Artist description Metaphor is a blend of ambient, rock and world musics performed on various instruments, including modern digital and traditional ethnic acoustic instruments.

Music Style ambient world electronic

Similar Artists Bill Laswell, Brian Eno

Artist History Founded in 1991, this band was the brainchild of Mike Croswell. Throughout its nine-year history, the band has performed at a variety of prestigious venues and events including the Walker Art Center, First Avenue/7th Street Entry, The Gay 90's, the Cedar Cultural Center and at several Future Perfect events. Their first CD, "Serene Traveller," was released in 1996 on Innova Recordings, and they have just released their second full-length CD, "Seeder."

Group Members Mike Croswell - guitars, didjeridu, French horn, PVC pipes, snake charmer, theremin, etc. Kitty Croswell- guitars, vocals Tom Adams - bass John Mika - keyboards, synthesizers & samples Kyle Bonderson - percussion Greg Stern - drums & African xylophone

Instruments guitar, didjeridu, West African percussion, bass, synthesizer, samples, sitar, snake charmer, French Horn, theremin, PVC pipes, etc.

Albums Seeder (2000 - PKF 001), Serene Traveller (1996 - Innova 507), on Future Perfect: Music for Listening (Ultramodern/TRG 89367-2) compilation

Press Reviews "This is music that could only be released in this day & age." - Vickie Casey, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Location St. Paul, MN - USA

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