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The Fabulous Rudies Launch Rude Gear Collection

The featured Vans Warp Tour BBQ Band partners with Groove Rock Gear for hot new clothing line.

Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire) July 2, 2007 -- Groove Rock Gear, Inc. today announces that its new line of band apparel "Rude Gear" is now available on its official online store at www.grooverockgear.com/rudegear . Groove Rock Gear, an online music media company, revealed today the launch of its co-brand merchandise for women, men, boys and girls developed for the hip ska band The Fabulous Rudies www.fabrudies.com.

"The release of their new song titled "Fab Rudies," released prior to the Van's Warp tour's kickoff goes hand in hand with the release of Rude Gear this week which features the bands signature logos, and rude style," said Aaron Beegle, CEO of Groove Rock Gear Inc. "The Fabulous Rudies have kicked off the Vans Warp Tour by rocking the mid day and evening music sets with their cool beats and fun style. They are one of the few groups to be featured during the entire 50 city tour hitting both the USA and Canada."

The cool new line of merchandise from the Vans Warp Tour featured BBQ band The Fabulous Rudies is set to give fans of The Rudies a whole new way to rep their favorite artists gear. Products in The Rude Gear and Rude Girl collection include 'Rude-n-Fabulous', 'Check the Mic', and 'Rude Beats'- a premium line of high quality clothing with hip designs on both the front and back of the t-shirts.

The Fabulous Rudies will be dancin' on the stage through their unique mix of lively and positive music that cuts through the festival atmosphere with a political edge and a beat that will get you off your feet! Check out the music at www.myspace.com/fabrudies.

About Grooverockgear.com
Groove Rock Gear is designed for both men and women who want to look good and feel good by providing urban contemporary clothes, merchandise and creative marketing opportunities for people in the music and entertainment industries. Groove Rock Gear will use its unique designs to fuse music, fashion and charity together to create the ultimate lifestyle brand designed by people from the entertainment and fashion industry. Additional information on Groove Rock Gear is available at www.grooverockgear.com

About The Fabulous Rudies
The Fabulous Rudies are based in San Diego, but individual members come from all over the US and Europe. This diversity is reflected in their live performance, which has been characterized as outrageous visual antics and a sensational musical mix of punk rock, reggae, pop and ska. The group will release a new recording, titled Fab Rudies, just prior to the launch of the Warped Tour. On tour, the Fabulous Rudies have been specially selected as the "BBQ Band." They will be responsible for hosting the post-show cookout for the musicians, organizers, promoters, and a select few after each performance day.

Band Contact:
Fabrudies.com
Tom Voris
760.784.0628

Media and Press Contact:
Laurie Champagne
310.469.7528

Clothing Line Contact:
GrooveRockGear.com

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