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About Me

" Take one oversized cauldron. Mix a pinch of The Damned, a smidgen of the Misfits, a pound of Type O Negative and a healthy portion of Natalie Merchant. Then, stir it up as Black Sabbath howls from the stereo." --- The Battle Creek Enquirer, 2005
Incorporating the best of rock, goth, metal & punk with pop sensibility, Ginger Fig creates a unique blend of high octane, hard rock music. This sound, combined with their well-known, crushing live performances, has earned Ginger Fig a reputation as one of Western Michigan's best original hard rock groups.
Led by vocalist / lyricist Connie Meines, Ginger Fig packs a powerful live punch with her charismatic, take-no-prisoners performance. Known for her tongue-in-cheek, yet in-your-face style of writing, Connie sends the listener through a lyrical voyage ranging from the sarcastic, to the empowered, to the personal.
Catchy riffs, rocking melodies and crushing rhthyms define the contribution of Ginger Fig's primary song writer Ryan Cunningham as track after track continue to keep the audience's blood flowing, feet dancing and fists pumping. Ryan's extensive knowledge in a variety of guitar styles shines though in his compositions & melodies.
Founding member Jason Chester continues to lay down a solid low end with his bass guitar as he has since the bandâ€™s inception in 2002. Known for his perseverance he has become the foundation for which Ginger Fig has been built.
Since joining the band in 2003, drummer Paul Ward has helped to redefine and solidify the group. Paul uses his extensive history as a drummer, guitarist, songwriter, producer & marketing designer to provide direction for the band as they continue to wage their scorched earth musical war on the midwest and beyond.
2005 marks the release of Ginger Fig's third album, "Take the Money...Leave the Girl", which ups the ante for the band musically & professionally. Exploring the heavier side of music and a slightly more progressive approach, the band has ramped up their efforts 10 fold as they bring their unique music to the masses. Following the extrordinary success of their debut "Good Morning" (which was rated the 3rd best regional release of 2003 by Music Revue Magazine) and it's successful 50+ show regional support tour, Ginger Fig intends to move from one of Western Michigan's top original hard rock acts to a midwestern regional mainstay.

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Member Since: 31/07/2005
Band Website: www.gingerfig.com
Band Members: ------Paul Ward - Drums-----------Jason Chester - Bass---------Connie Meines - Vocals------Ryan Cunningham - Guitar--
Influences: Danzig, Type O Negative, Faith No More, Johnny Cash, the Cure, Rob Halford, NIN, Lamb of God, JUDAS PRIEST, Concrete Blonde, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, The Melvins, Samhain, the Jesus and Mary Chain, June Carter Cash, Clutch, Loretta Lynn, The White Stripes, Ween, Neurosis, Meshuggah, Kaki King, Gillian Welch, Mike Patton, Slayer, Sepultura, Dave Grohl, Primus, Fields of the Nephilim, Mastadon, Ministry, Satan, God and all our infernal brethren from above and below.
Sounds Like: Listen and Learn
Record Label: Media Mechanic Distribution
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ginger Fig final album update!

Studio update! Fig drummer Paul Ward and Fig guitarist Ryan Cunningham have completed the recording of all drum, guitar and bass tracks for the upcoming final Ginger Fig album. Now we begin the proces...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:11:00 GMT

Ginger Fig final album update!

Former Ginger Fig Bassist Launches new Indie Music Resource Blog!

Hey Everyone!Jason Chester, longtime Fig bassist, has launched his new Independent Music Blog "CHESTERSBLOG.NET" and starts his Sunday night show on BRIMSTONE RADIO this Sunday!BE sure to visit his Bl...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:41:00 GMT

FINAL GINGER FIG SHOW!! JULY 28th!!

THE FINAL PERFORMANCE!@ SAZARAC LOUNGE (1418 Plainfield Ave, GR)SAT, July 28th - 8pm - 2am6 BANDS!!GINGER FIGHIGHBINDERNECROPHILICONSDYNAFLOAFTER PRIOR DAYREDFOOTw/ Special Performance by: MISS PUSSYK...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:26:00 GMT

ONLY TWO SHOWS LEFT GINGER FIG FANS!!! JOIN US TONIGHT!

ONLY TWO SHOWS LEFT GINGER FIG FANS!!! TONIGHT (JULY 20th) @ JUKES BAR - 506 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids MI BANDS START AT 9:30pm! LUSHWOOD with a special guest performance by GINGER FIG! Also: MO...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:48:00 GMT

Check out this event: GINGER FIG & FRIENDS

Hosted By: Ginger Fig When: Saturday Jun 16, 2007 at 9:00 PMWhere: The Break Room1359 Plainfield NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505United StatesDescription:Ginger Fig Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:18:00 GMT

GINGER FIG @ THE BREAK ROOM - JUNE 16

Howdy from the Ginger Fig gang!This Saturday, Ginger Fig returns to the stage after our extended break! Wewill be hitting the BREAK ROOM in Grand Rapids, MI with our friends fromDynaflo & more!Doors o...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:36:00 GMT

Integrity

This is Connie here, as there are four of us I feel compelled to make that clear so that there is no confusion. I want to talk about being a" female rock singer". There is no such thing, as such. I am...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:14:00 GMT