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Sweet Japonic's sound has rapidly matured into an infectious blend of blues, roots, soul and reggae influenced rock music. Matt Young delivers electrifying guitar licks over the solid grooves provided by Ryan Braman (bass) and Roy Wallace (drums), and the addition of Chicago 's Davy Tyson ..board and organ allows for an impressively diverse and robust sound. The nimble musicianship compliments Lucas Wilson's soulful, arresting vocals, creating a sound that is at once familiar and yet new.
After five years, Sweet Japonic has emerged as one of very few premiere bands in the West Michigan music scene. With deep roots in Grand Rapids , the band's substantial following is remarkably dedicated and diverse, and fans frequently sing along with the band. The 2006 sophomore album Two O'clock Sirens earned a WYCE Jammie award for Best Rock Album, adding to the band's previous Jammie for the '05 release Through the Eyes of Lucie Blue. Local success has lead to some unique opportunities, and Sweet Japonic is taking full advantage.
Through a fitting relationship with local breweries, Sweet Japonic recently headlined Chicago 's AleFest, a craft beer festival with over 40 brewing companies represented. The event founder invited the band back to perform at the AleFest event in Columbus , OH . Sweet Japonic also played at the 2007 Rock and Reggae Festival in Shepherd, MI, and won a fan voting contest to perform at the festival again this spring. The band's regular tour regime is expanding to new states and cities, and as they reach new fans through their live shows they are even beginning to gain attention on the national level.
Sweet Japonic was recently selected by Coca-Cola and Paste Magazine as one of 40 up-and-coming bands, and was featured on both Coke and Paste's websites as part of their For the Love of Music campaign. FreePlay Music Publishing ( New York , NY ) signed the band to a publishing deal and several movies have requested to license their tracks in upcoming feature films.
"We just love to play," states bassist Ryan Braman, suggesting Sweet Japonic's members are as genuine and accessible as their music. The band claims to be just setting the stage; keep your eyes and ears peeled, there's much more to come from this talented group of musicians.
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