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FEATURES “BENDER” ON LOCAL LIGHTING
SPOTLIGHT WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3RD THROUGH 7TH

Nashville, TN -September 3, 2007 – Local Indy artist Cody
Bender is one of two  featured artists on Lightning 100’s
Local Spotlight each weekday afternoon at 2:45 and 8:45
PM. For those who wish to voice their support of Bender’s
music, the station’s studio line is 615-777-5100.

Cody Bender, debuted onto the rock scene with powerful
melodies, intimate lyrics and vintage guitar tones vehicles
in a fresh sounding, self-titled 8 tracks EP. Pairing the
basics of great songwriting and fearless in-studio
experimentation, Cody Bender’s sure-to-impress project is
backed by the kind of great musicality and instinct known
by seasoned music veterans.

Reflecting back on the decision to call Nashville based
producer Scott Lenox in for his contribution as co-
producer for the project Bender says, “We never had any
preconceived notions of what we wanted the songs to
sound like. We just let them produce and evolve.”

Originally hailing from Dallas, TX, Bender made the move
to Nashville in 1998 in the pursuit of perfecting not only his
artistic capabilities, but his live performances as well. After
years of polishing his live sound playing bars, clubs and
any venue that would book him, Bender's efforts have paid
off as the energy and connection he has with an audience
is undeniable and the thrill of captivating the attention of a
new listener is obvious.

Bender’s music is penetrating the air waves both at radio
and TV. His music has recently been licensed to air on
MTV’s Real World, Road Rules, Human Giant, Scarred
and Inferno.  Oxygen jumped into the Bender mix adding
his sound to Bad Girls Club; as did USA Network putting
Bender music behind the Dr. Steve O phenomena.  
Proving Bender has a softer side; his music attracted the
Lifetime Network who licensed Bender tunes for their
America’s Psychic Challenge show.

It’s been two years of writing and recording and Cody is
ready to bring the Bender brand to life.

For More Information:

www.myspace.com/codybender

Lightning 100 – Studio Line 615-77-5100
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