Artist description The Creations play origional songs based on '60's style rock and roll. They also do cover tunes ranging from Little Richard and Chuck Berry to R.E.M. and Fastball. They call it new classic or neo-classic rock and roll. They have been described as "retro to the max". In their own words; "We'd just like to be everyone's second favorite band."

Music Style Retro Rock

Musical Influences Beatles/Byrds/Chuck Berry/Little Richard/Rolling Stones/The Rutles/George Thoroughgood/The Jayhawks/The Rembrandts/Buddy Holly

Similar Artists Beatles/Byrds/Kinks/Fastball/Badfinger/60's Retro sound/Neo-Classic rock/British Invasion/The Rutles/The Rembrandts/Buddy Holly

Artist History The Creations started out as a four piece group. After several member changes John and Robert went in a different direction. While recording a demo at a local studio, they were introduced to MIDI. So, the boys got a computer some sound modules and drum machines and sequenced about 200 songs. Now when other musicians aren't availible, they have MIDI to fall back on. They call it their "Invisible Band". With MIDI they can have a 'studio sound' on stage. The Creations have opened for The Chairman of the Board as well as Barry Richmond and have played various local venues. A current project of their's is to go to schools and give MIDI concerts and demonstrations. Look for The Creations on The Post and Courier's InfoLine. Dial (843)-937-6000 then press 1769 to get The Creations. As a combo, with other musicians, they appear as The Humbugz.

Group Members John Baltzegar - guitar and Robert Baltzegar - bass

Instruments Guitar, Bass, and MIDI

Albums Stop! Look! Listen!

Press Reviews We've had an interview in Charleston's Free Time and many positive comments by reviewers. The songs Easy Money, Missing Me, and If You Don't Treat Her Right have been played on 20 college and 20 commercial radio stations around the country. Some of those stations put these songs on their rotational play. "If You Don't Treat Her Right" has been played on WAVF-96 WAVE-FM "Locals Only" with Danny V. Thanks to Sarah at College of Charleston radio 91.9 FM for playing "If You Don't Treat Her Right". CofC Cougar Radio can be heard on the internet at http://radio.cofc.edu. Local Band Spotlight interview with Michael Saliba and photo shoot with Nancy Santos of the Charleston City Paper "Bigger Than The Beatles Ladies and Gentlemen - The Creations".

Location Charleston, SC - USA

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