NUROKSOL (New Rock Soul)
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NUROKSOL (New Rock Soul)

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | SELF | AFM

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | SELF | AFM
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"NuRokSol To Perform @ Bodog Battle Regional Finals in Atl. Date: Sunday, March 09, 2008 @ 08:45:00 EDT - Featured Topic"

NuRokSol To Perform @ Bodog Battle Regional Finals in Atl.
Date: Sunday, March 09, 2008 @ 08:45:00 EDT
Topic: Featured

On Monday, March 10, 2008, NUROKSOL will be competing at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA with 11 other bands in the regional finals for the second season of reality TV show The Bodog Battle and for a million dollar recording contract with BoDog Entertainment (Wu Tang Clan, DMX, Fall From Grace). The 10-part series began last year with over 7000 bands competing online, 350 live battles nationwide and finally 10 bands ending up in the first season which aired both on Fuse TV and BodogTV online. Johnn "Rotten" Lydon of the Sex Pistols was one of the judges.
Lucky for us, NUROKSOL bassist GT (Flint/Detroit) has written down what the experience has been like so far, beginning with the local competition which took place at The Shelter several months ago, including the prophetic words of "Papa Smurf" and his magic beads and on to the House of Blues in Cleveland.

Click "read more" below to read GT's post and for links to BodogTV so you can see the first season.





The NUROKSOL BoDog Experience as told by bassist "GT":

It all started with a chance contest entry. Who knew, four months later, we’d be getting the phone call that launched our Bodog experience? At first, Ant thought it was a prank call. Calling out every band members name till the Bodog rep said… I don’t think you believe me, so I’ll send you an email. Our dreams were about to become a reality. First was the audition round, held at the Shelter in Detroit.

Upon arriving to the Shelter, NUROKSOL was pretty relaxed. A homeless man named Papa Smurf asked if we were a group. We replied "Yes… a ROCK GROUP". He said good. “You’re going to win? Here, take these silver beads for good luck.” We took the beads, walked into the Shelter and the first thing we notice was… everyone was looking at us. Maybe they’re sizing us up? As usual, the first question one of the other band member asked is, are you guys a reggae band? The second comment came from one of the Bodog reps saying. “You guys look like you mean business”.

We listened to the other groups audition, and there is definitely a lot of talent here. You never know what the judges are looking for. It’s finally our time to rock the stage. We have 20 minutes to set up, play our set, and impress the judges. Our worry is not getting through our set before time runs out. They have a timekeeper on the side of the stage constantly holding up fingers to tell you how much time is left. We get through most of our set when the timekeeper says our time is up and we have to stop immediately in the middle of our tune, “They All Fall Down”. It wasn’t a smooth ending so we were wondering how it would play out. At the end of the night they called out all the bands that made it to the next round. NUROKSOL got the go ahead. We walked out the shelter to find Papa Smurf guarding our cars and saying “Told ya you were going to win.”


Next was the “Impress The Judges” round. This round was held at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit. We got there, signed in and chilled. In this round we have 20 minutes to set up and play our set like the audition round. This time the bands were very friendly. It seemed all the bands were supporting each other. We couldn’t help but notice, all the people there yelling NUROKSOL. One thing that stood out was the very gorgeous ladies walking around to all the guys asking them and telling them they were voting for NUROKSOL, and they all were saying ok. To advance in this round we had to impress the judges and have the crowd vote for us.

We finally hit the stage, look at each other and knw we're having an off night. We finish our set, and know we’re probably not going to make it any further. We talk real quick back stage and say….Well, we have no one to blame but ourselves, and go out to the audience to take our medicine. Surprisingly, everyone is telling us we rocked the house. We’re wondering if they heard what we heard. At the end of the night, after all the votes were cast, they announced NUROKSOL would be heading to the semi-finals at THE HOUSE OF BLUES in Cleveland. Wow, the dream is still alive and we make a promise to bring our A-Game from then on!

We couldn’t wait to get to The House Of Blues. Everything was flowing like clockwork. We found hotel rooms right across the street from the venue at less than half price. Our ticket sales were good (yep we sold tickets). Once again we had a lot of support. (THANK YOU EVERYBODY). A lot of people bought tickets and told us to give them to someone in Cleveland. The only bad thing was one guy asked for a ticket at our hotel. We gave it to him and went up to our room. Ant looked out the window and saw the guy scalping the ticket we gave him! Sign of the times we guessed.

We go to the HOB for registration. Michigan bands are well represented, as well as band - MICHIGAN BANDS (Michigan Bands Music and Entertainers)


"NuRokSol To Perform @ Bodog Battle Regional Finals in Atl. Date: Sunday, March 09, 2008 @ 08:45:00 EDT - Featured Topic"

NuRokSol To Perform @ Bodog Battle Regional Finals in Atl.
Date: Sunday, March 09, 2008 @ 08:45:00 EDT
Topic: Featured

On Monday, March 10, 2008, NUROKSOL will be competing at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA with 11 other bands in the regional finals for the second season of reality TV show The Bodog Battle and for a million dollar recording contract with BoDog Entertainment (Wu Tang Clan, DMX, Fall From Grace). The 10-part series began last year with over 7000 bands competing online, 350 live battles nationwide and finally 10 bands ending up in the first season which aired both on Fuse TV and BodogTV online. Johnn "Rotten" Lydon of the Sex Pistols was one of the judges.
Lucky for us, NUROKSOL bassist GT (Flint/Detroit) has written down what the experience has been like so far, beginning with the local competition which took place at The Shelter several months ago, including the prophetic words of "Papa Smurf" and his magic beads and on to the House of Blues in Cleveland.

Click "read more" below to read GT's post and for links to BodogTV so you can see the first season.





The NUROKSOL BoDog Experience as told by bassist "GT":

It all started with a chance contest entry. Who knew, four months later, we’d be getting the phone call that launched our Bodog experience? At first, Ant thought it was a prank call. Calling out every band members name till the Bodog rep said… I don’t think you believe me, so I’ll send you an email. Our dreams were about to become a reality. First was the audition round, held at the Shelter in Detroit.

Upon arriving to the Shelter, NUROKSOL was pretty relaxed. A homeless man named Papa Smurf asked if we were a group. We replied "Yes… a ROCK GROUP". He said good. “You’re going to win? Here, take these silver beads for good luck.” We took the beads, walked into the Shelter and the first thing we notice was… everyone was looking at us. Maybe they’re sizing us up? As usual, the first question one of the other band member asked is, are you guys a reggae band? The second comment came from one of the Bodog reps saying. “You guys look like you mean business”.

We listened to the other groups audition, and there is definitely a lot of talent here. You never know what the judges are looking for. It’s finally our time to rock the stage. We have 20 minutes to set up, play our set, and impress the judges. Our worry is not getting through our set before time runs out. They have a timekeeper on the side of the stage constantly holding up fingers to tell you how much time is left. We get through most of our set when the timekeeper says our time is up and we have to stop immediately in the middle of our tune, “They All Fall Down”. It wasn’t a smooth ending so we were wondering how it would play out. At the end of the night they called out all the bands that made it to the next round. NUROKSOL got the go ahead. We walked out the shelter to find Papa Smurf guarding our cars and saying “Told ya you were going to win.”


Next was the “Impress The Judges” round. This round was held at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit. We got there, signed in and chilled. In this round we have 20 minutes to set up and play our set like the audition round. This time the bands were very friendly. It seemed all the bands were supporting each other. We couldn’t help but notice, all the people there yelling NUROKSOL. One thing that stood out was the very gorgeous ladies walking around to all the guys asking them and telling them they were voting for NUROKSOL, and they all were saying ok. To advance in this round we had to impress the judges and have the crowd vote for us.

We finally hit the stage, look at each other and knw we're having an off night. We finish our set, and know we’re probably not going to make it any further. We talk real quick back stage and say….Well, we have no one to blame but ourselves, and go out to the audience to take our medicine. Surprisingly, everyone is telling us we rocked the house. We’re wondering if they heard what we heard. At the end of the night, after all the votes were cast, they announced NUROKSOL would be heading to the semi-finals at THE HOUSE OF BLUES in Cleveland. Wow, the dream is still alive and we make a promise to bring our A-Game from then on!

We couldn’t wait to get to The House Of Blues. Everything was flowing like clockwork. We found hotel rooms right across the street from the venue at less than half price. Our ticket sales were good (yep we sold tickets). Once again we had a lot of support. (THANK YOU EVERYBODY). A lot of people bought tickets and told us to give them to someone in Cleveland. The only bad thing was one guy asked for a ticket at our hotel. We gave it to him and went up to our room. Ant looked out the window and saw the guy scalping the ticket we gave him! Sign of the times we guessed.

We go to the HOB for registration. Michigan bands are well represented, as well as band - MICHIGAN BANDS (Michigan Bands Music and Entertainers)


"ROK YOU UP - "if there's ever a poll for "TIGHTEST BAND IN DETROIT" NUROKSOL has it locked.""


NUROKSOL

Whoever said, "You can't be fit as a fiddle if you're tight as a drum" had it all wrong. In fact, if there's ever a poll for "tightest band in Detroit" NUROKSOL has it locked. When this quintet gets into its alternative metal groove, few bands around town can match it. And with a near virtuoso guitarist and drummer, they never cease to entertain. Outdoor stage, 4 p.m. - METROTIMES REVIEW OF NUROKSOL By Kent Alexander Published: September 14, 2011


"NUROKSOL INTERVIEW WITH SOUNDCLICK "A SOUND THAT WILL BLOW YOUR SOUL'S MIND!""

NUROKSOL...

A Sound that will blow your soul's mind!

Why this name?
New Rock Soul
NU ROK SOL
NUROKSOL
Do you play live?
We love The Machine Shop in Flint, MI... Too young for moments, but we're ready to experience some...!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It definitely allows us to reach & define the audience that an artist seeks while chillin' at the crib... Shaweet...um!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It would be an honor...
Band History:
Well, we came together in July of 2006, won a record label contest in Midland, MI in Aug of 2006 and opened for Universal Recording Artist "Ashes of Soma" @ The Machine Shop in Flint, MI in March of 2007.

Marlow - Lead Vocals
Ant - Guitar/Bk Vocals
Baron - Guitar
GT - Bass/Bk Vocals
Chef - Drums/Bk Voclas

Note: Ant, GT & Chef are also members of the 3-time Detroit Music Award nominated (2005, 06 & 07) R&B/Funk SUPERBAND
FUNKILINIUM
Your influences?
All Detroit Bands (Too many to name), MIKHAL CALDWELL, COONN/Average Johnson, My Mom, MayDay, Funkilinium, Stevie Wonder, Shakey Jake, James Brown, SBU, Bigfoot Toe Hands, Prince, Kings X, Sevendust, Incubus, The Time, Living Colour, George Clinton, Bill Clinton, Sly, Jimi Hindrix, Bootsy, Rock Nation, Tidy Bowl Man, Gap tooth Bessie, TAPROOT, India Arie, Boxcar Willie, KID ROCK, Sit Boo Boo Sit, Laxative Outlook, Dingle the Bitties, and The Detroit Piston Cheerleaders to name a few :) Oh, yea ... I like your band too.
Equipment used:
usually we have:

2 guitars
1 bass
1 drum set
we would need a PA, with mics for our sweet azz vocals too...! - SOUNDCLICK DOT COM


"NUROKSOL INTERVIEW WITH SOUNDCLICK "A SOUND THAT WILL BLOW YOUR SOUL'S MIND!""

NUROKSOL...

A Sound that will blow your soul's mind!

Why this name?
New Rock Soul
NU ROK SOL
NUROKSOL
Do you play live?
We love The Machine Shop in Flint, MI... Too young for moments, but we're ready to experience some...!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It definitely allows us to reach & define the audience that an artist seeks while chillin' at the crib... Shaweet...um!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It would be an honor...
Band History:
Well, we came together in July of 2006, won a record label contest in Midland, MI in Aug of 2006 and opened for Universal Recording Artist "Ashes of Soma" @ The Machine Shop in Flint, MI in March of 2007.

Marlow - Lead Vocals
Ant - Guitar/Bk Vocals
Baron - Guitar
GT - Bass/Bk Vocals
Chef - Drums/Bk Voclas

Note: Ant, GT & Chef are also members of the 3-time Detroit Music Award nominated (2005, 06 & 07) R&B/Funk SUPERBAND
FUNKILINIUM
Your influences?
All Detroit Bands (Too many to name), MIKHAL CALDWELL, COONN/Average Johnson, My Mom, MayDay, Funkilinium, Stevie Wonder, Shakey Jake, James Brown, SBU, Bigfoot Toe Hands, Prince, Kings X, Sevendust, Incubus, The Time, Living Colour, George Clinton, Bill Clinton, Sly, Jimi Hindrix, Bootsy, Rock Nation, Tidy Bowl Man, Gap tooth Bessie, TAPROOT, India Arie, Boxcar Willie, KID ROCK, Sit Boo Boo Sit, Laxative Outlook, Dingle the Bitties, and The Detroit Piston Cheerleaders to name a few :) Oh, yea ... I like your band too.
Equipment used:
usually we have:

2 guitars
1 bass
1 drum set
we would need a PA, with mics for our sweet azz vocals too...! - SOUNDCLICK DOT COM


"NUROKSOL INTERVIEW WITH SOUNDCLICK "A Sound that will blow your soul's mind!""

NUROKSOL...
A Sound that will blow your soul's mind! Nah... check us out...don't be scared...
Why this name?
New Rock Soul
NU ROK SOL
NUROKSOL
Do you play live?
We love The Machine Shop in Flint, MI... Too young for moments, but we're ready to experience some...!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It definitely allows us to reach & define the audience that an artist seeks while chillin' at the crib... Shaweet...um!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It would be an honor...
Band History:
Well, we came together in July of 2006, won a record label contest in Midland, MI in Aug of 2006 and opened for Universal Recording Artist "Ashes of Soma" @ The Machine Shop in Flint, MI in March of 2007.

Marlow - Lead Vocals
Ant - Guitar/Bk Vocals
Baron - Guitar
GT - Bass/Bk Vocals
Chef - Drums/Bk Voclas

Note: Ant, GT & Chef are also members of the 3-time Detroit Music Award nominated (2005, 06 & 07) R&B/Funk SUPERBAND
FUNKILINIUM
Your influences?
All Detroit Bands (Too many to name), MIKHAL CALDWELL, COONN/Average Johnson, My Mom, MayDay, Funkilinium, Stevie Wonder, Shakey Jake, James Brown, SBU, Bigfoot Toe Hands, Prince, Kings X, Sevendust, Incubus, The Time, Living Colour, George Clinton, Bill Clinton, Sly, Jimi Hindrix, Bootsy, Rock Nation, Tidy Bowl Man, Gap tooth Bessie, TAPROOT, India Arie, Boxcar Willie, KID ROCK, Sit Boo Boo Sit, Laxative Outlook, Dingle the Bitties, and The Detroit Piston Cheerleaders to name a few :) Oh, yea ... I like your band too.
Equipment used:
usually we have:

2 guitars
1 bass
1 drum set
we would need a PA, with mics for our sweet azz vocals too...! - SOUNDCLICK DOT COM


"NUROKSOL ROCKS WITH A BLEND OF SOUL AND SOCIAL COMMENTARY"

After rocking this year’s Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival on the Soaring Eagle stage, Detroit rock band, NUROKSOL is currently touring to promote their debut release, Colors in the Sky. This 17 track CD gives the listener their money’s worth.



I caught up with lead singer Marlow, bass player Randy, and main songwriter Ant when they were appearing on WKUF LP 94.3 on Friday. Their sound is amazing with ripping guitar work but with very soulful vocals by Marlow. This group is extremely polished for a band that has only been together for a few years.



This band has graced the stage with artists like Taproot, Saliva, Def Leppard, Critical Bill, REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad, Collective Soul, Uncle Cracker, Chicago, Styx, Deep Purple, Third Eye Blind, and many more.



On tracks like “State of Mine”, “I Know Ya”, and the title track “Colours in The Sky”, the band gives smart lyrics with keeping their own blend of social commentary with humor. They have achieved a unique fusion of Rock, R&B, and Urban. Although NUROKSOL'S music is influenced by bands like Living Colour and Orange Sky, I would definitely say NUROKSOL has a sound all of their own. Colours in the Sky is a “must have” and I highly recommend it for your library.



Colours in the Sky is currently available through www.itunes.com, www.amazon.com, www.rhapsody.com, www.napster.com, and www.shockhound.com .



Check out the band’s website at www.myspace.com/nuroksol .



The band’s next tour dates include playing at The Machine Shop in Flint on October 10, 2009 and playing The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor on October 20, 2009. Check with the venues for showtimes and ticket information.
- EXAMINER DOT COM Arts & Entertainment September 27, 2009 By: Mary Moreau


Discography

NUROKSOL's CD "As Yet Untitled" to be released early 2013

NUROKSOL's CD "COLOURS IN THE SKY"
Release Date: May 23, 09
Song list:
1. Dreamers (exert w music)
2. Colours In The Sky
3. State Of Mine
4. I Know Ya 4:09
5. Got It Bad [Explicit]
6. U Can't
7. When I Close My Eyes
8. They All Fall Down
9. 1,2Faced
10. Shoe Shine Boy
11. Resolution
12. GoRoundUyet?
13. I O U
14. You's Belong
15. Still Here (+ exert)
16. Henry Pool Is Here
17. I Know A Girl

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SUPPORT NUROKSOL - Buy NUROKSOL MUSIC NOW! .99cent downloads: Listen For FREE!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/colours-in-the-sky/id310294410, http://www.facebook.com/NUROKSOL , http://www.Twitter.com/NUROKSOL

You'll be saying "i think i like it!!!"

http://www.nuroksol.com

NUROKSOL (Pronounced New Rock Soul)

NUROKSOL is an American Rock band formed in AnnArbor MI. NUROKSOL has shared the billing with DEF LEPPARD and Legendary ROCK ICONS, Deep Purple, REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad, Chicago and Styx.
NUROKSOL has shared the stage with many current and up & coming music industry trail-blazers such as Framing Hanley, Saliva, Third Eye Blind, Villebillies, Tantric, Days Of The New, Collective Soul, Critical Bill, Rehab & has had the pleasure of playing with Michigan's based national groups and artist such as Pop Evil Taproot, Sponge & Uncle Kracker & members of P. Funk.

Ever so often a band comes around with a certain uniqueness that grabs you from the opening song, and then gets better with each listen. Every song represents a wealth of funk and rock that vibrates the soul and soothes the mind. The fascination with this new breed of modern rock musicians is their instinctive ability to connect many genres of music, thereby shaping and molding it into something all of their own.

NUROKSOL‘s music can be described as a mix of Rock and R&B, with a touch of Soul, and a splash of Funk. With melodic harmonies, thunderous guitars and undeniable rhythm, their music is a combination of cadence and creative lyrics that is displayed at their live performances and captured on their albums.

The CD captures NUROKSOL‘s unique sound, with guitar riffs attacked from every angle, addictive rhythms, and compelling changes. There is never a break, mistake, or a missed note. Perfection is the word and music of this nature grows inside itself, and it will grow on you with each spin.

This modern rock outfit based out of Ann Arbor, Flint and Detroit Michigan, is Marlow-lead vocals; Ant Larkin-guitar/vocals; J Freeze-guitar: Randy-bass/vocals and
Chef-drums/vocals;

NUROKSOL CONTACT DETAILS:
(Contact us anytime for anything NUROKSOL!!)

NUROKSOL MANAGEMENT
MGE World MANAGEMENT
MGEWorldTours@gmail.com
+1 313 974 1669

NUROKSOL BOOKINGS
MGE World Tours(Tour Logistics Specialist)
MGEWorldTours@gmail.com
+1 313 974 1669

NUROKSOL PRESS RELATIONS
MGE WORLD PUBLISHING
MGEWorldTours@gmail.com
+1 313 974 1669

MGEWorldTours@gmail.com

http://www.nuroksol.com

http://www.nuroksol.org