ION INDIE MAGAZINE July 2015, Volume 14 | Page 86

“TREASONS” CD RELEASE PARTY SPECIAL GUESTS: FIFTYWATT FREIGHT TRAIN • MELIORA • CARVING THE ARCHITECT Story and Photography by Gary Carota With the long awaited 2nd album, "Treason" ready for release and worldwide distribution, the band A COURSE OF ACTION decided to “bring it home” to their fans in Hickory, NC, for a full blown CD Release Party and concert, where the band played the entire new CD live-as well as some of their older fan favorites--to a crowded house at WIZARD SALOON. Opening the show, was the band CARVING THE ARCHITECT--a new band from the Hickory area. Joining them in the show's lineup were their good friends from Greenville, SC, the band MELIORA, and from Charlotte, NC, the band FIFTYWATT FREIGHT TRAIN. With a stellar live performances by all 4 bands, the fans and friends in attendance were treated to a night of outstanding music, which also included all kinds of CD and merchandise specials, and tons of free giveaways from sponsors, DC AXES CUSTOM GUITARS and SAM ASH MUSIC. All photos are courtesy of GARY CAROTA IMAGES, shot exclusively for A COURSE OF ACTION and ION INDIE MAGAZINE. www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Carota-Images/1446109878980969