What is Fame Games

Fame Games is not “just a music radio show.” In fact, it’s nothing short of a revolution in how music is selected and promoted today. Fame Games gives the best independent artists valuable A&R opportunities, advice and career guidance, as well as a potentially massive new audience through network radio play based on merit (finally!), compiled daily using a sophisticated song evaluation system.

Fame Games introduces discerning listeners to the very best new music, produced by “undiscovered” independent and “unsigned” artists. Shockingly, the quality of music which reaches the top of the Fame Games charts easily rivals (and often outstrips) the quality of music listeners are force-fed by national network radio and TV.

Fame Games is formatted as an entertaining, daily radio show, with something for everyone. New music is showcased and discussed and put in context for new fans to discover and embrace. The show is a “front” for MMI’s complex song evaluation system which continues to find the very best new artists and songs every day. The show’s host, DJ Crier, is supported by a diversified judging panel which includes accomplished music industry professionals as well as representatives of divergent demographics, in order to best reflect upon any song’s “crossover” potential.

With incisive song analyses, entertaining presenters, frequent world-famous guests on “The Red Carpet” and most importantly showcases of the best music you never knew existed, Fame Games is guaranteed to keep you glued to your radio day in and day out!

Fame Games also features the exclusive “Cowell Factor,” presented by Tony Cowell (Simon’s older, wiser brother and head of CowellMedia). This strategic alliance has nothing to do with the likes of American Idol or X-Factor. In fact, it’s a wholehearted endorsement of something quite opposite. Tony’s come onboard to help Fame Games to discover (and place!) real, un-manufactured world-class musical talent!

Fame Games airs daily through CitadelMedia (ABC) radio networks, as well as on demand, online on the Fame Games and MeerMusic sites and affiliated sites.

Fame Games is the best place for artists and fans to meet, and entertain realistic hopes of saving the world from bad music!

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Instruments;
Self produced

Music Style/Genre
Pop/Rock/Adult Alternative

General Music Style
Power Pop

Full Bio
Born and raised in Chicago, David Thiele did what many young kids with a passion for music do he taught himself how to play the guitar and started a band with his brother. After developing as a songwriter, and upon graduating from high school, David decided to take his music more seriously, gaining recording experience at The Recording Workshop, and touring experience with a group called ARC. This group toured high schools across the country, performing at anti-drug assemblies. David was the lead singer and at 18 years old gained not just touring, but life experience, learning to live and perform with many different people. After a year on the road with ARC, David returned to Chicago and recorded a 13-song demo. His tape caught the attention of certain music industry personnel. These people picked David to compete in an industry Spotlight Showcase where he won runner-up in his region, performing in front of music industry executives and A & R scouts, and receiving an award from artist and producer, Charlie Peacock. In 1997, at the advice of several companies, David relocated to Nashville. There he produced song demos for BMG Publishing as well as some independent records. He also started a mainstream band called “Club Strange.” There was label interest, but the stigma of being a mainstream rock band in Nashville eventually led to David’s decision to leave. David returned to Chicago in May of 2002 where he performed solo gigs, produced various projects for other artists and also recorded his self-produced cd titled “The Opening Act”. David’s song “She” was chosen from literally thousands of entries as the runner up in the National Academy of Art’s and Sciences demo review contest. Panelist judges ranged from major label representatives to major market commercial radio personnel. Since moving to Los Angeles in September of 2003, David has played various clubs with great response including the legendary Hotel Cafe` in Hollywood, Genghis Cohen, and The Gig. He has been declared as a finalist in the U.S.A. Songwriting Competition, WON best unsigned artist in the Sound Moves Audio Unsigned Artist Competition, won RUNNER-UP in the Independent Acoustic Music Awards, and was a Top 16 finalist in the Disc Makers` Independant Music World Series (West Coast) and is included in the Disc Makers` WEST COAST HEAVY HITTERS compilation CD. David`s music was also featured on TV shows such as ``Cold Case`` on CBS, and ``High School Reunion`` on the WB.

Short Bio
Originally from Chicago, David Thiele moved to L.A in 2003 to pursue his music career. In a short amount of time he has achieved more than what most bands take years to accomplish. He released his self produced debut album “The Opening Act”, and was selected to participate in ASCAP’s “Lester Sill Songwriting Workshop”. David’s heartfelt voice blended with seasoned songwriting, and memorable melodies won him “Best Unsigned Artist” in the Sound Moves Audio Contest 2004. He’s had his music placed on TV in CBS’s “Cold Case” and the WB’s “High School Reunion”. David was also one of the top 16 artists in the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series West and has been included on the “West Coast Heavy Hitters” CD Compilation by Disc Makers. Just recently David was runner-up in the International Acoustic Music Awards 2005 for Best Male Artist. Most recently, David has been named one of L.A.’s top 100 Unsigned Artists in Music Connection Magazine.