Nathan P. Murphy’s is proud to present the HOT ROCK & BLUES SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES 2009

This summer Nathan P. Murphy’s will host some of the hottest rock and blues artists at the venue for the first annual summer concert series. The series will feature several national and regional acts that will kick off Memorial Day weekend and wrap up around Labor Day Weekend. Watch for more information to be released soon about the artists, ticket prices, and specific information. But for now - mark your calendars!

On July 11, Nathan P. Murphy’s presents a new kind of “sass meets class” alternative with The Lifeline as part of the Hot Rock & Blues Summer Concert Series on Saturday, July 11. The doors to the event open at 8 p.m. for an all ages show. A local opener is still to be announced. Tickets are on sale now for $5 / $9 (under 21) or available for purchase at the door the evening of the show.

Hailing from Chicago, IL, this five-piece rock outfit led by Ryan T. Hope (vocals/guitar) and Rebecca Faber (violin) has brought a new style of alternative rock to the music scene. It's through unconventional instrumentation and a strong classical perspective that The Lifeline has created a different listening experience for their fans.

Besides powerfully captivating vocals and expert musicianship, perhaps the most charismatic thing about The Lifeline is their incorporation of the violin into their music. Their unique approach to using the instrument differs quite a bit from their peers and lends a haunting melodic complexity to the music. "We like to take moods that we feel in our everyday lives and translate them into a musical form," says Hope. "Our aim is to recreate the emotion and beauty that we hear in classical music and pair it with the tension and angst that comes from rock and roll."

A strong live show has always been a foundation of what The Lifeline does. With headlining shows at most of Chicago's premiere venues such as the Metro, Double Door and House of Blues along with opening slots at Vans Warped Tour and the Chicago stop of last years Taste of Chaos tour; the band has taken their audiences where many bands are afraid to. An unprecedented stoicism keeps audiences engaged and has brought the band many unique opportunities in the short time they have been in Chicago.

In addition to stellar live shows, The Lifeline has a diverse back catalog of recorded material. An E.P. entitled Where there is Life, there is Hope, and a full-length album called For all Who Triumph have had many tracks such as “Not for Nothing” spun on a frequent basis on Chicago radio stations including WLUW and Q101. Their latest recording, a single called "Crashing Waves" has already made an impact in the short time it has been out, which takes the listener on an emotional journey, being pushed and pulled along by the dynamics of the piece. The layered violin work swells in and out of the mix during certain sections giving the feeling of waves crashing on a beach.

This will be The Lifeline’s second time in Springfield, MO where they plan to rock it out once again at Nathan P. Murphy’s, located at 218 S. Campbell Avenue, on Saturday, July 11, 2009, with a local opener. The doors open at 8 p.m. for an all ages show and tickets are available at the door for first come, first serve / standing room availability.

Hot Rock & Blues Summer Concert Series:

July 11 - The Lifeline
July 17 - Susan Cowsill
July 18 - Chris Thomas King
July 15 - Lance Lopez
Aug 29 - Eddie Turner

For more information on the concert series (artists, tickets, times, etc.) or other upcoming shows, please visit Nathan P. Murphy's.