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.

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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

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.

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:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-27945-Baltimore-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Saving-Abels-Bartlett-brings-chart-topping-band-to-Bmore-to-rock-the-Recher

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

We caught up with Jared and the rest of the Saving Abel band in Jackson, MS to talk to them behind the scenes about clothes, nipples and bitch tits. Check it out.

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.