Ever So Klever, "Americas Only Power Swing Band", hails from Miami, Florida. If one word is to be used to describe Ever So Klever, it is charisma. Formed in January of 2009, Ever So Klever has already released a polished full length album and are almost finished with the second. Having played with bands like UB40 and The Supervillians, and featured at Sunfest 2009, which sold over 400,000 tickets, Ever So Klever is one of Americas fastest up and coming bands. Perform a quick search on line of Ever So Klever to read and see the many press reviews, TV interviews, and Radio interviews available.
Ever So Klever soars with their sounds of swing and rockabilly to provide energy reminiscent of a late 90's Warped Tour vibe that is twisted with the classic influence of South Florida Latin rhythms. The horn section blasts alongside the juiced up and sexy female lead vocalist Michelle Leigh that rocks through a ribbon mic to provide motivating choruses combined with Brian Setzer like guitar riffs by Rich Plaza. Emil's walking bass lines and classic swing drums by Joel will provide the back bone to bust out that zoot suit, consider some slicked back greaser hair, and take a ride with your baby in that classic 1930's hot rod. The right touches of other musical influences and genres lend spicy diversity to full songs like "Sinning Again" which reflect an almost Orange County-No Doubt like ska vibe and intros of songs like "Here Comes Mama" displaying their sultry Latin music talents.
With a rigorous schedule all over Florida, the East Coast, and parts of the Mid West, there is simply no excuse to not see Ever So Klever. Several dates even have them playing two shows in one day. This kind of band doesn't come along often and is a result of nothing less than hard work and talent. If you enjoy bands like Rush, Stray Cats, No Doubt, The Cherry Poppin Daddies, Save Ferris, and The Horror Pops, you will certainly find Ever So Klever pleasing your palate just as much. Their record, entitled "Bang, Twang, Boom," is nothing but high quality. Its hard copy and their digital download, along with other merchandise, is available on their website at www.EverSoKlever.com.
Michelle Leigh, lead vocalist, hails from Highland Park, Il near Chicago. Only 21 years old she has been singing her whole life. When she was 15 years old, she picked up a guitar and taught herself how to play. Michelle has been in many choirs throughout her life and in recent years pursued a solo career, but this her first time singing with a band.
Rich Plaza is originally from Brooklyn and is of Puerto Rican decent. He started teaching himself when he was only six years old. His love for progressive rock and latin music creates an interesting combination of styles. Putting together Jazzy chords, explosive choruses, and lighting fast riffs, Rich has created a new revolutionary way of playing guitar. Very approachable and always eager to show off ESK, Rich doesn't talk about what he has done, but what ESK will do!
Joel Enriquez is the band's Cuban drummer with 16 years of experience. Enriquez has played and recorded with many artists in many styles from rock, funk, Latin, pop, fusion, swing, rockabilly and more. He has performed with Arturo Sandoval, Nestor Torres, Julio Sabala, Priscila, Javier Iglesias, Onelle, Locoyo, Garaje H, La India, Jose Velentino, and many others. He graduated from Miami Dade College in Music and Florida International University (BA) in Music Education.
Aimiel "Emil" Rivas is from the Philippines. He started his professional bass career by recording with a band in 1997. Emil was also part of a multi-platinum recording band in 2004. They had many achievements and were able to fill up coliseums with 15,000 people capacities. Emil recorded many albums with them and was able to tour in different countries such as Australia, Singapore, Dubai, and The USA. Touring The United States, he was able to perform in San Fransisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Reno, Washington DC, Chicago, and New York. Emil has also done a lot of session work in recordings and live concerts. He is a very versatile bass player and is always up to the challenge.
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