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Genre: Garage / Indie / Rock
Location New York, Un
Profile Views: 29316
Last Login: 12/28/2010
Member Since 9/15/2006
Type of Label Indie
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-------------------------- A break from your typical Jam, Blues, Rock band-------------------------------------------------- With a diverse music style ranging from electric ballads to downright refined tones, Sabbatical does not fit into a neat category. At first listen one might believe that Sabbatical is three distinguished bands with three distinctively gifted singers. However listen again and you will hear four attributes that make Sabbatical unique: musical versatility, raw emotion, compelling vocals, and lyrical brilliance. Formed in 2000, Sabbatical is comprised of five seasoned musicians with completely different backgrounds who collectively have over 20 years in the music business. The members are: Abby (lead vocals), Howard (lead guitar, vocals), Dave (guitar, acoustic), D (bass, vocals), and Scruffy (drums). Vocally trained at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia School of Performing Arts in NYC (the Fame School), Abby has sang backup for Whitney Houston and is often vocally compared to Pat Benatar and Debbie Harry (Blondie). Dave honed his skills by listening to Neil Young and Mark Knopplfler; D blended his techniques from Bunny Brunell and Chris Squire, while Howard’s style is similar to Neal Schon and Joe Santriani. Scruffy has been a back-line drum tech for Lonestar, Brooks & Dunn, Phish and at Woodstock ’98. He has also studied with Negron (Santana), Steve Smith (Journey), Ed Shanughnessy (The Tonight Show), and James Petersack (Crane School of Music). Even though each member of Sabbatical brings different experiences to the table one thing remains universal, Sabbatical values their fans and strives to keep a close connection with them through live performances, E-mails, and Blogs. After all without the fans where would a band be? www.sabbaticalband.com Frequently well received by the media, Sabbatical was selected out of 150 bands to receive a four song-recording contract with North Country Public Radio, and has three songs featured on Madstop Records, a compilation CD produced by the Crane School of Music. Sabbatical has also shared the stage with The BaHa Men, Carl Henry, JADE, Raisin Head, Ten Years After, Commander Cody, New Riders, Firehouse, Dessert Heat, and Andy Griggs to help raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation. Is it Abby’s Latino vivaciousness, Dave’s crushing grooves, Howard’s infectious rifts, D’s powerful chords, and Scruffy’s vigorous beats that make Sabbatical such a harmonious listening experience? Or is it the passionate musical portrayal of the trials and tribulations of life that captivates audiences? Either way one thing is for sure, by the end of the night everybody will surely hear something that will strike home. Sabbatical is currently promoting their self-titled EP and is planning on going back into the studio to record their first full length CD. ..Get Some Hot Myspace Layouts!Member Since:
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7-19-08--Sabatical Comments Having been the First band to ever play here at Samsons. These guys have a great mix of great tunes. Modern Rock style, they have a great stage presence, and great musical abilities, with female vocals to boot!! Come check these guys out while they are playin the smaller scene, it won't be long before you'll have to wait in line at Ticket Master... Bill Samsons Paul Smiths New YorkRecord Label:
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10 of 223MoreHey guys, We're going to be booking some gigs soon and may need an opener. We wanted to see about trading some gigs. Haven't seen you down this way in a while.
Sending soft harmonica vibes Ure way ;0) ;0)
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wow... you guys sounded great so glad i could hear you play! best of luck in the year 2010 hope to catch more of your music soon! love ya!
happy thanksgiving everyone!! see ya tomorrow
Thanks for the add!
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Here’s your Halloween plans… Ugly Stick Saloon’s 3rd Annual $2000 Halloween Weekend!!! Friday, October 30th Ugly Stick Saloon together with 94 Rock and 106.7 The Border are hosting the band Clinch along with a $1000 Costume Contest!!! If you’re lucky enough to win an invitation, you’ll be getting in the door FREE! If you don’t have an invitation, we certainly won’t turn you away! Saturday, October 31st, we’re doing it all over again with the band Autumn Obsession and another $1000 Costume Contest!!! Find your sexiest, scariest, or most original costume, get your party people together, and make your way to the Ugly Stick Saloon This weekend!!! Looking for a safe ride? Starting at 9pm, the courtesy D.D. limo will be running TO and FROM the club to make sure your Halloween weekend is a safe one! Just call 838-UGLY (8459).
Happy Humpday!
Loved the show at BoneShakers on Saturday!! Also, Howard you were a kid on Christmas watching Toys in the Attic!! They rocked too!!! LOVED THE NIGHT!!!
u guys were awsome i luv u guys i cant wait to see u again