Elijah Black
New York City, New York, United States | INDIE
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OVERALL IMPRESSION. Elijah Black's 2005 release, Naked 'Gainst The Blue Sky, is further proof that there is outstanding music being put out by independent artists, largely ignored by commercial radio stations and record companies. Elijah’s 10-song CD is a gritty hard rock album with catchy guitar hooks, big drums, and the attitude to match. Black is not alternative rock, nor is he metal. It's just simple straight-forward rock, and probably one of the best CDs you haven't heard yet. One reviewer wrote that the band plays "thick-necked, muscular, blues-infested rock with a capital 'R'." After listening to the CD just one time, you'll see that he was right on target. Freddy DeMarco contributes to the album with some of the best rock guitar playing this side of the 21st century as Black belts out thought-provoking lyrics with his tremendous vocals. Opening for rock legends such as Motley Crue, Styx, Neil Young, and Cinderella, among others, the Akron-based Black already has a foot in the door. If Elijah continues writing and recording music such as what is found on Naked 'Gainst The Blue Sky, Elijah Black might find himself listed in that category of "rock legends" in the future.
BEST TRACKS. "Drive-Bye," "Bleed For You," "We Roll," "Kind Wednesday."
DISAPPOINTMENTS. A couple of curse words, but otherwise an outstanding CD.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.ElijahBlack.com
- www.Rock-Reviews.net
OVERALL IMPRESSION. Elijah Black's 2005 release, Naked 'Gainst The Blue Sky, is further proof that there is outstanding music being put out by independent artists, largely ignored by commercial radio stations and record companies. Elijah’s 10-song CD is a gritty hard rock album with catchy guitar hooks, big drums, and the attitude to match. Black is not alternative rock, nor is he metal. It's just simple straight-forward rock, and probably one of the best CDs you haven't heard yet. One reviewer wrote that the band plays "thick-necked, muscular, blues-infested rock with a capital 'R'." After listening to the CD just one time, you'll see that he was right on target. Freddy DeMarco contributes to the album with some of the best rock guitar playing this side of the 21st century as Black belts out thought-provoking lyrics with his tremendous vocals. Opening for rock legends such as Motley Crue, Styx, Neil Young, and Cinderella, among others, the Akron-based Black already has a foot in the door. If Elijah continues writing and recording music such as what is found on Naked 'Gainst The Blue Sky, Elijah Black might find himself listed in that category of "rock legends" in the future.
BEST TRACKS. "Drive-Bye," "Bleed For You," "We Roll," "Kind Wednesday."
DISAPPOINTMENTS. A couple of curse words, but otherwise an outstanding CD.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.ElijahBlack.com
- www.Rock-Reviews.net
Discography
(2013) Bad Dream
(2008) Logo's Top Ten Click List, with Smile For Me
(2008) Better Man
(2004) Naked 'Gainst the Blue Sky
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Bio
Musician/Actor ELIJAH BLACK is a purist in every sense of the word. With a clear understanding of what encompasses the life and career of a rock musician, Elijah performs with
an undeniable passion every time he steps on stage.
With more than 20 years experience, Elijah began playing in college because of a required class presentation he did on The Beatles. After getting hooked on writing and performing, he released his first CD with his band Peace Tree. The CD caught the attention of Michael Belkin of Belkin Productions in Cleveland, OH and led to his first gig opening up for Cry of Love. Some time later, Elijah and his band were invited to appear on a nationally syndicated talk show to represent themselves as one of the best unsigned bands in America.
An Akron, Ohio native currently living in New York City, Elijah experienced opening for legendary rockers Motley Crue, Kings X, Styx, Neil Young, Cinderella, Ratt and Jackyl. After several national tours and numerous indie gigs, Elijah is said to be one of the hardest working musicians on the touring circuit.
Elijah’s most recent tour, sponsored by an MTV Network, was in support of his previous CD release BETTER MAN. The promotion was so successful that his video "Smile for
Me" was voted to the TOP TEN on two of the networks video shows.
Elijah recently completed his 3rd full-length solo record titled
“BAD DREAM,” which is said to be his most complete and
hardest hitting record to date. Fans can look forward to a release date of Summer 2013.
As an actor, Elijah can be seen throughout the Capital One
national commercial campaign as a Viking opposite Alec
Baldwin, and also as a Visigoth promoting NCAA March
Madness and the BCS Football tournament. He will also be
starring in two forthcoming feature films titled “The Legend of Jimi Lazer” which was filmed in Toronto during the Spring of 2012, and the psychological thriller “Shadowboxing” which filmed Summer 2012 in NYC.
BOOKING INFORMATION:
Fuzion Talent:
Diriki Mack: (917) 561-4742
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