Tool, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Living Colour, Zeppelin, A Perfect Circle, Audioslave , Pearl Jam, Rage, Foo Fighters, Coltrane, Monk, Davis, Dexter, Mingus, Dave Matthews, Chick Corea, Dennis Chambers, Alice in Chains, Nirvana...and list goes on and on.
The Police meets Pearl Jam and Peter Gabriel on vocals...with a little Pink Floyd, Incubus and Rush thrown in...then add Foo Fighters and Audio Slave...mix and WAHLA! Element57
***AUGUST 2009~ ELEMENT57 CHOSEN as MTV2 "EMERGING ARTIST" FEATURED DURING THEIR "ROCK N RAIL"SERIES AND HIGHLIGHTED AT THE DEW FEST IN PORTLAND. Performances and interviews will be showcased on Comcast Local On Demand and featured nationally on MTV2 during the Portland Dew Tour premiere on MTV2’s Rail N Rock on August 22nd at 10pm! ALL THROUGH OURSTAGE.COM~
"Most sounds circulating the modern rock airwaves these days are one-dimensional at best. Not with Element57. Plenty of bands are capable of writing memorable riffs, but this one infuses their thunder with colorful melodies, atypical instrumentation, and form that goes beyond the predictable verse-chorus. With such a broad range of influences, this quintet has produced a very diverse album that’s surely worth a listen."- OURSTAGE***
Looking for Portland’s Premiere Modern Rock Band? Element57 Answers the Call
“Sophomore release, Ripcord fuses modern rock radio-ready songs and a DIY demeanor into an album that finds the perfect musical duality”- Big Time Entertainment
“It is some of the most memorable rock you’ll run into. Element57 has forged a new rock sound for music fans who won’t be disappointed.”- Independent Weekly
In the land of indie, Element57 is the modern rock band Portland, OR has been missing. A 5-piece powerhouse that has been compared to the likes of Velvet Revolver & Audioslave, the band of veteran rockers shows it is up to the task on its sophomore release, Ripcord. While one can immediately tell that the band’s sound is rooted in early 90’s rock, the songwriting, production and arrangements are clearly living in the here and now. Think Foo Fighters meet Peter Gabriel…on steroids! Recorded with Sean Norton at his Portland, OR-based studio, SNAP, Ripcord is one of those rare records filled with the perfect amount of duality. On the one hand, it is chalked full of modern rock radio-ready songs like “20 Minutes,” and “Weather” and on the other, maintains a darker, DIY demeanor. From the ever-climbing title track, “Ripcord” to the driving pulse of “Lifeline,” the band overflows with energy and still meticulously attends to melody and form. Guitar and saxophone rise and fall over a waterfall of sound and a pounding groove. All of this is led by Chris Galyon’s incredibly dynamic vocals, which somehow simultaneously conjure up both Peter Gabriel and Chris Cornell. “We wanted to make a record that reflected exactly where we’ve come as a band without thinking about it too much,” says Galyon. “So we walked in and let it loose. I think it really worked for us.” Coming off winning the 2006 Independent Music Award– BEST ROCK SONG (for “Woke Up Late” (Radiate)), Element57 hopes for even more industry accolade with “Ripcord”. All forms of radio has been quick to respond. Portland clear channel stations KUFO 101.1FM and 94.7FM KNRK have added both “Ripcord” and “20 Minutes” to their play lists.
While the record is their strongest yet, the live show has also risen to new heights. When members Chris Galyon (vox, guitar), Jason Wilbur (sax, midiwind), Joe Gardner (drums), Andy Kallenberger (bass), Justin DeFreece (guitar) take to the stage these days audiences are connecting like never before. Galyon comments, “After several years behind the mic, you learn that it takes more than just good music to get people excited. We’ve finally found that ingredient to connect to audiences on a grand scale...our fans are responding to live shows like never before.
And its no wonder...Element57 was born out of the ashes of nationally acclaimed DIY band- 4th Plane Jaiant, who built a 7 year legacy with two albums, Tideline (1998) and Bipolar (2001), airplay on over 70 college radio stations and several western U.S. tours. The band is currently promoting Ripcord online and playing shows throughout the NW. Look for them at a venue near you. Learn more at sonicbids.com/element57 & myspace.com/element57 More about Element57….Element57 took home the Independent Music Award 2006 (2nd time also in 2004) for best hard rock/rock song with “Woke Up Late”, the 1st track off Radiate. Judges for the award included Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Melissa Ethridge, Bill Wyman, George Clinton and a host of other notable artists. In 2005 “Freedom” (Radiate) was featured by New Future Records, a New York label to be included on a sampler disc distributed throughout the music industry and reputable media outlets. In Jan. 2004, “Speak So Loud” landed on Indie-Music Vol. 1 nationally distributed by Arizona promotion wizards, Black Dog Promotions.
NOTABLE COLLEGE PERFORMANCES-
University of Oregon
Oregon State University
Eastern Oregon University
Chemekata Community College
Pacific University
Hood River Community College
Mt. Hood Community College
University of Portland
Portland State University
University of Washington
Washington State University
Puyallop U
Evergreen State
University of Idaho
University of Montana
Montana State
University of California Monterey
University of California Berkley
University of Arizona
Arizona State
University of Northern Arizona
DISCOGRAPHY~
1998- TIDELINE LP (Received airplay on over 70 stations on the west coast charting in 14 top 10's with "Queen for a day" & "Parachute".
2001- BIPOLAR LP (West Coast airplay and now distributed to 75 streaming/download digital music sites)
2004- RADIATE EP (Released to rave reviews and accolade)
2008- RIPCORD Just released (190 radio stations strong and adding)
Also I wanted to keep you in the loop with what is happening with me and my music, and to tell you that you can get tons of exclusive, limited edition Colin Rink merchandise, but only for a limited time, and the clock is ticking! We're talking about videoss, photos, bonus mp3's, set lists, and so much more.
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy!
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Thanks for adding Thunder Mountain Rockfest, a three-day outdoor rock festival July 8-10, 2010!! Please visit www.rockdakota.com or call 1-877-205-3792 for more information.
"Still Love You' looks set to ride the soul train straight out of San Francisco and onto the world stage." It's Official!, Today we released with great reviews the new album from THE LATRELLS titled 'Still Love You & since yesterday we have been receiving a lot of awesome reviews, positive feedback & a bunch of sales thanks to all the widespread news from various agencies and the music industry as a whole...Thank You we really appreciate it and we are proud to offer this album after 5 years in the making! Enjoy :: LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Pacific Soul Records) - Produced by XRAYDUSA at the Think Tank, San Francisco, West coast soulsters The Latrells second album 'Still Love You' released today on Pacific Soul:: check the press http://bit.ly/3K4o5d
Just un case you missed The Latrells radio interview last night on OTTObox Radio show..talks to Marquez Gallegos and Ray Wilcox of THE LATRELLS - It was a great 2 hours. (link) http://tobtr.com/s/739081 Thanks OTTObox Radio! The Latrells, a San Francisco based "psychedelic soul band flavored with pop, hip-hop, R&B and rock." Their new album "The Latrells Still Love You" will release on Tuesaday 10/20
My Dear Element57, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something pulls me toards them. Keep it up Element57. Di PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
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