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Every now and then we like to feature a New Artist that has joined Mixposure. This month we chose Paul Rainbird . Please check out his Bio below and have a listen to his music.
Biography
Self taught Guitarist started from age 12 Played in several bands during 1970s played at Windsor free festival on two occasions once supporting Hawkwind in front of 25000 people.
During the 1980s I played in a duo and as lead guitarist in a variety of bands I also started recording my music on a four track recorder.
During the 1990s I joined a local band called The Bun and went on tour in Germany also we played alongside Eric Clapton at a private gig. with The Bun I played many Prestigious venues in London and South east England.
Still playing with The Bun up until recently but I am now focused
on the recording side of things.
A huge congratulation to long time Mixposure.com artist Bilbozo for being the Artist of the Month.
Bio:
I started playing guitar when I was 16 with a love for world music, latin and rock. I try to do something in almost every genre to be as rounded a player as I can ! I have been playing in various local bands for about 15 years. When the digital recording age came along I built a home studio and began to learn recording, Acid Looping and combining those elements together to create grooves and compositions. I have a business and a family but I continue to be a weekend warrior playing in a Classic Rock Band for fun and fuel my passion to write grooves, soundtracks, jingle bites and ambient compositions. This is my Hidden Mission !
We are working on a new feature at Mixposure where we would like to introduce everyone to a New Artist on Mixposure. When we do this, we will feature their music on MixStream Radio Shows and maybe try and get them into chat and have a conversation with them.
How do you get to be chosen? Just make sure you have a Bio added to your page, some music, an image is also good!
Our first selection is a band called Electric Shadow. Check out their tunes and Bio below.
Biography
Why this name?
We want to bring light into the darkness , our mission is to provoke thought through our lyrics and music. Thus for ~Electric Shadow~ was born through music
Do you play live?
Yes they play locally and love the interaction with live crowds. They have been involved with several bands.Their career spans 2 decades. Jerry has been compared to Hendrix and Dave Matthews. But he definately has his own unique style... they especially like playing smaller intimate crowds at coffee houses. They have played from New England,up & down the East coast & now throughout the midwest.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It allows unsigned artists a chance to get exposure and build a fan base.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
We would like to sell our songs as song writers..but if another offer came..who knows!
Band History:
Your influences?
Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens, David Bowie, Jimmy Page, Eric Capton, Carlos Santana, Natalie Merchant, Dave Matthews, Black Sabbath, Audioslave, Uriah Heep and the list could go on & on !!!!!!
Favorite spot?
In the studio
Equipment used:
1964 Fender Jazzmaster, Boss GT6 guitar processor,Fostex 24 track recorder, conga drum, variety of percussion instruments,Yamaha keyboards and various others.
Anything else...?
ELECTRIC SHADOW has a wide range of musical styles and genres...Alternative, Hard rock.. Acoustic Love songs, Christian rock, Blues, Rock, Classical and the list goes on....Keep coming back...new songs are added almost daily.
Anyone interested in doing a Same Song Title Madness?
Congrats to Moscato for having the Mixposure.com Song of the Week. Check out Broken Dreams Below.
We originally formed with a sole purpose in mind. What started out as a regular jam session between Jo and Monkey (Adrian) inspired Jo to take the next step and record, not only for herself but with the determination to put together a compilation album of local musicians which would raise awareness for Auto Immune Disorders having all proceeds go to Arthritis QLD.
In the early stages Jo and Erin crossed paths and it was believed a saxophone would compliment the jamming duo. This was the birth of not only “Moscato” but of 3 beautiful friendships that we feel blessed to have.
Within 13 weeks of our 1st rehearsal we completed our 1st of what will be many recording.
These Original songs were placed alongside Original pieces written and performed by some of the most unique and talented musicians Mackay has to offer, all with one goal in mind, to raise awareness with an album title of “Broken Silence”.
As we drove the gruelling 10+hour trip back to our hometown we were in awe of what we had achieved in such a short period. The common travellers question of “Are we there yet?” was replaced by “Wow, did that really just happen? “.
Now knowing what could be accomplished our minds were filled with possibilities and we were eager to work on our next E.P. A decision was made to record in 6 months with Erin relieving Jo of lead vocals whose lungs (due to auto immune disorders) were not strong enough.
With each finished EP our confidence and creativity grows, it only seemed fitting that we expand our much loved trio. In October 2014 we met Kerin Shaw who has played in various rock bands throughout his life, it was certain that it was in the stars as his can do/give anything a go/ laid back attitude was much like our own, not to mention his unique style of bass playing complimented what we had already accomplished. In November 2014 we also welcomed Kristen Anderson who would join Erin as lead vocalist. As we work on our next EP the two girls prove unlike any other females as they end each song with a high five working as what we believe is an unstoppable vocal team. With Kristen's background being Country and Theater she really brings something different to the table, and with all our minds combined we feel we are finding our feet as to where our path now leads and we are really excited to record this next EP soon after in July so we can share it with you all. Erin has left to pursue other Avenues but we will also enjoy the Talents of Kaz accompanying Kristen on Vocals and Bringing ,Cello,Sax and Keys, Just Pup, Lead guitar , and Laka on Drums joining us on our "Adrift " EP, We know our music is not everyone's cup of tea, but this is us, this is who we are and this is what we love doing. Whether this disc makes you smile, want to relax, want to dance or take a step back to notice what is going on in the world even for a second then it has all been more than worth it,, and even if it doesn’t have this effect … we will just keep on recording and releasing because it’s what we love.
This is us, we are “Moscato” and we thank you from the very bottom of our heart for allowing us to share with you our music.
We hope you enjoy it!!
Xxxx
Jo, Kerin, Kristen, Kaz, Just Pup, Laka , Monkey and Previously, Erin,
Well it is that time of year again! I have lost track of how many years we have done this but suffice it to say, it has been over 10 years. Every Halloween we have done a Mixposure Halloween Tune. What is it? This is your chance to make the spookiest song you can create. It can be comical, serious or whatever you like. Add vocals or do not! In other words, do what you want! This is also a great time to work with other Mixposure Artists.
All songs will be played on MixStream Radio during the Halloween Show. Please post any questions you have.
Congrats to Chris Moore for being Mixposure's Artist of the Month!
Bio:
Hey All, great to be here on the Mix - the best indie site of them all!
I've done my share of playing in bands over the years. Started out playing the piano at 4 years old, taught by my father, who had music coming out of every pore in his body. My first ever band was when I was 13, playing with my brother and a couple of friends from the village where we grew up in the south-west of England. Trouble is my brother was 15, and he played keyboards too, and he was bigger than me, so I bought my first electric guitar from Woolworths for £15 and set to learning that.
Never got too good on the guitar, and when a couple of years later my brother left to join another band, I went back to the keyboards. Moved to London when I was 19, and got into a semi-pro band playing early 80s new romantic stuff, then quit my day job and joined a pro band playing jazz-funk around Europe for a while. Finally ended up in Edinburgh, where I picked up another day job and joined a band playing all over Scotland for the next 5 years.
Then came about 15 years of being "sensible" and making a career for myself in London, while I watched my brother playing on just about every major stage in the world and one or two old friends becoming household names. I came back to music in 2004, after I moved to France to get away from the rat-race, but it didn't last too long, and I was soon back to commuting to London every week to earn a living again. Moved back to the UK in 2013 and finally gave up the day job in London in 2016, after a weekly routine of planes and trains that lasted for nearly 12 years. During the last four years, we got a band together at my company in London, and won the battle of the bands in London's financial sector twice in three years, both times at the O2 Academy in Islington - it almost made me feel like a rock star...
So soon, once all the work on our house on the edge of Exmoor (Somerset, south west England) is finished, I'll be able to spend more time writing and recording. For now, apart from working on the house and the garden, I'm keeping fit with our year-old German Shepherd out in the hills, getting a few musical ideas down and will maybe come up with a new song from time to time.
The main bits of gear I'm using are a Roland FA-08 and a Korg M50, an old Roland EP95 piano (bought in 1998!) and a Korg X5, and my old Jackson guitar makes an appearance now and then. One day I'll get my studio finished!
Take care friends,
Peace and happiness to you all
Chris
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