Meet The Bands of Rockin' For Research 2019
In Alphabetical Order
be the moon
Burlington, NC
Acoustic/Folk/Rock
CONTACT INFO
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethemoonband/
Band Camp: https://bethemoon1.bandcamp.com
Press contact: bethemoonband@gmail.com
Booking agent: bethemoonband@gmail.com
Band Members:
Elliott Humphries
Adam Shaw
Freddie Alderman
Josh Feldman
About
This NC four piece brings energetic live performance, sincere and honest songwriting, with lush harmonies, and great musicianship to every show.
Elliott Humphries is the vocalist, guitarist, sometimes bassists of be the moon. The legend of Elliott's energy and stage presence continues to grow. Onstage he's an unstoppable force and a whirlwind of talent and musical integrity. His primary influences are Ryan Adams, Pete Townsend, Tom Petty, and Joe Strummer.
Freddie Alderman is the bassist, vocalist and harmonica player of be the moon. His melodic style of play and composition are uniquely his own but bring to mind great players John Entwistle or Mike Mills. A truly gifted vocalist Freddie can stop a room in its tracks when he steps up to the mic.
Adam Shaw is the keyboardist, vocalist, and sometimes percussionist of be the moon. His remarkable harmonies, vocal range, and sound help to truly set this band apart. His primary influences are Richard Wright, Chris Cornell, Sting, and Robert Plant
Drummer Josh Feldman was a child prodigy from Iowa, via San Diego, CA, and has played professionally since age 10. With an appreciation of multiple genres and years of experience he has created his own approach to attacking the drums. His major influences are Bill Bruford, Stewart Copeland, Ringo Starr, and Keith Moon.
Adam Shaw and Elliott Humphries started be the moon in August of 2011 as a duo. Since then the group has since expanded into something more than either ever expected. Despite the tragic passing of drummer Steve Bristow the band has continued on in its quest to bring honest, sincere, songwriting and music. be the moon brings original material and our own versions of covers from various genres.
Influences:
Mumford and Sons, Tom Petty, Whiskeytown, Townes Van Zandt, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Black Keys, Beatles, The Band, Jose Gonzalez, The Civil Wars, The Avett Brothers
Bellflower Band
Chapel Hill, NC
Rock/Adult Contemporary
CONTACT INFO:
website: http://www.bellflowerband.com
email: bellflowermusic@gmail.com
About:
Bellflower plays original rock music in and around Chapel Hill and the Triangle, centered around the soaring voice of Natasha Wilson.
The group originated with the songwriting collaboration of Natasha and guitarist Franklin Bellflower, whose solid rhythm and melodic lead playing are a key element of the music.
Drummer Jeff Lindsey and percussionist Cindy Jones provide the rhythmic propulsion, while multi-instrumentalist Sam Davis-Castro adds a vast sonic palette that takes the music to another level. Bassist/songwriter David Criswell holds down the bottom and writes songs for the band along with Natasha and Franklin.
Carri and The Good Watts
Burlington, NC
Country/Blues
CONTACT INFO:
Booking Agent: Josh Coe
Booking Email: artisanbooking@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carriandthegoodwatts/
Band Members:
Carri Smithey- Vox
Jonathan Timber- Vox/ Guitar/ Percussion
Ryan "Bunk" Burgess- Drums/ Vox
Josh Coe- Electric and Upright Bass
Joel Henry- Guitar/ Vocals
Hometown:
Greensboro/ Burlington, NC
About:
Carri and The Good Watts is a NC Party Band playing Soul, Funk, Country and Rock. Book your next party band at: artisanbooking@hotmail.com
Biography:
Carri and The Good Watts are a party focused band from Greensboro/ Burlington, NC. Songs ranging from Al Green to Dolly Parton and everything in between. Cover or Original gigs offered.
Nic Croucher
Winston Salem, NC
Solo Americana/Blues/Rock
CONTACT INFO
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singniccroucher/
phone:3364066663
ReverbNation: http://Reverbnation.com/niccroucher
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/niccroucher
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/niccroucher
MORE INFO
Genre:
Singer/Songwriter
Band Members:
Nic Croucher
Hometown:
Cape Town, South Africa
About:
Indie acoustic rock singer/songwriter, Nic Croucher, based in Winston Salem, NC USA.
Intricate lyrics meander through rhythmic concoctions of melodies and harmonies that soothe the auditory senses.
Biography:
Hailing from Cape Town South Africa, Nic has traveled the world over with guitar in tow and notebook in hand writing songs about his experiences and the amazing people he has met along the way. Currently living in the Piedmont Triad area in North Carolina, USA Nic continues to write and perform music that has an uncanny way of staying with you for a long time. He has been captivating audiences with a vocal prowess that he coins as his main instrument. Couple his classically trained vocal range with a unique rhythmic acoustic guitar style comparable to genres spanning reggae, funk, blues, rock, indie world and bluegrass played with his signature emotional edge, you do not want to miss one of Nic's live performances. He has recorded two independent albums of all original music since 1999 and is currently collaborating on his third effort due out soon.
Current Location
Winston Salem, NC
Influences:
Cat Stevens, Garcia/Hunter, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Willie Nelson,Michael Franti, Bob Marley, Johnny Clegg, Van Morrison, The Barenaked Ladies
Booking Agent:
nic.croucher@gmail.com