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"I would personally do anything for these guys and their career. I love them, their hearts, and most importantly their music"

Plumb
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"Otherside EP Review on MELODIC.NET"

"A real nice discovery this one is! This five-piece pop/rock band from Nashville, TN plays some cool poprock songs with excellent lead- and backingvocals. These guys met at college and found out they had a passion for making qualitymusic for God. The songs on this 4 track EP tell the story of their passions. The music reminds me of a lighter version of christian rockers BDA (Better Days Ahead).The songs are beautiful and melodic and the violin of Jesse Hale makes the songs the more special. Leadsinger Mike Grayson is a great singer who can handle any type of song.Best songs you have to pick for yourselves. There is no bad tune to be found here. Can’t wait to get my hands on a fulllength album from these guys. Recommendable. " - Cor Jan Kat


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"SESAC is proud to have the next big band out of Nashville. Mikeschair, of course! Mikeschair doesn't fit any strict category, formula or class. Just great songwriting, sweet vocals and top musicianship."

John Mullins
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"What I most enjoy about Mikeschair is their ability to deliver inspired songs that are both hooky and relevant to the current industry."

John Andrade
A&R Rocketown Records/ RKT Music
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Discography

LPs
Mikeschair (Self Titled)- 2004 (Indie)

EPs
Strength to Shout EP- 2003 (Indie)
Other Side EP- 2005 (Indie)

Compilations
Rock U- 2004 (Reflection Records)
Absolute Modern Worship- 2006 (Word Records)
Evan Almighty Soundtrack- 2007 (Curb Records)

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Birthed out of a black hole of dirty socks and empty pizza boxes, Curb Records new pop-driven rock band Mikeschair found their raw beginnings in Pembroke Hall #106 at Belmont University. Between late-night study sessions and never-ending video games the five members of the band became friends, discovered similar and new musical passions which slowly developed into a full functioning band.

“We never set out to form a band, but from the very beginning, it was evident that God’s hand was in this.” explains multi-instrumentalist Seth Jones, “As we begin to walk down this road together we wanted to create something that reflected our desire for musical integrity and communicated the message we all shared to positively influence young people and give back to the community.”

With this goal in mind, the members of Mikeschair set out to become more than just another generic rock band. All bands are influenced through their youth by great musicians and popular icons but when it comes to developing a unique “sound” the truly great create a musical hybrid which strikes listeners as strangely familiar yet refreshingly original.

Beyond the typical favorites (Beatles, U2, Coldplay, etc.) Mikeschair references the early music that caught their attention—Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, James Taylor, Nine Inch Nails, Jimmy Eat World, Patty Griffin, Jars of Clay and many others. While this list of musical greats represent a hodge-podge of genres their collective influences have helped MC create a sound laden with rich texture and rhythm, laced together with memorable pop melodies and thoughtful lyrics.

Grayson’s warm vocals and Jesse Hale’s violin create a unique atmosphere in which the group’s collaborative songwriting efforts can brilliantly shine through. Additionally, with guitarist Sam Tinnesz’s rock-based hooks, Jon Haire’s accomplished bass abilities and Jones’ inventive guitar/keys, it is easy to see why the five freshmen went from Belmont’s dorm room to Curb’s reputable roster so quickly.

“It sounds a bit presumptuous to say, ‘it’s about the music, stupid,’ but it is about the music, stupid,” laughs Sam, “ and all the hype, vibe and attitude in the world can’t hide mediocre music and bad songs. And fortunately the public isn’t stupid!” Tinnesz continues, “They recognize and respond to great material and exciting performances.”

And exciting it is! Based on early response to Mikeschair’s performance, it is every bit as compelling as their recorded music. Jon Haire comments, “You can sit in a studio with all of today’s technology and create something that sounds really good, but the rubber hits the road when you stand in front of a crowd. It’s in that situation that the connection really happens between artists, audience and music.

Along with their move from college band to the world of professional music, the band moved out of the dorm and into East Nashville; a reviving community interwoven with low income housing and residents with great need. Across the street from the house where four of the five members live they discovered a church which was directly responding to the call of Jesus to feed the poor.

“We saw in this church,” comments Jesse, “A living example of what Jesus has asked all of us to do, this inspired us to somehow figure out how we could use the talent and platform God has given us and literally give back to the communities where we were going to perform.” Hale continues, “we felt convicted that it would somehow not be true to the mission of the band to just drive into a city, play for an audience, pick up a check and leave. We wanted to give something tangible back to the people who opened their doors so that we could play music.”

From the example of the church, the members of MC decided that from then on they would request every attendee bring a food item to get into their concerts. MC is committed to give this food, along with an additional bag of groceries donated by the band themselves, to either a local family in need or food bank of the promoters’ choice.

Grayson closes with these thoughts about the bands direction and vision, “We realize that, in this day and age, most promoters are tired of artists coming in and just taking from the local community and also that listeners are responding to great songs but quite often don’t even know the names of the artists singing their favorite songs. We’re not arrogant enough to think that we are the exception.” Mike continues, “…so as a band we feel we must respond to God’s call on our lives as a group while earning the ear of the listener. The only way we know how to do this is to use the gifts God has given us to write great songs, create music that touches the heart of our culture and give as God has freely given to us.”