Yes, Rush, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, The Police, Genesis (the good years), Led Zeppelin, moe., Umphrey's McGee, Blind Melon, Modest Mouse, Leo Kottke, Soul Coughing, G. Love & Special Sauce, Dream Theater, Cake, The Flaming Lips, Weezer, Steely Dan, Incubus, Gnarls Barkley, CCR, Phish, and the list goes on...
The Incredible Heat Machine. The name says it all.
The future is bright for this prog-rock powerhouse from Murfreesboro, TN. Members include Keegan Pavlovic (bass), Rob Knugg (keys), Ray Dunham (drums), Jeremy Pinell (guitar, vocals), and John Turner (guitar). After making a name for themselves across the Southeast (thanks to nearly 4 years of constant touring), The Incredible Heat Machine is poised to take 2009 by storm. They hang their reputation on their pleasantly original sound and their hard-hitting live performances, which have been known to prompt enthusiastic concert-goers to question the integrity of the floor beneath their feet.
Influences range from acts like Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, and Rush to more recent artists such as Modest Mouse, Blind Melon, and The Flaming Lips. With that said, cornering this band into a certain genre is a hard task. Middle Tennessee is a tough proving ground with a wealth of talented musicians. Having a sound all their own is likely the main reason The Incredible Heat Machine was able to rise to prominence in such a densely-populated music scene. And through it all, they have kept their original lineup intact since their inception in 2005.
In August, The Heat will release their much-anticipated 2nd album, Stories the Birds Had Told. Like their acclaimed 2007 self-titled debut, this record is a testament to the willpower and determination of this group. Amid the soaring guitars and layered soundscapes, listeners will discover a band in complete control of their art and fully prepared for whatever happens next.
A giant THANK YOU is in order for Mike Semich, Celeste, Bekah, Amanda, Sunshine, Susan, Mike Rhodes, Jimmy, Brian, Jeremy Godsey and Intralumen Productions, Jamie, and anyone else we've left out. You all do so much for us and we sincerely appreciate it. Want to book The Incredible Heat Machine? Just send an email to booking@theincredibleheatmachine.com . We'll be bringing the heat to a venue near you before too long. We hope you're ready...
Nice new songs!!!! There needs to be more songs about aliens. You guys are total GEEKS, but I mean that in the most loving and complimentary way possible. Love how parts of some of the songs sound like old computers and video games. Nice bass work, lyrics, guitars, rhythms. You guys definitely have your own unique sound, kudos to that! Would like to buy your new cd. Keep up the good work geeks! :) --pickle
Been in school this year guys, sorry I haven't got to see ya! Taking my Final on 28th, so I'm hoping to make my way to Ashe-Vegas to celebrate at the Boiler show!! Can't wait, keep ya's finger's crossed that I pass!! :}
Great show last night boys!! Love the new album! The whole night was one of the best shows I've seen in awhile! Congrats to you all!! Now push that shit!! Good luck!! Marc
love, SBK
