ABOUT SIMONE
Often referred to as a cross between No Doubt and Led Zeppelin, Simone continues to break convention with their own style. Influenced by the underground Detroit scene as well as the post-pop alternative sounds of Amsterdam, Simone remains in a class all their own.
'Strong riffs, hooks and melodies make Simone a highly-listenable band' (Miramar Management), but it is the energy of the live performances that Simone is best known. Sharing the stage with bands such as Driving The Fall, Anyone's Guess, Selby, One Fall Away, At Cliffs End, Stranded and many others, Simone exceeds expectations.
Known for their live performances -- "[Simone's] got the look, got the voice, got the songs" (Steve Gilmore, Rebel Riffs), Simone tours throughout the US and Europe. Their music has charted on GarageBand, StereoFame, OurStage, NoiseHead and Imeem, and their independent release "Temporary Heaven" was awarded the E.A.R. (Excellence In Audio Recording) award in 2007.
If there is one band that you follow this summer, it should be Simone.
Music and Performance Credits Include:
• Lead singer for the popular Detroit-underground performing artist, Teknotika.
• Originally signed to legendary record label ‘Resistance’
• Lead Singer of Punch & Kitty
• Produced by award winning Gary Martin
• Performances In Scotland
• Performances In Copenhagen
• Performance In Eindhoven Denmark
• 12” single “Universal Love” still receives airplay in both the US and Scotland
• 12” single “Take Me” still receives airplay in Europe
• Founded Mama Spiritual Publishing – ASCAP - 2004
• Released the CD ‘On My Way’ - 2004
• Released the CD ‘Talk To The Rose’ – 2006
• Three tracks from ‘TTTR’ continue to receive airplay on WFIT
• Released the CD ‘Temporary Heaven’ – 2007
• Tracks from Temporary Heaven receives airplay on WFIT
• Received the Excellence In Audio Recording award for ‘Temporary Heaven’ – 2007
• Received Special Recognition In Charity Work – Yellow Umbrella – 2007
• Organized toy-drive concert for prevention of child abuse – The Haven - 2007
• Selected performer for Rolling Stone photographer Annie Leibovitz’s gallery opening – 2009
• Finished Top 10 – Music Video for AOL-Sponsored Competition - 2009
• Received ‘Best Melody’ – Garage Band – 2009
• Received ‘Best Female Vocals’ – Garage Band – 2009
• Received ‘Best Production In Rock’– Garage Band – 2009
• Rated ‘Must Have Power Pop’ – Steve Gilmore Reviews – 2009
• Featured Artist Of The Month – Noisehead – 2009
• Current album due out April – 2009
• Touring UK – Summer 2009
music
No Doubt, Alanis, Paramore, Muse, Queen, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Mars Volta, Keane, Simone, Ziggy Stardust
artists
Alanis Morisette, Gwen Stefani, Robert Plant, Weezer, Muse, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Paul McCartney, Beatles, Tori Amos, Queen
movies
Many! Glengarry Glenn Ross, Bladerunner, Shortcuts, Python, Dr. Strangelove, Wristcutters, Star Wars, 2001, Lord Of The Rings, Spinal Tap,
tv shows
King Of The Hill, Venture Brothers, 24, Saving Grace, No Daytime
actors
Clint Eastwood, Kevin Spacy, Joan Cusak, Brando, Sigourney Weaver, etc
Band Members
Guitar: AndyDrums: JohnnyBass: DannyKeys: BryanVox: Simone
Influences
Alanis Morisette, Gwen Stefani, Robert Plant, Weezer, Muse, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Paul McCartney, Beatles, Tori Amos, Queen
Website
www.myspace.com/simonesongs
YouTube Vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtzM4wUGm28
