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honored Best Male Vocalist of the Year at the LAMA



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Member Since5/26/2005
Band Websitewww.erickmacek.com
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Nov 21 2009 7:30P
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Dec 19 2009 10:00P
Bitter End w/Billy Bauer New York City, New York
Jan 2 2010 10:00P
Tin Angel w/Billy Bauer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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"Erick Macek is destined to leave his mark and be captured in the same breath as heavy hitters such as Dave Matthews Band or G. Love & Special Sauce"
- Geoffrey Dellinger, VP of Music, Entertainment World

Alright, so I've gone through many biographies of informational bragging and so I've decided to turn the tables and write one on my own.

Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, it all started, while still in diapers (around 3yrs old) when my pops kind of made me learn the accordion. (I think it was to follow in his footsteps) See, coming from a strict Slovak background (that'd be eastern Europe) I was raised with polkas and waltzes as my first major influence. So throughout my childhood I was thrown multiple instruments and told "figure it out" as there became a need for it in our ethnic, rockin' family band. (WARNING: slight use of sarcasm) As my 2 older brothers sang, danced and played their instruments ... I became sort of a guinea pig being able to pick up and figure out anything my dad threw my way. By age 6, I played the accordion, harmonica, recorder, keyboard, sang and danced. And a few years later took trumpet lessons. I have to say that I was a natural favorite around the grannies!

Being a teenager and dealing with typical peer pressure, I really became embarrassed of music started shying away. I suddenly became a jock being born and bred to become a soccer/hockey athlete. (once again, following in my fathers footsteps ... (My father once being a semi-professional soccer player in Austria) and suddenly … our household started becoming Americanized where sounds went from polkas and waltzes to Helloween and Stryper with a final compromise of Abba.

By late high school, I was dead set on becoming a professional athlete, but still couldn't concentrate on one thing as I competed in baseball, football, cross-country, but my main focus was on soccer, ice hockey and volleyball. Received multiple accolades, awards and potential scholarships. Being torn by my father who wanted me to become a professional soccer player and train in Austria and my mother who constantly harped on education and strived to make our lives better as I was only the 2nd Macek born in the United States, a medial meniscus tear in my left knee senior year of high school opened my eyes at a whole new level. And soon after, somehow ended up performing in a musical called "Crazy for You" my senior year and was chosen "Rookie of the Year" as no one knew I could sing/dance.

On to college where the my first real musical influence hit me like a ton of bricks ... a man by the name dave matthews made me want to pick up the guitar and just "jam" ... or maybe thinking that it would help my chances with the lady gender. Whatever the case, the seed had been planted. Music had made an ironic full circle back into my life and by my 2nd year of college, my dad bought me my first Washburn acoustic electric guitar and the rest is history. (side note: Plush by STP was my first riff ever learned)

After graduating and moving on as a graphic designer, I continued to write and write and write, but was very shy behind the mic. I remember recalling before a performance, I usually had to have a "few" drinks ... as I was asked many times how I could perform while hammered (I use that term loosely)...

2005-literally, was the year where "it" all began. I decided to record an album, create a website, make a press kit and, really, create a music identity. Then, an event happened that changed my life forever, the AMTC talent competition. I received a scholarship to compete amongst thousands in Orlando, Florida. Shy as ever and so nervous that my throat almost closed ... I sang my heart out and to my surprise won the prestigious "Overall Singer" award, which in my mind was proof that I have "something."

This confidence led me to take another big chance in my life as I packed my bags and headed to Southern California. One opportunity after another piled on and continue to pile on as I've performed at events such as the Sundance Festival, Academy Awards gifting lounge, SXSW and venues all over Southern California at a consistent basis. I was also nominated for, and won "Best Male Vocalist of the Year" at the Los Angeles Music Awards. I've also met, performed and hung out with many great musicians, major label acts and so on, but rather not use their name to boost up my bio. I'm an honest singer/songwriter and I have an obvious passion for this thing called music. I'm always learning and I'm always being inspired and "life always happens" ... I'm taking on that ride and hope to leave something behind for people to relate to, learn from and communicate with ...





















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Joon Cartier

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Nov 24 2009 7:02 PM

JUST COMING BY TO SHOW SOME LOVE.
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Nov 20 2009 1:33 PM

Whats good..Ay if your not busy and have time stop by the page and give a quick listen to a song or 2 and let me know what you think...Im jay by the way
lowpitch

lowpitch



Nov 19 2009 4:51 PM

Hello dear friend! Just a little quick reminder to let you know that you can still download for free our first 11 tracks mixtape by going here: http://www.lowpitchmusic.com/mixtape.html By doing that youll have the opportunity to be included in our V.I.P. list, wich means youll be in direct contact with us and youll be the first to know our every move. Youll also have the chance to get exclusive special freebies and advance listens to our new stuff. And absolutely NO SPAM whatsoever. Also...do you have Facebook? We do! Join us here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowpitch/69685064870 BTW...Our next EP "Boxing Bet" is coming to our website real soon, with a free gift track only for our V.I.P. subscribers. It will be introduced in the next few days by a brand new video entirely filmed in New York! You dont want to miss it!! Have a nice day! -Lowpitch
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Nov 18 2009 9:05 PM

“Nov. 20th @ the Coach House.  A benefit for Acres of Love (www.acresoflove.org).  Hope you can support!  Email me if you want to buy tickets.”
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Nov 17 2009 5:27 AM

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Nov 12 2009 5:30 AM

Thank you for being a friend...Keep on making the great music...All success and blessings to you..... BookerMoon
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Nov 10 2009 2:28 PM

HEY U GUESS WHAT.....
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Nov 10 2009 11:18 AM

Thank you for the friendship!! I discovered you on ReverbNation..What a wonderful place that is!! I love your music and your voice is awesome!!!

Have a great week

Love and peace

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Nov 10 2009 4:49 AM

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Nov 6 2009 4:34 AM

shooting thew to say hi. have a great night..
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Oct 29 2009 12:12 AM

So our CD is finally available online at smartpunk.com. Please pick up a copy : )
It would mean the world to me.

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Oct 27 2009 10:12 PM

Hey what's up. What do you think of our music?
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