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Million Year Dance
Biography


The name Million Year Dance translates as: In the greatest state of Liberation one is able to witness all the wave energies in the universe connected- this wave energy is the Million Year Dance. The group is based out of Houston, Texas and has been together since 0ctober 2003. The music has been described as a mix between The Doors, the soul singing of Nina Simone, and of something new- a southern hypnotic pulse. âJonathan Welchâs voice is otherworldy. Itâs a gorgeous, trembling sound with fluttering falsetto. Comparisons to the late Jeff Buckley are unavoidable,â says Sara Cress of the Houston Chronicle. Sara goes on to say, âMillion Year Dance is more than Welch, though. The balance of Steven Wetherellâs multi-instrumental, âorganicâ musical interests and Doyle Odomâs more experimental, plugged-in pursuits creates a layered groundwork for the music.â Joel Lewisâ drumming and Nic Houstonâs bass-playing keep the music tightly moving.
Along with this new and exciting music, Million Year Dance offer something unique to the live aspect of performing. âMillion Year Dance is something to be experienced, not just heard,â says Omar Afar of Free Press Houston. Every time Million Year Dance performs it is their mission to take themselves and the audience on a journey into a psychedelic, spiritual bliss. Sara Cress is quoted in the Thursday, January 26, 2006 Houston Chronicle Preview as saying, âThere is a cloud of mystery surrounding Million Year Dance during its performances, thanks to Welchâs interest in Buddhism and Yoga.â
The group released its first record, Liberation, on January 27th of 2006. âEach of the six songs is beautiful, unabashedly passionate and leaves the listener wanting more,â says Sara Cress. Million Year Dance are now ambitiously perusing their fate.

Awards and Accomplishments
*August 2006
Awarded âBest New Actâ by Houston Press in the Houston Press Music Awards

*June 2006
Nominated in Houston Press Music Awards for âBest New Act and Best Male Vocalist.â

*April 6th 2006
Featured in Free Press Houston under âBand Tutorialâ for Westheimer Block Party (FreePressHouston.com)

*January 27th, and 28th 2006
The Liberation Performance- a self-produced theatrical production at St. Thomas Jones Hall Theater in Houston, Tx.

*January 27th 2006
Release of self-produced first record, Liberation.

*January 26th 2006
Featured in Houston Chronicle Preview by Sara Cress. Article titled âThe Ones in a Million Year Danceâ

*January 25th 2006
Interview on 91.7 KUT Rice Radio. Songs played- Gambling for Jewels and The Deep

*October 15th 2005
Awarded âBest New Band in Houstonâ by Free Press Houston Cynicâs Choice Music Awards. Article in this issue also features Million Year Dance.










Potent Quotes:

-âLiberation is the bandâs first release, and itâs a stunning spin. Each of the six songs is beautiful, unabashedly passionate and leaves the listener wanting more.â
-Sara Cress- The Houston Chronicle January 26th, 2006

-âThere is a cloud of mystery surrounding Million Year Dance during its performancesâ¦â
-Sara Cress- The Houston Chronicle January 26th 2006

-âWelchâs voice is otherworldy. Itâs a gorgeous, trembling sound with a fluttering falsetto.â

-âThe balance of Wetherellâs âorganicâ musical interests with Odomâs more experimental, plugged-in pursuits creates a layered groundwork for the music.â
-Sara Cress- The Houston Chronicle January 26th 2006

-âYou probably havenât experienced this band yet. Thatâs right, I didnât say âheardâ or âseen,â because Million Year Dance is an experience.â
-Omar Afar- Free Press Houston October 2005

-âSinger Jonathan Welch is well and truly gifted, in the truest sense of the word.â
-John Lomax- Houston Press May 11th 2006

-âHe probably has a platinum album in his future.â
-John Lomax- Houston Press May 11th 2006



-âWelch has a million-dollar rock and roll voice, and when he takes it a cappella he can even silence the backlashers.â
-John Lomax- Houston Press May 11th 2006

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