Middle Distance Runner :: The Sun & Earth :: October 20th




TV/Movie/Compilation Placements

Harley Davidson “RIDE FREE” Ad Campaign

We are very pleased to announce that Middle Distance Runner’s track “Brother John” has been chosen by Harley Davidson to be the song for their “RIDE FREE” ad campaign starting on 12/26/2008. It will be airing all over FOX and ESPN throughout the 2008 holidays, so keep an eye out!

“Morning Light” Movie Trailer (Quicktime)

“Morning Light” is a Disney documentary about a sailboat race from California to Hawaii. They used our song, “The Sun and Earth”, in the trailer for the film, which you can watch by clicking the link above.

HBO Signature Films Ad (YouTube)

HBO Signature Films used “The Sun and Earth” in a trailer for their upcoming films. Click the link above to watch Ed Harris hug people to the inspirational sounds of Middle Distance Runner!

Vice/Dell Summer Rocks Tour Mixtape

“The Sun and Earth” has been chosen to be included on a “mixtape” by DELL Computers in anticipation of their upcoming Summer Rocks music festival.
“VICE and DELL put together a cool summer mixtape as part of the Dell Summer Rocks tour. You can download a mix of VICE tracks and tracks by bands we love like Neurosis, Howlin Rain, Annihilation Time, Boris, High On Fire, Jay Reatard, Panda Bear, Thurston Moore, and more.” – Vice Website

MTV – 2008 Video Music Awards

“Man of the People” was used as introduction music for Danity Kane, who were presenting a portion of the show.


World Hunger Year – Serve3 Compilation CD

“SERVE3 is a partnership with the artists who have so selflessly lent us their talent. Benefitting WHY and 7 partner organizations around the world, purchasing this CD will help schools, communities, and people in need of a helping hand. On their behalf, we thank you.”

Shows

11.07.2009 - Chapel Hill, NC

Local 506
506 W. Franklin St.
9:00 PM - Supporting EZRA FURMAN AND THE HARPOONS

11.08.2009 - Charlottesville, VA

The Southern
103 South First St.
9:00 PM - Supporting EZRA FURMAN AND THE HARPOONS

11.18.2009 - Cambridge, MA

TT the Bears Place
10 Brookline St.
9:00 PM - Supporting Elliott Brood

11.19.2009 - Winooski, VT

Monkey House
30 Main St.
10:00 PM

11.20.2009 - Hartford, CT

Sullys Pub
2071 Park St.
10:00 PM

11.21.2009 - Baltimore, MD

The Metro Gallery
1700 North Charles St.
8:00 PM - with Eureka Birds, Steve Goldberg and The Arch Enemies, Cameron Blake