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7 Million Jigawatts Frontwoman Patch.com Interview

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Melissa Behring, 7 Million Jigawatts frontwoman and her company, Dreamtownmedia.com were recently featured on the RoyalOak.Patch.com web site. Patch.com is a new way to find out about, and participate in, what’s going on near you. During their interview last December, Natalie Sugarman questioned Melissa about the goals for her arts & entertainment company, 7 Million Jigawatts and the 2009 7MJ release, “Taking Flight”.

“Patch: Who or what inspired you to become a musician?
Behring: It’s always been in me. My mom started me singing when I was really young. I just always had opportunities to perform so I never stopped. It wasn’t really one thing or person. I was 4, my mom said sing and I did.”

You can read the full article online at royaloak.patch.com.

You can hear 7 Million Jigawatts this Friday, January 28 at 10pm at Rogers Roost 33626 Schoenherr Rd Sterling Heights MI.

Buy a copy of “Taking Flight” on iTunes.

A Brief Introduction

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

7MJ2007250px7 Million Jigawatts performances feature Rock and R&B hits from the past four decades, current pop chart toppers and original songs. Four diverse musicians set out to create a Rock and Soul sound unique to Detroit and to 7 Million Jigawatts. In their shows, the band travels through the past, present and future of popular music. 7 Million Jigawatts influences include artists like Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Green Day, David Bowie, Queen, Marvin Gaye, Nick Drake, Janes Addiction, Cheap Trick, and Aretha Franklin. 7 Million Jigawatts has been playing their brand of rock and soul around the Midwest since 2003. Expect a seasoned live show resulting in a satisfying over all rock music experience.

Featuring:

  • Jake Tobias on guitar, bass and vocals (University of Michigan, The Contours, Mr. Happy, The Switch Band, Attention Mongers)
  • Melissa Behring on lead vocals and percussion (Central Michigan University Voice Peformance BA, Berklee College of Music, Mr. Happy, Melissa Behring Project, Attention Mongers)
  • Nathan Montgomery on bass, keys, guitar and vocals (Wayne State University Jazz Performance BA, Nathan Montgomery, opened for John Fogerty and Brian Van der Ark.)
  • Jon E. Vidal on drums and vocals (Recording Institute of Detroit, Wayne State, and Berklee College of Music, No Resolve, and the Tiny Amps of Corduroy Tuscadero)

Touring rock band since 2003