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Morale

About Me

The band plays complex, dense, cerebral rock with some elements of blues and jazz. The songs can stretch to eight or nine minutes, weaving through various movements at times with an improvisational feel with a solid structure. Lyrics speak in sociological terms, avoiding such typical subject matter as the band leaders most recent heartbreak and ex-girlfriends, etc.
We never say I in the lyrics, guitarist and lead vocalist Kyle Dood said. We always refer to 'we' - GRAND RAPIDS PRESS 2005

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Member Since: 03/01/2006
Band Members: Kyle Dood
Christian Kremo
Weston Eaton
Jim Shaneberger
Joel Brusk
Shanee Laurent

Influences: Ultimately, we adapt.
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Annual XMAS album show ANNOUNCED

Folks- The debate is over - MORALE will be playing RADIOHEAD'S THE BENDS Saturday December 27Th at FOUNDERS BREWERY. The complete album - top to bottom - with special musical guests. Come join us for ...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Its that time of year again, Morale time!

Yesssir! We've rattled the dust off our guitars, tightened on some new heads, made contact with Brusk, put on a few pounds and turned down the TV, all in preparation for getting the band back tog...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:59:00 GMT

What about what....?

Okay so new show at Founders. No complete album this timel...just deal with it. New covers as usual (much fun) entwined with classic Morale jams old and new. Shanee Laurent to return on backing vox.. ...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:46:00 GMT

The new Morale (update)

Morale has been changing our path as of late. Recording and writing are now hand in hand. Tim of Grand Rapid's Oracle fame has been joining us on Organ/keyboards. Kremo has the rehearsal space outfitt...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:26:00 GMT

92.3 WZUU K-Zoo Radio Big Band Break

92.3 WZUU is hosting a contest in which they invite "local" bands to send in their recordings. Morale sent out a copy last week and it looks like they liked it! Tomorrow, Friday the 23rd at 3:30 ...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:09:00 GMT

Thanks for the support at Founder's

To everyone that came out to our founders show: Thanks You! We had a great time playing the tap room as always. Hope you liked the visuals and the intro set. We are planning on building on those theme...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:55:00 GMT

MORALE TO PLAY SHOW NOT IN GR AREA

Incredible really, but we're looking forward to it. Gonna be weird though, not driving just a couple blocks to the gig. We like playing breweries. Can't wait to get in front of a new crowd too (b...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:12:00 GMT

CD's now for sale!

The new disc "Work is Not a Virtue" is now on sale at the following locations: Vertigo Music Schuler Books & Music (Alpine & 28th St. Locations) Riverbank Books We will of course have the disc...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:42:00 GMT

Sorry about playing a show at Ten Bells...

CD Release show went great, a great big hug to everyone one of our friends who took the time to come out and wait in line for like thirty-five minutes for a beer at Ten Bells. I ordered a beer before ...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:17:00 GMT

CD's are here!

Arrived today, one day before the CD release show! Can't wait for you all to see the great work Erwin of the Ideal Collective put together and the great sounds produced by Ben Hunter, Al McAvoy and Mo...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:24:00 GMT