Jason Henderson-Vocals/guitar Ryan Estep-Bass Mike Munter-Guitar/vocals Scott Andergard-Drums
Influences
H: Chris Cornell, AIC, Boyz 2 Men, Elliot Smith, Incubus, Tom Petty, Carl Thomas, New Edition, Scott Andergard, Ryan Estep, Mike Munter E: Mel, Alien Crime Syndicate, Visqueen, Jawbreaker, GnR, Hum, Local H, Smashing Pumpkins, Nada Surf, Punk Rock M: U2, oasis, pink floyd, led zeppelin, beatles A: I believe in the fact that everytime you hear music, you are influenced by it. Positive or negative. Here are a few of my positive influences: Michael Jackson, New Edition, Clash, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Big Audio Dynamite, Beastie Boys, Elvis, Stray Cats, The Who, Dave Mathews, and The Alan Parson Project.
HEMA is a Portland based rock band whose members started jamming together in early 2008. The band consists of musicians who have known each other for a while, but due to other projects did not settle on this line up until now. Every member has played in other bands around the Portland area. One of the most interesting aspects to HEMA is the drummer's style. Scott Andergard can pull of some pretty amazing things having only one hand to drum with. It truly is "amazing what a little duct tape can do."
The name "HEMA" has a dual meaning. It refers to the lifeblood that flows from melodic transformation. One song can breath new life into an individual. Coincidentally, it is also an acronym. The band members are:
Jason Henderson-vocals/guitar
Ryan Estep- Bass
Mike Munter-Vocals and guitar
Scott Andergard-Drums
The style of music can be described as contemplative. If an acoustic grunge band met with members of a Brit pop band and decided to write some tunes, the music might sound a bit like HEMA. The members influences are all over the place genre-wise. This versatility helps them create recipes for simple chill out dishes as well as complex multi-course meals.
WEIGHT UP WEDNESDAYS @ THE GREEK CUISINA
When:Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:00 PM - 2:30 AM PDT
NO COVER! Weight up Wednesday! Live Hip-Hop and Club Mix Every Wednesday @ The Greek Cuisina! Hosted By Rich James, Dj Puma Live in the mix. Live performances by Jumba Blaq, Big D, Rich James, A.N.T., Yung E. ARE YOU ATTENDING? YES NO
Hey there! I just wanted to tell you about an upcoming Rizomatic show that you might enjoy:
Wolfgang's Rizomatic Experiments Unmatched Music for the Moment LIVE in Portland at Vino Vixens (2929 SE Powell, PDX) Thurs. June 18, 2009 8:30pm
Drink great wine while enjoying the jawdropping electric psychedelic energetic and reality-shifting improvisational guitar mastery of Wolfgang Rehmert.
No Cover!
(pssst... the show will be even MORE fun if you tell all of your friends!)
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! What are your plans? We have a great party going on with giveaways every hour! Food specials and party favors for everyone! Come check us out, you won't be disappointed! See our Myspace page for more information.
Hey Jason, I don't hate men. Just want one that isn't drama queen of the year. Ok, that was bad, but opps, it's already said and done. How's life? and when do you play next? ~~dani
Just wanted to say you guys did great Friday night!!! It's truly been great playing with you on many shows in 2008! Enjoy some time . . . we're looking forward in seeing the future.
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