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    Veiled – Within

    Artist Name: Veiled Album Title: Within Release Date: 2007 Genre: Rock Location: Los Angeles, CA Label: 844 Records Band Members: Chris Freeman: bass; Charlie Kim: vocals, keyboards, guitar; Ali Nikou: guitar, keyboards; Greg Panciera: guitar, keyboards, programming; Blair Shotts: drums, percussion, programming, keyboards Website: www.VeiledMusic.com This group Veiled certainly veils any easy description of its music. There are moments when…

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    A 750ml Affair – A 750ml Affair

    Artist Name: A 750ml Affair Album Title: A 750ml Affair Release Date: 2007 Genre: Rock Location: Spokane, WA Label: Kettle Black Records Band Members: Gregory A. Rogers Website: www.A750mlAffair.com The very moment Gregory A. Rogers mentions in passing how his “wife is at home awaiting the sunrise,” right after lavishing sweet nothings all over Miss Sexy Target of his extramarital…

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    Siggy: The Absinthe Effect

    Artist Name: Siggy Album Title: Absinthe Effect Release Date: 2008 Genre: Rock Location: Los Angeles, CA Label: Shot Time Productions Band Members: Galen Buckwalter vocals, Ryan Howes guitars, Deborah Buckwalter bass, Paul Netherton drums Website: www.SiggyTheBand.com Siggy’s sound hearkens back to classic David Bowie ‘70s glam rock, especially the way vocalist Galen Buckwalter sings in a wavy, emotional manner and…

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    Frank Tribes: Gallery

    Artist: Frank Tribes Album: Gallery Genre: Rock Location: Chicago, IL Label: S.E.N. Records Band Members: Frank Tribe (vocals, guitars, organ, and autoharp) Website: www.FrankTribes.com Derivative is nearly always a pejorative term. When used to describe a musical artist, it suggests a lazy performer who is unwilling or unable to sail uncharted waters. And while Frank Tribes’ music is undeniably derivative,…