Critical Heights is a London based independent label, booking agency, promoter and occasional pop-up shop focussing on new music and launching new bands through debut releases, gigs and tours. 

We have released the debut records or debut singles by the likes of Scott & Charlenes Wedding, Keel Her, Virginia Wing, Fawn Spots, Diva Dompe, Dead Rat Orchestra, Savaging Spires, Scraps, Honeyslide and have released various limited edition tapes, Cdrs and Screen printed Vinyl releases. 

We have over 40 releases and put on over 40 shows in and around London and organised UK and European and US Tours over the last 4 years. 

We also promote a monthly all-dayer at the Shacklewell Arms in London which has featured the likes of Grimm Grimm, The Wharves, Witching Waves, Seeds Of Doubt, Great Ytene, Hunck, FVC, The Jelas, Bruising, Yoofs, King Of Cats, Jesuits, JOYA, Fever Dream, Husband Material, Loaded, O.Chapman

For release or booking consideration please send your music to: criticalheights@gmail.com 

Guitarist, singer and composer.
Flytrap, Bugbee and Friends, The Melt, Laser Brain, Critical Measures and Phony Abalone.


Dylan Chambers & The Midnight Transit are one of the Hottest New Bay Area Bands! With a growing presence DCMT is the buzz in the air! They capture the 60's/70's vibe speaking about peace, love and positive change while staying relevant to the now generation. Dylan Chambers is the son of Lester Chambers, lead singer and front man of The Chambers Brothers. So you know he was born to rock! He is definitely carrying on the passion and musical heritage while keeping his own unique sound and style! DCMT have individually played all over the US from the House of Blues and The Troubadour in Hollywood, To Lincoln Center in New York, including the festival scene, such as Earthdance, Seattle Hempfest, Summer Arts, Sacramento Hempfest, Venice Beach Musicfest and Performing at both the 40th Anniversary of The Summer of Love and 40th Anniversary of Woodstock "WestFest" in Golden Gate Park for over 50,000 people. Recently Dylan traveled to N.Y.C to Perform at The City Winery, ranked one of the Top 100 music venues in the US for the "Music For Occupy" CD Release Party. Dylan has shared stages with Steve Cropper (Blues Brothers, Booker T MGs) Eric Burden ( Animals War ) Wolfman Jack ( DJ personality ) and Joe Walsh ( Eagles ). DCMT have been hard at work in the studio writing new material and crafting a sound that blends Riff-Riding Bluesy Rock and Funky Vintage Soulful Pop to make you want to move and keep you in the groove!  Many fans compare their look and sound to a mix of Lenny Kravitz and The Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Otis Redding! From the younger rock/dance crowd to the older fans of Jimi Hendrix and The Chambers Brothers, DCMT bridges the age gap and makes music that impresses your heart, mind, body, and soul!

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS ELLIOTT'S EVIL PLAN?

Elliott's Evil Plan features fiery singer Cathey Cotten and guitarist Elliott Shannonhouse performing a show of Funky R&B, Soul and Blues "non-stop" dance music.  At the heart of the band is a rhythm section comprised of funky bassist, John-Paul McLean, drummer Jan Jackson and Ron Ransford on Percussion with Denielle Basom on vocals and a horn section lead by Rich Armstrong and Ray Clement.

Front woman, Cathey Cotten and her "Blues Man" band leader guitarist Elliott Shannonhouse formed Elliott's Evil Plan over a mutual love of early R&B and rocking blues. Since their debut, the group have been bringing their big show and powerhouse lineup of musicians to venues and festivals throughout the Bay Area.  Elliott's soaring blues-infused guitar work with it's own distinct rocking sound and her passion for funky grooves and political songs of the 70's keep fans on the dance floor. The "Plan's" retro interpretations of tunes include "People Make the World Go Round", Etta James' funky "Tighten Up Your Own Thing", the Isley Brothers "Fight the Power", Stevie Wonder's "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing" and artists including Gary Moore, Albert Collins and Peter Green.

" Simply put, singer Cathey Cotten knows how to put across a song. With an engaging manner, strong voice and a deep groove, Cathey reaches out and connects with everyone in attendance at any venue, large or small. And, guitarist Elliott Shannonhouse is a musician's musician. Whether backing up Cathey's vocals or rockin' the house with his solo playing, Elliott lays it down with authority in a way that has earned him the respect and admiration of fellow musicians everywhere. Cathey and Elliott together?  Wow! What a pleasure it is to hear them in the same band." - Larry Epstein, Associate Principal Bass, San Francisco Symphony
 
Check us out at http://www.theevilplan.com. Or better yet, make it out to a show and see for yourself. Then contact Cathey, our booking chick, to have The Evil Plan crash your venue.

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