Push Alternative, Progressive Energy Pop/Rock

11 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Progressive Rock, POP: Power Pop



Details:
VERTIGO JOE [vûr*'ti*gÅ jÅ] noun. the must see band on planet earth, adj. superior musicianship. syn. great music, great show, excellence

Vertigo Joe is definitely in the "MUST SEE" category of musicians on the planet. Not a catalyst of actual vertigo, their music will provoke uncontrollable rock show movements from anyone while ingraining memorable songs to sing well after the party.

Vertigo Joe's consistency in artistry and energy on stage is refreshing and inspiring in todays realm of entertainment. Mark Burnett's melodic bass lines hold solid the platform for his powerful voice, Brandon Przezdziecki's guitar overdrives and spins with hypnotic fervour, and to meld it all together, Kelley Lima's intricate drum phrasings groove the way to an uncontrollable desire to dance and smile. Add lush harmonies from all three and Vertigo Joe defines and redefines the epitome of Power Trio.

After one listening of their debut album, "UP" (2005), it is apparent in songs with "rock-appeal" like "Marvin The Martian" and "Lazarus", or the grace and dynamic of "Center" and "In The Middle Of Nowhere", or the simple step away from power pop to good 'ole aggression in "Misery", Vertigo Joe is obviously a crowd and listener favorite.

"Thank You All Very Much! Thank you for your support on our tours, for the kind words about our performances and recordings, and for just enjoying our music! May we continue to Rock for you!" -Vertigo Joe

Reviews:
"Vertigo Joe is the Radio-Ready Pop-Indie Trio with outstanding three part harmonies where each song is well crafted with a funky vibe."
- Volume One Magazine, August 2005

"I am a cynic about live music, I came to see another band. I bought your CD because you guys made up for the last year and a half of the same old stuff. I was blown away. If Mark puts out like that every night, well, I can't wait."
- Michael Faust, LunaFaust Productions

* Formed in November of 2003, Vertigo Joe released their first EP, "Shine On", in February of 2004, followed by their first national LP, "UP", in July of 2005. Truly a Power Trio, their strong musical diversity and skill is obvious in their songs and performances unlike many bands on the radio today. Amid their eclectic style and harmonic twists, Vertigo Joe delivers memorable tunes that rock on with their audiences well after a performance. Vertigo Joe's style is described as Push Alternative which is a mix of Rock, Pop, Alternative and Industrial Progressive.

* Mark Burnett (Lead Vocals/Bass/Songwriter/Lyricist) has been playing and creating music since the age of four. From the greater East Coast, he has also had the privilege of performing with Ellis Marcellis, Dizzy Gelespie, Babatude Olitungi, Mickey Heart, Geno Mac, The Poetics and Picasso's Thinking (Minnesota Winner of the 1998 VH1 Rock Across America Tour). Mark earned a Bachelor of Music Therapy in Psychology and Bass Pedagogy and Performance from Oberlin College, and further earned a Master of Music Therapy from the University of Virginia.

* Kelley Lima (Drums/Vocals/Songwriter) was born in Minneapolis, MN to a Classical Dancer and a Radio Announcer, making music prevalent early in his life. Kelley has performed with the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, The Valleyfair! Beach Band of Shakopee, MN and Picasso's Thinking (Minnesota Winner of the 1998 VH1 Rock Across America Tour). He has also been a Percussion Instructor, Arranger and Clinician for several High Schools in the Midwest and for the University of Minnesota Marching Band. Kelley earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Minnesota in 1996.

* Brandon Przezdziecki (Lead Guitar/Vocals/Songwriter) was born in Coon Rapids, MN and began playing guitar when he was 9 years old. He has performed with Minnesota Brass Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps, The Inside Out Band and Dear Jupiter. Brandon earned a Guitar Performance Degree from Music Tech in St. Paul, MN.