Roi and the Secret People
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NEW BROOKLYN-BASED BAND
TAKES SOULFUL, GRITTY AMERICAN ROCK TO
A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
The incredible group Roi and The Secret People Announce
the Release of Their CD, Dog St.
“Based out of Brooklyn, Roi and The Secret People stand up for what rock should be. This is truly a band that lightens your heart when you listen to them. From the southern blend of electric rock to their acoustic jams, this is music that any crowd could enjoy. Their new release, entitled "Dog St.", is a great mix of true rock from the first song to the last. Beautiful vocals, accompanied by soothing music in the background is always a good thing. Roi and The Secret People are already making a name for themselves in New York, and it's only a matter of time before they break out in the States.”
-Metal Mark of AtlMetal.com, Target Audience MagazineBand/artist history
(NEW YORK, NY)On Wednesday, July 31, 2008, in celebration of their brand new CD, Dog. St., the explosive, down-and-dirty, Brooklyn-based American rock band Roi and the Secret People (RSP) completed a month-long residency at Arlene’s Grocery. Renowned for their hot, exciting live shows, Roi and the Secret People features the beautiful, mesmerizing voice of Mike Roi (formerly of Brother Grimm and Roi) and the high-octane slide guitar of Noel Rockwood (lead guitarist for the Snapdragons and The New Professionals). RSP have played such renowned clubs as Rockwood Music Hall and Arlene’s Grocery in New York City and The Tin Angel in Philly. Produced by LABATOMIX in NYC by Dose and Donny Rock of Shootyz Groove fame, the CD features artwork by award-winning illustrator and artist Tony DiTerlizzi, whose latest project is the blockbuster film, The Spiderwick Chronicles. From the stunning, haunting song, “Firefly,” to the balls-to-the-wall sound of the title tune, “Dog St.,” RSP’s new release offers the best that American rock has to offer.
Roi, who hails from southern Florida, has assembled a group of talented, experienced, like-minded musicians to create the vision of rock music he was raised with. As Roi so eloquently states, all he usually needs is a good bourbon (whiskey or scotch will do), a case of beer, a good smoke, and a guitar to create the kind of true-blue, sexy, and salt-of-the earth music that has captivated audiences in the tri-state area. Eclectic, diverse, and thoroughly original, RSP is a band that combines a classic rock vibe with a lyrical, wholly unique sound.
“Roi and the Secret People have a great unique sound, a lot of talent and excellent production quality.”Shinbone Magazine
About the Band:
Mike Roi grew up in Jupiter, South Florida and is now residing in Brooklyn, NY. Mike has been singing in bands since the age of 16 and has been pursuing his passion for the kind of soulful music he grew up with ever since. He has opened for such renowned acts as The Black Crowes, Midnight Oil, and Marilyn Manson, After releasing records out of Florida with Brother Grimm (TALES, Cabana Colony), then with his band Roi out of Philadelphia (Intergalactic Rodeo), Mike formed RSP.
Noel Rockwood. A New York City native, Noel formed the band The Snapdragons in 1989. The Snapdragons were a power trio out of Athens, Ohio. Signed with Atlantic Records in 1991, they released a self-titled album that year which climbed the college radio charts and received much critical acclaim. They toured the United States, opening for Soul Asylum, The Dead Milkmen, and Superchunk. Noel returned to NYC in 1993. Since then, he has played in such groups as Shiny Mama and The New Professionals.
David Leatherwood has performed with dozens of stylistically diverse bands and artists and has completed several national tours, opening for such acts as STING, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Aerosmith and Fuel. David has also performed with such major label acts as Star 69 (Hollywood), such nationally distributed indie groups as Puracane (Ubiquity), The Patti Rothberg Band (Cropduster), Evil Jake, and the renowned NYC bands Johnnie Foreigner, Catwalk, Shimmer, and Keetaspeed,
Title: Dog St.
Artist: Roi and the Secret People
Release Date: May 2008
Price: $10.00
Label: Independent
Soundscan: 634479782374
To Order: RoiboMusic at 391 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 or roibo2000@yahoo.comHave you performed in front of an audience?mostly in the lower east side of manhatten but we show philly , brooklyn, and all parts NY the love.
Your musical influences
hank,bowie,neil diamond,
black crowes,creedence,cash,waylon,stones,beatles,tragically hip,tom petty,nick cave,tom waits,cheap trick,pougesAnything else?
southern fried magazine-
Review of Roi and Secret People
by-Col. Tamar Alexia Fleishman
Originally from Florida, Roi and the Secret People count the Allman Bros., Neil Young , MTB, etc. as their influences. I hear that and maybe some Guns and Roses, too. Power rock with some of that twanginess of the South. This is apparent in “Mississippi Sun”. “Modern Day Samurai” has a modern rock/radio-friendly sound. “Dog St.” has a harder metal sound.
Roi and the Secret People have six members on board. This is Mike Roi’s newest band collaboration, so they are just getting off the ground.
For more info, check out http://www.myspace.com/mikeroi
Roi and the Secret People
4.25 out of 5.00
shinbone magazine-
Review By: sarah griffiths
Initially, I did not think I would like Roi and the Secret People . Headed by Mike Roi of Brooklyn, New York, this southern rock band grew on me as I listened. Not a huge fan of southern rock, I was impressed with the way they adapted their full, rich rock sound to appeal to modern rock fans like myself.
With catchy rhythms and an obviously experienced vocalist, the music was easy to listen to, cheerful and upbeat. The songwriting and arrangement were very professional and overall, the music was well-written, well-executed and very marketable. I thought there was a strong Red Hot Chili Peppers sound, especially in the vocals, and in my opinion, this band was definitely on the same level.
Overall, Roi and the Secret People had a great southern rock sound that would most likely appeal to the average rock listener as well. They have a great unique sound, a lot of talent and excellent production quality.All comments (2)
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mike i love what is going on with you i just hope you remember where your roots are hope the best for you i just wish with all my heart brian could be involved with you it would mean the world to him your past is ro much to him please keep in touch life like we new seems like to me yesterday love you brians mom