John Fisher: Lead guitar, vocals. John is a veteran to the rock scene and has played in a variety of bands in the Wisconsin market and in the Tampa Bay Florida area. John is a first rate lead guitarist and his strong vocals a great harmonic addition to the band vocals.
Cailyn Lloyd: Bass guitar, lead guitar, vocals. Blues lovers from the Fox Valley and central Wisconsin are familiar with the virtuoso blues oriented guitar work of Cailyn. She has played with many of the area's top blues performers. Cailyn is also one of the top bass guitarists around. Cailyn joined the band primarily on bass guitar, but will also be featured on some of the more challenging guitar songs such as Eric Johnson's "Cliffs of Dover."
Tom Wroblewski, Keyboards and Vocals. Many music lovers from central Wisconsin and other areas will be familiar with Tom through his solo act, "Play It Again Tom." Tom has also played with the bands Cloud 10, Rock Soup and many others. Tom's keyboard is central to much of the band's music such as Styx, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and others. Tom is classically trained and a key addition to the new lineup.
Dave Belk, Drums, Percussion. Dave has played with well known bands in the central Wisconsin area including Jupiter Moon. Dave's aggressive style is the heartbeat of the band. Dave models his drumming techniques after his drummer hero, Neil Peart from the band Rush. Dave is also a great performer. His energetic and enthusiastic drumming style adds a new energy to the overall sound of the new IX LIVES band.
IX LIVES has been entertaining fans in the Midwest since their inception in 2003. IX LIVES brand of vocal, guitar and keyboard based rock from the 70s through today have made the band one of the most sought after acts in Wisconsin, northern Illinois and eastern Iowa.
The band has become a regular at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin having played on the big stage for the last 3 years opening up for bands such as Eddie Money, Peter Frampton, the Bangles, and U2-Zoo. The band is also one of the most requested acts at Chicago's Navy Pier including a featured 4th of July performance at that venue in 2007. 2008 has included many festival appearances and an acclaimed 3 day series of shows at Rock Fest in Cadott, WI.
A IX LIVES show is very vocally oriented and the band covers some of the more vocally challenging material that other bands often shy away from. The band is currently working on some changes in personnel, all in an effort to bring a bigger better show to the 2010 festival season.
Your vote can make Conniption "The Hog House Band"
This is the Finals!!! If we win, we get radio play on 102.9 FM!!!
We are the only Metal band (most consider us "Psychedelic-Thrash"), the 2 other bands are Pop and Country..... so represent!
G-Daddy's BBC 2022 E. North Ave. Milwaukee, WI
THIS FRIDAY, October 30th at 9pm
21+ $5 cover 3 bands, 45 minute sets, your vote decides the winner! Band order determined the night of the show... so get there by 9! Voting is by ballot.
For detailed contest info go to: www.1029thehog.com
As you see, this is a great opportunity in the music scene and industry! Your support is greatly appreciated.... YOU, our fans, will get bigger and better shows!! .....and the bands we do shows with will be getting bigger and better crowds and promotion!! If you show up, or not, we won't forget...
THIS IS WHEN WE ALL GET TOGETHER AND MAKE IT HAPPEN!
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we'll be playing at the badger bowl in madison tonite at 9:30. come on down and party like a horse. a good time is guaranteed for all or your money back. admission is free.
man that belk guy was my math teacher in 7th grade. He was crazy! If u get this tell him I said hi, he will know who I am. Thanks, and your a great band!!
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