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Independent Band on TV Show

In the 2005 Zippo Hot Tour national battle of the bands, theCincinnati-based alternative rock band known as The Times was chosen as a national finalist, and was then called "One of the top ten unsigned bands in the country" in Maxim Magazine. Next Wednesday, April 12th, The Times`s song "Begin" will be featured on a new episode of the hit Warner Brothers drama `One Tree Hill.`

"One Tree Hill" was recently called ?the fastest growing show on television? by WB executives. It is currently the third highest-rated show on the network, with an average of 3.2 million viewers this season.

Says lead singer Ashley Peacock. ??We`re completely blown away by an opportunity like this coming our way so soon in our career. We`re completely independent, and it`s humbling to share air-time with bands like Franz Ferdinand and Fall Out Boy.? Along with Peacock, who wrote the featured song, The Times includes drummer Zach Stutzman, guitarist Allan Mayne, and bassist Kyle Lipps.