Johnny S.- guitar/bass/keys/piano/vocals/loops
Todd H.-guitar
Mark F-drums
Sonya F-violin/viola
Maya . violin/viola/piano
Troy F-drums
Pat M.-bass/guitar
David M-trumpit
AL I-samples/mixing
Influences
We will accept our shot of choice (wild turkey + peach schnapps). You're buying!
old friends/coffee drip's/ sleep/the future/the state of our planet/humans fucking up/history/space/bikes/ /light/floors/climate/global dimming/politics/vegan's/humanity/loud guitars/quite moments.
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you tell us? it's all been done. we just do this to keep sane in a world gone mad...
A beacon of light in the back-asswards cattle-ranching haven/oil patch known as Alberta, MICO (Johnny Stewart, , Todd Harkness, and Mark Fleischhaker) successfully mix dark yet melodic punk rock with intelligent socio-political insight.
Mico was formed in 1998 by John and Troy in Banff, Alberta, following the dissolution of Johnny's previous band, Red Fisher. Their debut CD "Standing Inside A Shadow" came out on Edmonton label, Does Everyone Stare? in 2001. Mico underwent a series of member and instrument changes following the release of their second album "Outside the Unbearable Grows" (G7 Welcoming Committee) in June 2003, but has solidified the lineup, and is better than ever.
While rooted in punk rock, both in their ideals and musical inspiration, the band drifts into several musical styles in any given song. You're just as likely to find 8 minute long shoegazer-ish compositions as you are 30 second punk songs, and sometimes a combination. The difficulty in pigeon-holing the band means that they are often branded with the misleading "emo" label - something they are less than comfortable with. The key here is melody - each song laden with hooks and burning with energy, yet still managing to maintain an underlying melancholia throughout. Although "the personal is political" label applies here, vocalist and key songwriter Johnny Stewart is also not afraid to cut the shit and say exactly what's on his mind.
The last couple of years has seen MICO garnering critical acclaim while criss-crossing Canada and the United States. They've shared the stage with bands such as The Weakerthans, Strike Anywhere, Propagandhi, Samiam, Moneen, Hot Hot Heat, the New Pornographers and Onelinedrawing.
2005 marks the next phase of the mico odyssey. Troy is overseas's to fall in love, Pat is selling shoes'. that leaves Johnny and Todd(the cod). With Troy's brother Mark filling in on the new record. Which is great as he is a sick drummer. The record is being recorded at Sundae Sound in Calgary, by Al Irving. He is wicked! We also have a cast of other humans playing viloin/key's,pedal steel, etc, our pal Sonya has played some amazing stuff on this record. Check out the new songs posted. look for the new record out in 2006.
all the best.
mico
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Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Keep up the Great Work! Wishes you All the Best in 2009! Enjoy your Weekend
holy smokes you aint going to believe this...i click'd this deal to receive an AUTHENTIC designer bag through Coach absolutely FREE and it totally came in the mail!! since i KNOW its for real now, i'm going to go back real fast and snag a few more to wrap up as a gift..you ought to go get some as well LMFAO! isnt mine dope?
wowzer you're not going to believe this...i completed this deal to get an AUTHENTIC designer handbag through Coach absolutely FREE and it surprisingly worked!! since i KNOW its for real now, i'm going to go real quick and swipe a few more to wrap up as a present..you ought to go grab a few as well LOL! aint the one i got neat?
Do you guys have anymore copies of 'Our Living Language' CDs? I should have snagged one from G7 at the time but I was poor. I just put in an order for a bunch of your other material though. I am shhtoked.
Well I like music with no words so the new one appeals to my taste...there is so much one can do with mixing stuff together and making it into something else...I really admire the talents of those dj's out there who have got it right, those who say they are not real musicians are quite full of it...best wishes for all that you choose to do...xoxo princess
mico, mico, mico... what up? stewart when i order from s@j i want you to fly to the warehouse and pack the orders yourself with the love only you are capable... when this reve shit blows up we should talk shows n such. and if you ever want to send cds for me to play in the shop thats cool. it's not like i want to listen to them it's for the customers you know.
It has been 3 years...and obviously too long. I am finishing some studies in Japanland, but I will move back to Canada next spring. I plan on hitting that park forsure! Good times ahead! Keep ripping it up Johnny!
I just saw the skatepark that they built at the forks.It beats the shitty little ramps that I use to build as a kid! Makes me wanna relocate back to the Peg!
