HALO STEREO TRAVELS TO JAPAN AND KOREA TO SUPPORT U.S. TROOPS

Washington D.C. (October 18, 2010)—Nashville-based alternative rockers, Halo Stereo, will embark on their first Armed Forces Entertainment tour  October 25- November 8 to play for U.S. troops stationed throughout the Pacific. Halo Stereo will perform nine shows at various base clubs as they visit military installations in Japan and Korea, which includes a performance at Kunsan Air Base for a Rocktoberfest celebration. The group will share a piece of home with the troops by rocking for the troops and will get an up close and personal view of military life by interacting with servicemembers. Halo Stero will also conduct meet and greets and sign autographs after their shows.

About Armed Forces Entertainment: Armed Forces Entertainment is the official Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment. Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.

October 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment 

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October 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment 

Halo Stereo’s BRAND NEW EP Now Available For Pre-Order!

Halo Stereo is excited to announce the pre-sale of their soon-to-be-released EP “Siren Songs.” Produced and recorded by Rick Beato (Shinedown, Crossfade, Need To Breathe), “Siren Songs” will contain 6 brand new Halo Stereo songs.

Pre-order at our brand-new online store today!

October 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment 

Halo Stereo Confirms Addition To Pandora Radio

Halo Stereo has just confirmed their addition to Pandora Radio! They will start to appear on The Muse’s and The Killer’s Pandora stations in one week!

October 4, 2010 | 1 Comment