![]() ![]() ![]() With Leon Mitcheson and the Eastex Freeway Band in the 70’s. With Bekah Kelso With Darwin Prophet and Lynda Millard back when they were called Dana and Lynda. Sessions : Cassie LaBeaux 2010 (with David Dickenson (Producer), Dreamtrybe : Moment of Madness, three or four songs on that one, released in 2005. 2012 will see two singles released, and dare I say it … almost a whole album. That’s what is meant by naming the CD ” Straight Ahead Human “. Philosophy : Self Evolution of the personality and the human psyche, the evolved spirit being the ultimate goal, self -responsibility and the understanding of the human will. They plan to Tribute Steve, Greg, Peter, Jerry, Clem and Bobby in September 2013 or soon after. ” Those words rang in his ears for years to come, one of the many rewards of being in music. Steve Marriott told him, ” You sing just like me, but this time with a bit more (Paul) Rodgers in your voice. Mark had the honor of being hired into Humble Pie in 1983, but obligations forced him to pass on the highly appreciated opportunity. The pleasure and pain of founding a band, the aching of a soul intent …… Producing the band’s music for his own indie label, Winesong Records, he still strives for that elusive sound, the ultimate goal of making music Magic. Houston born, Austin resident of 12 years. Nominee – 1996 6th Annual LA Music Awardsġ997 Nominee – Outstanding Musical Group of the Year – 7th annual LA Music Awards Their song “I Will Come” has been featured on promos for WGN’s Salem and CBS’ Stalker, and “Lonely Man” has been featured on promos for The Mentalist.Īlpha Rev’s next performance in Austin will be at Batfest on August 22nd.1994 – Nominee – 4th Annual LA Music Awardsġ996 Performer – 6th annual LA Music Awards The band released a lyric video for the album’s first single, “Sing Loud,” which eventually reached #10 on the radio charts.ĭuring the past year, you may have heard Alpha Rev coming through the speakers on your television. In 2013, Alpha Rev hit another homerun with their third album Bloom. The album’s title track and single appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, while the video debuted on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown. In 2010, Alpha Rev release New Morning, a full-length LP recorded at Avatar Studios in New York. McPherson’s honey-laden vocals, along with with Zack Loy’s impressive guitar work and Tabber Millard’s memorable drumming, helped gain the band significant buzz and a spot as the #1 indie band from Texas on the charts. Steve Hardy (Pink, Alicia Keys) provided mixing, and Andy Vandette (Uncle Kracker, Dear Hunter) punctuated the song with superb mastering.įronted by Casey McPherson, formerly of Endochine, Alpha Rev released their debut album, The Greatest Thing I’ve Ever Learned, in March of 2007. (Jellyfish/Beck) on keyboard and Kiefo Nilsson on bass. “Names” was recorded at Pierre de Reeder’s (Rilo Kiley) studio with input from several notable musicians including: Jason Faulkner (Beck/Jellyfish) on guitar, Roger Manning Jr. For those of us born into poverty, abuse, chaos, or whatever the negative attribute may be, we don’t have to stay there! This is what Habitat for Humanity is doing, and they have inspired this song.” For most of us, we see our situations as the way things must always be, but we forget that we are in charge of the life before us, and we can be given a new name, so to speak, if we choose. “We’re all born with a name, born into an environment that we had no say in creating. “’Names’ is all about being able to change,” explains McPherson. You can learn more about the campaign at PledgeMusic. Alpha Rev’s Casey McPherson filmed his time volunteering for Habitat, and is using the footage to create both a music video and a PSA to bring in new donors. The band is working closely with the organization to inform and inspire Americans to take action in the fight against poverty. The tour, called Music Builds, is an exploration of the ongoing poverty crisis, and what Habitat for Humanity is doing to fight it. This week, the band releases their latest single, “Names,” and for the next six months, 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.Īlpha Rev is currently on a summer tour that began in Austin, criss-crosses the country and culminates in Dallas. Austin-based alt-pop band Alpha Rev isn’t just making an impact musically. ![]()
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