Artist description Rock songs with noticeable influences of electronic bands like Garbage and current U2; add a soulful voice ala Jeff Buckley & Seal, combined with heavy guitars and electronic textures... a fresh sound in alternative rock.

Music Style alternative rock pop

Musical Influences too many to list

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Artist History marigold engine crafts rock songs with noticeable influences of electronic bands like garbage and current U2. Steve’s soulful voice, combined with heavy guitars and electronic textures, offers the world a fresh sound in alternative rock. Steve’s talented voice has graced many a stage in Chicago and has been featured on national commercial spots. His lyrical and vocal style has been likened to the late Jeff Buckley, Seal and Stevie Wonder (Imagine that combo). Erik’s background has included various bands, recording projects and he has also performed on many stages in Chicago. He also produced and recorded their CD. Steve & Erik are the songsmiths for m e. Jonathan has played with Steve and Erik for over six years. His background includes many jazz projects including Fareed Haque’s band. Can I get a witness?

Group Members Steve Taylor, Erik Saari, Jonathan Paul

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, with samples, loops and synthesizers...

Albums in a big room

Press Reviews Score: 5 out of 5 listed us "Best of the Midwest"! "Solid hooks, charismatic vocals, "lots" of adrenaline and a gut feel for where to lay the icing on thick." That somewhat paints the picture of one of the best pop/rock groups I've heard in a very long time... ...Chicago, Illinois is the lucky host for this aspiring, talented trio calling themselves Marigold Engine. Steve Taylor possesses a George Michael / Stevie Wonder / Bono vocal style that never even hints at a sour note, and is executed with pure emotion and professional control... ...all you really need to know is: If you like good solid modern rock that is not short on creativity and instrumental know-how, then you just have to get the album. If all goes the way it should, this band will be making their way into your home anyhow! ...This is definitely a potent brew of talent that puts 'In A Big Room' on a level unparalleled by other locals. ...The production quality of the album can stand up to anything out there. A vocal sometimes akin to Stevie Wonder, musically going in the direction of such bands as U2 and Better Than Ezra.This band is a master at high-driven pop rock with a genius flair for effect and melody, propelled by the programming skill of Saari. Totally refreshing, contemporary rock with a techno feel. ...makes this band a highly probable candidate for "going to the top."This is one of the best albums I've heard to date in the Midwest region. G. Cataline, MUEN Magazine

Additional Info their website posts unreleased songs in MP3

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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