This Wed 2/10/10, Classic will interview Melissa Behring -front woman for the Detroit based band 7 Million Jigawatts. The 2 will take an in-depth look at Breast Cancer and the progress being made in its treatment. Classic wants to know..”Where is that cure?” Could it be right around the corner? Melissa has been very active in battling this terrible disease that has taken too many women in their prime. Classic shines the light on Melissa and her work!
The Indie on Air! Music in Action series features performers/artists who are using their creative talent to help charitable causes. Classic offers an in-depth look at the performers, their music & their cause.
Musically, former area residents Nathan Montgomery and Melissa Behring got a solid start during their days as students at Alpena High School.
After graduation, both went onto to study music at the college level and to embark on careers that have allowed them to make money and make music.
This Saturday marks a homecoming for the two when they and their fellow 7 Million Jigawatts band mates perform for the Thunder Bay Arts Council-sponsored Guitar Summit VI. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Alpena High School Auditorium, with their band signed on as the headliner.
“I feel really lucky to be coming back,” said Behring, the front woman for this rock band that is well-known in the Detroit area and beyond. “There were good people there who supported me when I was younger and encouraged me to keep chasing it.” (more…)
Featuring 7 Million Jigawatts
wsg/ HouseCall, Bobbing for Piranhas, and other musical talent
Live at the Stanley Beck Auditorium in Alpena
Saturday January 23, 2010 7 pm
Alpena MI – Thunder Bay Arts Council presents the 6th annual Guitar Summit at the Stanley Beck Auditorium located on the campus of Alpena High School. Don’t miss the chance to see some of Alpena’s exceptional musical acts on Saturday January 23rd, 2010.
Start the New Year out right by coming to Alpena’s 6th annual Guitar Summit to experience some of Northeastern Michigan’s finest musicians. Headlining the Summit is 7 Million Jigawatts (7MJ) who have recently been making quite a name for themselves. Their unique style of music is infused with rock and soul and has caught the attention of Ford Motor Company; their song “I’ve Got You Covered,” is featured on the 360 view of the 2010 Mustang on www.the2010mustang.com. They’ve also had a successful release their new CD ‘Taking Flight’ which is available online at ITunes, Last FM, Digstation, and CD Baby.(more…)
November 19 – 7 Million Jigawatts CD Release – Here’s a first, take a small art gallery, fill it with people, serve drinks and sushi, and toss in a rock band for good measure. Excellently presented in Kaiser Suidan’s Next Step Studios Gallery in Ferndale, the intimate space worked well for 7 Million Jigawatts’ Taking Flight CD Release. 7MJ gave us a boisterous combo of rock and soul including tunes from the new CD. Check them out if you haven’t already.
Studio rock: Bringing music and art together is the focus at “Fine Art Meets Rock ‘n’ Soul,” set for tonight at Next Step Studios in Ferndale.
The event features a performance from femme-fronted rockers 7 Million Jigawatts, who are celebrating the release of “Taking Flight,” plus a performance and live painting by artist-musician Marcus Worx and art on display by Graceann Warn and Kaiser Suidan.
For more: www.7millionjigawatts.com. 530 Hilton, Ferndale. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a copy of the CD.
Hard Rock Cafe & Dream Town Media Partner to Benefit Toys for Tots
Featuring: 7 Million Jigawatts wsg/Kevin Roney
Live at the Hard Rock Café Detroit
Thursday December 10th
Detroit MI – Dream Town Media presents a evening filled with music for a great cause. Come out and help bring a smile to a child this holiday season at the Toys for Tots fundraiser at the Hard Rock Café on Thursday December 10th.
Toys for Tots is a great and simple way to spread some holiday cheer this year to those who are less fortunate. This program which was founded in 1947 by the United States Marine Corp. is truly a blessing to those in need that may not be able to provide their children with a gift for the holidays. The mission is to collect new, unwrapped toys and to distribute them as gifts to needy children.
Another great video of 7MJ from our good friend Kimball Shellnut was recently added to our youtube channel. Hear Piece of My Heart with a bit of reggae live at the Hard Rock Cafe.
On November 4, Real Detroit Weekly got an ear full about what music 7 Million Jigawatts is listening to these days. Ever wonder what Jon Vidal’s two favorite CD’s are? Well, you can check it out online in Ear Candy column of the Real Detroit Weekly. We’ve also posted a clipping of the actual article to our media photo stream on flickr. Many thanks to our friends at Real Detroit Weekly for the opportunity to highlight the upcoming Taking Flight ep release.
Ferndale MI – Dream Town Media presents: The 7 Million Jigawatts CD release party wsg/ Marcus Worx at Next Step Studios in Ferndale Michigan. Also to be featured will be Ann Arbor artist Graceann Warn and talented resident artist Kaiser Suidan who is the owner of Next Step Studios. 7MJ CD Artwork by Mary Araujo, Photo by Cybelle Codish
Get your music and art fix all at once. The 7 Million Jigawatts CD release party is sure to be a treat for your musical and art senses. Coming off their recently successful Pinktober National Kick Off party for the Hard Rock Café, the band is proud to introduce their new CD ‘Taking Flight.’ This new album features the single, “(I’ve Got You) Covered” from the 2010 Mustang advertising campaign. This new album of originals offers up an enticing mix of rock and soul that tantalizes you auditory senses. For visual stimulation look no further than your surroundings. Inside the Next Step Art studio there’s a wonderland of art from a number of talented artists. This event will be catered by Little Tree and sponsored by Glaceau, Detroit’s own Valentine Vodka and B. Nektar Meadery. Next Step Studios is located in fabulous Ferndale and is a hidden gem that is filled with amazing art.
Opening the evening will be Marcus Worx: local artist and musician. Most recently he has had his art featured in the Erotica Ball, the Marquis de Sade Ball, and had a music and gallery showing at the Future II Gallery. He will also be doing a live painting while 7 Million Jigawatts performs.
Come be part of this unique evening that will stimulate your senses. The event begins at 7:30 pm and your $10 donation at the door or online will get you the 7 Million Jigawatts new release ‘Taking Flight.’
Next Step Studio is located at 530 Hilton in Ferndale, between 8 and 9 mile on the east side of Hilton. Tickets will be available at the door of Next Step Studios or online at http://www.showclix.com/event/6705 for $10.
