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THE OUTER VIBE

Power by Numbers

About Me

The Outer Vibe is the revival of rock and roll's classic power and free thinking soul.
The high energy six piece group uses trumpet, saxophone and keys to color their Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Chicago inspired music.
The Outer Vibe's sound is an innovative take on rock music's most timeless elements, which pays tribute to the voice that screamed out in the 1960's and 70's for change and freedom.
The Outer Vibe has independently recorded and produced 3 full-length albums, and has sold approximately 1500 Cds in the past year. They are currently gathering material for a 4th full length album.
The group is known to fill up to a 900-person capacity concert venue (i.e. Grand Rapids rock club staple, The Intersection). In the most recent year The Outer Vibe has played over 50 shows within a 200-mile radius.
The Outer Vibe's music has aired on a Clear Channel Communications radio station, 101.3 The Fox, as well as numerous independent and college radio stations. The band has organized, hosted and performed at their own large scale local music showcase, titled The Big Gig, featuring a number of West Michigan artists.
The Outer Vibe performed at Fox Fest 2006, opening for REO Speedwagon and the Tubes, a result of winning the 13th annual Aris Hampers Hometown Rock Search. They have also taken first place in the 91.5 WHMW's 2005 Battle of the Bands, the 2004 97.9 WGRD Big Break Contest, and the 2001 West Michigan High School Battle of the Bands.
At the annual Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts (the biggest volunteer-run event in the nation), The Outer Vibe consistently has the highest CD sales of any musical act.
Other national acts the band has opened for include: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Dirty Americans, Sponge, Days of the New, Primer 55, and Bliss 66.
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Music:

Member Since: 11/7/2005
Band Website: theoutervibe.com
Band Members: Vocals-Sean Zuidgeest

Guitar-Nick Hosford

Trumpet/keyboards-Lisa Kacos

Bass, Saxophone -Dan Leonard

Rhythm Guitar, Bass -Andrew Dornoff

Drums-Matt Alberts

Influences: ALL THAT IS MEAN AND TRIUMPHANT in MUSIC!!!
Sounds Like: The Outer Vibe
A whitney music box
Jackson Pollock
Queen
Chicago
Something you would hear in a speakeasy. Watch out for flying flappers!
Sounds from a Spaghetti Western, electrified
Church
Galaga
Entry of the Gladiator

Press Quotes
“[The Outer Vibe] was the winner of the FOX’s Rock Search contest last December [2005] and is considered to be one of the Midwest’s finest bands.” – 101.3 The Fox

“I have many good bands on my page, but [The Outer Vibe] are the freshest sound that I have heard in many years! T.O.V. is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise bland music scene. This band brings back the fun of a time gone by and something new at the same time. I just want to step out and dance. Clean vocals and tight sound tell me that this band is in 'it' for fun. Your music moves me.” – Itsabou’s Entertainment Gallery

“[Games We Play] could vie for local album of the year.” – The Grand Rapids Press

“…with this CD, Grand Rapids band The Outer Vibe shows why the group was chosen as the latest Hometown Rock Search winner. ‘Games We Play’ gets your attention from the first sound on ‘Anybody Home’ to the last on ‘I Do’… ’Games We Play’ may be one of the best CDs you’ll hear right now. Buy it; you’ll like it.” – Revue Magazine, Grand Rapids

CALL AND AND MAKE A REQUEST TO HEAR THE OUTER VIBE ON A COMMUNITY OR COLLEGE RADIO STATION NEAR YOU!!!

IMPACT 89 fm (517) 355-4237
(Michigan State University College radio, East Lansing, MI)

88.1 fm WYCE(616) 742-9923
(Grand Rapids, MI community radio)

88.3 fm WCBN(734) 763-3500
(University of Michigan, College radio, Ann Arbor, MI)

91.5 fm WMHW(989) 774-3691
(Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI)

89.1 fm WIDR (269) 387-6303
(Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI)

The Source 95.1 fm WVUR (219) 464-6673
(Valpraiso University, Valpraiso, IN)
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My Blog

Help The Outer Vibe Get To The Rothbury Music Festival!

Have you heard about that new, awesome, and gigantic festival in Michigan -ROTHBURY at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, MI? Would you beinterested in seeing TOV get to play with Dave Matthews Band, 31...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Sat, 03 May 2008 05:21:00 PST

The Outer Vibe needs your fashion sense

Hey everyone,We need help picking out Tee Shirt designs.  Please pick which design you like best for Men's and Women's shirts.Women's Tee 1Women's Tee 2Women's Tee 3andMen's Tee 1Men's Tee 2Men's...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:01:00 PST

Exciting new things with TOV

So what's new with The Outer Vibe these days? Quite a bit actually, since our last blog. Aside from playing tons of shows this summer, we also:- Met some really cool friends from Texas (thanks again f...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:52:00 PST

We took the liberty of planning your next Saturday night for you! (May 26th)

We're so thoughtful.So if you haven't already heard the buzz, you know, about only the biggest fricking local rock music spectacle this side of the river Styx, well, it's high time you found out. &nb...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Wed, 23 May 2007 08:01:00 PST

April Showers bring The Outer Vibe

Thanks to everybody who came out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with us at the Driftwood Bar and Grill in Newaygo. We had a great time at a really cool new venue, and it was especially good to...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:08:00 PST

Shiver Me Timbers!

Yarrrrrrrrrr! Thanks to all the salty dogs and lusty wenches that joined The Outer Vibe this past Saturday as we pillaged and plundered our way to a rockin' Halloween. Special thanks to the scurvy rog...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:43:00 PST

pencils, books, and dirty looks

Well, it looks like summer is officially over, which can mean only one thing: it's time to go back to school and sober up.   Just kidding! Just razfrazlin. But really now, we'd love to thank all ...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:41:00 PST

Thank you!

Hey everyone, thanks so much for coming to the party... it was a huge success and we had tons of fun! We want to apologize to everyone who was treated like dirt by The Intersection. The party wasn't s...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 04:00:00 PST

3 MORE DAYS!

Well everyone, this Saturday (April 15) is the big day! We're very excited... the new CD (called "Games We Play") was delivered to Nick's house last Friday, hot off the press. There are 2000 copi...
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:38:00 PST

Yester-fricken-Dog

Wanna hear something cool? ... YesterDog will be at our CD Release Party, selling as many delicious hot dogs as everyone can eat. Isn't that sweet? I'll probably eat about 20 of em, then puke onstage....
Posted by THE OUTER VIBE on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 03:39:00 PST