It started with Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, James Taylor, Smokey Robinson, and The Drifters. I later discovered The Police, Howard Jones, Nick Kershaw, U2, and Duran Duran. For a period I found my self embroiled in the metal craze as I listened to (and tried to play) Fates Warning, Ozzy Ozbourne, Metallica, Queensryche, and Steve Vai. In the 90’s I found myself jumping around on stage while screaming the lyrics of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Faith No More, Living Color and Rush. In college I would grab my guitar and head to the beach party to play songs by The Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms, Van Morrison, and Sting. There was a short stint of coffee shop gigs filled with Dada tunes. The most influence came from bands that I had the pleasure of working with as a live sound engineer. There was S.M.O., Dear America/Acoustic Workshop, Ethan, Butch Walker, The Pondering, Shades of Grey/Blinding Sol, Tommy Thompson, Hobex, Edwin McCain, and the hundreds of other unknown bands that left a musical mark on my soul. Lately… John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Chevelle, Killswitch Engage, A Perfect Circle, Anna Nalick, Aslyn, Matchbox 20, Gavin DeGraw, 3 Doors Down, Cold, Jeremy Camp, and Maroon 5.
Who am I? You know, every time I think I know who that is, I find I am wrong. There are always more depths to who we are than our conscious mind will let us see. There are so many minute details that shape how our mind grows, and which point of views we form. It is like looking at a forest through a microscope. You can step back and enjoy the beauty of the whole, or study the cells that make up the individual blades of grass. In a lifetime you could never truly understand the why of its existence, or the intricacies of how it all ties together.
So I guess that is the answer... who I am depends on how you look at me. Either way, I am just me.
Thanks for being a friend and showing your support.
-Noah
"I think I need a sunrise... I'm tired of the sunset." -Augustana
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." -Einstein
"Always put yourself at the service of the song. Hits may come and go but a great song can last a long, long time. Never quit listening to new music--or old music, for that matter. Never, ever dismiss a segment of the music-loving audience because you don't like its tastes. Mean what you say, but don't let the truth get in the way of a good story. Love really is a burning thing. Don't worry about your technical limitations. You don't have to be the best, but whatever you play, play it like your life depends on it." -Brian Mansfield
Hear is An Early Chrismastmas Gift....Downlaod for Free Let me know what you think. Thanks for being a friend.....Hope to See everyone in 2010..Enjoy Djnv - Bangin the booth vol 1 by djnv
Thanks so much for the AD! You totally rock.. Can you take a second and check out my songs, and post a comment on my page and let me know what you think? It would be totally sweet, and really help out. Thanks! talk soon.. Jon
Hey! Pete Hopkins here. I have written a tribute song for the one and only Michael Jackson and I put it up on my myspace today. "Mr Jackson"
also check out this video montage created by a fan to accompany it http://bit.ly/40PdpU -thank you @yourockradio (follow him on twitter) -its very moving
Are you even playing anymore? You know I can't keep up with you!!! I'm playing again...of course I go through this phase every year...haha. We made a bargain...and I never got to see you play LAST summer! Let me know!
I hope you are having a great day...I wanted to let you know that my first CD release "Where No One's Ever Been" is now available on iTunes, and I hope you check it out. Thanks so much for all of your support!
ELIJAH set to Perform at the ANNUAL EVOLUTION BLOCK PARTY June 14th in Detroit. This event will be hosted by Roxy of 106 & Park and Idris Elba of The Wire! The DJ for the BLOCK PARTY with be No Other than DJ Jazzy Jeff.
