Punk infused blues Southern Delaware indie rock

13 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Southern Rock, ROCK: American Underground

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My Version of It was formed in 2000 in New Castle, Delaware. A blend of punk infused blues, southern rock and indie rock, MVOI can count many area hard rock, southern rock, punk and modern rock bands as their cohorts. Although some can clearly see the influence of classic American songwriters like Warren Zevon and late 1970s era Bob Dylan most compare MVOIâs "rock us" sound to that of heavier bands like Overkill, Motorhead with the Southern Rock sensibilities of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Shooter Jennings.

My Version of It blends the songwriting talents of all members, Multiinstrumentalist Jared Morris-Guitar/Lead Vocals/Mandolin/Banjo (29), Dave Grind-Drums (27), Jon Grunes-Bass/Lead and Backing Vocals (26) and newest member Matt Schmidt-Lead Guitar (25. My Version of Itâs members are completely committed to music, even if their day jobs get in the way. My Version of Itâs members include a Web designer, a graphics artist, management at a major internet online store and an FM radio talk show host for a historically conservative talk radio market. Somehow, they still find time to commit to their band and various other music projects and theyâve been doing so for years. âI could have the greatest job in the world, but, thereâs still an innate drive that compels me to make music that I simply can not silence, even if the audience would like me to at times,â says radio talk show host Jared Morris.

My Version of Itâs latest album âOne Wayâ will be released December 2007, recorded at Death Star III recording studio in South Philadelphia, PA. Their first wide release since 2002âs âUnknown Membersâ seven inch released on a now-defunct local Delaware record label Say-Ten Records. They've continued to remain busy even during their releasing hiatus. They recorded two demos following 2002âs Joel Grind (Toxic Holocaust) produced âUnknown Members.â Including sessions in Elkton, MD with local pop celebrity Cliff Hillis and in Washington, WV at Plan-D studios. Theyâve won battle of the bands competitions in West Virginia and continued touring and playing shows in Philadelphia, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland.

Currently My Version of It is putting the finishing touches on âOne Way.â In addition, historically a three-piece, theyâve recruited the talents of local guitarist Matt Schmidt to add an extra element of excitement to their already infectious live shows. They are currently in promotion mode, kicking up their touring schedule, preparing their first-ever I-Tunes release and already writing their followup album âLetâs Rock and Say We Didâ planning a July 2008 deadline for final recording.

Itâs time to actually live that dream that compels MVOIâs members and all the keys are finally in place. Letâs turn those keys and see whatâs behind door number rock. For more information visit myversionofit.com, look for the free MVOI Podcast on I-tunes, e-mail info@myversionofit.com