Mike Estep Band
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Rock
Status:
Most recent release, From The Vault (compilation, 2007); most recent release of all-new material, Next in Line (2002)
See also:
Mike Estep Band's site
Comparisons:
Hard for me to do with any precision. Closest I can think of: Imagine 10,000 Maniacs with a male lead singer, and a woman among the backup vocalists. (mapravat@prairienet.org)
Covers/own material:
One cover on their album, own otherwise.
General comments:
This is an independent rock band from central New York State, which has pressed and distributed its first album on its own. Estep had previously released an album as a solo artist. (mapravat@prairienet.org)
Recordings:
- One Lane Bridge (as Mike Estep)
- This Machine (2000)
- Next in Line (2002)
- From The Vault (compilation, 2007)
This Machine
Release info:
2000—self-released
Availability:
See band's website for availability
Ecto priority:
Recommended. Moderate priority. (mapravat@prairienet.org)
Group members:
Dani Gottuso—vocals, percussion
Paul Opel—bass guitar
Jeff Favalo—lead guitar, vocals
Mike Estep—guitar, vocals
Steve Orlando—drums, percussion, vocals
Guest artists:
Brett Hobin—bass guitar on 5 tracks
Tommy Scott—electric guitar on 3 tracks
Ellen Opel—alto flute on 1 track
Produced by:
Jeff Favalo and Steve Orlando
Comments:
Their brand of semisoft guitar rock makes for pleasant listening, but there is nothing bland about it. The lyrics are well-crafted and interesting—appealing to intelligent people without being overly esoteric. This is a band that deserves to succeed. (mapravat@prairienet.org)
Thanks to Mitch Pravatiner for work on this entry.
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