Posts Tagged ‘Fundraiser’

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

Bring Yo Cans!

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Canned Food Drive

Canned Food Drive


This Saturday Night the Red Dog Saloon, Smalltown Lowdown Magazine, 7 Million Jigawatts and Rothbury raising cans o’ food for Freedom of Hunger!

Drop off your cans at the Red Dog Saloon at any time between Saturday June 14 and Wednesday July 1st. Cans will be taken to the Rothbury Music Festival July 2nd – 5th held in Rothbury MI and donated to America’s food banks with the help of Conscious Alliance.

The person to donate the most cans and get a free 7MJ tshirt.
We heard the Red Dog & STLD are also giving some things away.









7MJ & Biker Bob’s Harley Davidson Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

7MJ Live at Biker Bob's Harley Davidson Breast Cancer Fundraiser

7MJ Live at Biker Bob's Harley Davidson Breast Cancer Fundraiser


Many thanks to our friends and fans for helping make the Biker Bob’s Breast Cancer Fundraiser a success this past weekend.












Photos from 5th Annual Soroptimists Chick Ride for Breast Cancer

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Our friend, Shane Glenn, volunteered his time to take some great shots at the Chick Ride last month. Check out his flikr page to see his view into this great fundraiser.

Cycles in The City

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

An 11 hour charity event featuring great entertainment in the heart of Detroit. Live performances all day at Campus Martius Park:

7 Million Jigawatts
Nathan Montgomery (Jazz),
Jon E. Vidal (singer/songwriter)
Melissa Behring Project with Neil Donato, Clint Sabon and Mike Rais of Bass
the Townies, with Melissa Behirng, Jake Tobias and Bodine
along with
Vivian George
Carolyn Straho
Paul J. Miles
and more!
www.cyclesinthecity.com for complete event details