Posts Tagged ‘7MJ’
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
What an exciting and beautiful evening this past Saturday night in Alpena. Many thanks to all of the sponsors, True North Radio Network, ServePro, The Good Life, Alpena Swim Club, Days Inn, Soaring Eagle Casino, The Alpena News, McDonald’s, Pepsi, the Alpena Area Credit Union, Budweiser, Ford, Pizza Hut, Perch’s IGA, Plowman’s Collision…. And a very huge round of applause for all of our friends & family members who came out to the concert to support 7 Million Jigawatts. It was an amazing to see such a huge crowd. We wish we could have said hello to each and every individual there. We cannot thank you enough for all of the support. Hope to see you all again next summer.
7MJ @ the Alpena Summer Concert Series
Good to Be Home
7 Million Jigawatts
Special thanks to Sandra Leigh Mullen for letting us use a few of her fine photographs on our website. If you’d like to see all of her shots from the concert, take a look at her facebook album.
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Alpena Summer Concert Series, Bay 107.7, Cliff Hill, Jake Tobias, Jeff Nolen, Live Music, Melissa Behring, Scott Vernier, True North Radio Network
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Monday, March 21st, 2011
True North Radio Network’s 2011 Summer Concert Series
Featuring 7 Million Jigawatts
Live at the Bay View Park Amphitheater in Alpena
Saturday July 30, 2011
Alpena MI – True North Radio Network announces their 2011 Summer Concert Series line up featuring a performance on Saturday, July 30 by 7 Million Jigawatts at the Bay View Amphitheater in Alpena. Don’t miss the chance to hear Alpena native, Melissa Behring, as she returns home after spending three months on tour for Princess Cruises.
Celebrate the peak of summer in Northern Michigan with a beautiful evening in the park overlooking lovely Lake Huron and listening to 7 Million Jigawatts (7MJ) own brand rock and soul infused music. 7MJ has recently been making quite a name for themselves. In July, the members of 7MJ will have just returned home from their performance on board the Coral Princess touring the Panama Canal, the Mexican Riviera and Alaska for Princess Cruises. Their uniquely original sound caught the eye of Ford Motor Company when they featured the 7MJ song, “I’ve Got You Covered” in their 2010 Mustang online advertising campaign. In 2009, they had a very successful release of their first original CD “Taking Flight”, which is available online at ITunes, Last FM, Digstation, and CD Baby.
Melissa Behring & Jake Tobias
Featured vocalist in the 7MJ line up is Alpena native, Melissa Behring. Upon graduation from Alpena High School studied voice performance at Central Michigan University and relocated to Metro-Detroit. Behring is now pursuing her masters at Berklee College of Music and working on the next 7MJ original album.
Melissa Behring "Hometown Hero"
For more info visit Alpena Now.
The 7 Million Jigawatts (7MJ) True North Radio Network Summer Concert will take place at the Bay View Park Amphitheater on State Street in Alpena MI on Saturday, July 30 from 6pm – 9pm. Admission is Free. There will be of free giveaways and fun for the entire family.
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, alpena now, Alpena Summer Concert Series, Detroit Rock and Soul, Dream Town Media, Entertainment, Jake Tobias, Live Music, Melissa Behring, Northern Michigan Music, Taking Flight, the bay whsb, True North Radio Network
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Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Our friend, Natalie Sugarman, quoted 7 Million Jigawatt’s Melissa Behring recently in great article for the Royal Oak Patch on the monthly first Sunday Gusoline Alley Open Mic Jam hosted by our good friends Gino Fanelli and Niko Pittman. Many of our favorite musicians from around Metro Detroit mark their calendars each month to come out a jam.
“A number of local musicians come out on the first Sunday of the month. Musicians who have performed here in the past include Emily Rose, Jake Tobias and Melissa Behring of 7 Million Jigawatts, Bernie Staples of the Rickety Nelsons, the Motor City Sidestrokers, the Milroys and Rudy Varner, who is an upright bassist.
Renowned musician Jack Scott has also played open mic night. He’s best-known for hits through the years such as “The Way I Walk,” “What in the World’s Come Over You” and “Burning Bridges.”
Behring, lead singer of 7 Million Jigawatts and an avid open mic night performer, loves open mic night.
“I really look forward to it. Gino and Niko are great hosts,” she said. “It’s a rare opportunity to have a few laughs with my friends and sing a bunch of old songs that make me happy. I’m always meeting new musicians there. It’s a really encouraging environment.”
On top of being a musical evening, other performances and art have been welcomed during open mic nights.”
To read the full article, check out the Royal Oak Patch.
Sunday, March 6 at 5pm, Jake Tobias and Melissa Behring plan to hit the Gus Jam one last time before they embark on their Asian Tour later this month. So, if you’re looking to see them before they split, stop by Gusoline Alley.
Gusoline Alley
309 South Center Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067-3810
(248) 545-2235
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Gino Fanelli, Gus Jam, Gusoline Alley, Jake Tobias, Melissa Behring, Natalie Sugarman, Niko Pittman, Open Mic, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Patch
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
7 Million Jigawatts members to perform on board the Diamond Princess.
Popular Detroit Rock and Soul band, 7 Million Jigawatts launches 2011 with a “New Deal” to entertain on board Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess from March – July of this year.
7 Million Jigawatts (7MJ) has recently been making quite a name for themselves by performing across Michigan and the Midwest at festivals and events like the True North Radio Network’s Summer Concert Series and the Taste of Clarkston. The band is hot off the heels of their first original cd release, ‘Taking Flight’ which is available online at ITunes and CD Baby. Their unique style of music infused with rock and soul caught the attention of Ford Motor Company in 2009. Their song “I’ve Got You Covered,” was featured in the 2010 Mustang online advertising campaign.
To land the gig with Princess Cruises, Jake Tobias (bass), and Melissa Behring (vocals) joined forces with Scott Michaels (drums), Sean Z (guitar), and Scott Vernier (keys). They incorporated more dance party favorites in order to cover all the repertoire required by Princess Cruises. They added over a hundred new songs and now boast an even broader base of covers spanning from the 50‘s/60‘s Sock Hop Era, to 70’s Disco and even more Classic Rock from the 80’s, 90’s and today. The band will spend four months on board the Diamond Princess. The first two in Asia and then crossing the Bering Straits to spend the last two chasing the glaciers in Alaska and dancing through decades of musical fun.
They plan on spending their spare time on board the Diamond Princess writing and recording the next 7MJ album and hope to have it ready for a release later this year. “I am so excited to have the opportunity to travel, see the world and perform on board such a popular and respected cruise ship.” said front woman, Melissa Behring. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime and one we could not pass up.”
7 Million Jigawatts is currently booking festivals and events for their return to the States in late July. This is their first tour outside the USA March 2011-July 2011 and only have a few performances left.
Fri, March 4 @ 10 PM
7 Million Jigawatts
Dance the Night Away
Rochester Mills Beer Co
400 Water Street
Rochester, MI
Fri, March 11 @ 9:30 PM
7 Million Jigawatts
The Final US Performance
Silky’s
21931 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI
For more information on 7 Million Jigawatts visit www.7millionjigawatts.com or call 248.586.9693.
For more information on Princess Cruises Diamond Princess, visit www.princess.com.
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Cruise Ship Entertainment, Diamond Princess, Festival Band, Jake Tobias, Live Entertainment, Melissa Behring, Party Band, Princess Cruise LInes, Princess Crusie Band, Scott Michaels, Scott Vernier, Sean Z, Taste of Clarkston, the new deal, True North Radio Network
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011
On a recent road trip through the roots of music capitals across the Midwest, Jake Tobias & Melissa Behring spent some time in Nashville, New Orleans, Austin and Memphis. On their adventure, they promoted 7 Million Jigawatts in some new cities, crossed the paths of some great musicians and spent alot of time listening to new music. They also spent quite a bit of time tasting a variety of great food and bbq across the Southern United States. The last city on the trip, Memphis, home to Elvis Presley’s Graceland also Tom’s BBQ. When they walked in to Tom’s for a late lunch on their way out of Memphis they had no idea what they were in for. The manager, Adam greeted them at the counter and quizzed the two as to where they were from. Guess they stuck out like a sore thumb in Memphis and Adam challenged Melissa to a little music duo. He sang a little ACDC and she sang a little Janis Joplin. Before they knew it, they had three plates of the best bbq in the country and another bag of carry out to take home.
Tom's BBQ Memphis
Thanks to Adam for the swag, the songs and supporting 7 Million Jigawatts. We certainly know why they was featured on Food Network’s show Diners, Drive-in’s and Dives. If you’re ever in Memphis, stop by and say HI. Tom’s BBQ is located at 4087 New Getwell Road Memphis, TN 38118-6016 (901) 365-6690
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Austin, Jake Tobias, Melissa Behring, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Road Trip, Tom's BBQ
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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.
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Dream Town Media, Live Music, Melissa Behring, Natalie Sugarman, Royal Oak Patch
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Saturday, December 18th, 2010
As many of you know, we have recently bid adieux to our good friends, Nathan Montgomery and Jon Vidal. We had a great time playing with them over the past few years and wish them the most success. We recommend following them online to determine where they’re making music around Detroit.
Fans and friends of 7MJ will be excited to welcome Scott Michaels (FAF, Disney All Star Band) on the drums, Sean Z (Calamity Jane) on the guitar and Scott Vernier (The Dream, Dal Bouey) on keyboards. These amazingly talented guys are a wonderful asset to the band. We know our friends will appreciate hearing all the great new songs and vocal harmonies these guys bring to the table. 7MJ also debuts a new set of dance party tunes featuring more songs by the Beatles, disco favorites, more big 80’s and modern hits. This is one hot line up full of great singers and performers making for a live band experience you wont want to miss. Look for a new and updated 7MJ web site with shots of these good looking people, updated songs and more shortly after the new year.
Catch the all new 7 Million Jigawatts on their debut performance on New Years Eve Rochester Mills Brewing Co. Rochester Mills is located at 400 Water Street in Downtown Rochester. The band performs on 12/31 from 10pm – 2am and there is no cover charge for this event. Happy Holidays!
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Calamity Jane, Dal Bouey, Disney All Star Band, Entertainment, FAF, Fifty Amp Fuse, Jake Tobias, Jon Vidal, Live Music, Melissa Behring, Nathan Montgomery, New 7MJ Line Up, New Years Eve 2010 2011, Party, Rochester Mills Brewing, Rock Band, Scott Michaels, Scott Vernier, Sean Z, The Dream
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
This New Year’s Eve brings about all kinds of new for friends & fans of 7 Million Jigawatts. Jake Tobias & Melissa Behring debut the new band line up, bring out a new set of dance party tunes and host a great way to ring in the new year with the fine folks at Rochester Mills Brewing Co. They will have a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and provide party favors to spice up the evening.
Rochester Mills Brewing Co is located at 400 Water Street in Downtown Rochester. The band performs from 10pm – 2am and there is no cover charge for this event. Happy Holidays!
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Dance Party, Detroit, Entertainment, Jake Tobias, Live Music, Melissa Behring, New Years Eve, Rochester, Rochester Mills Brewing Co, Scott Michaels, Scott Vernier, Sean Z
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Monday, September 27th, 2010
Clowning Around at the Taste of Clarkston
7 Million Jigawatts had a great time at the Taste of Clarkston Sunday afternoon. Many thanks to
Jim Tedder Productions and the rest of the sponsors who helped put on this amazing event. It was jam packed and the band had enjoyed entertaining the crowd. Special thanks to our new fan Matt for helping to spread the word about our group.
7 Million Jigawatts @ Taste of Clarkston
Tags: 7 Million Jigawatts, 7MJ, Detroit Rock and Soul, Dream Town Media, Entertainment, Jake Tobias, Jon Vidal, Live Music, Melissa Behring, Nathan Montgomery, Taste of Clarkston
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