After sharing the stage with such National Blues artists as Blues Traveler, Walter Trout, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Lil'Ed and the Blues Imperials, along with many others. Mark and Chris Avey are sharing the stage together with Bryan West on the drums as the Avey Brothers Band. Chris Avey's thick-toned vocal style, was learned while he spent time as lead guitarist for international blues star Big Pete Pearson in Phoenix Az. Chris, has been playing for 15 years and now fronts the band with his older brother Mark on bass. A veteran sideman in his own right Mark Avey has been playing for 10 years and was a finalist in the 2005 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Bryan West (drums) has performed at the Metro and the House of Blues in Chicago and CBGB’s in New York. He has also recorded at Prince’s Paisley Park Studio in Minneapolis. The current line-up with the addition of Detroit Larry Davidson (joining the band in April of 09) on Harmonica, has recently won the 2008 and 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge and are currently touring the Midwestern part of the country creating their own following of loyal fans and adding to their ever growing list of accomplishments. The Avey Brothers debut cd Devil in my Bed is now available on CMB Records and receiving airplay on blues stations through out the Midwest Look for there new cd coming summer of 2009
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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Wow, I feel kinda privileged to be the first one to hit play on the track ‘one more thing’ according to your profile counter….. I like, it nice work guys J
Hey Avey Bros., See you in May. If you have questions, please give me a call. Thanks for being our friend. Get your Tickets now for "Simply The Blues" Blues Festival, the 8th and 9th of May in Ft. Madison, IA. This is one of the first festivals of the new year in the Midwest. Artists include: Bobby Rush,Sugar Blue,Patrick Hazell,Shannon Curfman, Harper,porterdavis,Soul Of John Black(John Bigham),Earwig Music 30th Anniv. Revue(Johnny Drummer and the Starliters,Liz Mandeville,Chris James and Patrick Rynn w/Bob Corritore,)The Avey Bros. and many more. check out www.simplemanenterprises.com
If you're not working...We'll be in your area this weekend. Cool Disposition will be at Blues On Grand in Des Moines Sat. March 21 for our Iowa CD Release of "Jumping In The Mudd"
Tom Hyslop of Blues Revue says -
"With Jumping In The Mudd, Cool Disposition solidify their position as Minnesota’s premier blues band... You will find no blues-rock here, and take my word for it: You won’t miss it... Jumping In The Mudd contains nothing but the blues and blues-related music, with shuffles in several varieties, Latin blues rhythms, R&B ballads, jump blues, rootsy rockers, and a splash of soul. The band makes a compelling case for the continuing vitality of these classic styles in every song"