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Zmick
Progressive / Concrete / Visual

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! RAGE IT!



Urbana, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  3/9/2010
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   Zmick: General Info
Member Since12/21/2006
Band Websitewww.zmick.net
Band Members

Brad Miller - Guitar, Vocals

Dan Wonsover - Bass, Vocals

Kris Ahrens - Drums, Vocals

Donny Rifkin - Keys, Vocals

BIGS - Bringer of Light

Nate Johnston - Roadie Extraordinodie with a wang-a-dang a Hoagie (multi-purpose man)

Doug Lyons - Bringer of Love

Josh Fisher - Bringer of Super Heady Positive Support Vibes

InfluencesLife, Progressive Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Funk, Bluegrass, Electronica, Hip-Hop, and Classical.

All Booking inquiries: E-mail basscanemg@gmail.com

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This article is a review of Canopy Club's Halloween Bash 2009, when Zmick supported Cornmeal and The Bridge.

This article is a JamBase review of our show at Canopy Club in Urbana, IL on 4/13/09 when Zmick opened for the improv electronic duo, EOTO.

This article is a review of our show at Goose Island Brewery in Chicago on 1/14/09.

"...blending styles and genres... fantastic lead guitar... great improvisation that never grows dull." --SmilePolitely.com

"Their bassist had me grooving from the start!" --JamBase.com

"Reaching critical mass and ready to explode all over the scene." --buzz magazine

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Mar 7 2010 7:00P
Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
Mac’s Uptowner Charleston, Illinois
Apr 24 2010 12:00A
CAVEFEST Shawnee Cave Ampitheater Murphysboro, Illinois
Apr 30 2010 9:00P
Booney’s Avon, Indiana

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   About Zmick

There are a countless amount of atoms floating around in the universe, most of which are fading away into nothingness or laying waste to the laws of entropy. But here on planet earth, atoms have decided to defy the laws of the universe and form together to make cells, tissue, organs, bones, muscles and brains. How you might ask? No one is really certain, and while their are a multitude of religious explanations, scientific theories and mystical interpretations for the creation of our wonderful world and the conscious mind, the members of Zmick feel it's more important to celebrate what IS and not worry about how it got here.

We're talking about the conscious mind here my friends!! What a beautiful thing!! This stuff doesn't happen every day on any other planet (at least that we're aware of). As far as we know it, this stuff that we call life, is only going down on this planet right here, and right now (and boy, what a party it is)!! The beautiful ability to process the world through our eyes, ears, mouths, noses, hands, heads, shoulders, knees and toes, using language to share our lives with each other via sound waves, and creating crazy experiences along the way; experiences that only happen once in the existence of the entire universe!! That's right my friend, you are only happening once. A completely unique individual, made up of all the same stuff everyone else is, but doing it in your own way, the way you want to do it, here and now. If that ain't something to celebrate, we couldn't tell you what is.

Now there are many ways to be reminded of how beautiful this life is. One way of putting appreciation in the forefront of our minds is by going off on a rant like the above. Another way, is through music, the most universal language on our planet. What better way is there to shed off all the subjective stresses of life, tap into our inner happy spots, and really celebrate the beauty of existence, than by listening to funky noises in moments in time that make us want to dance, sing, laugh and party!!

So that's where Zmick comes in, and that's why we do what we do. We make diverse colorful music for all walks of life, with the intention of celebrating this sweet existence we've been blessed with. We are the conduits that bring music to people that are ready to have fun, celebrate and appreciate new, interesting, funky sounds traveling through space. Some people call our shows a gathering of the vibes, some call them a spiritual release from the drama of everyday stress, some people call them a straight up funky dance party. We like to think of ourselves as a place where people can get together, celebrate life with other music appreciators, and have a dirty good time.

Anyways, here's a bit of our history...

Zmick is a progressive rock/jam band formed in early 2007 in Urbana, Illinois. The music encompasses elements of jazz, progressive rock, reggae, electronica, funk, metal, Latin and world music. Zmick writes music with the intent of bringing people together and giving them an opportunity to dance, sing, laugh and bond with other music lovers. Since 2007, Zmick has been creating a community where live music fans can congregate and enjoy life.

The band formed when Kris Ahrens, percussionist, and Dan McLean, guitarist, decided to move from Chicago to Urbana to play music with Dan Wonsover, a long time friend and self taught bassist/composer, and Jack Scheff, jazz pianist and math prodigy. The original quartet played many shows, including a Cinco De Mayo celebration at The Red Herring in Urbana.

As 2007 drew to a close, Dan McLean and Jack Scheff decided to leave the band. They were replaced by Brad Miller on guitar and Mike Donato on keyboards. Zmick also added mutual friend, BIGS, as the band's Lighting Director. BIGS has been synchronizing the light show with the music at a great majority of past Zmick shows.

As of Halloween 2009, Mike Donato is no longer the keyboardist for Zmick. The band went on hiatus from November '09 to January '10 in order to find a new keyboard player.

The newest member of Zmick, Don Rifkin, was introduced on January 15th, 2010 at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois. Don was keyboardist and lead singer of Garbage Mountain, Chicago-based Summer Camp veterans, until they disbanded. Zmick is extremely excited to have an additional vocalist and song writer on board. Zmick performed Rifkin's composition, Turtleneck (originally by Garbage Mountain), at his debut show.

All (current and former) Zmick members are huge fans of elaborately composed progressive rock and jazz and broadly appealing "catchy vocal music." Zmick has always strived to fuse the two different styles together with strong groove-orientated rhythms since the band's inception.

COME TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE THIS SWEET LIFE!!

"Somehow, someway, the universe randomly spawned one planet with life capable of making music and making love. chances are we've only got one shot at this, so let's throw caution to the breeze and have a good fuckin' time. All the while our planet will slowly evolve back into the dormant dust of the universe from which we all were created." -- Joshua S. Fisher

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Zmick's Friends Comments
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Jaik Willis

Jaik Willis



Mar 9 2010 9:56 PM

Hey! whats up? if you have a chance check me out... I know you get it
from millions of bands a day. but I love you Zmick. Life is beautiful
THE RECOVERY (on itunes!)

THE RECOVERY (on itunes!)



Feb 28 2010 4:43 AM

Hey! whats up? if you have a chance check us out... we know you get it from millions of bands a day. but we're confident you'll like us :) we're recording in april
we also have an album on itunes and a 6 week us tour this summer keep your yes open !
thanks so much for hopefully giving us the chance

MACS' UPTOWNER

Macs' UPtowner



Feb 5 2010 10:58 PM

Have a great show tomorrow! Im sure you will have no problems rockin the house!
joe

joe shay



Jan 29 2010 12:12 AM

you guys rocked when i saw you at summercamp last year ... i'm going back ... are ya'll gunna be there this year ?
Brian

Brian Tobin



Jan 19 2010 9:41 PM

cant wait for the show on Feb. 6th first time since summercamp id be seein you guys
BROKEN BELTS

BROKEN BELTS



Jan 19 2010 5:53 PM

WOWO! You guys are really good! We enjoyed watching your performance at the Kinetic Playground. We really hope that we get another opportunity to share the stage with you guys. Thanks for becoming our friend here on myspace and we wish you all the best. Please keep in touch.


Shannon
Tony Confucius

Tony Walk



Jan 18 2010 3:08 AM

I might not be so naked if i had my towner shirts! how have you guys been?

joy

joy



Dec 27 2009 12:03 AM

you're beautiful! 

come practice in my attic. 
Chicago Farmer

Chicago Farmer



Dec 16 2009 6:56 AM

This Thursday @ The Canopy Club

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Kris Newcomer



Dec 12 2009 8:18 PM

Hello fellow groove cats.. Me myself and everyone around das region of Henry wish to the fullest ecstant for your great artistic abilities to play at the Henry landings.. So please in all actuality make my X-mas wish come true. Find a rad keyboardist and come jam.. Best of hopes and wishes to you all. -Kris
Bob and Pricilla

Bob and Pricilla



Dec 10 2009 7:29 PM

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Kris Newcomer



Nov 11 2009 3:00 PM

You guys are on my wish list... It would be an awesome time if you guys went to HENRY LANDINGS  this year I'm hopefully gona talk with 26-17 Productions and friends to get you guys there... havnt seen you folks since may summercamp man!! "sigh" well hope all is well and your travels and tunes are marvelous.
Tyler

Tyler Tucker



Nov 7 2009 9:40 PM

ragen life. all day everyday! u guys rock!
Dolly Moses

Dolly Moses



Oct 27 2009 7:35 AM

You dont even know, you dont even know, dont even know you got em!
Elvis' Robot Brain

Elvis' Robot Brain



Oct 13 2009 2:07 AM

U allz funk my nutz off
<josh> {bass}

<josh> {bass}



Sep 21 2009 8:06 AM

lol, you guys should play a show with los labrones.
Brian

Brian Tobin



Aug 29 2009 4:39 PM

im just off campus at EIU.  When are you gunna play uptowner
LOS LEBRONES

LOS LEBRONES



Aug 24 2009 1:46 AM

Dios te bendiga mucho!!! Gracias por apoyarnos y esperamos q nuestro ministerio te sea de mucha bendicion! Sabes que estamos a tu dispocicion para cualquier evento o servicio o concierto que nos necesiten!!! Puedes llamar al (980)226-5412 o envia un email a: loslebrones@gmail.com

Sigue Pa'lante como el elefante pero sin trompa!!!!
Los Lebrones



Point of Fire

Point of Fire



Aug 20 2009 4:36 PM

Just stopped in to say HI and hope everything is going well for you.  Keep in touch.
greg Μολών Λaβέ

Greg Psinas



Jul 7 2009 6:12 PM

glad to have you as friends!

Sean Shiel

Sean Shiel



Jun 29 2009 8:59 PM

Stanky bastards...
Roster McCabe

Roster McCabe



Jun 17 2009 9:49 PM

Hey, what's happening? how's your summer going? hope you're digging the beautiful weather - we've been grilling out because it's so nice here in Minneapolis!
We just released a new album Live at the Cabooze recorded in October 08 in Minneapolis, MN. You can get it on iTunes. Also, check out our Ts and stickers on our online Merch Store and help support us independent musicians! We're always on the road so if we're not coming to your city soon let us know and we will! (no seriously) Peace and love,
RM
Point of Fire

Point of Fire



Jun 11 2009 4:24 PM

New tracks with vocalist Thai Pichon are up.  Check them out.
JOHNY JOHNSON SWING {comedian}

JOHNY JOHNSON SWING {comedian}



Jun 7 2009 11:03 AM

my brother is the drummer of the band Mathien.. well mathien just played the house of blues main stage friday night, with lovers in arms opening up for them, and also one other fellow... any way i met you guys at greenfest... and i just wanted to tell you that i would really like to see another show with Zmick and Mathien... talk later...
Point of Fire

Point of Fire



May 31 2009 9:26 PM

Videos from our first show at the Canopy Club are up!  Check them out.
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