Stormy Strong

Bio:

STORMY STRONG BIO

- "Save You" WINNER Billboard World Songwriting Contest in 2008
- "Save You" WINNER Great American Songwriting Contest in 2007
- "Save You" WINNER Disc Maker's Independent Music World Series 2007
- "Sail Away" WINNER The Best Music You Have Never Heard on KGO Radio 2007

Casting melodic hooks to the hungry masses, the strength of Stormy Strong’s songwriting is fast approaching gale-force intensity. Listening to Stormy conjures images of his life and near-death experiences at sea --a lonely fisherman cast adrift and anchorless against the capricious squalls which inspired his name, battling the merciless riptide of “sink or swim”. Stormy’s songs weave a compelling narrative of stark introspection which commandeers the mind’s eye long after the music ends. More than just another singer-songwriter, Stormy Strong is a storyteller --with a story to tell that's uniquely his own.

Stormy’s catchy hooks, biting lyrics and emotional honesty tempts comparisons to the best angst-rockers out there, including Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Death Cab For Cutie, and Social Distortion. And yet, the more such comparisons are sought, the more Stormy’s music resists them. In other words, Stormy's material reminds you of the music you’ve always loved, while truly sounding like nothing you’ve heard before.

Stormy Strong has been anchored off the West Coast’s musical landscape since 1996. First as a member of Santa Cruz’ legendary underground punk-pop phenomenon Reliance, and later as front man for the eponymous jam collective, Stormy Strong, our boy has continued to garner performance chops and street cred throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern Cali and beyond - sharing the stage along the way with numerous leading acts, from Blink 182 to No Use For A Name, to AFI, among other notables.

Stormy Strong’s music has been featured on the syndicated TV Show American Songwriter Showcase, and has been widely licensed to numerous media/advertising outlets, including MTV (My Super Sweet 16), and Discover Card. Stormy’s songs continue to be heavily requested on internet radio, podcasts and college radio, and remain in growing demand through all major digital distributors, peer-to- peer outlets and social networking sites.

Stormy’s self-titled EP –produced by Chris Carter (Backstreet Boys, Jasmine Trias, Natalise)- has already received a number of awards and accolades since its release, with the lead-off single "Mexico" garnering both buzz and accolades throughout cyberspace. His song “Save You” won the Billboard World Songwriting Contest in 2008, in addition to the 2007 Great American Songwriting Contest (in the Alt/Rock genre), and the 2007 Diskmakers Music World Series. Industry leaders have also taken notice, with luminaries such as legendary producers Michael Lloyd (The Monkees, Frank Sinatra, The Osmonds) and Scott Matthews (David Bowie, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys) proclaiming their support and appreciation for this creative force of nature currently battering expectations and preconceptions under the name “Stormy Strong”.

Stormy Strong and his band are currently hard at work on his next recording projects, while continuing to perfect and support his new material though constant shows and touring.

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Member Since:

August 27, 2004

Members:

Stormy - Vocals, Guitar
Tai Ma - Guitar, Vocals
Doug Polhamius - Bass
Chen Dubrin - Drums, Vocals

"a solid rock band with...strong hooks"
- Michael Fearnow, SF Underground Music (Examiner.com)

"reminds me of Jimmy Eat World and early Weezer."
- Braving the Storm, Circles of Concrete

Mothpod 197 - Justified by Mothpod on Mixcloud

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.. LIVING THANK YOU..aka SHIP'S MANIFEST!
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.. God
You (Fans!!!)
My daughter Meadow, Family and Friends
Jon Duman
Chris "Von Pimpenstein" Carter
Perry @ The Best Radio You Have Never Heard
Scott Mathews@HitOrMyth
Barb Rocks!
Joe Scrocca
*James and Vicki Hughes
*Marcus LeGrand
*Evan and Lorie Rittman
Reuben Youngblom
Keith Meek
Paul and Jennifer @ SCRS
Jake Student
Mike Lyons
Derek Sivers
Bob Lefsetz
Michael Laskow@Taxi
Sheenah Metal
Jon Cattivera
Frank McDonough@McDonough Management
David Bianco
Jay Liepis
Rosemary@KSCO
Beck and Marli
Stormy and Rhonda Hunter
Andrea Frainier@MetroSC
Stacey Vreeken@The Sentinel
Andrew and Lisa Brenkwitz
Jason Fennelly
Jeremy Nelson
DJ Bakenuts
Casia (lyricist extraordinaire)
Andy Yanowitz
Brian Larson
Ryan Bellon
Eddie "The Cleaner" Romano
Angel
Wallace Baine@Sentinel
Karen Cooper
DJ Bakenuts
Rogelio@Coasters
Corey@TheBlue
Adam@TheCrepe
Keith and Keith@The Crepe/Groggs
Jon@DeepElm
Michael Brilliot
Pedro Yanowitz
Kasey Li
Ken @ Mars
Amay
Pete Saporito Photography
Suzanne Bernel Photography
Dennis Middleton
Daniel Blumberg
Winter and Keith Ladue
Kim Davis
Catherine
Amber
Nicole
Sheila Dowd
Sambo
Dave @ Music Guru Show
Paul @ Barefoot Radio/
Russell Martin
Rachel@RachelAndTheCity
FW Crew
H-2 Crew
"Crypto" Tom and The Aliens
Greg Henderson and Hip Shake
James Grandt
Jimbo
Nate Lieby
Mark and Jenifer
All those who opened my eyes to the truth
Shannon Arnold
Fennellys
Roger "The Guitar Doctor"
Apple
David Brookings
9/12 Records
Jason Blume
And most of all of YOU who share the music via Radio, Podcast, etc!!!
* Denotes a significant financial supporter to the project!

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A big THANK YOU to the venues, promoters and industry:
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Steve's Music (Steve and Jamie)
Sylvan Music (Ryan and Co)

The Crepe Place (Keith, Adam, Keith)
Barb Rocks!
Lyon Entertainment (Mike Lyon, Jake Student, Mike Garing)
Sheena Metal
The Blue Lagoon (Cory)
West Coast Songwriters (Ian and all)
Verve Lounge
ASCAP
Brittania Arms (Aptos)
Brittania Arms (Cupertino)
Coaster's Lounge (Rogelio)
Millrace Productions (VonP)
The Detox Lounge SF
The Hemlock Tavern SF
The Crow's Nest (Blaine)
Cafe Du Nord
Cafe Pergolesi
Brittania Arms
Voodoo Lounge

KSCO
KZSC
Northern CA Special Olympics
Harbor High School
Erk Radio
The Chainsaw Weasel Podcast
The Mothpod (Mothman)
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A big THANK YOU to the bands/artists :
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Monsters Are Not Myths
Los Dryheavers
Rob Owen
The Arcadists
Sarah Jane
The Fainting Goats
The Groggs
Morningwood
300 Pounds
Woven
Natalise
The Atomic Love Bombs
Fire Whiskey
Stash Brownstone
Kicked In
Body Or Brain
This Drama
Hurts to Laugh
Arboles
Thrive!
TimeSpentDriving
3UpFront
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To anyone missed....we really appreciate you! This is constantly being updated, please stand by!

Sounds Like:

Stormy

Record Label:

Amber Coast

Label Type:

Indie