboardist on Yes’ Symphonic tour – keyboards and vocals). The lineup is augmented for the tour by Paul Ramsey (Echolyn) providing drums and other percussion and Brett Kull (also of Echolyn) on guitar.

Much of the Big Sky tour will be filmed. The footage will be released as a documentary of the tour. This film will be available in both digital and physical formats. For more details you can find the Syn on the web (and get a full listing of tour dates) at myspace.com/thesyn.

Peace Frogs, a leading US manufacturer of ecologically responsible, sustainable living, and green-themed clothing is sponsoring the tour. A jointly-designed authentic branded Syn merchandise line will be available for sale at all of The Syn's live performances and selected in-store appearances and promotions.

About Umbrello Records: Umbrello Records is a leading independent record label and part of Umbrello Music Entertainment. Umbrello Records is home to a diverse family of artists. In addition to progressive music leaders The Syn, the roster includes talented artists Julie Felix (in a collaboration with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin), K2 featuring Allan Holdsworth (U.K., Level 42), Ryo Okumoto (Spock’s Beard), Ken Jaquess (Atlantis), violinist Yvette Devereaux and drummer Doug Sanborn (The Untouchables).

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Source: Music Street Journal

Review: Armistice Day

2nd December, 2008 - This disc is composed of two new tracks from the Syn along with acoustic versions (recorded live at XM Studios) of some of their earlier tracks. In my estimation this is the strongest disc from the band to date. Steve Nardelli’s vocals are stronger here than on the previous releases and the band just rocks out in style. Keep in mind when you are talking about acoustic versions there’s only so much you can say about it, but each of these have their own identity and are quite strong...

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The Future (of The Syn) Will Be Televised
New core lineup announced as Brislin, Dunnery and Nardelli

February 24th, 2008 — As a founder of TheONETV and founding member of the band The Syn, Steve Nardelli has always shown himself to be a true innovator on many different levels. With the recording of the new Syn CD (Big Sky) Nardelli takes that spirit of innovation to a new plateau. The recording process of the album is going to be filmed and televised via IPTV broadcast and mobile telephones world-wide. Music fans will have an intimate, inside experience—a concept that is sure to take off so remember where it originated.

Nardelli is the lead singer, songwriter and overall "main man" of The Syn. In the past, The Syn has included Yes members Chris Squire, Pete Banks and Alan White in its ranks, and currently boasts a lineup that is every bit as impressive. Nardelli is joined by Francis Dunnery on guitar and vocals and Tom Brislin on keys and vocals. Dunnery is probably best known for his work in the legendary band It Bites and for his great solo work. He also played in Robert Plant's band (the Led Zeppelin connection continues with Umbrello Records featuring John Paul Jones on their up- coming Julie Felix release). Tom Brislin was the very talented keyboardist for Yes on their symphonic tour and not only has worked with Meatloaf and Debbie Harry but also has his own band called Spiraling, which has developed quite a following. The Syn will also be joined on the new album by a number of very notable guest performers.

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