About the Band:
Mike Roi grew up in Jupiter, South Florida (amazing girls—too many
gators), moved to Philadelphia for a bit (great time, loooong story)
and is now residing in Brooklyn, NY (not enough gators). After
releasing records out of Florida with Brother Grimm (TALES, Canana
Colony), then with his band Roi out of Philadelphia (Pink Swirl e.p.,
Intergalactic Rodeo-available on iTunes), Mike formed "Roi and the
Secret People" with the help of Joe Roullier (guitar,mandolin), Noel
Rockwood (slide guitar), Dose (Drum,Bass), and Dan Ginden(organ, Keys,
Piano).
Noel Rockwood. A New York City native, Noel formed the band The
Snapdragons in 1989. The Snapdragons were a power trio out of Athens,
Ohio. Signed with Atlantic Records in 1991, they released a self-titled
album that year which climbed the college radio charts and received
much critical acclaim. They toured the United States, opening for Soul
Asylum, The Dead Milkmen, and Superchunk. Noel returned to NYC in 1993.
Since then, he has played in such groups as Shiny Mama and The New
Professionals.
Influences
Tom Petty,Nick Cave,16 horsepower,Bowie,Iron Maiden,Neil Diamond,Waylon Jennings,Tragically Hip,Tom Waits,George Jones,Billy Holiday,Neil Young
View Roi and the Secret People's EPK
Roi and the Secret People-Monday .. "Soaring high, scraping bottom. Talking trash about cars and girls in a voice bigger than Texas. Whispering about fears. These are the vistas Roi visits."
"Growing up in South Florida I was surrounded by the music of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker — wives, booze, fights, guns, trucks," says Roi of the character dilemmas that infiltrate the album. "All that just kinda stuck in my head… in a little rusty box, so whenever I’m diggin’ in the backyard of my head for lyrics, my shovel has a tendency to hit that box."
-a.d. amorosi-city paper-Philadelphia.
ROI AND THE SECRET PEOPLE-
Based out of Brooklyn, Roi and The Secret People stand up for what rock should be. This is truly a band that lightens your heart when you listen to them. From the southern blend of electric rock to their acoustic jams, this is music that any crowd could enjoy. Their new release, entitled "Dog St.", is a great mix of true rock from the first song to the last. Beautiful vocals, accompanied by soothing music in the background is always a good thing. Roi and The Secret People are already making a name for themselves in New York, and it's only a matter of time before they break out in the States.
-Metal Mark of AtlMetal.com <>
check out the r.S.p.page at-
DOG ST.-LIVE- NYC-Arlene's Grocery-12/01/07
"Mike Roi and his group of talented 'Secret People' perform his
original
material with a classic rock sensibility and a southern soul that
reminds us all what is great about rock and roll in America."
April Erin Farrell-
Office of the Director
Museum of Arts & Design---
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE /
Contact: Gina Sigillito ginamac29@aol.com (718) 426-3203
NEW BROOKLYN-BASED BAND
TAKES SOULFUL, GRITTY AMERICAN ROCK TO
A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
The incredible group Roi and The Secret People Announce the Release of Their CD, Dog St.
“Based out of Brooklyn, Roi and The Secret People stand up for what rock should be. This is truly a
band that lightens your heart when you listen to them. From the southern blend of electric rock to their
acoustic jams, this is music that any crowd could enjoy. Their new release, entitled "Dog St.", is a great
mix of true rock from the first song to the last. Beautiful vocals, accompanied by soothing music in the
background is always a good thing. Roi and The Secret People are already making a name for
themselves in New York, and it's only a matter of time before they break out in the States.” —Metal
Mark of AtlMetal.com, Target Audience Magazine
(NEW YORK, NY)—Already featured on WRSU-FM in New Jersey and hailed by Rock N Roll Experience
Magazine as “good, old school rock n roll,” Dog. St., the new CD from Roi and The Secret People, is
garnering attention everywhere. Renowned for their hot, exciting live shows, Roi and the Secret People
features the beautiful, mesmerizing voice of Mike Roi (formerly of Brother Grimm and Roi) and the highoctane
slide guitar of Noel Rockwood (lead guitarist for the Snapdragons and The New Professionals). RSP
have played such renowned clubs as Rockwood Music Hall and Arlene’s Grocery in New York City and The
Tin Angel in Philly. Produced by LABATOMIX in NYC by Dose and Donny Rock of Shootyz Groove fame,
the CD features artwork by award-winning illustrator and artist Tony DiTerlizzi, whose latest project is the
blockbuster film, The Spiderwick Chronicles. From the stunning, haunting song, “Firefly,” to the balls-to-thewall
sound of the title tune, “Dog St.” offers the best that American rock has to offer.
Roi, who hails from southern Florida, has assembled a group of talented, experienced, like-minded musicians
to create the vision of rock music he was raised with. As Roi so eloquently states, all he usually needs is a
good bourbon a case of beer, a good smoke, and a guitar to create the kind of true-blue, sexy, and salt-of-the
earth music that has captivated audiences in the tri-state area. Eclectic, diverse, and thoroughly original, RSP
is a band that combines a classic rock vibe with a lyrical, wholly unique sound.
“Roi and the Secret People have a great unique sound, a lot of talent and excellent production
quality.”—
Shinbone Magazine
About the Band:
Mike Roi grew up in Jupiter, South Florida and is now residing in Brooklyn, NY. Mike has been singing in
bands since the age of 16 and has been pursuing his passion for the kind of soulful music he grew up with ever
since. He has opened for such renowned acts as The Black Crowes, Midnight Oil, and Marilyn Manson. After
releasing records out of Florida with Brother Grimm (TALES, Cabana Colony), then with his band Roi out of
Philadelphia (Intergalactic Rodeo), Mike formed RSP.
Noel Rockwood. A New York City native, Noel formed the band The Snapdragons in 1989. The Snapdragons
were a power trio out of Athens, Ohio. Signed with Atlantic Records in 1991, they released a self-titled album
that year which climbed the college radio charts and received much critical acclaim. They toured the United
States, opening for Soul Asylum, The Dead Milkmen, and Superchunk. Noel returned to NYC in 1993. Since
then, he has played in such groups as Shiny Mama and The New Professionals.
David Leatherwood has performed as a singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist with dozens of stylistically
diverse bands and artists since settling in NYC. Completing several national tours and opening for such acts as
Sting, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Aerosmith and Fuel, David has also toured in the UK and throughout
Europe (Bosnia, Kosovo, Austria, Iceland) with the USO. Leatherwood has performed and recorded with such
major label acts as Mach Five (Island) and Star 69 (Hollywood), such nationally distributed indie bands as
Puracane (Ubiquity), The Patti Rothberg Band (Cropduster) and Evil Jake (Evil), and with his own acousticpop
duo 2 (Albertine)—who recorded with legendary producer Tom Dowd (Aretha Franklin, Allman Brothers,
Rod Stewart), and whose single peaked at 14 on the Billboard/AC chart.
Title: Dog St. Artist: Roi and the Secret People Release Date: December 2008
Price: $10.00 Label: Independent
Soundscan: 634479782374
To Order: RoiboMusic at 391 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 or roibo2000@yahoo.com
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE, is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
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Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta Wonderful sites and sounds in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be Space m8s.
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
Hi Roi, Hope you are well. Just letting you know I have a show coming up in a couple weeks. It’s a special showcase featuring violin, piano and guest back-up vocalists. We are taking these songs for an orchestral turn!
Wednesday June 3rd
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen Street (@ Houston St.) 7 PM FREE
Hi, Just want to let you know that a bunch of outstanding New Orleans style jazz and funk acts are coming to Sullivan Hall in the next few weeks! Ticket links and details are below, or check out www.sullivanhallnyc.com for more information.
Come out and celebrate the summer in New York, NOLA style!
I am always up for a good 'reboot' and I think Buck Rogers would be awesome. The key word is 'good' reboot! And I have very fond memories of Erin Grey in tight spandex that will be tough to overlook
Hey How's it going??;) stop in anytime and have a listen! I'm now taking donations for my downloads, message me for more details. My hard copies are 9.99 plus shipping. But I will accept what ever you can afford for my high quality mp3.s.
Rock on! Did I mention I'm getting ready to play Philly and NYC? I need a posse! Hope you're playing some shows while I'm there so I can finally see you guys!
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