MP3 Wide Open - ROCK: Hard Rock

A melodic hard rock, progressive pop concept album with heart felt hooks, razor sharp riffs and sky clad vocals reminiscent of the 80's and yet distinctively new.

15 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Hard Rock, METAL: 80's Metal



Details:
The "KAREN SINGLE BAND" began it's legacy in early 1997, performing for festivals, out-door concerts and nightclubs, right from day one.They proudly continue to delight and entertain audiences right across Canada, with a full time touring schedule (for the last 7 years) that has had them share the stage with numerous well known bands such as:

NICKELBACK, MATHEW GOOD BAND, EDWIN, I MOTHER EARTH , BIG SUGAR, HEADSTONES, LEE AARON, ALANNAH MYLES, 54/40, PRISM, SASS JORDAN, HEADPINS, WIDE MOUTH MASON, JERRY LEE LEWIS, BLUE OYSTER CULT, HELIX, PAT TRAVERS, APRIL WINE, MOIST, BARNEY BENTALL, DOUG & THE SLUGS, RHYMES WITH ORANGE, CCR, TROOPER, STEPPENWOLF, FIREHOUSE, CHILLIWACK, FILTER, GLASS TIGER , plus many more....

Their first album(Wide Open) is getting rave reviews right across Canada and is receiving airtime on college and main stream radio in several provinces. With a new and emerging world wide audience, via the internet and satellite radio, this band is proving to be extemely popular with podcast and internet DJ's. Live,or recorded, this is an amazing band that excites you with high energy shows, and excellent musicianship.

Well respected by her peers in the industry, Karen is a multi-talented ARTIST who has all the ingredients for STARDOM. Her undeniable talents are easily enjoyed at any of her high energy performances.She captivates her audience with incredible vocal versatility which boasts a 4 octave range and the ability to sound like many artists,yet is still uniquely herself. Having been a classically trained musician and an actress with live theatre and television credits, she has developed a exceptionally strong stage presence full of dynamics and likeable charisma that tends to mesmorise, and keeps her audiences full attention.

Before leading the "KAREN SINGLE BAND", she toured and performed with numerous full time "A" circuit bands, as well as contributing to several original bands as not only a keyboard player/rhythm guitarist, but writer, producer and arranger. A sought after performer and dynamic songwriter with a trunk full of songs destined to be HITS, it's no wonder the industry is excited.

Husband/partner and guitarist,Attila, is a Canadian-Hungarian guitar virtuoso, with over 20 years of experience, including extensive touring throughout Europe, Germany and Canada. He founded Hungary's first "official" speed metal band"VASMACSKA" (as recorded in the 1988 ROCK LEXICON history book)at the age of 15. His first record deal was signed at the age of 17,selling well over 10,000 copies.His wide recognition as a seasoned performer and showman were seen in the Vancouver bands known as "Citizen Cane", "Uncle Sid" and "Taltos".In Hungary "Marathon" was another of his well known bands. A dedicated musician,composer,producer,engineer, and soundman, he contributes all of these talents to the "KAREN SINGLE BAND".He names Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen and Micheal Schenkner as influences.



QUOTES:

"Karen Single is the Pat Benatar of this generation with loads of raw talent and energy.(She) puts on a show you will never forget" Robb Mitchell, RetroActive Publications

"Wow! What a voice!" Tom Cat Records

"Reminds me of Heart" Marianne Mackenzie (CFOX)

"One terrific writer" Taylore T. Fox (Publisher/vocal coach)

"The little band that CAN!" staff of Classic Rock Weekend Festival, Minnedosa,MB

"Blew me away!" Jill (Publicist,Festival distribution Inc)