Element57

View element57's EPKCompared to a contemporary version of The Police, Element 57 plays modern Rock that you can sink your teeth into. Recently taking home their 2nd Independent Music Award, ELEMENT57 is the brain child of New York born singer/songwriter, Chris Galyon. After 7 years as the front man for Portlands nationally acclaimed DIY band- 4th Plane Jaiant, Galyon felt it was time to re-visit his rock roots, turn up the Marshall stack and press record. With a truly unique sound & hook-drenched melodies, Element57 seems to rock where few are able to follow. Our sound is in the vein of Audio Slave, The Police and Pearl Jam with a modern edge to it. Its big & dreamy stadium rock. says Galyon (Guitar/Vocals). The band has just released their debut EP, Radiate to rave reviews and accolade. Youll find yourself sinking deeper into each eloquent layer with every listen. It is some of the most memorable music youll run into. The voice reminds me of Peter Gabriel or Sting but the music is something much more. Theyve created a wall of sound between the guitar, keys and electronic sax that is out of this world. Element57 has forged a new sound for music fans who wont be disappointed.-Independent Weekly In addition to glowing press reviews, Freedom was featured by New Future Records to be included on a sampler disc distributed throughout the nation. In Jan. 2004, Speak So Loud landed on Indie-Music Vol. 1 distributed by Arizona promotion wizards, Black Dog Productions. After months in the studio, 2005 will put Element57 on the road in support of Radiate. They currently have local and regional shows booked as well as tours falling in line for the west coast and mid-west. Helping fill out the talented 4-piece are Jason Wilbur (Wind Synth/Sax), Andy Kallenberger (Bass), and Joe Gardner (Drums), all of whom boast impressive musical resumes. The band, under their previous name, 4th Plane Jaiant, built a 7 year legacy with two albums, Tideline (1998) and Bipolar (2001), airplay on over 50 college radio stations, & thousands of fans from Colorado to the Pacific Coast. Since the bands 2nd release, Bipolar, 4PJ earned showcases at Jim Beams National Rock Band Search, the Northwest Musicians Union Annual Showcase and MusicFest NW. Other accolades include receiving the Independent Music Award Best Reggae Song from Musicians Atlas & winning the Makeastar.com Songwriting Contest- landing the band a slot on the sampler cd. For more info/accomplishments go to www.element57.net20 Minutes short video

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