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VAN GHOST
Rock / Americana

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Chicago, Illinois
United States

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   VAN GHOST: General Info
Member Since5/15/2007
Band Websitevanghost.com
Band MembersVAN GHOST IS:

MICHAEL HARRISON BERG - Acoustic Guitar and Vocals
JENNIFER HARTSWICK - Vocals
CORY "The Healer" HEALY - Drums
ROCCO LABRIOLA - Pedal Steel
DAN "Danger Zone" WEAN - Guitar
JOHN CWIOK - Electric Bass


VG Guests Performers Live/Studio:

NICK CASSARINO - Electric Guitar
ALLIE KRAL - Fiddle
MATT TROWBRIDGE - Keys
BILLY O'NEILL - Vocals
FRANK CATALANO - Saxaphone
ARI LEVI - Cello
GREG SPERO - Keys
DAN MOULDER - Keys
MIKE POUPKO - Electric Guitar, Mandolin
JEFF GREENE - Electric Bass
STU MINDEMAN - Keys







National Booking:
Phil Egenthal for the Philosophy Agency
phil@philosophyagency.com

Press and Radio:
August Forte
aforte@jmapromo.com

Online Marketing:
Austin Mayer
amayer@jmapromo.com







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For nearly a decade Michael Harrison Berg of Van Ghost was a behind the scenes type of guy. Having poured his energy into his ventures as a concert promoter and band manager, little was left over for personal creative endeavors.

That all changed in 2007 when Berg's close friends encouraged him to revisit the acoustic guitar he put down in his younger days and asked him to perform a song at their wedding. Melding the inspiration from the many talented bands he has worked with and his own passion for music, the singer returned to his roots. He began writing songs, drawing from his life experiences, creating a heartfelt and staggeringly honest perspective. After building up a solid repertoire of folk ballads, gritty alt country tunes and classic rock laced jams, Berg assembled an all-star cast of musicians and named the project Van Ghost .

With an exquisite eight piece band flavored with pedal steel guitars and haunting guy/girl harmonies, the band played it's debut show before a packed audience at Chicago's revered Metro in January 2008. It was an auspicious beginning for one of Chicago's most promising new acts.

With plans for a record and a national tour, Berg has established that he is as comfortable operating under the spotlight as he is behind the curtain. With Van Ghost he sets out to inspire music fans the same as other artists have inspired him-- one song at a time.








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InfluencesThe current top artists for influence on this music in no particular order:

| Ryan Adams and the Cardinals | Wilco | Iron and Wine | The Format | Pink Floyd | Beatles | Super Furry Animals | Blitzen Trapper | Fleet Foxes | Led Zeppelin | Raconteurs | Andrew Bird | Bon Iver | MGMT | Tom Petty | Jeff Buckley | Allman Brothers Band | Ween | Radiohead | Rolling Stones | The Shins | Bob Dylan | Neil Young | CSNY | Calexico w/ Iron and Wine | Broken Social Scene | Oh My God | Billy O'Neill | Pino Farina | Dearborn | Punsapaya | Donavon Frankenreiter | Cat Stevens | My Morning Jacket | Widespread Panic | Phish | Grateful Dead | Pearl Jam | Alice In Chains | Regina Spektor | Elliott Smith | Band Of Horses | Rogue Wave | Glossary | Midlake |

+ all of the musicians we have befriended, promoted, composed with, produced, been inspired by, fell in love with, and the like over the years.
Sounds LikeSongs by an Americana, Rock, Alt-Country, Pop band
Record LabelSplit Red Records
Type of LabelIndie


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We are proud to start posting songs from our debut record "Melodies For Lovers" on this profile. We hope you dig it as it has been a long time coming.

Van Ghost: Melodies For Lovers was produced in Chicago, IL by Michael Berg, Dan Wean & Van Ghost, and was mixed by Sean O'Keefe both at Pragma Studio. Tha album was mastered by Dominic Maita at Air Show Mastering in Boulder, Co.


A HUGE THANK YOU to the writers and editors that have given VAN GHOST press this year!!! Please click any eMag logo below to visit and support the sites that are supporting our music:

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One listen to the album's rough mix belies Van Ghost's relative youth. From the evocative lope of opener "Summer Promise" to the dramatic, somewhat darker flourishes of powerful closer "Coliseum," its atmosphere is warm and vibrant, its rootsy grooves tight and assured. Berg's pensive pipes intertwine with the sultry jazz-schooled tones of Jennifer Hartswick, a Vermont transplant who is best known as a member of Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio's band. It's obvious why Berg says O'Keefe called the material "the perfect blend of desperation and hope." (Jeff Pizek - Daily Herald)

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- Opening the night was upstart Chicago indie-folk rockers Van Ghost, the octet warmed up the crowd with an inspired set of original material and a couple of well-placed covers. (Patrick Knibbs - jambase.com)

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- His voice has just the right touch of timidity, making each word he sings seem honest and direct, allowing the lyrics and music to blend in a way that the overall songwriting craft becomes the center of attention. (Joel Berk - glidemagazine.com)

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- Their My Morning Jacket countryesque sound is certainly addicting. (Kelsey - analoggiant.blogspot.com)


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VAN GHOST's Friends Comments
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Jun 27 2009 1:32 PM

Love your sound! Keep in touch! Thanks for the friendship also! ~Be Well & Much Love
Taito





Jun 24 2009 4:03 PM

when you come up with that $5 off DOS coupon for Saturday, drop a bulletin with it here and facebook, so people can print it out
Massive Tassel Bellydance





Jun 24 2009 12:39 AM

Cheers!

-MTBD
Astral Guard





Jun 21 2009 8:03 AM

hey  all!!!
its Jacob from DeKalb and the House cafe...
i am contacting you because this summer my band is going to be hosting the 4th annual outdoor summer party of the year!!!
and we would love to have you guys come out and be a part of this super fun supper underground festival!!!

the dates are july 24th and 25th
the location will only be disclosed if you are interested...
last year there was 700 people there... this year we expect way over 1000.
payment would be minimal ... but you would be VIP (food, lodging, booze and free entry for each of you, crew, and 3 friends etc. for both days of the festival.
i lost my phone so please shoot me your number again and let me know what you think!!!
The Giving Tree Band





Jun 12 2009 9:31 PM

right back at ya! hope we can do a show together sometime.  peace
Mr .Charlie





Jun 11 2009 8:10 PM

HI . GREETINGS FROM SCOTLAND THANKS FOR THE ADD .
Ryan





Jun 11 2009 6:46 PM

Congrats on Rothbury!! That will be awesome!
Dave Tamkin





Jun 6 2009 12:36 AM

Just saying, HELLO!
Here are some FREE SONGS for you!
say hello on Facebook and Twitter!

Hope you're doing well.
thanks for the support
Dave

www.twitter.com/davetamkin
Musikanto





Jun 11 2009 12:33 AM

NON POSTER RIBFEST LET YOU KNOW
WHERE? LINCOLN/DAMEN ON 6/14
THE BAND AND I HIT THE NORTH STAGE AT 2PM
The Famous





Jun 7 2009 10:39 PM




Thanks for adding 
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Jun 1 2009 2:39 AM

hi!! :-) i hope you had an awesome weekend!!
Those Darlins





May 31 2009 9:16 PM

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May 11 2009 4:53 PM

Summer is near and so is the Harvest! Get ready for a jammin' good time as the music echoes across these beautiful Ozark Mountains! Tickets are on sale now!

Peace, Love, & Music!
www.mulberrymountainmusic.com

♪~Gretch~♪





May 5 2009 10:50 PM

heyy thanks for the add...and Happpy Cinco De Mayo!!!
Syd E Fox





May 5 2009 7:01 AM

Glad to have you as a Friend. Feel free to check out my Blog, and keep up the good work! :) Syd.
Astral Guard





May 4 2009 8:25 PM

Hey everyone! ASTRAL GUARD will be performing at the Tonic Room in Chicago this Wednesday the 6th of may at 8:45 with some killer bands after us... we need all the help we can get bringing people to a show in Chicago so hopefully we see you and your friends out and ready to rock your face off!!!!

Thanks
ASTRAL GUARD
Garry (GRM)





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Apr 21 2009 11:49 PM

GLAD 2 B BUDZ
mike





Apr 20 2009 4:07 PM

Great show last night. Thank's agian for the tickets.
Mayra[LoserFace]





Apr 19 2009 12:31 AM

Hello there.
Thanks for the ADD! <3
Marika





Apr 19 2009 7:12 AM

Hi,
Thank you for the invitation.
Nice tracks!
I enjoyed the tunes ;)

Peace,
Marika
INTERNET MUSIC MEDIA





Apr 17 2009 12:29 AM

Thanks a lot for the add!!
Algren





Apr 16 2009 2:31 AM



New album and graphic novel coming May 9, 2009
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