Morning by The Keeping, 2009

Website: The Keeping

Bio.: The Keeping is an alternative pop/rock band from Franklin, MA. The sound of The Keeping has evolved over the years into something both pop-catchy and indie-intimate. With a versatile line-up of songs, The Keeping’s audience extends beyond the usual single-genre market.

Songs such as “Terminal” and “Snake Eyes” encompass a pop, upbeat attitude while maintaining intimate and interesting lyrics and melody. “Six Months of Hell” and “Daybreak” invoke mature elements of emotion that everyone can relate to regardless of age. Songwriting talent mixed with on-point live performances continue to increase The Keeping’s fan-base.

Where We Started by Life Size Ghost, 2010

Website: Life Size Ghost

Home Base: Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Genre: Alt. Rock/Jam

Compared To: Warren Haynes, Incubus, The Dave Matthews Band

Band Members:
Talitha Snowden – Vocals and Keys
Erik Ryden – Lead Guitar
Curtis Hendershott – Guitar
Dan Pavlovich – Bass Guitar
Brian Thomas – Drum Set
Reese Gail – Vibraphone

Bio:Life Size Ghost, coming out of the small college town (Central Michigan University) of Mount Pleasant, Michigan is turning heads, with an array of original works of music that they are dedicated to bringing to new cities and fans. “Wailing guitars, driving drums and a mixture of different instruments has brought stage presence that is hard to come by in a dwindling area of Michigan. Life Size Ghost, is proving that with enough heart and soul, you can create an unbeatable sound.”John Vasquez, Associated Content.

The Nico Blues EP by The Nico Blues, 2009

Website: The Nico Blues

Home Base: Wayne, NJ/NYC

Genre: Alternative Rock/Indie Rock

Record Label: Tiny Giant Records

Band Members: Eric Goldberg – Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Evan Campbell – Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Reed Adler – Lead Guitar, Bass
Danny Goldberg – Rhythm Guitar
Skylar Adler – Drums, Recording Engineer

Influenced By: Fugazi, Minutemen, Modest Mouse, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr, John Frusciante, Nirvana, Husker Du, Dr. Dog Modest Mouse, The White Stripes, The Hold Steady, Dr. Dog, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Built to Spill, Pink Floyd

Sounds Like: Post-alternacore folkfunk(I think I might disagree with the folkfunk part! Editor)

Bio. The Nico Blues is an alternative rock band from New Jersey.

Their debut EP was recorded, produced, and mixed by the band in a studio they built from scratch.  The band will be releasing their new album in June 2010 titled “Blame the Boredom, Blame the Basements”.  This album will also be recorded, produced, and mixed by the band in their home studio.