Midstokke
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Midstokke

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States
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"Rock n' Roll Messiahs!"

What a breath of fresh air! Recently all radio stations have been plagued with overly depressing/aggressive music that makes you want to sit in your one-bedroom apartment and hate yourself. But have no fear! We've been sent another rock n' roll savior! From Seattle, rockers and rollers I introduce you to, Midstokke! These guys know how to lay it down, and lay it down good with rock-out-loud lyrics and music that can only be matched by Black Crows or Aerosmith. The band's debut release, 'Private Stokke' is one of the best album I've heard this year. The songs run the admittedly limited gamut of the rock'n'roll game, from the out-and-out rockers "Trainwreck", "Throttle," and the mid-tempo swagger of "Blackwater" . Excellent songwriting, all-out musicianship, strong vocals and the right kick ass attitude to put it all across to a new generation. All in all, this is just really GREAT straight-forward, good-time rock and roll that has a classic rock feel, with a slightly updated edge. I hope that these guys not only stay around for a really long time, giving us MORE of their great music, but also that they are an influence on the music industry in general so that we see more great bands like them in the future. I look forward to Midstokke’s future efforts, they will definitely be spinning in my CD player as long as they are releasing 'em. The bottom line, if you like the catchiness of some of the rock that you hear on the radio these days but despise the pop that accompanies much of it and/or if you enjoy the solid instrumental musical quality of true classic rock 'n' roll, CHECK THIS BAND OUT! Huge Kudos, Midstokke! Keep it up! - Tony Sison, All Access Magazine HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - All Access Magazine


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Midstokke's latest release is "It's Your Problem Now!" The song "Blackwater" is currently in regular rotation at KSKY 95.1 out of Rapid City, SD.

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Midstokke was formed in 2004 by five guys who fused an eclectic range of music stylings and converged into a five piece hard rock/blues and rock/funk act out of Seattle that brings the heat! Sound wise, Midstokke channels everything from Aerosmith to ZZ Top and is complimented by a high energy, harmonica playing front man, while being well grounded by a rock hard rhythm section.
In ‘05, Midstokke released their first album: “Private Stokke”. While they began building their fan-base rocking Seattle’s grungy socks off every weekend, Midstokke received an invitation to play in a battle of the bands sponsored by Harley-Davidson. They took first place and won a highly coveted ticket to play the largest biker rally and music festival in the world, Sturgis! For the past three years now Midstokke has emerged as an ever growing biker favorite at the highly popular Buffalo Chip in South Dakota. With their raw and hard-hitting live show, they have been reigning in new fans from all over the country!
On June 28th, 2009, Midstokke released their 2nd album: “It’s Your Problem Now!” Bringing with them an even wider range of sound and a “balls to the wall” party-like energy that quickly gets everyone off of their asses! It will have you believing that you’re smack dab in the middle of a packed bar, deep in the Midwest on a Friday night. Opening tracks “Trainwreck”, “Throttle” and “Big Tangle” is an unapologetic, in your face intro into what Midstokke is all about. While soul-searching tracks like “God Come Down” and “Fool” complement the harder edge of the disc and allows the listener to experience a touch of the blues with Midstokke's big guitars and soulful melodies.

With a new disc, a legion of fans and a raw, energetic live show, Midstokke look to make 2009 their year!