Close your eyes and think of an ancient time when your word was only as good as your unwavering instinct to capitalize. The bridge that you must cross to meet your means to continue forward is governed only by the vulnerable sincerity in your desire to touch a soul and lift a spirit. For Mike O'Brien and Carlin Nicholson, a destined musical pairing known as Zeus, their new lofty pop and roll offering plans to do just that. For two kindred music men who feed on studio termites and work out the kinks on late night streetcar rides, there is only one who provides the force and guidance required to spawn such a special contribution. A force of nature that has been a spontaneous and spiritual ascension through the changing seasons of 2007/2008. Mike O'Brien and Carlin Nicholson came together as natural as do the pages of time turn. When they met in 1996, an unavoidable and uncontrollable musical field fire broke out. Over time and several separate musical endeavors, the persevering blaze pushed them to the edge of their own creative limits, presenting them together again, fiery-eyed and ready at the foot of the gate that would behold the kingdom of Zeus.
There, they were to willingly or unwillingly occupy this land as a counter melody to the song of the mighty one, eventually assuming their inherent roles now commonly known as the Zeus Twins. Soon after creating their first compositions, they were humbly presented to the mighty one, and He was pleased. And so it went, in its carefree and whimsical antic, the days spent here filled them with poignant melodies and shocking musical arrangements. Feeding off of each others' incredible productivity rate and their want to please, the twins do most everything together. Writing, arranging and recording in their own studio, sealed by a tight and thick brozone layer. This is a natural walk of life for the boys. The first recordings of the Zeus project came about without anticipation, agenda or even structure. Furiously and expeditiously, with the help of a tightly knit and brotherly foundation, the boys forged a bundle of compositions that now await the imminent approval of their higher power, which will then be unleashed unto the world, as Zeus.
Mike and Carlin have spread their music to the world in other creative band efforts as well. Trading under the names the 6ixty 8ights, Paso Mino and merging with friend strengths, the Golden Dogs and Major Grange, Zeus now bears the accumulated fruits of these experiences, but with something magical added. Mike and Carlin have discovered that for their particular brand of pop that rocks in the city (with a mistress in the country), there is only one way. Teamed up in managerial status with roots legend Jason Collett, Zeus plans to spread their words and music to the masses late this year. Giving a new twist to a good ol' rock n' roll sound with songs that hit you on impact, Zeus will occupy a presence that has been dormant since the golden age of precious melodies and 45s. Continuing on as naturally as when it began, bred from the love of music and symbiotic intuition, this undeniable body of work will crash down on traditional melody gluttons and hipsters alike, leaving non-believers to stand in the shadowed corners of Zeus' musical gymnasium to look but not touch. The sky has opened for Zeus, making it a passage, not a limit. The enlightened, who knowingly follow, will be given the key. They will bask in the decorated lands of inspiration, with songs that have the strength to move mountains and the longevity to harvest seasonal desire. The electric bolt of Zeus is now pointed at us all. Time will wield his way.
hey zeus! we are playing the dakota the same night as your rivoli gig a with band from athens georgia and other special guests. next time lets blend the gig into one! maybe catch ya late night after show for a drink and a bite at the lakeview?? have fun!!!! colleen
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Hi guys, this is dan from BEND SINISTER here, I've really been enjoying your tunes, heard a lot on cbc3! Anyway i wanted to mention that we are taking part in this MUSIC BC/PEAK radio station contest right now for a chance at a 150,000$ grant towards our musical career which as you know would be a huge help for any artist to continue making a living touring and recording. The contest is based on online votes and it only takes a second to vote for us in the contest. We are falling behind and could really use your support so if you have a second please vote at:
and if your interested, we have our new website up and we are offering free downloads of 10 our of favorite tracks from all three of our records. They are available here:
heyyy im pretty sure i just heard ur song in a commercial and it was killing me cuz i recognized it!! love how does it feel! hope to see u live, not sure about the middle of the week tho, toronto is a travel for me:( some day! take care!
Hi! Guys. We have one more song up on our page from the new CD "PROJECT". This song is titled, "HEIGHT OF GLORY". We hope you all like this one because there is no "MONEY BACK GUARANTY". As always, this message will self-destruct in 5 seconds. Robert Mitchell
Just a reminder to listen to ZEUS on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH. It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org. Please support INDEPENDENT RADIO by pledging during our Fall membership Drive. Online at www.KOOP.org or toll free 1-888-917-5667
Please tune in TODAY 4:30- 6pm CST to hear ZEUS on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH – an ALL CANADIAN music show on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin Texas. Online at KOOP.ORG
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One more song up on page, "For God's Sake". The first single from the new CD. "PROJECT", will not be published "till 2010. But we just wanted to give you all something new to listen to. We hope you will anticipate our future release of the full length CD.
