Artist Information
Biography
Freakwitch defies simple categorization. They are a high energy rock band, yet the rhythm section plays acoustic instruments. The singer (Matthew) cut his teeth in the jam band scene, the rhythm guitarist (James) is into progressive rock, the lead guitarist (Todd) takes his influence straight from the guitar gods, the bassist (Yo) loves reggae, and the drummer (Brent) has a thing for 80s alternative music. But one thing defines what Freakwitch is all about: exchanging energy with each other and their audience.
Brent's solid, exuberant drumming, Yo's fluid, melodic bass playing, Todd's rich, resonant leads, and James's inimitable acoustic guitar stylings (he thinks of his guitar as a percussion instrument) create a savory sonic landscape for Matthew, an engaging lyricist and a charismatic frontman. Freakwitch songs have a captivating energy that entices you to dance and trance.
"Our music is sacred to us. We've spent a lot of time and energy crafting what we're about. It sticks in your head, and there is a subtle depth to it. It resonates with our audience. The world deserves to hear these songs."
Freakwitch is an experience that leaves you lighter than when you came in. Come along for the ride. It doesn't work without you.
Instrumentation
Matthew Shields - Vocals, Percussion
JWL - Acoustic Guitar
Todd Arvidson - Electric Guitar
Yosarian - Acoustic Bass
Brent Nelson - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Discography
Trouble On The Island EP, released November 2006.
Debut album coming 2007.
Audio
Lyrics
Video
Press
Setlist
We have a set of 17 original songs that we do regularly as well as a select few cover songs.
Our sets can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the time alloted.
Songs on Playlist (currently):
Beauty
Breathe
Cackle
Life's Too Large
Make It Through
My Own Way
Penelope
Phasing
Rain Song
Sacred And Profane
Seems Like
Shameless (Ani DiFranco cover)
Surprise
Sway
Tempted
Tip Of My Tongue
Too Bad For You
Trouble On The Island
