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Randy Gray: Vocals, rhythm guitar
Nick Weidner: Vocals
Steve Dombroski: Lead guitar
Dustin Buckley: Bass
Graham Rockwood: Bass
Danny Pica: Drums
"Where do we go from here?" The question is posed by Odayin's vocalists Randy Gray and Nick Weidner in the band's epic song, "Trials and Tribulations." It's a great question anyone has considered on his or her journeys.
In fact, it's a great question for the band itself, which since forming in April 2008 has burst onto Detroit's alternative rock music scene with a progressive sound that has won numerous Battle of the Bands, been performed in nearly every local venue in Detroit, and earned the opportunity to open for names like Ben Kenney of Incubus.
Odayin, from the Ojbwa (pronounced Oh-jib-wah) language means, "heart." The heart stirs up many emotions or feelings, like passion, belief, love and friendship. It's those feelings this group of six fun-loving individuals brings together to create energetic and thought provoking tunes for all ages to enjoy.
With a talent for harmonics, passionate songs and crowd-pleasing performances, it seems the most fitting answer for Odayin's question is simple: To go forward.
Odayin's humble origins began when a group of high school buddies growing up in the suburbs of Detroit all realized they shared the same desire to create music. For years the group played shows throughout Detroit's venues and gained notoriety as an up-and-coming band with a fresh sound. However, when one of the founding members decided to quit, it nearly spelled the end ­for the young musicians – or perhaps a new beginning.
In April 2008, when the remaining members felt the sun was setting on their time, a ray of hope came in the form of new drummer Danny Pica. Once they had a chance to jam together, the band realized they had truly come together and unlocked their hidden potential. New friendships were formed, and Odayin exploded onto the scene with renewed fervor.
Odayin's sound comes from each member bringing their unique talents and ideas together, creating a fusion of rock and pop that can't be defined by genres. Gray and Weidner pour life experiences and dreams into lyrics full of frustration, love, camaraderie and hope and blend them with Steve Dombroski's energetic guitar riffs, the 1-2 punches of Graham Rockwood's and Dustin Buckley's bass lines and the sturdy support of Pica's beats.
But Odayin doesn't expect listeners to decrypt hidden messages and meanings. Instead, they hope fans will follow their namesake and feel with their heart, to find their own meanings in the metaphoric lyrics of songs such as the vigorous "Mangekyou" that speaks of making amends and prosperity, or the mellow "Undertow" that reflects on a past trying to drag one down.
So take a listen and experience the jams and journey of Odayin. They'll put some thoughts in your brain, a smile on your face and excitement in your heart.
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Member Since: 28/04/2005
Band Website: www.sonicbids.com/odayin
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Influences: NICK - 10 Years

RANDY - THE MARS VOLTA

DUSTIN - DEVIL DRIVER

GRAHAM - DON CABALLERO

STEVE - STEVIE RAY VAUGHN

DANNY - JOJO MAYER
Sounds Like: An intense journey through and enlightening, never ending chasm of thought, emotion, and experience with a group of light hearted friends.

Check out our newchannel and check out some of the videos below!

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Recording a New Album!

    Prevailing is the main task at hand. Proving that your music has the power to take someone to the next level of their own mind. Wether it be a runner that is just trying to go the extra distance, ...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:40:00 GMT

What do Odayin and Tantric have in common??

The New York New York club in New Baltimore, Mi on May 7th!!!Ok so our show with Gavin Rossdale got put on the backburner because he hasn't yet decided on a Detroit date. . . . however, and this is b...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:34:00 GMT

Friendly neighborhood ODAYIN! New stuff!

Hello to all of the Odayin peoples. Just wanted to let everyone know that Odayin now has their own OFFICIAL Youtube page. You can check it out by clicking on the link from our myspace. There isn't rea...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:38:00 GMT

ODAYIN Street Team

Alright ODAYIN fans!!! After much talk and a long wait....the time has finally come! We want to start an ODAYIN Street Team! What we need from all of you is to send us some comments and messages if...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Dear ODAYIN fans...

As you may have herd... we won a battle of the bands on Sat. Sept. 6th. To much of our surprise we have been met with some pretty negative feelings towards our victory. Some of you may have read the...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:10:00 GMT