Just months after Holis released their self-titled debut album, they were named Best Pop/Rock Band of the Year 2006 in Central Pennsylvania.
From the band’s first inception, in 2004, Holis secured a permanent position in the local music scene by writing beautiful, simple songs that gently pulled at the heartstrings of every listener.
Somewhere in between the unconventional, vulnerable guitar playing of Frank Mistretta, the confident, melodic keyboard of Christian McGinty, and singer Ray Zeiters’ stark, ethereal vocals are answers for the soul. Whether the song is about politics, religion, or love; it’s the rhythm section of Jeremy White and Ken Reiner, combined with the sweeping sonic landscapes on electric by Fred Pellegrini, which provides the group with a forceful, powerful edge that was designed for arena rock.
Holis’ signature mix of anthem rock, dynamic arrangements and spiritually aware lyrics continues to grow. The group has a remarkable ability to present its music in a way that lends itself to all walks of life, young and old. “We just want our songs to reflect raw emotion,” says Ray. In doing so, Holis may be the most profound act to emerge out of Harrisburg in years.
It all began when future members Ray Zeiters and Frank Mistretta met in 2002. The two were introduced through a mutual friend who was looking to form an acoustic trio. Two and a half years later, with a few personnel changes, they had put together a team of professional, dedicated and talented musicians from the local music scene. Holis was born. The named, derived from the word holistic, says a lot about the focus of the band. “We’re totally aware of the necessity to be a marketable band, but more so, we think about the overall picture; and that means the music will always be first priority,” explains Jeremy.
When the band went into the studio early last year with co-producer Fred Pellegrini, they agreed that nothing would go on the album that they all didn't agree on. This led to a fierce and gut wrenching recording session that the guys thought might be their last. Songs ended up veering from fragile to forceful, from understated to epic. On a bittersweet morning in May, the album was finished.
Ray admits that track five on the album, "Forsaken," is the message of Holis’ entire work up until now. The song says that sometimes we don’t realize what we have until it’s gone, you take things for granted, you live, you learn, maybe you fail, but if you do, at least you know you tried. When things happen to you in life, your first inclination is to think everything's terrible, what's the point? You’re overwhelmed, then you realize the point is simply that - that it's not that bad and you have to keep going. Finally, you come to realize that life is good, and you overcome.
Holis LIVE-"Foraken" into "Stars"
Holis LIVE-"Crooked Inc"
For information about the band, contact holismusic@yahoo.com
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Mark Dignam has been bumping into Paul Luc and Ben Shannon a lot, at Treelady Studios, where they are all working, on their upcoming albums. They admire each others work so much, they decided to put together what promises to be, a mini singer/songwriter festival.. Watch for special guests and a very memorable night at The Rex Theater, 1602 East Carson Street. Pittsburgh, PA 15203. 8pm. $10.
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Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
Just a quick note to let you know that I have a new free digital release out now on Cock Rock Disco if you would like to take a listen.
Heres what label owner Jason Forrest had to say!
Herv: "Not figuratively, but literally in love with Music..."
"Ireland's sexiest laptopper lands his latest mini-album on Cock Rock Disco! "Not figuratively, but literally in love with Music..." is a rave inspired experimental break-acid-core thrill ride of endless ideas and possibilities. Herv packs a lot into the 8 tracks; melodies evolve and twist, beats fracture and congeal and synths collide! It's exciting! But that's not all, it comes with 2 cd designs and a freakin A0 sized poster! Whoa! Can't beat the value in that!"
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Hello, I Hope you and yours are doing great Just dropping by to invite you to... A Benefit Concert For Missing Child Haleigh Cummings Details On My Profile Saturday October 17,2009
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