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LATEST NEWS:
JULY 12, 2009:
The new album, "From the Ashes" is in its final production stages, and all the smaller formalities (album art, credits, song order, etc.) are all being fleshed out. The album should be ready to drop by the end of the summer, so stay tuned, as we will be announcing a release date very soon!! Check out our YouTube Page for our Making the Album documentary on how the album is going (Warning: the language is "rated R").
On the live performance front, we'll be back on the stage on Friday, July 24 at The End Zone in Putnam Valley, NY. This is not your typical 45 minute hit and run set. We'll be headlining the night (starting between 10 and 11pm), and we'll be playing a full 2 hour set full of originals and covers. Plus, this venue is a kick-ass sports bar & grill, so come out early, have some food and bring your drinking shoes, and party with us! Contact us if you have any questions.
Also, go check out the new pics that are posted from the LOME Fest show in February, snapped by none other than our good friend and kick-ass photographer, Ron Scavetta.
We are now on Twitter!! Come follow us www.twitter.com/silver_spade !
We are also on Facebook!! Add us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Silver-Spade/18770567338
BIO Ever wonder what modern hard rock music would sound like without the screaming and whining? Ever yearn for a balls-to-the-wall, straight-up, in-your-face hard rock act with high energy and musical chops to boot? These guys did, and that's why they took on the job themselves. The personalities and the talents of the four guys of Silver Spade are like no other, and are a perfect fit for the underground hard rock powerhouse.
The backbone of Silver Spade's music comes from the drums of Mikey Keeler, a small person with a big personality. Aside from his undying dedication to the band and to his instrument, Mikey's extremely humorous and outgoing nature, as well as his famous ice-breaking line ("Check it out, SilverSpadeMusic.com"), will always have someone in a good mood. But when it comes to playing the drums, Mikey's high energy translates into a solid groove and an entertaining live performance.
Joining Mikey in laying down the rhythm is bassist Ed Brandt. Ed's relaxed attitude, unrivaled dedication, wide range of influences, and years of experience make him the perfect man for the job. Calm, cool, and collected, Ed brings a strong work ethic into rehearsal that pushes the boundaries of what Silver Spade is capable of. His sound and style provide a solid bottom end to the mix, and makes the bridge between Mikey's drums and Bob's guitar.
Work-oriented and competitive, determination is the name of the game for guitarist Bob Yapchanyk. Since the band's beginnings in 2002, Bob's priority has been to take Silver Spade as far as possible. From his speedy yet melodic solos to his musically intricate rhythms, Bob makes sure that musical value is never lacking in any Silver Spade song. Bob is a self-proclaimed perfectionist, and is constantly practicing and trying new things on his instrument, which always keeps the songs sounding new.
On stage, Bob, and his brother, frontman Rick Yapchanyk, put on quite an energetic show that usually includes audience interaction as well as trips off the stage and into the crowd. The one word to describe Rick is professionalism. Rick, who started Silver Spade with his brother and is the main lyric writer, treats the band like it's his 9-5 job. And ultimately, that's his goal - and he has the voice to achieve it. Rick, who was trained by a veteran Broadway singer, has one of the most unique voices in hard rock. Raspy yet operatic, Rick's refreshingly different vocals are sure to turn heads, and his on stage antics make Silver Spade that much more exciting.
Silver Spade's blend of chops and stage presence is something to behold at a live show, and is something that fans of rock and metal have not seen in over two decades.
Recently, Silver Spade has been writing brand new material with a brand new sound, which has been getting a great response from fans so far. The band plans to begin recording their new album this summer, and plans to release the album in early 2009.
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Member Since: 19/03/2005
Band Website: www.silverspademusic.com
Band Members: Rick Yapchanyk - Lead Vocals
Bob Yapchanyk - Guitar, Vocals
Ed Brandt - Bass
Mike Keeler - Drums

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MAKING THE ALBUM, PART 10

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Influences: Guns n Roses, Queensryche, Nickelback, Disturbed, Alice in Chains, Buckcherry, Black Label Society, Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Megadeth, Live, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Creed, Yngwie, Alter Bridge, Velvet Revolver, Staind, Crossfade, Metallica, Slayer, Stone Temple Pilots, Collective Soul, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Type O Negative, Iced Earth, AC/DC, Scorpions, Dokken, Ozzy, Sabbath, Dio, 3 Doors Down.

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Sounds Like: Straight up, kick ass hard rock....

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

2 Big Spring Shows!

So...the new album "From the Ashes" is almost done, and we project that it should be out in the beginning of June!   We've got two big shows this spring to support the release of the album, and we nee...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 12:40:00 GMT

UES Festival / Battle!!!

Hey folks,  We will be partaking in the Upper East Side Music Festival / Battle of the Bands tonight (Friday, Feb 27) at The Underscore in NYC.   We need lots of loud support to make it through to the...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Iona College Radio: April 16th

On Thursday, April 16, our good friend Alana Rome of In The Pit Radio (WICR, Iona College Radio) will be focusing her show on Silver Spade.  Listen in at mms://media.iona.edu/wicr on April 16 between ...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:34:00 GMT

progress...

These past few weeks for us have been different.  There's a different vibe, now.  Recording is our primary focus now, and we've done a lot more talking about the future of Silver Spade. ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:00 GMT

Cancer Benefit RESCHEDULED to November 22!!

The Cancer Benefit show that was supposed to take place on Sept 6 has been RESCHEDULED and will take place on Saturday, November 22 at the Huntington Ale House in Stormville, NY.  Festivities wil...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:54:00 GMT

Sept 6 Cancer Benefit PRESS RELEASE

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2008 Rock n' Roll Cancer Benefit Show to be Held at Budding Dutchess County Venue STORMVILLE, N.Y.  On Saturday, September 6, 2008, some of th...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:43:00 GMT

A few things to be excited about this fall... and dont forget to vote!

Here's a few things to be excited about this fall: 1.  New full length album in the works  (!!) 2. Cancer Benefit Show: Sat. September 6, 2008 @ Huntington Ale House (6:30pm) 3. Return to N...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:01:00 GMT

We’re back in New York City!!

Hey all, We've got 2 very important shows coming up in September that you should come to.  The first is a cancer benefit for a friend of Ed's being held on Saturday, September 6 at The Huntington...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:06:00 GMT

MEANY Fest 2008!!

Good news!! We've been selected to perform at MEANY Fest 2008!!   The first rounds take place between October 8 and 18th, 2008!    Last year, at MEANY Fest 2007, Silver Spade ...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:38:00 GMT

Send us your photos and videos!!

Hey all, We noticed lots of you guys last night, and at prior shows taking pictures and shooting videos!  Please!  We would love to see them!  Even if you think they suck!  We won'...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:11:00 GMT