Music in Action and Indie on Air DJ “Classic” features Melissa Behring of Detroit, MI based 7 Million Jigawatts. They discuss her work for Breast Cancer Awareness, how the band came about, her entry into music and more.
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Melissa Behring’s Music in Action Interview
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
7 Million Jigawatts & Arctic Affinity Pro. “April in the D”
Saturday, February 13th, 20107 Million Jigawatts and Arctic Affinity productions worked up this little ditty and video to submit to the Fox Sports April in the D contest. The voting phase for this contest on Fox begins on 2/18. We appreciate all your support and votes!
Thanks to the following people for their time and effort on this project:
Studio 1946
Arctic Affinity Productions
Tobiasound Studios
Brian Glovis
Melissa Behring
Jon Vidal
Nathan Montgomery
Jake Tobias
James Lundberg
Mark Glovis
Cybelle Codish
7 Million Jigawatts Featured in Showtime Detroit Commercial
Wednesday, February 10th, 20107MJ featured along with Crud, Cybertribe, 50 Amp Fuse and other Detroit Musicians in this commercial for Showtime Clothing Detroit. Showtime is a key sponsor of the wardrobe for local musicians and 7 Million Jigawatts. Showtime is like shopping in the best closet in town. Visit Showtime at 5708 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 875-9280
Music in Action 2/10/10 Melissa Behring/Breast Cancer Awareness
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Indie on Air the Voice of Independant Music
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.
Never know who will show up at a 7MJ show
Monday, February 8th, 2010Saturday night at the White Lake Inn was a rip roaring blast with four or five birthday parties. You never know who is friends with whom. This weekend proved that no matter how much urban sprawl has impacted our fair city of Detroit, people will still travel. Especially for good rock n soul.
7 Million Jigawatts had the fortune of welcoming Atlantic Recording Artist Ty Stone to the stage to do rousing renditions of Honky Tonk Woman and Suspicious Minds. You may recall last fall, Ty graced the cover of Real Detroit Weekly with his search for “The Truth” – his band. You can take a listen to Ty on his official myspace page and see where he’s playing next. Never know, maybe 7MJ & Ty will grace a bill together somewhere in the future.
Melissa Behring and Ty Stone Sing a Little Honky Tonk
7 Million Jigawatts with Ty Stone
Thanks to Ty for being such a good sport!
Vote for 7 Million Jigawatts to Open for Bon Jovi
Monday, February 1st, 2010
7 Million Jigawatts is in the running to open for Bon Jovi!
One band. One Night. One great chance to be the opening act for the Bon Jovi “Circle World Tour” Concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
NOW IS THE TIME TO VOTE!! DEADLINE FEBRUARY 18TH
Fans can vote once an hour between now and February 18th, so keep on voting. 7 Million Jigawatts is listed under the “S” category on the second page…. So don’t give up when you’re looking to vote for 7MJ!
Five bands that receive the most votes will get to play on the Fox 2 Morning Show. The performances will be posted on MyFoxDetroit.com for another voting period. The band that gets the most votes will play a 15 minute set on the main stage at the Palace during the March 17th Bon Jovi concert.
Alpena musicians return home for Guitar Summit
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Thank you to DIANE SPEER/News Lifestyles Editor at the Alpena News for her great January 22 article on 7 Million Jigawatts members hometown show.
http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/507770.html
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…)
Thanks to Robert del Valle and Real Detroit Weekly
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Nice mention of 7MJ from our friend Robert del Valle. Thanks for all the support in 2009. We hope his predictions for 2010 are right on.
http://www.realdetroitweekly.com/content/article_6002.shtml
Stage & Canvas (December 30, 2009)
By Robert del Valle
Dec 29, 2009, 12:30
It’s only a few hours before the inevitable anti-climax of another year ending and another one sputtering to life like a frozen car battery, so this column (which you have our permission to peruse after a full recovery from New Year’s Eve debauchery) will be filled with certain observations about the present and future art scene in our metropolis and environs ….
We Are, Could Be, Might Be …
… The Hollywood of the Midwest. That’s right. If one thing and one thing only has us truly excited these days, it’s the simple fact that (literally overnight) filmmakers have fallen in love with the celluloid possibilities of this city. And why not? You want post-apocalyptic ruins? Here. Elegant buildings whispering beauty and wealth? Here. The best and most well-preserved cars outside of Havana? Here. An art critic who wouldn’t say no to a walk-on or a cameo in … anyway, it’s here and then some. Something else that’s “here” is the forthcoming Detroit Independent Film Festival, an expansive and ambitious project in March that will reveal in no uncertain terms how much energy is on tap behind these scenes. Did we also happen to mention that an awful lot of overdue “urban renewal” takes place when a film crew needs to blow up something? More: detroitindiefest.com.
Those Worth a Listen:
Many an art event in this town has been enlivened, enhanced and rescued from the soporific effluvia of pontificating art critics (no names) by musical ensembles who have lent a welcome pinch of energy to the proceedings. We want to name two — and we also want to see these bands get more attention in the next 365 days. Gino Fanelli’s Red Hot Sugar Daddies provide sweet music and old school oomph every time.Providing an equal amount of gusto (albeit in a different vein — or voltage?) is 7 Million Jigawatts. For all you’ve done in 2009 — thanks!
Guitar Summit VI
Thursday, January 7th, 2010Featuring 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…)
Coverage of the 7MJ CD Release
Friday, November 27th, 2009Motor City Blog Covers 7MJ’s CD Release Party
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.
Photo courtesy of MCB.
7MJ Release featured in the Detroit Free Press
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.