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GIFTHORSE
Description: Gifthorse is the brainchild of songwriters Zack Plastow, John MacKenzie and Bruce Niblett. ‘Tumbleweed’ (the band’s first full length release) is a collaborative effort that explores the themes of love and desire, loss and despair and ultimately hope and understanding through a sonic landscape of rhythm and melody. With influences ranging from rock and pop, jazz and blues to folk and country, ‘Tumbleweed’ is an ornate tapestry of layered guitars, interactive rhythms, and vocal harmonies that give Gifthorse its signature sound. As 2006 came to a close the guys were confident in the material they had written and decided it was time to record an album. Setting up shop in Zack’s basement studio, they began working on what was to become ‘Tumbleweed’. After sketching out the basic guitar tracks and vocals, Doug Bridges was selected to play drums on the album and Sean Bondareff was brought in to play bass. The rhythm section of Bridges and Bondareff couldn't have been better. Their performances truly compliment the songs on 'Tumbleweed' and elevate the album to a higher level. Gifthorse is not what you’d expect from a band out of Detroit. In a town known mostly for garage rock and rap, Gifthorse is an anomaly. With a plethora of influences, the Gifthorse sound defies placement in any single genre, but it is also unmistakable nonetheless. Employing acoustic and electric guitars, three part harmonies, engaging melodies and thought provoking lyrics, Gifthorse has developed their own unique and powerful sound: A fresh sound reminiscent of everything good from the 70s, colliding with the future. With original songwriting and inspired live performances, Gifthorse is a band to watch.
Added on: 02-Dec-2007 Hits: 114
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Higher Ground
Description: Higher Ground is from traverse city michigan. Higher Grounds Been playin together for about a year now. They get into the studio Febuary 24th, and should have there cd out by early march. Always open for playin anywhere in michigan. Drop us a line to learn more.
Added on: 08-Feb-2006 Hits: 359
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Stage Fright Remedy
Description: Rachel and Taylor Clark are two young singer/songwriters who blend modern acoustic rock with introspective lyrics. Rachelâ€™s vocal delivery and melody lines are reminiscent of a mix between Jewel and Evanescence. Add Taylor Clarkâ€™s guitar, heavily influenced by Dashboard Confessional, and his emotionally charged vocals and you have Stage Fright Remedy.
Added on: 14-Jan-2005 Hits: 272
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Mike Vial
Description: : Mike Vial is a singer/songwriter from the Detroit area. His style has been compared to John Mayer and Dave Matthews, while others have called him "a James Taylor of the twenty first century." Mike is a blues and jazz enthusiasist, and his acoustic style is different than traditional folk music. Similar to infamous Austin, Texas blues master, Monte Montgomery, Mike incorporates distortion, delay, and loop pedals sparingly to deliver a strong acoustic sound. He performs regularily with longtime friend and bandmate Adam Kronk on percussion. As a recent graduate of Western Michigan University in secondary education, Mike scored his first teaching gig in Oakland county for language arts. He is a strong supporter of the Musician's Guild.

Added on: 02-Mar-2004 Hits: 430
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Brett Mitchell and the giant GHOST
Description: Brett Mitchell is a Michigan singer/songwriter performing with his band, the giant GHOST. They are the most versatile band in the midwest. They play Brett's originals from the debut album Stereo, as well as songs from the upcoming album, Small House and the classics that inspired them. The band can play a solo, duet, 3 piece and 4 piece show from a festival to a lounge to a rockin' night at the bar. Check out the band's EPK at www.sonicbids.com/brettmitchell and the official website is www.brettmitchellmusic.com. For booking contact Jan Hecht, jan@brettmitchellmusic.com or 989.430.8585.
Added on: 18-Jun-2007 Hits: 184
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Jason Eller of AfterNine
Description: DIESEL-FUELED ACOUSTICS describes Jason's shows. While writing lyrically sound, emotion-evoking original music, depending on the venue, Jason also entertains those who patron with a barrage of covers they are sure to know.

Jason Eller and AfterNine represents the belief that luck is hard work. In August of 2004, Jason resigned from his 8th grade science position @ Grant Middle School in Grant, MI as a result of hooking up with J&J Entertainment, a talent agency out of Grand Rapids, MI. Today, Jason books his own shows along with J&J Entertainment, and continuously keeps in contact with his fans through personal emails and The AfterLife, the monthly newsletter. There is no hype here; only truth offered in the form of one journey into the business of music.

Jason delivers a "You need to make your own dreams come true," attitude because he believes, as Victor Hugo said; "Music expresses that which cannot be said, and on which it is impossible to be silent."

We welcome the chance to show you what happens when dedication and drive replace the fear of the unknown. AfterNineRocks.com is not a place to visit the untouchable. It's a place to touch. It's a place to hear. And, it's a place to see. To become part of the AfterLife and the journey that is AfterNine, you may register at AfterNineRocks.com
Added on: 08-Apr-2005 Hits: 331
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The Willeys
Description: The Willeys play original music and obscure covers with a Celtic twist that has been descibed as Folkwave.
Added on: 22-Jun-2007 Hits: 85
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