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About Me

No one feels the same way everyday. ILL MIC makes music for everyday. A band that crosses boundaries, and genres like no other. From Rock to Rap to Blues, ILL MIC has something for everyone. ILL MIC boasts one of the strongest followings by an independent band in the southeast due to their street team, CDs, live show, and a powerful ability to move their crowd. While touring, their fan base grows with every show they play, as well as their airplay. ILL MIC is currently played on air in various cities throughout the United States as well as being aired in the U.K., Germany, Siberia, and Belgium.Founded 08/98 --- First show 05/99 --- www.illmic.com launched 05/00 --- Andy Cannon joined the band 10/00 --- ILL MIC Inc. founded 07/01 --- Released self-titled debut CD 10/01 (Sold over 3,000 copies at live shows since) --- Joined the Recording Academy 10/01 --- Jim Beam's featured band of the month 04/02 --- Released M-16 Single 06/02 --- Opened for Dio, Deep Purple & Scorpions 06/02 --- AFE Tour of Southeast Asia 07/02 --- Atlantis Music Showcase Atl, GA 08/02 --- Jubilee City Fest Mont, AL 05/03 --- Atlantis Music Showcase Atl, GA 08/03 --- Released 2nd full length CD "mutt" 03/04 --- Selected for Atlantis Showcase 04 05/04 --- Sponsored by Jagermeister 06/04 --- Selected for MidPoint Music Festival 07/04 --- And the tour never ends with over 300 shows in over 50 towns and cities in 7 states and 6 countries to their credit

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/2/2004
Band Website: illmic.com
Band Members: Shon - VocalsAndy Cannon - GuitarTim Collins - BassLori Collins - Drums
Influences: Music....... and passion.
Sounds Like: Pullin out your cock and gettin it dirty...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Remeberance

They changed the menus and I can't find my events page. So here is the low down...... Fund Raiser for Tara Jonsson Saturday July 12th @ 1PM ILL MIC, Groove Stain, American Bi-Product Rocky Jonss...
Posted by ILL MIC on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:48:00 PST

Back in the saddle again.

It has been FAR TOO LONG, but it's on once more. Just remember, the Phoenix came forth from the fire. 03/31/07 at the Fredrick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, it begins again in earnest. htt...
Posted by ILL MIC on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 03:28:00 PST

Dropping Cotton

To the ILL, Andy Cannon's new band Dropping Cotton http://www.myspace.com/droppingcotton will be playing their first show this coming Friday at 9 PM sharp at Breakers in Jonesboro. ww...
Posted by ILL MIC on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:14:00 PST

First rehearsal....

Last night was our first rehearsal for the show on Dec 3rd. And if only you could have been there. Holy shit. Totally off the chain. Last night was one of the best experiences ...
Posted by ILL MIC on Thu, 10 Nov 2005 06:06:00 PST

One last curtain call

Breakers in Jonesboro GA will be closing the doors. They have asked us to come close it out with a bang. How can we say no? ILL MIC @ 10pm sharp, Sat December 3rd 2005. This wi...
Posted by ILL MIC on Sun, 23 Oct 2005 07:39:00 PST

Rock Hill - East Coast Showcase

Saturday - December 11, 2004....The Money, Rock Hill, SC Out of 216 bands from all over the Southeast, ILL MIC takes home 3rd place in the 2004 East Coast Showcase. There were some technical diffi...
Posted by ILL MIC on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Finally!!!

For those of yall who have not heard yet, ILL MIC won the finals of the East Coast Showcase at The Money in Rock Hill, South Carolina! They are advancing to the finals in December and there will be A...
Posted by ILL MIC on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Friday - November 5, 2004 - OFF THE WAGON

Hey guys - don't forget that ILL MIC will be playing Friday night at OFF THE WAGON in Montgomery, AL. Check out the club at www.thewagonrocks.com. There's lots of talk on the board already...
Posted by ILL MIC on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST