Derek Eicholz, holding his new “Whammy” shoes and sporting a TATCo “Rock-n-Roll Poison” t-shirt
April 6, 2010—TATCo fan Derek Eicholz of Alpha, Minnesota is our latest winner! For referring the most new fans to our Facebook page, Eicholz won a pair of limited edition TATCo “Whammy” shoes, autographed by Zach Meyers, guitarist for platinum-selling rock band Shinedown. Keep checking in at www.tatcodesign.com and http://www.facebook.com/tatco for more chances to win and the latest TATCo news.
It’s been a busy couple of months for Scott & Saving Abel. They were requested to perform in Kuwait for the troops, which they did in February, then jetted to New Delhi, India to perform at the Hard Rock. Now, they’re back in the states and ready to rock for the fans stateside. The month of March has already been a whirlwind with performances back to back all over the southern region.
We caught up with the co-founder of TATCO to find out what his take was about his experience abroad and his plans for TAT Co in the near future after the Minerva Fest performance in Tupelo, MS.
TAT Co: So what was Kuwait like, man?
Bartlett: Eye opening. You think that you’ve got it tough, and then you go and see these guys selflessly serving their country. It gives you a new perspective on things. They were so appreciative of us and vice versa. It was a real honor to go over there, because they requested us. We performed for them the entire time, minus two shows that were cancelled due to sand storms.
TAT Co: What was one of your cooler experiences while there?
Bartlett: There were so many, but one night I actually ran into some guys from the AirForce who were from Memphis. That blew my mind. I had a backpack that was full of TAT Co gear that I was going to pass out that day, but I just gave the guys the entire thing – backpack and all. My thought was what were the odds that I’d run into some guys from Memphis.
TAT Co: Tell us about New Delhi. Was that your first time there?
Bartlett: Yes, it was the entire band’s first time there. Two years ago, none of us had any idea that we were going to be performing in such a cool place. It was awesome.
TAT Co: Coming back home after a shows like that, did you experience some brief culture shock?
Bartlett: A stage is a stage. People are people. I just hope that they all buy the records and by my shirts.
TAT Co: Let’s talk TAT Co & Saving Abel for a minute. What are your thoughts in the middle of the success of both businesses?
Bartlett: Well, I have a unique position in both Saving Abel and TATCo. I’m one of the founding members of both. So, they both mean a lot to me. You can see that the music is translated into the clothes. We try to provide the best quality in both.
TAT Co: Tell us something that we didn’t know.
Bartlett: Last year, unfortunately there were 9 million illegal downloads of our music. We love the idea that we have fans, but we want them to do it the right way. This is our craft, and we work really hard at it. That said, the new album is due out soon, and it’s a smash. So, we know our fans will be pleased and we want them to come out and support us. Just the right way. I mean, I know I’ve put in the work. I want to see it continue to thrive.
Check out Saving Abel for the rest of the month in the following venues as they continue their tour. Also, don’t forget to check the TAT Co website and this blog for new updates regarding the clothing lines and artists.
| 03/17/2010 | Strange Days | Montgomery, AL | |
| 03/18/2010 | Fire | Jackson, MS | |
| 03/19/2010 | Club Overboard | Destin, FL | |
| 03/20/2010 | St. Pete Times Forum | Tampa, FL | |
| 03/24/2010 | Music Farm | Charleston, SC | |
| 03/25/2010 | Amos’s South End | Charlotte, NC | |
| 03/26/2010 | Hooligans | Jacksonville, NC | |
| 03/30/2010 | Valarium | Knoxville, TN |
This has been a busy week for TAT Co. From Kuwait to India to Australia to Hawaii, rock stars have performed for tens of thousands with our brands on their backs literally. Scott Bartlett and the rest of the platinum band Saving Abel performed in Kuwait for troops all week on their USO tour before heading to New Delhi, India to give an outstanding in performance at the Hard Rock Café. Scott Bartlett is co-founder of TAT Co and started the craze over a year ago with the new fashion trend. However, since then TAT Co has expanded its brand and its following with thousands of fans and new customers.
Guitarist Zach Myers of Shinedown and the rest of the award-winning rock band also played in Sydney, Australia recently and are scheduled to give a dynamic performance in Honolulu. Two members of Shinedown are now the face of TAT Co: Zach and Berry Kerch, both of whom have awesome lines available at www.tatcodesign.com.
In Memphis, the TAT Co team also did a fashion shoot that focused on the line’s new beanie hats (available now), awesome new designer t-shirts (available now) and TAT Co lower extremity jeans (coming soon).
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR MORE ON WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TATCO.
Be sure to tune in on Thursday when the Saving Abel USO concert Kuwait will be broadcast on Ustream at 10 pm EST/7 p PST!!
As part of their eight-day, three-country USO tour to the combat zone, Saving Abel will visit multiple military bases and perform numerous concerts.
In Kuwait, as part of their first USO tour, Saving Abel’s concert will be broadcast on Ustream in early March. To view the USO concert visit http://www.ustream.tv/savingabel.
Known for such songs as “Addicted,” 18 Days” and “Drowning (Face Down),” Saving Abel are avid supporters of the U.S. military and have made multiple appearances on bases stateside.
Saving Abel To Broadcast USO Persian Gulf Concert 02/24/2010 . Rock band Saving Abel teamed up with the USO for a weeklong USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour in the Persian Gulf. Busy visiting and performing for troops in Qatar and Kuwait, Saving Abel has entertained more than 3,500 troops so far and just finished filming their USO show at Camp Arifjan. Footage from the hi-energy USO show will be broadcast in early March with help from Ustream. As part of their eight-day, three-country USO tour to the combat zone, Saving Abel will visit eight military bases and perform seven concerts. Known for their radio-ready sound, memorable melodies and hard-hitting tracks, the band will also sign autographs, pose for photos and spend time with soldiers. Students from St. Albert the Great School in Louisville, KY, created an assortment of cards and artwork, which Saving Abel have carried overseas and are hand delivering to troops in appreciation. Having entertained 1,750 troops in Kuwait, the group filmed their USO show at Camp Arifjan on February 23 and will provide viewers with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look of USO entertainment in early March. With the help from Ustream, the concert will be picked up by MySpace, Facebook and other social networking sites, and is dedicated to America’s armed forces and their families.
In their first headlining tour, ‘Class of 2009,’ Billboard chart-topper Saving Abel arrives in Baltimore tomorrow (Nov. 24) night. The group is scheduled to perform at the Recher Theatre in Towson.
For one of the band’s most popular members, the performance is a reminder of his roots. Scott Bartlett, Saving Abel lead guitarist and co-founder of the alternative clothing line TATCo, is a son of Charm City.
One of the nation’s most promising new musicians, Bartlett and his band members have reached new heights in the last year. They are the first act in more than three years to have three, top five rock hits come from their debut release. The band’s debut singles” Addicted,” “18 Days,” and “Drowning (Face Down)” have delivered a massive fan base. Saving Abel’s biggest hit, “Addicted,” was a #1 rock hit, then crossed over to peak at No. 7 on Billboard’s Top 40 Airplay Chart and has sold over a million downloads.
“While I’m home, I’ll speak to the guys at my alma mater, Gilman High School, and give a guitar master class, answer Q&A and give the students insight about entering the entertainment industry,” Bartlett said recently. “After that, I plan to make visits around the city to the places that have made me who I am today. It’s always good to return back to Baltimore, where it all began for me. It’s a reminder of my rock roots and my love for music.”
On top of the rising musical career, Bartlett is also engaged in a new clothing venture. “It’s a growing brand,” Bartlett said of TAT Co. “We started out with just a few orders a month and now we’ve seen dramatic interest in the clothing line by fans of the music and by fans of quality original clothing. Nothing about my music or my clothing is cookie cutter. It’s all about making a new statement regardless of your background. TAT Co does that.”
During his time at Gilman, Bartlett built his first guitar, a “flying V”. He was also the Maryland State Bench Press Champion his senior year at the school.
Info on tomorrow’s show can be found here.
For more on Saving Abel, go to: www.savingabel.com. More on TAT Co gear can be found at: www.tatcodesign.com.
Article written by Reporter Richard McIntire of the Boston Examiner:
Zach Myers of Shinedown wears TAT Co on tour
Hey Gals and Gouls,
TAT Co is making serious momentum nationwide. We recently were on tour with Zach and got a endorsement from him and Barry Kerch. This was an awesome day for the company, and we got to rock out on stage while getting some upclose photos to share with you. Zach and Barry both wore their new designs from the TAT Co line and Zach even wore the new Tremolo footwear from the TAT Co line.
Barry Kerch of Shinedown in TAT Co
Check out the endorsement and the new footwear. Don’t forget that Christmas is coming up. Put TAT Co on your list for Santa to drop yours off under your Christmas Tree.
For now, Happy Halloween. Remember not to drink and drive.
The TAT Co Team
Zach Myers of Shinedown and front man for TAT Co
As usual, Shinedown is at the top of the charts. They recently released the video of their new smash hit If You Only Knew, a single from their album Sound of Madness. Not only is the song awesome, but TAT Co front man Zach Myers (guitarist for Shinedown) is featured wearing his newest couture TAT Co vest. Check out the video, buy the album and hit the TAT Co website (www.tatcodesign.com) to purchase from our various lines just in time from Christmas.
Cover for Sound of Madness CD by Shinedown
Hola Compadres,
This blog is designed for and dedicated to the fans of TATCO Design clothing line. We want you to be able to see what we are doing to keep fresh, innovative kick-ass clothes on the shelves that represent who you=we are, true connoisseurs of Rock & Roll.
Plus, no one knows the fashion of our culture better than the rock & rollers on the tours, headlining the concerts and loving the fans.
We also will keep you connected to our brainchildren, those guys and girls that keep TATCO afloat. While Scott Bartlett , lead guitarist of Saving Abel and the Face of TATCO, is on tour, we’ll give you a little insight to what it takes to also help run a national clothing line along with his partner in crime Zach Meyers (lead guitarist of Shinedown) and the brainiacs of the company that focus on delivering the final product to you.
Keep in mind that this site is truly a two-way street. We want to hear from you. So, chime in when ever you like and expect a response.
Overall, we just want to show thanks for your support, and we want you to continue to help us get the word out about TATCO design.
Until Later,
The TATCO Design Team
The Gorge in George, WA
(September 14, 2009 – Memphis, TENN) All across the nation, there has been a buzz about a new clothing line that hit the fashion scene in early May 2009. TAT Co, The Artist Tattoo Company, is the creation of lead guitarist, Scott Bartlett of Saving Abel and close friends from Memphis. The soft launch occurred at The Baer’s Den in Memphis, TN during the Memphis In May festival and since has been followed by several successful trunk shows coast to coast. However today, the company launched its official site at www.tatcodesign.com with the ability to order all the new lines from today’s hottest stars.
“I’m in the military so my uniform is set,” said Mark McClousky, a faithful customer from Camp Lejeune, NC. “But I look forward to going out and wearing my TAT Co gear on the town after hours. Everyone always asks me where I get my clothes. It’s awesome. Now, instead of getting my clothes from trunk shows, I can order them online and have them dropped at my barracks. ”
With little formal marketing and tons of word-of-mouth referrals, the company has secured members from Shinedown and Buckcherry who have developed their own lines within TAT Co. The Artist Tattoo Company has a laundry list of diversified customers nationwide who range from business owners, executives and athletes to military, band members and college students. The word continues to spread with the constant appearance of TAT Co on the stage and on television. Earlier this month, Zack Myers of Shinedown showcased a piece from his line on the Today Show as well as in the bands newest video for the hit single If You Only Knew. In the last few months, Scott Bartlett showcased his line in the last Saving Abel Video 18 days. Both men wear TAT Co on stage in front of thousands of fans.
“This is a big day for TAT Co,” said Bartlett. “We’ve been working around the clock to develop a state-of-the art website that gives customers all the inside information on the different lines, the designers and the music. TAT Co is the perfect marriage of rock fashion and rock music.”
For more information about TAT Co or to order from the line, please visit the web site at www.tatcodesign.com.
About TATCO ®
TATCo, the artist tattoo company, is a premium custom design apparel company co- founded by Scott Bartlett of Saving Abel, made in the USA, born in the birthplace of rock’ n’ roll, inspired by the artists who wear it.
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ZACH MYERS ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE WEARING TAT Co.
New Clothing Line Gets Opportunity to Showcase On Late Night TV
(October 2, 2009 – HOLLYWOOD, CA) TAT Co Clothing Line spokesman and alternative rock star guitarist Zach Myers will perform tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live with his band Shinedown, where he will showcase his famous haute couture TAT Co vest. Kimmel’s ABC late night show begins at 12:05 (EST)/ 11:05 (CST).
“My motto has always been 10 or 10,000. I’m ready to perform no matter what. However, it’s always awesome to be able to also show the world my new clothing line with TAT Co, and how versatile the brand is. It’s all about the fans, which is why 10/10 is printed on my vest. It’s a reminder of the humility you have to have in this industry.”
So far in the last six months, the TAT Co brand has appeared on TheToday Show and on over 50 stages nationwide.
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