Melissa Gordon Rhine: Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Michael Rhine: Guitar, Vocals
Marlon Rhine: Drums, Percussion
with special guests
Sincere thanks to Airto Moreira, Howard Levy, Sam Skelton, Johnny Knapp, Burt Wolff, Neal Starkey,Billy Degnats, Melody Rhine and Dogwood Recording for contributing their extraordinary talents to our first CD.
Influences
Sarah Vaughn, Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Buddy Guy and instrumentalists throughout history. Jimmy Smith, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, John McLaughlin, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers
Sounds Like
Mix of influences- picture a cabinet of musical spices added selectively as you go along..
New Territory was started by Singer/Songwriter Melissa Gordon Rhine in Atlanta, Georgia. Her idea was to have a project that would allow artistic freedom and growth for all musicians involved while moving the group along a creative corridor where all styles could intersect.
Improvisation is the main contribution that all members bring to the ensemble.
Melissa began her love affair with music as a baby (maybe earlier). She began picking out tunes by ear on the family piano at 2 years old. At 8, she began writing poetic lyrics. Her elementary education included studying piano and theory at the Cleveland Music School Settlement. She also studied violin, recorder, guitar and was an active part of various choral groups. She began studying Voice at age 18 and continues to study as well as enjoys her work as a Music Educator, currently teaching Voice, Piano, Song Composition and Performance skills. There have been a wide variety of performances as well as studio experience. Melissa appeared as "Miss Harmony" in the "town" of Crossroads at Stone Mountain Park. She has also performed on WXIA TV for the special "A Southern Christmas".
Her influences include Sarah Vaughn, Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Buddy Guy and instrumentalists throughout history. As a songwriter, Melissa strives to create music in a variety of styles, that's positive and honest.
Michael has played music since the mid-sixties working through many diverse styles in over 30 different bands. Due to the improvisational nature of his musical endeavors, Michael is comfortable playing blues, rock and jazz. After studying classical and jazz guitar at the University level, he pursued private teaching while gigging throughout the Midwest. Michael brings an eclectic, innovative blend of rhythms and techniques to New Territory.
His influences are diverse: Jimmy Smith, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, John McLaughlin, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Wes Montgomery and The Allman Brothers.
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Veja Entrevista que dei para o Programa “Repertório Independente”, onde eu falo de minha carreira, minha história e apesar de estar bastante gripado, ainda canto algumas canções.
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This beautiful (yes, beautiful) album has been in the making for over a year, us Noble Brats, have worked so hard to create a perfect mirror of our essence and did everything by ourselves. From recording to mixing to mastering. and the result has exceeded even our own expectations. All the songs in this album are full of contrasts and a rockin' out exploration and critique of the different emotions that control our lives, emotions that might keep us in an unhealthy relationship even when we know it's not good for us, emotions that drive some to systematically cut into their own skin to get a sense of control over their pain, emotions that make us wonder about our place in this world. So if you feel ready to take a chance and go on a journey into the darkness of our souls, we promise you a light at the end of the tunnel, you might even see yourself in our eyes.
this is just a quick note to let you know that this is the last chance to get a physical copy of my first album "Pretty Boys and Ugly Girls".
I'm going to release my new album this fall (subscribe to my blog if you want to be informed!) and the first one will then be only available as a download version.
So if you prefer a proper CD - like I do! - a record you can really hold in your hands, with all the artwork and stuff - this is your chance! :-)
Grab your hard copy of "Pretty Boys and Ugly Girls" now on CD Baby while stocks last!
Thank You so much for being my newest friend!! i so appreciate having you!!! Seems to me you got it going on!! It's amazing what we can accomplish with desire, hard work and believing in ourselves!! If you get a second i'd appreciate you check out my music!! God Bless XoXo Nicollette
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