
Mike Milligan & The Altar Boyz
second release "Holdin' On"
The long awaited second release for Mike Milligan and The Altar Boyz is finally here. A joint effort made by MMETEX Productions for Doc Blues Records was recorded at 'The Chicken Shack' studios with long time Austin musician and engineer Phil Anstrom. This new collection of all original tunes was also mastered at Masterpiece Mastering on South Padre Island by good friend Billy Stull, who is partnered with Ruppard Neeve gear in this state of the art audio center. Founder and CEO for Doc Blues Records, Dr. James B. Thompson proclaims this new CD "has a measured advance in the bands song writing talents, musical performance and artistry of the group." The cover design and concept were done with Mike Milligan by Austin Blues Society Vice-President and long time Altar Boyz supporter Patrice Bartling. The newest 'Mike Milligan and The Altar Boyz' release entitled 'Holdin' On' is scheduled for an official street date release on September 22, 2009 by Doc Blues Records distributor Infinity Entertainment Group.The CD will also be available on the Doc Blues Records website through Amazon.com. Also, the CD will be placed on CD Baby to go along with local stores in Austin,Texas - Waterloo Records and Antones Records. Plus, the new work will go to 'All Music Guide' a company that loads the content data that most music retailers and one-stops in the USA, including Amazon and AEC use. There are also links to the bands EPK (electronic press kit) and MySpace posted on the new home page of Doc Blues Records, along with the newest 1-sheet info page with full color caricature poster.

Mike Milligan & The Altar Boyz at the 25th International Blues Challenge
February 2009