Artist description Name pronounced like "Mind's Eye." Modern rock with a wide appeal coupled with exciting, dynamic live performances makes Minds I one of the most fun independent bands in the Northeast.

Music Style Jazzy, Blusey, Folky Modern Pop-Rock

Musical Influences R.E.M., The Beatles, Muddy Waters, J. S. Bach, The Police, various others...

Similar Artists Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Sister Hazel, Foo Fighters, REM, Live, Dave Matthews Band, Dire Straits

Artist History Formed January 1997 in Pittsburgh, PA. Rapidly expanded fan-base to include Southwestern PA, Northern WV, Baltimore, MD, Atlantic City, NJ, and Eastern OH. The band has three CDs undere their belt - the latest of which, "Mighty Shoves and Tiny Pushes," was released in April 2000. Mind's I has played shows as far east as Atlantic City NJ and as far west as Chicago, IL, and is always winning over new fans wherever their music is heard.

Group Members Tom Panei (acoustic and electric guitar, vox), Scott Herbst (bass guitar), Greg Muiter (electric guitar, vox), Jason Anthony (drums)

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums

Albums Where The Secret Lies (AFM Records, Inc. - 1997); Fearless of Ever (Mind's I Music - 1999); Mighty Shoves and Tiny Pushes (Onoma Records 4/2000)

Press Reviews “Mind's I's performance seemed more like a party than a competition… Their set was flawless and animated. Minds I chooses not to lean on pure pop hooks, but utilizes them with care and matching accompaniments. The mixture of electric guitar flash and acoustic strumming… coupled with quality vocals, their already tight set attacked like a double-edged sword.” James F. Day on the 1999 Graffiti Rock Challenge – Citysounds (http://www.citysounds.com) – March 7, 1999 "Songs are tight... Where The Secret Lies is... certainly notches above many local releases. Keep your I's out for Mind's I." Greg Hoy, Review of "Where The Secret Lies" - Pittsburgh City Paper – 1998 "Somewhere between alternative rock and mainstream jazz there exists a musical missing link; its name is Mind's I" John Hayes - Pittsburgh Tribune Review Ticket - February 13-19, 1998 "[Mind's I] is one of the hottest bands that is up and coming in the area." Ashleigh Jade Kozup - MTV Local Stringer - December 1, 1999

Additional Info Merchandise available via mail order. E-mail us at mindsi@hotmail.com for details.

Location Butler, PA - USA

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