Michael Bram-Vocals/Harmonica, Chris Vitarello-Guitar/Vocals, Brendan O'Grady-Bass, Brett Rothenhaus-Drums,
Michael Bram uses Meinl Cymbals and Vic Firth sticks exclusively
影響
The Grateful Dead
Ray Charles, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson
Howlin' Wolf, Louis Prima,Hank Williams, Floyd Tillman, WillieNelson,James Harman, Watermelon Slim, Kim Wilson, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, All New Orleans style music, Sam and Dave, Art Blakey, Brian Blade, Clyde Stubblefield, David Garibaldi
Levon Helm
Willie"big eyes" Smith, Sam Lay,
MICHAEL BRAM (MIKEBRAM.COM): drummer, vocalist, harmonica player, coffee shop guitarist...does many kinds of gigs. Many styles. Professional Musician....I've played in Irish Bands,Reggae Bands, Blues, JAzz, Country, Electronic, ton's of musical theater gigs, Big Band, rock-a-billy, 80's pop,and more that I can't remember.. and I frickin' love it all. as long as it sounds good....HAHAHA.... No but seriously I LOVE-A-LOT-OF-MUSIC. but w/ a HEAVY leaning towards BLUES,Jazz and Old Country... Oh yeah can't forget about that old r&b and classic New Orleans stuff.... anyway come over and let's listen to some Cd's...Let me speak in the 3rd person:
.....Mike does many gigs many styles... Solo acoustic gigs playing Dylan,The Beatles & more... and as leader of Michael Bram and the Alternators, a hard swinging blues band featuring Mike's powerful harp blowing and a rotating crew of some of the best young blues musicians in New York. check web site for more info and reviews of the new self titled cd which was featured on over 300 blues radio shows world wide! Mike has worked w/ many beautifully talented musicians...and love's elipses' and ;;;;; these
As a drummer I'm currently performing w/ Atlantic Records artist Jason Mraz;
w/ Warner/KidsRhino artists Little Maestros.(NYC's top children's music program);
w/ rising blues guitarist/singer & vizztone records artist Dave Gross(2007 Blues Music Awards nominee);
w/ boss Harmonica player Dennis Gruenling&Jumptime;
and new blues sensation, also a Vizztone artist, Gina Sicilia
along with recording my own cd's "Leroy" and "Michael Bram and the Alternators",
I've recently recorded w/ some of the above artists. check out Gina Sicilia's new cd on Vizz-Tone Records "Allow Me To Confess" be sure to check her website too fer all of her info and stuff...
Just recorded w/ Dennis Gruenling as well for a "still to be released" project featuring Steve Guyger and Jumptime!... go to Dennis' site for all things harmonica and for a good time....
as well as recording 3(that's right 3) full length,original children's music cd's(check em out... no seriously!) w/the above mentioned children's music group, Little Maestros.
go to their site to see that whole scene... pretty... pretty... pretty good.
along with working w/ these wonderful people & Musicians, I've been blessed to have recently worked with many other amazing folks:
legendary songwriters Barry Mann and Cynhtia Weil in their show "They Wrote That?"...
amazing acoustic songsters Gary Jules,and Raul Midon... and Top Blues artists Bruce Katz, Debbie Davies,Arthur Neilson,Nick Moss, JW Jones,Mark Hummel, Ryan Hartt,Matt Hill, Mikey JR, Rob Paparozzi, Richard Ray Farrell, Jon Paris, Watermelon Slim, and the late Bill Perry.
And also a funny but still cool gig (somehow) w/ a church choir featuring Dave Bickler(lead singer from Survivor) doing Beach Boys Covers!
I definitely consider myself lucky to be doing what I love to do and to try to make a living doing it. I look forward to meeting and playing with many more wonderful muscians and sharing in good times w/ whoever I may meet. I look forward to meeting you. Until then,
I hope you listen to good music and just be a good person.
and try to go to my website.Haha.. www.mikebram.com OK!
Yeth BAby!
....I'll be trying to be a better drummer and harmonica player and singer.. and person(excersize,meditation)..... but alas I can't practice w/ the fascinating time-suck that is MYSPACE! see ya round!
oh yeah.... I miss Jerry!
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Watch the drummer in this video!!
It was savage to see you all Leroy! Took a few days to recover, which was just how I hoped it would be... Safe travels man, send my howyas to all the lads as well - hope our paths cross again soon!
Hanging out was great last week. Was very happy when you produced "the book". I'm ready for the country album of the century when you are, Levon. Hope Austrailia is going well. gav x
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