Vintage is a Regionally touring, hard working band Alternative Rock Quintet. The creation of original members: Vocalist John Lee, Lead Guitarist "R.O.B.", Bassist Aaron Veen & former Blood That Burns Rhythm Guitarist Sir Matthew Nelson and former Blackout drummer Marc Courtright. Vintage has been touring and building a fan base since early 2004.
The Music:
Vintage has built a unique sound by: interlacing hip-hop rhymes and rock vocals, over alternative rock riffs, sharpened with a "nu-metal" edge. They're led by a vocalist with intense energy on stage, MC skills to match and a strong alto rock voice with force, feeling and authority. They're backed by a band with an abundance of skills and influences from every genre, including: Metal, Punk, Funk, Blues, Rap, Grunge, R&B and more. They display a superb mixture of true eclectics.
Live Shows & Touring:
Their live performances are captivating, energetic and interactive. The crowd is invited to participate, sing along and have a good time. It's naturally fun, the atmosphere is a cinematic version of good friends at a house party. Vintage has made it's mark with professionalism and hard work. Known by many venues, as a band that delivers on their word and are easy to work with. They work with the venue, promoter, agents and/or bands to ensure each performance is a success for everyone.
Experience:
Since forming, Vintage has headlined at many bars and concert venues throughout the Midwest. They've also been showcased at several music festivals as well as opened several shows for Regional & National bands in small to large sized markets ie.
01/10/2009 - The I-Rock; Detroit, MI
(Local support for Primer 55)
11/08/2008 - The Whiskey Lounge; Grand Rapids, MI
(Headliner along with national support: Critical Bill)
10/25/2008 - The Orbit Room; Grand Rapids, MI
(Headliner)
07/21/2008 - The Intersection; Grand Rapids, MI.
(Headliner along with national support: Egypt Central & Dendura.)
06/27/2008 - Motorheads; Michigan Center, MI.
(Local support for 10 Years.)
06/10/2008 - The Intersection; Grand Rapids, MI.
(Headliner along with national support: Primer 55 & Critical Bill.)
04/30/2008 - The Intersection; Grand Rapids, MI.
(Local support for Nonpoint.)
03/23/2008 - The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI.
(Local support for Soil, Bobaflex & The Autumn Offering.)
02/24/08 - The Intersection; Grand Rapids, MI.
(Local support for Egypt Central & Under The Flood.)
02/08/2008 - Harpo's; Detroit, MI.
(Local support for (hed) P.E. & Kingspade, Insolence & Subnoize Souljaz.)
07/21/2007 - The Ritz; Detroit, MI.
(Local support for 8 Kount & Sex & Patriotism.)
08/14/06 - The Groundsphere; Allegan, MI.
(Local support for Afro Man )
Vintage Recordings:
Vintage has self-produced two albums: a Demo entitled "America Incorporated", and a full length album entitled "Efxor". Both were released and distributed by Vintage under their independent record label, Nawt’y North Records, Llc. "Efxor" is a 2 disc set, it includes a DVD which features a Music Video of “Empathy”. The first track on "Efxor". The DVD also includes an interview with the band, an entire live performance & a Photo Gallery. "Efxor" is available on online and at live shows.
EFXOR SUMMARY:
Classic "Sounding" Metal/Rock riffs with a New-Metal edge. Interlaced with Hip Hop Rhymes & Rock Vocals. Think about an Alice in Chains & Mike Shinoda collaboration over a Black Sabbath riff with Kirk Hammet(metallica) & Tom Morello(Rage Against the machine) guitar solos. All 17 tracks are diverse creating a blend of Rock, Hip Hop, Metal, R&B, Pop, & Classic Rock.
Released February 17th... The first full length album from "Vintage".
Efxor is aptly named after a popular Anti-depressant, of which has absolutely no affiliation.
A mixture of Metal, Rock, Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, and even a little Blues. An ecclectic vision come to life and plastered on to a 70 min disc.
But Wait there's More. It comes complete with a bonus DVD that includes: an interview with Vintage, live performances, pictures, a behind the scenes special, and the full Length, uncut, unedited, "Empathy" Music Video.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
1. Purchase immediately
2. Tear the packaging off
3. Remove disc from jewel case
4. Insert into appropriate media device
5. Press Play 6. Enjoy... & Repeat as often as possible to get desired results.
Band Summary:
Vintage is a 5 piece band, best described as Rap Metal. Quick comparison would be: a non-political Rage Against the Machine, or Linkin Park with guitar solos. Vintage is the creation of Steve Shelley(Lead/Rhythm guitar), R.O.B. (Lead/Rhythm gutiar), Aaron Veen (Bassist), Steven Striegle (Drummer), & John Lee (Rock Vocalist/Hip Hop Lyricist). Vintage has been together since Spring of 2004 and have performed at a variety of venues.
Since forming Vintage has opened for Regional & National acts, at multiple concert venues. ie. 08/14/2006 Opened for Afro Man at The Groundsphere in Allegan, MI. 08/10/2006 Opened for Coin at Ten Bells in Grand Rapids, MI. They have Headlined at Bars that feature live music as well as All-ages venues. ie. BC Sound Venue in Battle Creek, MI. Teazer's in Grand Rapids, MI. Showcased at music Festivals. ie. 06/04/2006 Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids, MI. 07/04/2006 Dorr, MI 4th of July Celebration.
Vintage has recorded and released a 6 track Demo "America Incorporated". Vintage has also released a 17 track Full Length album, entitled "Efxor". Efxor (a 2 disc set) comes with a DVD featuring the "Empathy" Music Video, a Band Interview, Their Live Performance at Ten Bells, & Photo Gallery. Vintage is currently working on reaching Venues outside of the West Michigan Area and plan to begin touring Regionally in the coming year.
Live performances by Vintage are captivating, energetic, and interactive. The crowd is invited to participate, sing along, and have a good time. The show is naturally fun and the aptmosphere is similar to hanging out with friends at a house party. A Vintage show may, on occasion, contain multiple cover songs as well as orginals spanning the band members' multiple influences. They span from Eminem & Metallica, to Tom Petty & Drowning Pool. While the covers are well executed the originals are generally the fan favorites.
More information on Vintage may be found at www.vintageband.us
A SHORT STORY BY VINTAGE:
It feels like you've been driving for hours. You're constantly flipping back and forth from classic rock to modern rock, with an occasional check on the top 40 just to see if you can find something, anything, to break the monotony. Somewhere between stations the tuner knob on the radio breaks off and falls to the floor. Frustrated, you reach for the off button. But wait, what is this? Sounds like something you've heard before, the song you used to rock out to back in college. But at the same time its so unfamiliar and new. It seems like your radio has sensed your frustration, and merged all your favorite songs for your entertainment. The DJ comes on to promote this band that just swept you away to a new level of intrigue. Vintage, he says. Whos Vintage? Vintage, is music that explains itself. Vintage, is a refreshing band that cares about their artistic vision, and entertains with unmatched intensity. Listen to them, and when someone does ask you... What's with Vintage? All you can say is, "Listen to 'em & You'll hear it."
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