Jim Crouch
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Modern Approach To Blues Rock
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So Far is the enjoyable 1997 CD release by Florida based guitarist Jim Crouch, featuring nine tracks that delve into blues and hard rock graced with improvisational power. From the opening instrumental track, "Leaving Without Reason", Crouch establishes the tone of the album, delivering high-energy, Hendrix-style solos over a driving pulse. So Far is roughly half instrumental and half vocal, and Crouch's vocals clearly reflect a love of blues, as he employs the Howlin' Wolf growl to great effect. "Alligator Boogie" is a testament to riff-oriented blooze, and is most probably a crowd favorite in Crouch's live performances. The guitarist is also not afraid to stray from the rock idiom, collaborating with vocalist John Parker on the hip hop and funk track, "Mind Over Matter". If you like what you've read so far, check Jim Crouch out.
Jim began playing guitar and performing at the age of fourteen. He has performed extensively with numerous hard rock and blues bands from 1977 through 1995. Jim has also worked as a music instructor and has written and recorded songs which received radio air play. In October of 1999, the Jim Crouch Blues Express played for over 10,000 people at Daytona Beach's Biktoberfest. Jim has been featured numerous times on TV, and is listed in the prestigious international promoters handbook, "Cavalcade".
Recently, Crouch has completed recording for a new CD featuring Banner Thomas (an original member of Molly Hatchet) on bass and Tommy Curiel (with the Rick Derringer Band) on drums. He has just received an endorsement from GHS Strings. In December of 1999 Crouch was notified by ASCAP that he has now won 6 ASCAP Special Awards.
Contact Information
Jim Crouch
1611 Woodacres Ct.
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
United States
E-mail:
Jim Crouch
Web site:
www.crouchjim.com
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Tom Kopyto
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Millennial, Shred Metal Instrumentals
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Tom Kopyto's debut instrumental CD, YTK, was released internationally in late 1999 on the M.A.C.E. label. Geared toward fans of progressive metal and instrumental shred guitar, as well as fans of modern metal such as Korn and Fear Factory, the eight tracks on this CD absolutely deliver, with head-banging intensity and ferocious licks. Kopyto sets himself apart from the pack with his engaging compositions, meaning repeated listening is in store for cuts such as "A Window To Madness", "Solacitude" and "Contrition". Kopyto is a major guitar talent, fusing influences such as Mike Stern, Al DiMeola, Frank Gambale, King's X and Dream Theater into his own brand of metallic burn. Highly recommended.
7-string guitarist Tom Kopyto began playing in 1991 after discovering George Lynch, Yngwie Malmsteen and Paul Gilbert. He soon became obsessed with the guitar, sometimes studying with three different instructors in one week. The hard work paid off, as Tom was accepted to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the summer of 1993. In 1994, he enrolled at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. At the same time, Tom began working with local bands and accepted freelance work at a local recording studio. He was signed to M.A.C.E. in April of 1999, and in the words of Michael Angelo Batio, "Tom is a true prodigy on guitar."
Kopyto recently has been performing with an instrumental progressive metal/fusion trio. Also, he is now endorsed by Brian Moore Custom Guitars, DR Strings and Vanous Technologies.
Contact Information
M.A.C.E. Music, Inc.
7144 North Harlem Ave. Suite 318
Chicago, IL 60631
United States
E-mail:
Tom Kopyto
Web site:
www.geocities.com/kopyto
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