7k is a melodic pop/rock power trio from Orange County, California, dedicated to creating an unforgettable, interactive rock show experience for its audience. The band’s three members, Jeff Garvin (vocals & bass,) David Neil Black (guitar & backing vocals,) and Corey Manske (drums & backing vocals) sat down to create the new iteration of 7k in the late spring of 2007. After playing in many different bands across the Western U.S., the three were left hungry to create something fans could really sink their teeth into; to write songs and play shows that left the audience feeling inspired and invigorated.
In the summer of 2007, 7k met and began working with producer Eric Rathgeber, who saw a spark of something inspiring in the trio. Rathgeber signed 7k to his Long Beach-based independent record label, Cement Records, and began putting 7k through a rigorous development process. The next 18 months proved to be a series of challenging experiments for the members of 7k – writing, re-writing, recording, erasing and re-recording, shooting endless hours of video footage, and attending life-altering training weekends, all in the name of creating a truly inspiring audience experience.
In the midst of all this development and recording, Garvin, Black and Manske, along with some close friends and fans, created Spark Lounge, their own private underground rock club, hidden away in the hills of Orange County. Spark Lounge became a speak-easy-meets-rock club that featured rock bands, acoustic acts, and local magicians as well. 7k began to develop their live show while playing with some of Orange County’s best independent performers.
In the fall of 2008, 7k started recording tracks for their soon-to-be-released (and currently nameless) first album as a power trio. During the spring of 2009, as the singles were being mixed, 7k produced their first music video for “My High Life.” With a summer of local shows booked and a national tour planned for the fall, 7k is finally emerging from the studio as a full-fledged musical entity, and they can’t wait to start inspiring audiences.
We just wanted to stop by and say that we have a new myspace layout up, and we have gone through a line-up change! We want to let everyone know that we're coming back harder then ever! Please take sometime and let us know what you think of the changes...
How have you been? What are your summer plans??? You should check out our summer tour and see if we are coming to your city!
Just wanted to tell you all that I'm loving the new disc...everyone needs to buy it! ;) Have a great release party/show! Hope to see you back in AZ again soon.
Guys, Saturday was a blast! You guys ruled! I still need my blast of Jim Vickers! Ha! I love the new tune! I can definately relate to the lyrical content! I can't wait for the new record! Take your time though...we'll wait!
"California Is The End" is the BOMB! Great job guys! The show was off the hook!!!.... can I think of any more cliques to tell you I love YTou! I think not!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new track, boys! Congratulations!! I even just put it up as my profile song!! Can't wait to hear more!! Sorry we couldn't be there Saturday... hopefully next time!!!
