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Big Bus Dream
Alternative / Acoustic / Psychedelic

"We Still Have A Dream"

Charlotte, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Big Bus Dream: General Info
Member Since3/23/2006
Band Websitecdbaby.com/cd/bigbusdream
Band MembersLead vocal & guitar - Mike Shannon is a product of New York's CBGB post-punk club scene and toured with the Stray Cats. Mike founded Charlotte's 4th Ward in 2000.

Lead and Rhythm guitar - Chick Tsikouras played with Theatre Gallery, opening for Widespread Panic, Tonic and Limp Bizkit.

Bass guitar and backup vocal - Henry Pharr played with Major Nelson, World Class Fab and Crisis

InfluencesLou Reed strolling in the night, down a cobblestone path with the Fab Four in tow. Sweet.
Sounds LikeLeonard Cohen, Smashing Pumpkins, Talking Heads, Squeeze, Lou Reed, Ray Davies, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Beatles, Eric Andersen and Steve Forbert, Kinks
Record Label4th Ward Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Big Bus Dream
NEW MUSIC from our upcoming CD is up online
Check out My Parade, Tremble and Another Me
We're love to hear from you...let us know what you think
The CD, The Jesters of Xmas Town, is produced by Ray Henderson and will be available this summer

Upcoming shows: Big Bus Dream will be up at Summit Coffee, Davidson. Billy Jones will also be on that bill - check back for the late summer date. Also, BBD will be playing Merkfest, this October in Davidson

BBD's 2006 debut was chosen Editor's Pick at CD Baby

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"Very Enthusiastic Reviews" at Garageband.com!

As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members, "My Private Ghetto" was Track of the Day at GarageBand.com.

Reviews from Garage Band:

My Private Ghetto has passion and power. The spirit of this artist is genuine and there is great passion in his vocals.

This song is unique. It's a breath of fresh air.

Creative production - Interesting lyrics - Very original with an awesome use of textures and layering. As a musician, I really enjoyed this.

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Top of the Charts in Europe!

How is it that a band from Charlotte, North Carolina was ranked number 1 by music fans in Europe (Spring 2006)? Big Bus Dream topped the charts at Soundlift.com, a popular European site, in the Acoustic Pop and Psychedelic Rock genres.

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For all of us who dream big dreams
Step on up and dream Big Bus Dreams!

Imagine quirky Psych-Folk with a blast of Pop sensibility thrown in for good measure or, if youd like to put a face on it - a union between Bob Dylan and Radiohead. Yikes thats a picture worth more than a 1000 words.

How about Lou Reed strolling in the night, down a cobblestone street with the Fab Four in tow. Sweet!

Big Bus Dream was produced and recorded by Mike Shannon, Chick Tsikouras and Jamie Hoover (Spongetones, Smithereens & Hootie and the Blowfish) over a 2 year period beginning in 2005.

In 2000, Mike Shannon wrote, played and sang on the first release by Charlotte's 4th Ward.

"The album of the day. Imaginative and well crafted", wrote Dominick Miserandino of Celebrity Cafe. Creative Loafing's Tim Davis referred to the group's tunes as being "original without trying to be trendy."

Shortly after that release, Chick Tsikouras joined 4th Ward and co-wrote and recorded with Mike on their 2002 release Wonderland. 4th Ward played throughout the region - opening for Hootie and the Blowfish and Angie Aparo.

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The UK's very own Paul Reyno made a These Days Video and recently put it up on YouTube.

The BEST resource for live music, local music, bands, music festivals, venues, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and the entertainment scene in Charlotte, North Carolina and beyond! Go to charlottelivemusic.com!

Read the bands recent interview with Exclusive Magazine

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Big Bus Dream's Friends Comments
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mishu the old skool





Jul 7 2008 3:30 AM

thanx for req. good acoustic sound! and the jacket is really fine. DOMO ARIGATO!!!!
Emrys Samson


Is Online


Jul 6 2008 5:13 PM

thanks for the add. hope this finds you well.like the tunes
Davide





Jul 6 2008 3:21 PM

But you know.. dream & magic are in any case.. good things!

Ciao.

Dave
Davide





Jul 6 2008 2:36 PM

Thanks for your request, mate!
But, you know, I prefer magic bus!!!

Ciao form Italy.

Davide.
Phillippa Lusty





Jul 6 2008 1:16 PM

Hey! Glad to join you - I have a dream too....

Pip
X
Declo





Jul 6 2008 1:02 PM

REVOLT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
layla





Jul 6 2008 12:28 PM

..here I am,pleasure to join you!! thanks for the quest..we share a dream!!
fuster





Jul 6 2008 12:08 PM

wooooohhh
thanks for the req
..dreams never die!!!
all the best
Igor





Jul 6 2008 11:37 AM

a big bus for everybody!!
thanks for the req
eza





Jul 5 2008 9:24 PM

hello there
thx for friend req!
hope all is well for u fellas..

cheers from indonesia :]
heidi jo





Jul 5 2008 8:32 PM

thanx for the request! love your sound. long live the dream!
Slaughter The Weak





Jul 5 2008 2:29 PM

Hey Hey,
Whats up?
Thanks for the add.
Check us out and drop us a line yo.
-
STW
Dakotta





Jul 5 2008 2:52 AM

thanks for the add greetings
否[i-na]





Jul 4 2008 6:28 PM

Thanx for your request !!
Shakedown Radio!!





Jul 4 2008 10:47 AM

hey thanks! hope you're swell

Ben
LE CATTIVE PAROLE





Jul 4 2008 4:44 AM

THANKS for your req...
Welcome!
Fabio
LECATTIVEPAROLE
www.myspace.com/lecattiveparole

Pls Enjoy us at:
www.myspace.com/mondobeat
stuchick





Jul 3 2008 11:17 PM

Thanks for adding !
Nice songs.
Clara Luise Bryld





Jul 3 2008 5:25 PM

Thanks for being a friend. Nice music you have here!

//Clara
benignenergysavingtime





Jul 2 2008 5:49 PM

love the sound and site
all the best,
l. e
Tom's Club





Jul 2 2008 10:09 AM

Hello there,
Thanks for the request.
Nice to meet you guys!
I love "Another me"

Cheers,
Lisa from Tom's Club
concert foire aux melons (85)





Jun 30 2008 5:52 AM

heys good stuff
real good sons
see you soon
Claudio Gurra





Jun 30 2008 4:37 AM

Ciao!
thank you for the req...
I like your music
I like your style
very amazing...
keep in touch
_lily_





Jun 30 2008 2:33 AM

At home too ... we've inclined to be a dreamer!
(I'm sorry for my english ... very bad !)
See you later
Alice
The New Familiars





Jun 29 2008 5:30 PM

Hey guys,

Just stopping by to let you know about the FREE SHOW we're putting on at the Neighborhood Theatre here in Charlotte on July 11th...yep, FREE...it's part of our "economic stimulus package"...we're happy to be playing at home again and we wanted to invite you to the party...oh, and did we mention it's FREE...we're bringing our friends American Aquarium and Horse Ghost for the fun as well, so we're sure that it's going to be one heck of a foot-stompin' night...so come on out!!!

Hope you're doing well, and we're looking forward to seeing soon

cheers,
The New Familiars
Dawn Sessions





Jun 29 2008 7:14 AM

Thanks for the add! Nice music!

- Salla/DS
Little Power Records





Jun 29 2008 4:23 AM

Thanks for the friend request! Little Power Records
alex1597





Jun 29 2008 1:32 AM

c'est avec un plaisir immense que je te compte parmi mes amis car toujours à la recherche d'artistes talentueux je peux très facilement dire que tu en fais partis! très bel univers, bonne musique, ainsi qu'une très belle voix! n'hésite pas à m'envoyer tes amis musiciens que tu estime avoir du talent!
zajac





Jun 27 2008 1:39 AM

really nice music
wish you good luck
Shibby





Jun 26 2008 5:21 PM

thx for the add
im feeling the music

ps-whats your dream?
G A I L E





Jun 26 2008 11:39 AM

Just dropping by to say hello!
FAULT Magazine





Jun 26 2008 6:32 AM

Thanks

FAULT...The World's New Leading Music Magazine!
Gyðjan Ragga





Jun 26 2008 1:58 AM

thank you for the request
Aldo





Jun 26 2008 1:04 AM

Grazie per avermi voluto tra gli amici.
La vostra musica sarà la colonna sonora della di questa giornata. Aldo
Jenn Alexandra Anderson +artist/fuckwit+





Jun 25 2008 4:31 AM

Thanks for add



xJenn
Europium





Jun 24 2008 12:19 PM

thanks for the request

i like your music :]
marianna





Jun 24 2008 5:06 AM

Thanks for the req....baciiiiiiii
Fabulous_MJ





Jun 23 2008 9:44 PM

thanks for the add :)
Victoria Black





Jun 23 2008 1:49 PM

thanks so much :)
musikerin





Jun 23 2008 11:09 AM

hei guys, thanks for the req! i love your song! kiss
...darkframed...


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Jun 23 2008 12:12 AM

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Jun 22 2008 10:36 PM

Hey there Big Bus Dream!
Thanks for the add.
Keep the dream alive and so shall I :)
-Simone
ღ claudia ღ





Jun 22 2008 2:12 PM

Hi !!!
thanks for the req....
greetings from Italy
Cover Rangers ***NEW SONG ONLINE!!!***





Jun 22 2008 1:52 PM

Hi! Thanks for adding us!
AMS Systems





Jun 22 2008 9:48 AM