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About Me

The ThunderChickens get their name from Mel's Polish Eagle tattoo, when people ask what it is, she says" a ThunderChicken". The ThunderChickens are a 4-piece Rock-n-Roll band based out of Saginaw, MI. Fronted by the visually vivacious vocalist Melissa May(Mel) on vocals, violin, harmonica, and guitar, the band delivers an over the top, high-energy rock show. Jekel is on lead guitar without a pick or shoes and with a unique, lightning fast, fingerpickin' style and vintage sound. Justin provides the dread-locked bass groove, while the drummer brings the jazzy thunder on the drums. Together they play it loud and sing it proud. The music is dynamic and powerful, it grabs the attention of all in ear shot. The covers that they choose to play are not typical yet they are songs that get everyone groovin' and immediately noticing the twist of originality applied by the Thunderchickens. The originals that the Thunderchickens play are written and played so well that even the first time audients find themselves dancing, listening, and trying to sing along like its thier old favorite tune. It is impossible to see them perform and not take notice.
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Music:

Member Since: 2/24/2007
Band Website: thethunderchickens.net
Band Members: Melissa May-Vocals,Violin, Harmoinca, Guitar
Josh Jekel-Lead Guitar
Terry Poirier-Drums
Justin McKinnon-Bass

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Influences: Here's some bands we cover: Velvet Underground, MC5, The Count Five, The Standells, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Sonny and Cher, Sublime, Micheal Jackson, The Pretenders, Tommy James, The Yardbirds, Rolling Stones, Etta James, The Monkees, Melanie, Fleetwood Mac, Jefferson Airplane, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Ani DeFranco, Cream, Violent Femmes, Music Explosion, The Who, Tool, The Seeds, Blind Melon
Sounds Like: Blues Girl LIVE at White's BarRoad To No Where
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Award Winning ThunderChickens

On Monday June 16th the band took home some awards from the 2008 Review Magazine Awards. Best Original Band Best Varitey Band Review Artist of the Year Rock Rookie of The Year Best Instrmentalist- Mel...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:09:00 PST

The ThunderChickens on the Radio

The ThunderChickens music is the background music for the Reveiw Music Awards commercial that is airing all over the Tri-city area on terrestrial radio.
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:38:00 PST

If a tree falls......death of Purple Haze and the City of Saginaw can do no wrong.

If a city tree falls, who is responsible? The Kings and Queens can do no wrong says the City of Saginaw. Relying on the doctrine of sovereign immunity, the City and it's liability insurance company ...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:20:00 PST

Video chronicle of why Michigan weather sucks

So we played...Friday-Mainstreet in MidlandSaturday-Hill’s BarMonday- Farmers Home(Mel’s Bday part 1)Wed-Whites Bar- Mel’s Birthday part twoFriday- CzarsSaturday-Elbow Room in Ypsi.S...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:58:00 PST

South Bend Tribune Article

Thunderchickens like to keep it freshBy JACK WALTONTribune CorrespondentFour Thunderchickens hatched from the union of two songwriters in Saginaw, Mich.Josh Jekel and Melissa May were both playing sol...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:25:00 PST

Review Magazine- March 27th-Thunderchickens Flood Indian Barrys - No Survivors-Cd show review

Thunderchickens Flood Indian Barry’s - No Survivorsby Marc BeaudinTechnically, it was a scene often repeated: a local band releases a CD with a show at a local bar. Friends, family and fans floc...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:58:00 PST

CD Release show a smashing success!!

The CD release party was a success!! Around 200 in attendence for a kickin show with OYL and Peninsula Rising. We sold a lot of cd's and seen lots of old friends, made some new ones, and had a blast....
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:33:00 PST

CD Release is March 1st

We have 200 limited edition Cd's plastic wrappaed and all that. They are going to be available at Release party at Indian Barry's in Bay City, MI. on Saturday March 1st.for $9.99 or 2 for fiftee...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:09:00 PST

Debut EP "Bootleg Egg" is now available. Revolutionary new way to buy it.

Our debut EP " Bootleg Egg" is now available at our shows. Just come get a copy and make a donation. If you are too far away to come to a show, simply send us your address and we will send...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:37:00 PST

Northern Express Article

The ThunderChickensRick Coates This weekend is loaded with a lot of talented bands from the region heating up the local club scene. Be sure to check out the Hot Dates and Nightlife pages for a complet...
Posted by The ThunderChickens on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:25:00 PST