Music:
Member Since: 29/05/2006
Band Website: www.theaccentrix.com
Band Members: Instrumentation: HOLLIE- Vocals, Keys, and Sax PAUL- Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitars, Vocals HENRY, KIM, TIM, or CHRIS- Bass GORDON, ASHLEY, or JASON- PercussionHOLLIE-Hollie earned her Bachelor’s of Music degree in Music Education from Appalachian State University. She has been a music educator for over 10 years in North Carolina and South Carolina. She has performed as a lead vocalist in many private party and club settings with various groups over the past 3 years. She also has extensive performance experience as a saxophonist in various jazz and rock groups, as well as with the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra. Hollie's influences include: Ella Fitzgerald, Sheryl Crow, Edie Brickell, Gwen Stefani, Ann Wilson, Melissa Ethridge, Shirley Manson, Amy Lee, and Allison Krause.PAUL-Paul earned his Bachelor’s of Music degree in Music Education with a Classical Guitar emphasis from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has been a music educator for over 11 years. He has been playing rhythm and lead guitar in bands for over 19 years with extensive performance experience throughout the Greensboro and Raleigh areas. Paul's influences include: Al DiMeola, Jake E. Lee, Andres Segovia, Steve Howe, Pat Matheney, Russ Freeman, Sharon Isbin, and Alex Lifeson.HENRY-Henry earned his degree in Music Education from The University of South Carolina. He is a classical bass player, classical guitarist and school orchestra director. A more detailed bio is coming soon!!(Other bass players may include: Kim, Tim, or Chris)GORDON-Gordon graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education with a percussion emphasis. His influences include: John Bonham, Alan White, Carl Palmer, John Riley, Max Roach, and Stewart Copleand.(Other drummers may include: Ashley or Jason)The band always performs with the core songwriting duo of Hollie and Paul. The other members vary as professional schedules allow. The band's debut album was recorded with the 1st members listed but you may catch the band live with any of the others listed in the line up, but you're always guaranteed a quality show as most members listed have a formal college degree in music. The next full band show will be at Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria in Spindale, NC on Dec. 13th and will be with Kim and Ashley. Come check it out!!!!The Accentrix offer a variety of music: a 4 piece Rock Band, a 4 piece amplified acoustic rock band, a 2-3 piece acoustic combo, and a Jazz Duo (guitar/sax/vocal) covering jazz standards.The Accentrix can adjust their style to perform under many genres including: Classic Rock, Blues, Hard Rock, Acoustic Rock, Grunge, Southern Rock, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, and more. Just look at the variety of songs on the basic set lists for an idea of the wide range of styles covered by the band. We also offer The Accentrix Acoustic, a 2-4 piece group in more of an acoustic rock/folk rock genere for smaller venues.
Influences: Pretty much anything from classic rock to jazz, 80's hair bands to bluegrass. However, we prefer rock and roll mostly. Some of our favorites are: Steely Dan, New Grass Revival, Al DiMeola, Sheryl Crow, Yes, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Ella Fitzgerald, Jake E. Lee, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Pat Benetar, Garbage, Allison Krause, The Marshall Tucker Band, Melissa Ethridge, James Taylor, Queensryche, The Beatles, Geoff Tate, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Van Halen, Evanescence, beautiful sunsets, and good times! :)
Sounds Like: Heart, Garbage, Melissa Ethridge, Evanescence, The Accentrix......
Record Label: Revel Records
Type of Label: Unsigned
