Dozens of teenage girls pushed their way to the front of the stage in the sweatshop heat of the Club at Water Street Saturday night, primed to whoop for Teddy Geiger by an endless loop, shown on a screen over the stage, of the trailer for The Rocker.

The film, which opens July 31, will be a key player in the career of the 19-year-old Pittsford pop star, as he looks to move beyond the couple of hundred fans at the club, as well as their parents sitting in the back of the room, reading books in the dark.

If it doesn’t happen with his second album due to be released this fall on Columbia Records, it’s not because Geiger isn’t laying a quality product out there. Thirteen of the 19 songs from his set on Saturday were drawn from among the 33 that fans can vote on at his Web site, with the top 11 making the album.

It’s a gimmick, but the quality and variety of the new material is consistently strong.

Another new song at Saturday’s show, “Tomorrow Never Comes,” is actually on the soundtrack of The Rocker, most of which Geiger sings, and will be released as a single later this month. That’ll be yet another point of entry for consumers.

OK, I see you rolling your eyes: We’re not used to actual success stories here in Rochester. Friday night, thousands showed up for a show featuring Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, and they ran out of beer. At a brewery. Rest assured, there’s plenty of Teddy Geiger merchandise ready for his push — T-shirts, posters and tote bags inscribed with “Teddy Geiger is for lovers.”

Geiger opened Saturday with “Oh No,” a decent rocker, but the follow-up, “Get You,” shows some real smart pop musicality. There’s lots of musical stretching here, and Geiger uses his voice in different ways.

“Art on Fire” could be a lost Buffalo Springfield track.

“You Stole My Heart” opens with — what sounds like a guitar riff from “My Sweet Lord” — careful, Teddy; that got George Harrison in trouble with the folks who wrote “He’s So Fine” — but quickly moves on to harder-rocking territory.

“Always Out to Get Us/March” is an ambitious piece that might be how John Mayer would write the Beatles. “Stars & Clouds” is a contender for modern-rock radio. It’s not difficult to imagine many of these songs booming out of your radio.

The Rocker will be screened tonight at 7 p.m. at Tinseltown, and you can maybe get in if you have one of the admission tickets that have been passed around town. If you’re empty handed, Geiger gets a little tongue-in-cheek, red-carpet treatment after the showing at Brio Restaurant on Monroe Avenue.

1. When was your first kiss?
Fourteen.

17. Fill in the blank: When I was 17, I was ____________.
Nearsighted.

His second album now recorded, multi-tasking Teddy Geiger has moved on to the other aspect of his nonstop career: movie star. The 18-year-old Pittsford singer-songwriter is in Toronto playing a major role in The Rocker, which stars Christina Applegate, Rainn Wilson and Geiger’s “close friend,” as they say in the more discreet tabloids, Emma Stone. There is no release date yet for the album, The March, says Torre Catalano, a member of Geiger’s management team. “It rocks, I can tell you that much,” Catalano says. “He’s in full movie mode now, hopping into shows wherever he can.” Geiger does not roam too far afield for this latest acting job — he plays the lead singer and songwriter in a high-school garage band. From there, the plot sounds a bit like the kind of daydream that must occupy the mind these days of Pete Best, the original drummer of the Beatles. Wilson, perhaps best known as Dwight from NBC’s The Office, plays a drummer who 20 years earlier was kicked out of a band just before it became famous. With the help of the band’s keyboardist, the aging rocker signs on as their drummer. Wilson’s love interest is played by Applegate, who is also Geiger’s hot mom in the movie. Hilarity ensues. “I read the script; it’s really a funny movie,” says Geiger’s mom, Lorilyn Geiger. “It’s a great fit, a great story,” Catalano says, conceding the role is a familiar one for Geiger, both acting-wise and personally: “The young kinda prodigy.” Stone, who’s being evaluated as to whether she’s Geiger-worthy on the message boards of various Geiger Web sites((This line made me laugh hysterically, i guess we all need to be careful what we say cuz obviously theres other people lurking the borads!)), is the band’s bass player. But the two have a history beyond The Rocker. In 2004, she won the Battle of the Lauries on In Search of the Partridge Family, a VH1 show that attempted to relaunch the old TV show with a new cast. Geiger lost the Battle of the Keiths, but his brief appearance on the show launched his career. Stone has since starred on Fox’s hit show Drive and is featured in Superbad, a film scheduled to be released in August. Stone was sitting stage-side for a recent Geiger concert in Buffalo. And this part of the story will almost certainly be told if there’s a The Making of The Rocker documentary: According to Lorilyn Geiger, the schedules of her son and Stone are so packed, the two didn’t even know they’d each had auditions for roles in The Rocker until one of those “So, what did you do today?” conversations. “The producers, directors, everything, didn’t even know they knew each other,” she said. Landing the role of Curtis in The Rocker has forced Geiger’s management to rearrange his concert schedule in order to accommodate the six-days-a-week shooting schedule, which is expected to last until late July or early August. Most of a June tour was canceled, though one Louisiana show was moved to a Sunday, the only day that The Rocker is not in production. Geiger flew down to Baton Rouge last Saturday after the day’s shooting, did the concert Sunday, then flew back to Toronto in a private jet alone — except for the pilots. He’s not that much of a multi-tasker. Geiger is using some of his downtime to videotape various aspects of his life during the shooting of The Rocker, which are being posted on www.myspace.com/teddygeiger. He remains unaffected by his celebrity-choked chaos, his mother says. He’s much like the character he plays, who she says is described in the script as, “Easygoing, very just about the music.” “I said to him, ‘Do you realize you’re making a movie in Toronto with these stars?’ His barometer remains so steady.” The film may also reveal sides of Geiger we’ve never seen before: The Rocker is being directed by Peter Cattaneo

CHICAGO, July 12 /PRNewswire/ — Teen musician/actor Teddy Geiger is teaming up with the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign to help recognize Rebecca Eden, 18, of Islip Terrace, N.Y., as the latest to don the white ’stache in a “got milk?”/ Milk Mustache ad. America has voted and selected Eden as the winner of the first-ever “Think About Your Drink” Teen Photo Challenge, a national contest that encouraged teens to submit a photo showing them choosing milk over sugary beverages. Now, Rebecca will become the new face of bodybymilk.com and along with Geiger, will help inspire other teens to think about their drink with this exclusive ad and online presence.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070712/AQTH002)

“I am so excited that America chose me to represent teens who make healthy beverage choices,” said Eden. “When I sport a milk mustache I know I’m giving my body the nutrients it needs, and I hope that I can now inspire other teens to choose milk.”

The joint ad with Geiger and Eden will debut in a fall issue of Rolling Stone magazine, but teens will be able to visit bodybymilk.com beginning July 12 to download one of Geiger’s songs for FREE, to catch behind-the-scenes photos and video from the shoots, and to read Rebecca’s profile. As a teen music sensation and milk drinker, Geiger serves as a role model for other teens to consider milk as part of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Drinking 8 oz. of lowfat or fat free milk 3 times a day in place of sugary soft drinks, along with regular exercise and eating smart can keep your body looking toned and healthy.

“I drink milk to stay energized for concerts and writing music so it has been an amazing opportunity to partner with the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign,” said Geiger. “I am excited to star with Rebecca in the ad and share my music in support of this famous campaign.”

About the Contest

The folks behind the popular “got milk?” Milk Mustache Campaign launched the contest in January to help raise awareness of the importance of smart beverage choices in the fight against obesity and encourage teens to show the many ways they think about their drink and include milk in their diets. Out of the nearly 750 teens who entered the contest, 20 finalists were selected based on the creative and original portrayal of milk in their photos. America then voted for their favorites by visiting bodybymilk.com. After 16,000 votes were tallied, Eden was the winner. Eden will now receive the ultimate star treatment alongside Geiger by appearing in the ad in an effort to inspire other teens to choose milk.

“At a time when soft drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages are a leading source of liquid calories in the diets of teens, the contest served to rally teens who truly think about the beverages they consume and choose milk for its positive nutrient profile,” said Victor Zaborsky, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). “We are proud to name Rebecca the new role model for Body by Milk, and she, along with Teddy Geiger, can certainly help set the example to others that milk is an important beverage choice for a healthy and fit lifestyle.”

About Teddy Geiger

Teddy is currently shooting his first film, The Rocker, in Toronto. The music-based comedy revolves around a washed up musician who gets a second chance at fame when he’s asked to join his teenage nephew’s band. The film also stars Rainn Wilson and Christina Applegate. Teddy, a songwriting prodigy, is a self-taught musician who wrote and arranged complete compositions on guitar and piano by age eight. His debut CD, “Underage Thinking” debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart when it released in March, 2006. “Underage Thinking” has since gone gold. Selected as an AOL “Breaker” artist, Teddy recently won the award for Spankin’ New Artist at the 2007 Australia Music Awards. Teddy’s debut single, “For You I Will,” was nominated for Most Romantic Song at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards. In November 2006, Teddy became the first male in five years to land the cover of Seventeen magazine. Teddy is working on a new album and will release a new single this fall. For more information, log on to teddygeiger.com.

About Rebecca Eden

Eden says she entered the contest because she was able to connect her passion for photography and love of milk in the entry photo, which depicts a reflection of Eden reaching past a glass of soda to choose a glass of milk. Eden recently graduated from East Islip High School (East Islip, NY) and will enroll in the Honors College at Southern Connecticut State University this fall. She plans to major in fine arts and photography, and hopes to pursue a career in travel photography for an upscale magazine in the likes of Time and National Geographic.

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. Together with dairy farmers, the MilkPEP Board runs the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers on the benefits of milk. For more information, go to http://www.bodybymilk.com/.

IAC Consumer Applications and Portals announced today that R&B singer Kelly Rowland, Lil Mama, Scott Ian, Hinder, Teddy Geiger, and Jordan McCoy will serve as celebrity hosts at “Stage-Z” — a full-day concert to be held July 7th in its virtual world, Zwinktopia. Stage-Z will raise awareness of the global warming epidemic and need for climate control reform.

“Global warming is an issue that we need to confront, and I am proud to do my part to help today’s teens understand the dire consequences of inaction on this issue,” said Kelly Rowland. “Hosting at Stage-Z in Zwinktopia is an innovative way for me to spread this message to the online community.”

In conjunction with The Alliance For Climate Protection, Stage Z will broadcast in Zwinktopia (http://blog.zwinky.com), a virtual world for the more than seven million Zwinky avatars worldwide. Stage-Z will feature a 24-hour block of music videos, interviews, comedy, short films, and exclusive programming from today’s top hip-hop, rock, pop, electronic, and metal artists as well as celebrity DJ’s, comedians and actors.

The event will coincide with Live Earth, a 24-hour, 7-continent series of 9 concerts taking place on July 7th that will bring together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis.

Silverchair chooses July 24 for a U.S. release date (Eleven/ILG/Warner). Ironically it was Atlantic Records/Warner who axed the band from its roster only for the Independent Label Group/Warner to inherit the new album produced by Nick Launay, mixed by David Bottrill.

Columbia Records’ Teddy Geiger has scrapped June tour dates to work on his new movie The Rocker directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty). Rainn Wilson (The Office) will also appear in this film which focuses on former Beatles drummer Pete Best. Come September, expect Geiger’s new record “The March” (co-produced with Billy Mann).

June 12, 2007 - Christina Applegate hasn’t starred in a film since 2004 when she appeared in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Surviving Christmas. She’s been busy on Broadway with the musical Sweet Charity, a performance that earned her a Tony nomination, and she’s been prepping the ABC comedy Sam I Am, which debuts this fall. Now, the former Married with Children actress is plotting a big-screen comeback.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Applegate will take the female lead in The Rocker, opposite The Office’s Rainn Wilson.

The Fox Atomic comedy follows an over-the-hill drummer (Wilson) who was once famously booted from a now-legendary rock band. 20 years later, he gets a second chance at stardom with a new act, a garage band led by his teenage nephew (Josh Gad).

Applegate will reportedly play Wilson’s love interest and the mother of the lead guitarist in the band.

Peter Cattaneo is directing the flick from a script by Ryan Jaffe. Wallace Wolodarsky and Maya Forbes are writing a new draft.

THR relays other new additions to the cast: Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Emma Stone (Superbad), musician-actor Teddy Geiger, Jason Sudeikis (Saturday Night Live), Jane Lynch (The 40-Year-Old Virgin) and Demetri Martin (The Daily Show).

Filming is set to start on June 18 in Toronto.

(May 30, 2007) — Teddy Geiger has won a lawsuit over the use of his name on the World Wide Web.

Geiger, an 18-year-old singer and songwriter from Pittsford, alleged in a January lawsuit that a Minnesota man was violating the trademark status of Geiger’s name by claiming ownership of the Web site domain names www.teddygeiger.com and www.teddygeiger.net.

When Geiger’s opponent didn’t respond to the lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa granted a default judgment, giving Geiger ownership of those domain names.

Geiger didn’t seek money but just wanted to use his name, his lawyer said at the time the lawsuit was filed.

Geiger, whose given name is John Theodore Geiger II, signed a management agreement three years ago with Greg Sheldon of Dalbo, Minn. Sheldon registered the domain names of www.teddygeiger.com and www.teddygeiger.net.

In the lawsuit, Geiger said he was a minor at the time the contract was signed, alleged the agreement was never affirmed by a court, and said Sheldon registered the domain names without legal permission.

The lawsuit alleged that Sheldon offered to sell the domain names to Geiger for at least $20,000. When Geiger’s career took off in 2005, he began using the site www.teddygeigermusic.com.

MZEIGLER@DemocratandChronicle.com

Sunday Apr 1 00:03 AEST

Grammy award winning artist Pink will focus her gaze once more on Australia by unleashing her punk rock hits on concert-goers at the third annual 2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards in Sydney later this month.

The American singer, who made headlines last year when she first backed the campaign by animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) against Australia’s sheep mulesing policy and then changed her mind, will join international guests at the music event.

Hosted by Black Eyed Peas frontwoman and identical twins Benji and Joel Madden of US rock band Good Charlotte, the April 29 awards ceremony will be held at Sydney’s Acer Arena in Olympic Park.

Australian singer turned Hollywood star Sophie Monk and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton will host a red carpet special, while Kristen Cavallari of US TV program Laguna Beach will brush shoulders with actor and 30 Second To Mars frontman Jared Leto, 2006 Australian Idol winner Damien Leith and solo artist Teddy Geiger.

And for the first time punters will have their chance at experiencing the glamour and craziness of the awards show up close, with tickets for the event going on sale April 10.

“With such an extraordinary line up of guests, performers and hosts on the way, we can now give fans access to something most people never get to be a part of,” said MTV’s executive producer Ean Thorley.

“This is the first time MTV Australia have sold tickets to the public and we intend to deliver a spectacular international music event to celebrate that.”

Meanwhile, leading the charge for MTV Australia gongs is Sexy Back singer Justin Timberlake who dominates with six nominations, while America’s punk/rock superstar Pink follows with five nominations.

Standout local artists Eskimo Joe and Wolfmother will go head-to-head for best group, while Adelaide hip-hop masters Hilltop Hoods sit alongside Eminem and Snoop Dogg in the best hip-hop video category.

Voting for the awards can be done via the Australian MTV website or by mobile phone SMS.

Music lovers can cast their vote from March 1, with lines closing on April 28.

Teddy Geiger
singer/songwriter

My curfew was : Midnight.

My friends and i always used to hang out: in my basement. i had a small recording studio there.

I had a job : Doing anything my mum told me to do! I had chores-normal kid stuff. If i did a good job, i’d get some allowence money.

My attitude to girls was: very, very shy.

I wanted to be : An electrical engineer, like my father. As time went on, i got really into music and wanted to be a musician and use the engineering skills in the studio to produce.

“if i needed to borrow a pen, i’d have to ask teh teacher ‘cos i didn’t have the guts to talk to a girl!”