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The Solution Performs at Cooney's!
The Solution performed Thursday, April 13th at Cooney's Bar & Grill in Olathe, KS. The band played from 8pm-12am. Check out the Multimedia page for more pictures! |
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The Solution Performs at Back2Life!
The Solution competed in the Performance Battle Saturday, February 11th at Back2Life in Kansas City, MO. The band played 3 songs in a competition with 6 other performers. |
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The Solution Performs in Overland Park!
The Solution played Saturday, February 4th at the Daily Dose in Overland Park, KS. The band played four sets from 8pm-12am to a packed house. |
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The Solution Performs in Battle of the Bands!
The Solution recently competed in Nebraska Furniture Mart's Battle of the Bands which was on Saturday, September 17th. The Solution was one of six bands chosen to play. |
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The Solution Performs in Overland Park!
The Solution played Saturday, July 16th at the Daily Dose in Overland Park, KS. The band played from 8pm-12am. |
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The Solution Performs in North KC!
The Solution played Monday, May 9th at Tomfooleries in Kansas City, MO. The band played four sets from 9pm-1am. Check out the Multimedia page for more pictures from the gig. |
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The Solution Showcases at the MEIC in KY!
The Solution was chosen again this year to showcase at the Midwest Entertainment Industry Conference in Lexington, KY. The band played on November 4th at Cheapside in Lexington. Also at the convention an independent film called "Shadows Light" premiered which contained a couple songs by The Solution. |
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"Crowded Mentality" Now Available!
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The Solution's third full-length album, "Crowded Mentality," is now
available for sale at live performances and at cdbaby.com for $10.00. The tracks on "Crowded Mentality" are: Perspective; Play to the Crowd; Living In Me; No Way, No Go; Hooked; I'm Not the One; You Look Like You're Somewhere Else; Free; Anytime; Something More; Everybody; Nothing More; Steady (remix); Reachin' Out (remix). |
The Solution Performs in Overland Park!
The Solution played Friday, March 25th at The Daily Dose in Overland Park, KS. The band played from 8pm-12am to a full house...plus it was 80's night! |
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The Solution Showcases at the Midwest Entertainment Industry Conference!
The Solution was chosen to be one of the showcase bands at the Midwest Entertainment Industry Conference in Lexington, KY. The conference took place November 13-16. About 150 bands were chosen to showcase at area clubs during the evenings of the conference. The Solution performed on November 15 at the Phoenix Ballroom in Lexington. The Solution was also chosen to have a song included on the compilation CD for the MEIC conference. "Rise To You" was included on the CD which was distributed to conference registrants and participants. |
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The Solution Performs at the MO State Fair!
The Solution performed Friday, August 8 at the Missouri State Fair located in Sedalia, MO. The band played a 1 hour set starting at 6:30 p.m. The performance took place on the Touchstone Energy Stage on the fairgrounds. Check back soon for pictures! |
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The Solution Performs at Funplex!
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The Solution performed Saturday, June 21 at Funplex located in Lebanon, MO. The band played two 1 hour sets starting at 9:00 p.m. to a great audience. Check out the multimedia page for more awesome pictures! |
The Solution Performs in Lee's Summit, MO!
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The Solution performed Saturday, May 10 at Barley's Brewhaus located in Lee's Summit, MO. The band played three sets starting at 9:30 p.m. |
The Solution Performs at Precram Jam!
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Thank you for your votes! The Solution was one of the four bands chosen by Internet voters to play at Central Missouri State University's annual Precram Jam. The concert took place Friday, May 2 at CMSU near the friendship tower. The Solution closed the show with a 45 minute set. See the Multimedia page for more pictures. |
The Solution Performs at CMSU!
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The Solution performed Tuesday, March 4 at Central Missouri State University located in Warrensburg, MO. The performance took place in the atrium of the University Union. The band played from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. as part of the Office of Community Awareness' Unity Week. See the Multimedia page for more pictures. |
The Solution Performs at The Loft!
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The Solution performed Friday, January 24th at The Loft located in the Liberty Center in downtown Sedalia, MO. The band played three sets starting around 7:30. |
The Solution Performs in Springfield, MO!
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The Solution performed Friday, December 20th at The Bar Next Door located in Springfield, MO. The band played three sets starting at 10:00 p.m. |
The Solution Performs at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater!
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The Solution performed Saturday, September 28th at Verizon Wireless Ampitheater located in Bonner Springs, KS. The band played on the second stage during the Rock and Race concert featuring Cheap Trick.
The Solution Performs in Kansas!
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The Solution performed Wednesday, August 28th at 'The Pub on Santa Fe' located in downtown Overland Park, KS. The band played from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. to an energetic crowd. Check back soon for more pictures. |
The Solution Performs at the Missouri State Fair!
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The Solution performed Friday, August 9th and Friday, August 16th at the Missouri State Fair. The performances took place at the Touchstone Energy Stage on the fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO. The band played to enthusiastic crowds both nights.
There are more pictures from the gigs on the Multimedia page.
The Solution Opens for Toya!
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On Friday, April 19th, The Solution opened for Toya at the Rockin' R in St. Robert, MO. The band played seven songs to an enthusiastic crowd.
Here are two pictures from the gig; check the Multimedia Page for more.
The Solution Performs at CMSU!
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The Solution performed Wednesday, November 7th at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. The band played for one hour starting at noon in the University Union Atrium. This performance was part of the Office of Community Awareness's noon atrium performances. Original tunes as well as 80's cover tunes were performed by the band. Pictures from the gig are coming soon. |
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The Solution Performs at the Missouri State Fair!
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The Solution performed Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th at the Missouri State Fair. The performance took place at the Show-Me Stage on the fairgrounds. The Solution played to an enthusiastic crowd starting around 6:00 p.m. both nights. See the multimedia page for more pictures.
The Solution Performs at CMSU!
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The Solution performed Wednesday, April 4th at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. The performance was the University's Department of Community Awareness's last noon atrium performance of the school year. The Solution played over the noon hour from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the University Union. Several cover tunes were played for this performance in addition to The Solution's standard repertoire.
The Solution Performs at CMSU!
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The Solution performed Saturday, March 3rd at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. The performance was given on behalf of the University's Department of Community Awareness during a children's carnival. The Solution played from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the University Union. Several cover tunes were played for this performance in addition to The Solution's standard repertoire. Check out the Multimedia page for more pictures.
The Solution Performs at CMSU!
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The Solution performed Wednesday, December 6th at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. The performance was given on behalf of the University's Department of Community Awareness. The Solution played over the noon hour from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the University Union. Several holiday tunes were played for this December performance in addition to their standard repertoire.
Check out the Multimedia page for more pictures from the performance!
The Solution Performs at Relay For Life in Lebanon!
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The Solution performed Friday, June 9th at the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Lebanon, MO. The band played from 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Atchley Park to an enthusiastic crowd.
The Solution's new album "Defy Definition" was available for sale on cassette and CD. Half of all proceeds went to the American Cancer Society.
The Solution Performs at CMSU!
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The Solution performed Friday, March 10th at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. The performance was given on behalf of the University's Department of Community Awareness for their Unity Week. The Solution played twelve songs over the noon hour from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the University Union.
The Solution Performs at The Loft!
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The Solution performed Friday, November 12th at The Loft in Sedalia, MO. The band played three sets starting around 7:00 p.m. See the multimedia page for more pictures.
If you are wondering about the shirts, they depict the faces of the Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. Steve and Adam got the shirts at the Pet Shop Boys concert in Las Vegas on Halloween.
Stephen Embree Receives 1st Place in Songwriting Contest!!

Stephen Embree has received 1st place in the category of 'Pop' in the recent USA Songwriting Competition for the song "You're My Emotion."
The competition is sponsored by the American Songwriter Network (ASN), a professional organization for songwriters. There were 14 categories with winners from all over the world.
More information will be coming soon. Click here for a list of all the winners.
Embree Receives Recognition in Recent Songwriting Contest


Stephen Embree recently received Certificates of Achievement for "Far Side of the Pain" and "Free" from the Billboard Songwriting Contest. A limited number of such awards were presented.