Biography
7 Million Jigawatts unique style of rock and soul infusion will have you on your feet moving. Performing hit songs you know and love along side originals penned by members of the group, they are a treat for the senses. Their unique style of music and the talent of this band has caught the attention of Ford Motor Company. Their song, �I�ve Got You Covered,� is featured on the interior 360 view of the 2010 Mustang on www.the2010mustang.com.
This is a band that is also very involved in the community. Every year, they take time out of their busy schedules to help raise awareness and money for breast cancer. This year they were chosen to kick off the Hard Rock Caf�s Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness Month national campaign in Detroit.
The four diverse members forge a unique blend of Rock and Soul unique to Detroit and 7 Million Jigawatts including but not limited to the influence of Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin and Elliot Smith. Established in 2003 7 Million Jigawatts continues to satisfy clients and patrons all over the Midwest.
Instrumentation
Jake Tobias on guitar, bass and vocals (UofM, The Contours)
Melissa Behring on lead vocals and percussion (Central Michigan University Voice Peformance BA, Berklee College of Music, The Melissa Behring Project)
Nathan Montgomery on bass, keys, guitar and vocals (Wayne State University Jazz Performance BA, opened for John Fogerty and Brian Van der Ark.)
Jon E. Vidal on drums and vocals (Recording Institute of Detroit, Wayne State, Berklee College of Music, No Resolve,, the Tiny Amps of Corduroy Tuscadero)
Discography
Taking Flight 7 Million Jigawatts 5 Song EP - Releasing November 2009
Featured Tracks:
(I've Got You) Covered - Also used in the 2010 Mustang advertising campaign.
The Way Down
Angel (Dressed to Kill)
Can't Let You In
and
This Must Be Love
Sinister Santa Sampler, a compilation of holiday classics redefined by 7MJ - 2005
Links
| http://www.7millionjigawatts.com |