Artist description Visually stimulating, pure energy and tight musically.

Music Style Rock

Artist History Whether in an intimate club in Columbus, Georgia or before 10,000 people at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada, 8084 always demonstrates the ability to capture and please a crowd.A dynamic team comprised of lead vocalist Randy Smith and guitarist-vocalist André Maquera, 8084 also boasts the talents of bassist-vocalist Frank Barnes and drummer-vocalist, Gary Spaulding. 8084 released their first album in 1987; produced by Elektra artist Hirsh Gardner. The self-titled album met with excellent critical acclaim in both North America and Europe. Rock publications such as "The Beat" (Boston), "Rock Report" (New York City), "AOR Basement" (England) and "Ardshock Metal Hammer" (The Netherlands) gave the band very encouraging reviews.1987 was a banner year for 8084, with André capturing "Best Instrumentalist" and the band "Best Group" at the annual New Hampshire Music Awards. The highlight of the year, however, came with taking first place honors at "Rocksearch 87 International" held in Montreal. Open to all North American bands, Rocksearch was judged by representatives and A & R personnel from companies such as Virgin and CBS Records and Yamaha Music.1988-89 found 8084 recording and releasing their second album, "Love & War." Working with the expert production skills of Aldo Nova (Life is Just A Fantasy" and Celine Dion) and Hirsh Gardner, the album was completed and received as a more mature 8084 sound. Initial reaction by radio stations was very positive. "Hideaway," the first single from the album, was included in the regular airplay rotation at a number of FM stations throughout the Northeastern US and The Netherlands.Following the death of keyboard player and founder Charlie Hawthorne in 1991, 8084 released their third album, "Satisfaction Guaranteed". That album was received well regionally, and recently has been reissued in European countries such as Germany as a sought after import. 2001 finds 8084 currently working on material for a brand new release. Tentatively titled "Souls", the album promises a simple but powerful sound, with the strong melodic hooks that have always branded the 8084 sound. Signing with USA label GB Music, the band is currently entertaining distribution offers from several labels throughout Europe and Japan. A compilation disc of material from the band's first three albums entitled "So Far" was released in Europe on January 5, 2000. For more information regarding 8084, please contact 8084Play Music, 47 Bank Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478 - rando@8084.com

Group Members Randy Smith: lead vocals, keyboards...Andre Maquera: all guitars and vocals...Frank Barnes: bass and vocals...Gary Spaulding: drums and vocals

Albums 8084, Love & War, Satisfaction Guaranteed, So Far

Press Reviews See the the 8084 web site for press and reviews: http://www.8084.com/reviews.html

Additional Info http://www.8084.com/audio.htm

Location St. Albans, Vermont - USA

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