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Andrew Soto

Andrew Soto

Andrew Soto’s fingers move lightening fast and his music tells a story that is packed with passion, rage, edginess and is deeply introspective — while weaving tight licks to create the atmosphere of a thrill ride. myspace

Cowardly Sheep

Cowardly Sheep

Cowardly Sheep is guitarist, composer and musician Syou Sakamoto. His music is sweeping in proportion, sending the listener to a new world where Cowardly Sheep lead you on an epic journey in sound. myspace

Euphobic

Euphobic

members: Sean Thornton Jon Nelson Steve Dalessandro Andrew Unferdorfer Euphobic is an alternative, experimental music collaboration. They began in 2007 when founders Jon Nelson and Sean Thornton began swapping tracks and bonding over shared goals. Because Sean is a Canton native and Jon hails from Barberton, necessity dictated that Euphobic’s first EP, Songs for Horatio, [...]

The Bronx

The Bronx

The Bronx are an American band from Southern California who began playing punk rock in 2002. Their original goal was to bring passionate, blood-and-sweat punk rock into the 21st Century. “Certainly the LA punk mob have a free-spirited approach to life – as rebellious and American as the Stooges or Jack Kerouac – and every [...]

Ice Black Birds

Ice Black Birds

Catchy song hooks and an energy filled stage presence make Ice Black Birds a band to watch in 2010. Taking influence from 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll – Ice Black Birds infuse their music with a modern blues sound. Formed from the ashes of Old London, Sheffield and Scottish bands Ice Black Birds are [...]

Bill Lonero

Bill Lonero

In this world of musical labels and genres, none describes the capabilities of the true guitar musician than guitarcore. Based totally on talent, rhythm and melodies… “Guitarcore© is for all those people that love the guitar but hate the excessive soloing and arpeggios and constant time changes of typical instrumental rock….” “Music is about grabbing [...]

LoNero

LoNero

members: Bill Lonero (Lead/Harmony/Rhythm Guitar) Brandon Hayes (Rhythm/Harmony Guitar) Mike McKaigg (Bass) Marco Bicca (Drums) There’s quite literally an endless amount of music genres these days, but none focuses more on the talent and melodic power of a guitar than guitarcore. A new term coined by California instrumental guitarist Bill Lonero (whose band LoNero — [...]

2010.02.01

And so, it begins…. So☆Rock Updates 2010.02.01; Interview: Chris Duarte, Profiles: Poets of the Fall and Chris Duarte Group, Recommended: The Seven, Ice Black Birds amd LoNero, Tutorials: Beer and Social Networking 101.

Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte

Austin-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Chris Duarte is one of the top ten modern guitarists of our time. Often, compared to some of the greats. Duarte’s sound is all him. Drawing on elements of jazz, blues, and rock & roll, Chris is always pushing the envelope of his instrument and his talent. “I’m a musician [...]

Chris Duarte Group

Chris Duarte Group

Though Duarte has played a limited number of U.S. dates in recent years with the Japanese band Bluestone Company backing him, he performs primarily as a power trio, the Chris Duarte Group. Chris Duarte, San Antonio  native was born in February 1963, the same year as his Strat. His goal, to be a successful musician [...]

Poets of the Fall

Poets of the Fall

Poets of the Fall (POTF) are an independent rock band from Helsinki, Finland. Since their inception, Poets Of The Fall have been an example of the positive evolution of rock. With solid, masterful song crafting, without becoming over-the-top and retaining a mainstream accessibility. Founded in 2003, with the collaboration of rock singer Marko “Mark” Saaresto [...]

Poets of the Fall

Poets of the Fall

Up and coming, and ready to take the world by rock storm Poets of the Fall are a rock band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 2003. Known for their rock and rock-alternative style of music. Poets of the Fall are also known as a band with an eclectic member mix; a rock singer, a jazz [...]

Ice Black Birds

Ice Black Birds

Ice Black Birds (IBB) are a bluesy four piece from Brighton via London. Ice Black Birds’ quality lies in being able to create a song with catchy riffs that sound great on first hearing them and yet somehow mange to improve on subsequent listens. Ice Black Birds are Sam Denniston, (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), George [...]

The Seven

The Seven

The Seven is the brainchild of musician, songwriter and producer Kevin A. Smith. The Seven’s eclectic sound takes inspiration from many artists who step outside of the box. Like them, Kevin Smith takes delight in all music, pushing at the boundaries of what is perceived to be possible. Breaking away from the expected, The Seven [...]

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