Michael Bix Band
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Michael Bix (and studio/stage bandmates) constructs songs around lyrics, beat and drone... bottom line - "where are the Emperor's clothes?" even when the emperor is Bix himself. No wierd scams, just solid songs about people using or used by power in strange and often unaccountable ways... unless there's a witness writing it down, and it's not altogether unaccountable anymore.Band/artist history
Very first line-up (Peg Tassey-ld.guitar, vocals, Wesley Hyde-bass, Claude Arsenault-drums, Michael Bix-rhy.guitar, vocals) 1988. Subsequent personnel changes not always documented or remembered. Current: Drums, Percussion, M'bira - Russ Horton, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals, Reeds and Flutes - Michael Bix, Guitars - multiple players including Greg Moctar FlattHave you performed in front of an audience?Yes, on occasion. Central and southern Vermont, Ontario, Montréal in the cold months. Other seasons... could be adding Iceland and Ireland.
Your musical influences
Elvis Costello, Billy Bragg, Sinead O'Connor, Dory Previn, Johnny Clegg, Bebe Rebellado, Jane Siberry, R.E.M. -- radicalized lyrics; pointed (sometimes clever) disturbed/ruthless/mocking exposés, or painfully touching vignettes; melody AND rhythm; world percussion with strong vocalsWhat equipment do you use?
keyboards: Korg - Ensoniq - Roland; guitars: Brad French - Martin - Fender; Bass- Carlson custom fretless (Steinberger/Bartolini); Flutes: Mayberger/Slšsser; Clarinet: Buffet Evette&Schaeffer c. 1926/VanDoren mouthpiece; Saxophone: SelmerAnything else?
Vocals: gutsy multi-octave coarse-to-sweet; with harmonics and overtonesLocal Bix Radio
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Straight from the Bix's mouth... Straight Arrow that is
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nice helicopter sound keeps a steady rhythm on this tune. kinda makes me wish i was back in nam blowing up gooks! --stockwrock