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| Mike Tafoya has been a loud, raw and completely original part of the Chicago and national music scene for more than thirty years. He first made a name for himself in the mid-70s as the explosive lead guitarist for Epic recording artists, The Boyzz (from Illinoizz). After the release of "Too Wild to Tame" and a five-year run that included national tours with acts like Aerosmith, Rush and REO Speedwagon, Mike left The Boyzz and in 1982 landed yet another Epic recording contract with his new band, The B'zz (with Steve Riley of W.A.S.P. and LA Guns). Throughout the 80s and 90s, Mike continued to play, record and tour across Illinois and the nation with bands like Tafoya (with Boyzz guitarist Gil Pini) and Raw Dogs (with B'zz singer Tommy Holland). Through it all, Mike has been committed to making his own music on his own terms, a choice that eventually left him broke and alone and living in the streets through two harsh Illinois winters without a guitar to his name.
His last axe had been stolen. "It was horrible," says Mike. "Nobody would buy me a burger but they would buy me a beer. But I knew I had to do this. I needed credibility to put my project together and make it work."
Then through open mic jams, he met drummer Chris McCoy and bassist Erik Osland in 2002 and a new band with a new yet classic sound was formed. There's no denying the echoes of Led Zeppelin, Santana, The Doors, Audio Slave, Rush, hard core blues and even The Boyzz in The Lost Boyzz sound. But from the soul of Classic Rock, The Lost Boyzz have managed to forge a completely new and innovative sound.
Whether it's the uplifting title track, "Life," the heavily distorted "Hammerhead," the bluesy "Over Now," or the more melodic "Sturgis," Mike has finally found a platform to showcase his blistering yet soulful guitar work, which is not to dismiss the rest of the band. They work together as the ultimate power trio, complete with layers of vocal harmonies that seem so effortless they will likely go under-appreciated. Chris and Erik provide a rock solid foundation, and then Mike's guitar screams, rants, sears or soars and wherever it goes, you go with it. "We're a three-piece band," says Mike, "but we can make it sound like six."
Mike reunited with his old friend and former Boyzz bassist Dave Angel to co-produce the band's first CD and with the release of LIFE (2007 Rave Song Records) we finally hear the sound Mike has been chasing and creating for more than three decades. And as good as the CD is, it's even better to hear the band play it live and the bigger the venue the better. The title track in particular needs plenty of room to expand.
Tafoya's Lost Boyzz are pioneering a new genre that can only be described as New Classic Rock. The music brings back memories even when it's being heard for the first time and re-connects true music fans with the reasons why they came to love Rock 'N Roll.
Learn more about the band by visiting their website at:
www.tafoyaslostboyzz.com
or,
On their MySpace page at:
www.myspace.com/tafoyaslostboyzz
For booking, please contact Jim McCormick at Rock Productions.
(319) 365-7403
Email: RockProductions@msn.com
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Band - Rock |
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Band - Blues |
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Rock |
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$1000 - $2500 |
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68 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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| The Viscids are a High Powered Rock N' Roll band and have been called "a force to be reckoned with." They are exactly what this world has been waiting for. They are a revolution in the rock music of today. |
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Band - Rock |
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Band - 1970s Music |
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$500 - $1000 |
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75 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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| piece band consisting of male and female vocalists, a rhythm session and rapper |
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Band - Dance |
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Band - Cover Band |
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Blues, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Soul, Swing, Top-40 |
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$1000 - $5000 |
| Distance: |
95 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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| 'S TO 'S SHOW BAND, ROCK & ROLL, MOTOWN, COUNTRY , TUNES YOU CAN DANCE TO - GO TO FOR MORE INFO |
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Band - Cover Band |
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Band - Wedding Band |
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60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, Blues, Country, Disco, Do-Wop, Motown, Oldies, Rythym and Blues |
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$500 - $2500 |
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99 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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| Boomslang is a four-piece band with an innovative approach to the realm of metal music. From the beginning, Boomslang has been driven to inaugurate its listeners to a new and inexpressible musical experience. When these four musicians come together, the tight, well-versed songs appear like magic. Their unique sound and style gives Boomslang an identity that is all their own. Their lyrical hooks, powerful vocals, and the wide range of hypnotic and potent harmonies, give this band the edge. Each member of this power foursome brings his distinct style and talent to create the bands musical intensity that in turn leads the crowd into a compelling display of power and energy. The band rewrites the rules of metal with their unparalleled live performance that is brimming with powerful and unpredictable stage antics. The fangs come out at every Boomslang performance.
Boomslang is comprised of Vocalist Rich Treadway, Guitarist Dave Nelson, Bassist Mark Price and Drummer Doug Howell and hail from Danville, IL. The band recently released its debut CD entitled INSANITY which they recorded at Sleepless Nights Studio in Madison, WI with Paul Schluter (Cold, Last Crack) as engineer and co-producer and was mastered by Greg Reely (Fear Factory) in Vancouver.
Boomslang intends to spread its name and talent as far is it can possibly go and will stop at nothing to play the music that feeds their ferocious appetite.
BOOMSLANG is currently shopping for a record label.
"Boomslang, a four-piece band from Illinois demands your attention with their debut CD, Insanity. Featuring six tracks, including one live cut, they attack your speakers with pounding metal laced with melodic vocals reminiscent of Alice In Chains and Metallica. Backed by top-notch musicianship and solid songwriting, Boomslang's Insanity is a perfect example of arena-ready rock."
-Susan Masino
Let There Be Rock-The Story of AC/DC |
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Band - Metal |
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Band - Rock |
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$500 - $1000 |
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| East End boyz Is A Local Rap Group From Danville, IL. They Consist Of Two Artists/Producers, Black tooth bastard (BTB), , and Cuzaline (CUZ), . They Have Done Two Albums, With One On The Way. EastEnd Boyz Is No Stranger To The Stage Or The Studio. Early In Their Career, The East End Boyz Formed A Home-Operated Record Label, East End Inc., Which Is In Cuz's Basement. East End Inc. Not Only Do Music, But Also Album Covers, Flyers, Business Cards, And Custom Clothing. East End Inc. Is Always One Step Ahead Of The Opposition. |
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Singers - Hip Hop Singer |
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Band |
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Hip-Hop, Rap |
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$500 - $1000 |
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0 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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After beating out , hopefuls to become a semi-finalist on FOX's Hit show AMERICAN IDOL, year old singer/songwriter/dancer/actor Jared Michael Yates is well on his way.
During season of the world's most popular televised talent competition, Jared wowed the crowd with his charm and incredible natural talent.
"I auditioned for American Idol as a spur of the moment thing" recalled the Illinois native, who soon found himself performing live in front of over million television viewers. As the youngest male performer of the season, Jared was interviewed and featured on MTV News, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, E Tonight, and numerous other media outlets. Statistics on Google in late showed Jared Yates, along with grammy winner Carrie Underwood, as among the most 'searched' Idol contestants on the net.
In addition to performing at numerous shows, fairs, festivals, and concerts, Jared found that he has an inherent ability to write songs as well. Jared's new CD "ALL THAT I AM", is currently being shopped to major labels. "A lot of people, especially teenagers, will be able to relate to the message of my music since I am in their age range.
Jared now travels and performs for many gigs and bookings with his new band of very talented musicians.
"One thing people should know about me is that I am willing to take chances with my music and I will do anything to let it be heard", Jared concluded. |
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Singers - Pop Singer |
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Band - Top 40 |
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Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Top-40 |
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$500 - $1500 |
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0 miles (in musician's travel range) |
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