Artist description The Great Lakes' Top Female-Fronted Band.

Music Style Eclectic blending of classic and contemporary power-pop and rock

Musical Influences Sheryl Crow, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, etc.

Similar Artists Sheryl Crow, Heart

Artist History Not just another cookie-cutter club band ... MissUnderstood is much, much more! ssUnderstood is a high energy female-fronted club band featuring rock, pop, blues, and funk covers sung with powerhouse vocals by Kristina Austin and side-man Rick Rosonowski. They are based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan but share very intimate, ongoing ties to Toledo and Northwest Ohio. MissUnderstood is four unique and expressive personalities and remarkable musical talents combining to put on a show that will leave you both out of breath and screaming for more. Kristina Austin, founding member and lead vocalist, has over ten years of professional performance experience that includes everything from appearing as the opening act for headliners such as Diamond Rio and Mitch Ryder, numerous radio and TV appearances including TNN's "Be A Star," a four-month tour of the Orient performing for U.S. troops, and a near-miss at the Miss America title as runner-up in the Miss Ohio Pageant. Don't let the tilted crown fool you ... this lady can SING, clear and powerfully in four and one-half octaves, thank you very much. Not afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone, she will amaze you nightly with covers of everyone from Pink to Metallica. Yes, Metallica. Imagine that. Kristina shares the spotlight with MissUnderstood side-man Rick Rosonowski on guitars and vocals. Rick's an all around unassuming, nice guy, but he packs a major punch with his powerful vocals and screamin' guitar. He and Kristina harmonize with perfect pitch and impeccable phrasing. Jason Scarcelli always brings to the stage his youthful exuberance, whether it's gleefully handing out party beads to the ladies or urging the crowds to the dance floor. Jason is a formally-trained professional, as is evident by one mean bass riff after another. Finally, on drums, is Ken Blaznek. Ken's the "baby" of the bunch, he keeps the band grounded, both personally and musically with his rock-steady rhythms and heart-pounding grooves. Both Jason and Ken are former members of Detroit-based college-radio rock heroes Blissfield. All four members of MissUnderstood are prolific songwriters with many original projects to their credits, including songs that reached the Top Forty worldwide at Mp3.com and a variety of radio airplay charts in Europe. They throw their originals into their sets by request and sell CDs of their original material at every gig. MissUnderstood will move you and make you move. Your favorite music from the 60s to the 00s will make it impossible for you to stay off your feet. Get ready to party!! You can learn more about MissUnderstood on their website at http://www.KristinaAustin.com/MissUnderstood.

Group Members Kristina Austin, Rick Rosonowski, Jason Scarcelli, and Ken Blaznek.

Albums MissUnderstood

Press Reviews "You guys and gal are the closest thing to Mardi Gras north of the Mason-Dixon line!! Get ready for a good time ... this is a party band!!" -- Chuck, Hell, Michigan *** "We are a Gavin reporting station and do not play a lot of independent product, but Kristina Austin has major label talent ... exceptional ... her vocals and delivery are wonderful." – FM Radio Station Music Director in Texas *** "Can anyone say HOT?!?! Well, I think that definitely describes Kristina both musically and appearance wise. Looking forward to her making it." – Paul, Iuma.com *** "Just got your CD. Wow … I put it on the old Kenwood and gave the volume a crank. Now that's some clean, straight-punchin' rock and roll! You and your band have a great sound!" - John Chanik, Renton, Washington *** "Michigan's Kristina Austin is a singer-songwriter who delivers cheery folk-rock with catchy choruses and occasionally big guitars. An obvious love of the sisters Wilson sees her prowling about as a 'Devil in Disguise.'" - Jon P., Listen.com *** "Kristina Austin's band was very good. They knew how to turn on the crowd." - BTR Teryl R. Bos, Camp Pelham, South Korea ***

Location Ann Arbor, Michigan - USA

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