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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday October 31, Bailey’s Pub in Troy is hosting a Halloween Costume Party.
For one night only, 7 Million Jigawatts will transform into the favorite Saturday morning cartoon characters from Scooby Doo & the Mystery, Inc investigative team.
How will the 7MJ Mystery, Inc. Characters play out?
The band has been playing rock-paper-scissors to determine who will be which character.
Have a guess on which charater Melissa, Jake, Nate and Jon will be?
Email your pick matching players to characters to info@7millionjigawatts.com for a chance to win a free 7MJ T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded at the show on Halloween Night.
That’s right fans, guess which 7MJ member will be Velma, Shaggy, Scooby Doo, Fred and Daphne & win a prize.
Hard Rock Café Detroit Presents: Pinktober
Featuring: 7 Million Jigawatts wsg/ Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band
Thursday October 1st, 2009
Detroit MI – Hard Rock Café presents the Pinktober Kick Off party for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Featuring 7 Million Jigawatts wsg/ Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band. This is a free all ages event! Doors are at 7pm.
To celebrate their 10-year anniversary of the Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels everywhere are hosting Pinktober parties and live music events. They are raising awareness and money for local, national, and international charities, such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Caron Keiting Foundation. Plus a portion of Pinktober apparel and accessories sales go directly to breast cancer research.
Dearborn Music has donated 6 stock promo posters featuring: Daughtry, the Fray, Dave Matthews Band, the Von Bondies, Springsteen, and a Motown Review Poster.
Showtime Detroit has donated guitar cables, a tambourine, and two pink ladies corsets.
Upstares Salon in Royal Oak has donated a gift certificate for a new hair do.
Julie Hecker from PUNK FITNESS Detroit is also offering a few certificates to her classes.
Revitalize Day Spa in Birmingham is offering one 90 minute massage and 100 mini facial/massages.
And for the grand prize Dream Town Media which is the brainchild of Melissa Behring (lead singer of 7 Million Jigawatts) will be raffling off one custom artwork Fender Guitar.
Raffle tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20.
7 Million Jigawatts will be headlining this special event. Their unique style of music is infused with rock and soul and the talent of this band has caught the attention of Ford Motor Company. Their song, “I’ve Got You Covered,” is featured on the interior 360 view of the 2010 Mustang on www.the2010mustang.com. They will be playing original songs that are due to come out on their upcoming CD release as well as a mix of covers. This is a band that is also very involved in the community. This year they have taken time out of their busy schedules to help raise awareness and money for breast cancer. This will be their third event this year for the cause.
Also bringing their talent to the stage for this special evening will be Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band. They are a Detroit – based group made up of 5 talented musicians. They are teachers, students, writers, and artists. The band has taken Michael Seger’s acoustic style songs and added drums, bass, electric guitar, synthesizer, and four-part vocal harmonies fusing epic drum beats with captivating melodies.
For more info on Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band www.michaelseger.com
The Pinktober Kick Off Party will take place on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 8pm at the Hard Rock Café in Detroit. This is a free all ages event!
7MJ ran into Jacquie Collins taking photos at the Red Dog Saloon’s recent charity event, the Dog Fight Against Cancer. She looked so good in the 7MJ shirt we had to stop her from photographing others and get her in a couple pictures with the band. Thanks Jacquie, for sharing your beautiful smile and supporting 7MJ.
Dog Fight Against Cancer 7 Million Jigawatts with Jacquie Collins
If you’d like to be featured in a 7MJ shirt on the band’s site, just send one of your photos to info@7millionjigawatts.com. Don’t have a 7MJ shirt? Well, you can get one by sending $20 to the band via paypal or buy one at a show.
9-12-09 Soroptimist International of Trenton Area 6th Annual Chick Ride for Breast Cancer
“Riding for Women’s Cancer Awareness”
Live Music by 7 Million Jigawatts Police Escorted Motorcycle Ride
Helicopter Rides
Silent Auction
Brown Bag Raffle
Food by Carrabbas
2008 Chick Ride Photo by Shane Glenn
OAKTREE FARMS
6854 Ready Road, South Rockwood
Check-in is 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m.
RIDE BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. – SHARP! POLICE ESCORTED RIDE
$35 per rider / $60 with passenger (one bike) before August 15, 2008
$50 per rider / $75 with passenger (one bike) after August 15, 2008
Registration includes: Ride Pin • Dinner • Beverage • Entertainment • Bonfire Come and PARTY!
$20 Minimum Donation per person for Non-Rider Ticket
Includes: Dinner • Beverage • Entertainment • Bonfire
Proceeds to benefit: Soroptimists International of TRENTON AREA PROJECTS and WOMEN CELEBRATING LIFE
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: CAROLE BELL @ 734-675-8065
POLICE ESCORTS CONTACT: DONNA FICKEISEN @ 734-671-1459 2009 Chick Ride for Breast Cancer Registration Form
