Spirit Creek
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Setting Their Eye On The National Spotlight
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Spirit Creek, led by guitarists Doug Schoeneck and Drew Ingle, submitted their new EP/CD Call The Rain, consisting of five guitar-driven songs reminiscent of bands such as Creed. Their strengths include a monstrous recorded guitar sound, intense and powerful vocals, and an overall tightness among the five musicians (including bassist John Waldron, drummer Curt Kratowicz and keyboardist Seth Bauer). Their CD throbs with sheer power and total conviction - these guys knew what kind of sonic space they wanted to play in - and play in it they do. These songs immediately grab the listener between the ears and don't let go - heck, there could be more guitar solos, but then again, maybe one shouldn't tinker with a winning formula. A must have for rock fans who love their crunch and a solid, driving beat.
For the past 6 years, Spirit Creek has methodically built a fan base in 12 states and 9 countries throughout the world. As the result of their constant touring, a 4000 person e-mail list, and a 95 member street team Spirit Creek has sold over 4000 copies of their first album and 2000 copies of Call The Rain. The success of Spirit Creek has led to performing with 31 National acts including Creed, Nickleback, 3 Doors Down, Drowning Pool, and Bush to name a few. Their reputation has earned them slots on Summerfest's Rock Stage for the past six years, the position of "house band" for Milwaukee's #1 concert venue for 4 years, and performances on 40 college campuses in ten states the last two years. The music industry has also taken notice. MTV Online selected Spirit Creek as "Band to watch in the year 2000." Yahoo's! 2002 Online Music Award's selected them out of 5300 bands Nationwide as their "Best Unsigned Artist In America."
Spirit Creek's unique sound has not only captured fans from all over the world, but has made the recording industry take notice. They have the "complete package" and are poised to live up to everyone's expectations and beyond.
Contact Information
The Equinox Network
c/o Eric Addeo
4230 N. Oakland Ave Ste.270
Milwaukee, Wi 53211
United States
E-mail:
Spirit Creek
Web site:
www.spiritcreek.com
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Stoney Curtis Band
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Wickedly Raw Blues Unleashed
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Alive And Unleashed will probably blow away most fans of muscular, electric blues. A double live CD from the Stoney Curtis Band (featuring Curtis on guitar and vocals, Charles Glover on drums and Colby Smith on bass), this recording includes twenty-two blues tracks that rock with heart, soul and balls galore. Reminiscent of some of Robin Trower's work, Curtis is on fire here, from the opening six minute plus instrumental "Mulholland Shuffle" through the closing number "Precious Lady". His improvisations are drenched in wah-wah and a number of 'psychedelic' effects, and always drive home the fact that this cat can play. A Stoney Curtis live show must be a real experience, but if you don't think you'll be in the Southern California area, see if you can snag a copy of Alive And Unleashed - wickedly raw blues at its finest.
Stoney started playing the guitar at around age 12, trying to copy his favorite band KISS of all things. He took a few lessons in between White Sox baseball games and started playing in clubs in Chicago at around age 15. Mostly though he taught himself, playing as he felt. The defining moment in his life was when he saw B.B. King at the Chicago Blues Festival. He decided at that moment that blues was in his bones. Eventually moving to Los Angeles, Curtis started the Stoney Curtis Band in 1994 with Charlie Glover on drums and a couple of other guys. The early version of the band played mostly blues covers in the San Fernando Valley and West L.A. For a while they had a keyboardist with a big voice, but soon cut it back to a "power trio" with Curtis doing the singing.
Stoney and the band are currently working on the follow up CD to Alive And Unleashed.
Contact Information
Stoney Curtis Band
720 N. Catalina St.
Burbank, CA 91505-3017
United States
E-mail:
Stoney Curtis Band
Web site:
www.stoneycurtis.net
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