location:
Wakefield, Rhode Island
last login:
October 9, 2008
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about Signs of Life:
Signs of Life is a spirited four-piece band with a generous catalog of original material that delves into the emotional side of world and personal events. Their music has been describe as "a tough rootsy, rockin' mix" and a "melting pot of culture and musical diversity"... they call it roots-infused rock. Josie Crosby and Tom Champlin deliver vocals that are powerful and expressive while Chris Hackett and Bill Lawing provide a dynamic foundation on which their striking sound is built.
With insightful and thought-provoking lyrics layered on top of a deeply melodic core.... the songs are magnetic. Vocal phrases are intertwined in fluid harmonies then woven together with rich guitar lines. Combined with the solid and intense energy of the rhythm section this develops the unique nature that is Signs of Life.
artist info:
band members:
Josie Crosby -- Vocals, Guitar
Tom Champlin -- Vocals, Guitar
Bill Lawing -- Drums
Chris Hackett -- Bass
influences:
John Lennon, Nina Simone, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Deep Purple, Bad Brains, Neil Young, Yes, Regina Spektor, Rick Danko, J.J Cale, Pink Floyd, Blodwyn Pig, Janis Joplin, The Wood Brothers, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, George Harrison, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, John McLaughlin, Old Crow Medicine Show, PJ Harvey, Cat Power, Spider John Koerner, Blind Melon, The Chasers, The Shorebreak, Anechoic, Joni Mitchell, Ani Difranco, Erin McKeown, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Over the Rhine, Jolie Holland, Gillian Welch, The Beatles, Louie Armstrong, Norah Jones, Tom Waits, Ola Belle Reed, Kris Delmhorst, India Arie, Tori Amos, Eva Cassidy, The Cranberries, The Gourds, Grateful Dead, The Horseflies, Johnny Cash, White Stripes, The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Strength In Numbers, JP Jones, Josh White, Kat Flint, Marlie Wanseth, Daniel Chase, Steve DeConti, Sarah Potenza, Mick Shorrock
sounds similar to:
Crazy Horse, The Cranberries, The Band, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd
external links:
MySpace.com/SignsofLifeRI
SonicBids.com/SignsofLife
YouTube.com/josiecrosby
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