The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Animals, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, CSNY, Little Feat, CCR, Leon Russell, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Counting Crows, Crowded House, Jackson Browne, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Steely Dan, to mention a few...
The sound of DownTown Mystic is vintage yet modern. An industry trade publication put it this way: "DownTown Mystic's music is inspired by 60s pop icons, 70s rockers, yet it's planted firmly in the here and now."
DownTown Mystic started as the alter ego of Sha-La Music President, Robert Allen and morphed into a group, combining forces with Bruce Engler. It was while working in the studio with modern rockers The Discontent, that Robert put his idea of playing his classic rock sounding songs with modern musicians into reality. Having finished recording half a dozen tracks, Robert wanted to test out a song to see what the reaction, if any, would be. He found out soon enough in somewhat dramatic fashion.
Veteran tastemaker, Jed The Fish, would play the track "Lost & Found" off of an Industry compilation cd as his "Catch of The Day" on "World Famous" KROQ in LA, one of the most influential modern rock stations. This would lead to some national airplay. When the "Mayor of The Sunset Strip", legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, played another track, "Brian Jones", Robert knew it was time to go back into the studio and finish recording enough tracks for a full-length album.
It was at this point that Robert decided to give DownTown Mystic more of a group identity by enlisting the talents of singer/songwriter Bruce Engler. Robert had worked with Bruce on projects and always felt the two had very compatible styles. The result would be the "Rock'nRoll 4 The Soul" cd. The track "One More Chance" would be put on another Industry sampler and once again lightning would strike when it was heard by WBCG PD, G. Michael Keating, who immediately added it to his playlist...quite rare by today's standards! This has led to radio play at commercial & non commercial AAA, as well as College & Internet Radio.
Robert and Bruce are joined by a host of talented musicians on "Rock'nRoll 4 The Soul", including one of the great rhythm sections in the history of American Rock'n'Roll--Garry Tallent & Max Weinberg of the E Street Band.
Spurred on by their success, Robert & Bruce headed back into the studio to record their next cd. Ably aided & abetted by drummer extraordinaire Steve Holley & urban legend Paul Page on bass, the result, "Read The Signs", "raises the bar" a notch for DownTown Mystic.
DownTown Mystic's "Rock'n'Roll 4 The Soul" & "Read The Signs" cds are available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.com...
"Remembrance Day is a well put together tune... you guys are awesome... thanks for combining your skills in a way that brings honour to soldier and country!” Troops In Afghanistan (Operation Sandbox), comment on our myspace page. "This Has To Be The Most Direct And Cutting Anthem Of Modern Times"
Hey Thanks for the Comment, Be sure to check back every now and then we are getting ready to release a new tune titled "Bumble Bee". It is going to be available to all of our fans for free.Check us out at Reverbnation!!! The CSL Jr Band - Big as TX
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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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.
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