Artist description Blending progressive and classic rock songwriting with elements from folk, funk, metal, jazz, and even classical music, Bakkus creates experimental, powerful, yet accessible pop/rock songs with a serious edge. Bakkus brings this musical conglomeration to the live stage and delivers it with intense energy creating an aural experience like no other that leaves their audiences astounded and wanting more. Bakkus just recently finished recording the new EP "Burning Bridges..." Come to a live Bakkus show for a chance to get a FREE copy of this disc. If you are tired of hearing the same tired music on the radio, you need to take a listen to Bakkus... your mind, ears, and soul will thank you...

Music Style Alternative Pop/Rock, Hard Rock

Musical Influences Veruca Salt, Radiohead, Incubus, The Beatles, Alice In Chains, You're Pretty, The Alkaline Trio, Metallica, Collective Soul, Live, Paganini, Ani Difranco, Sunny Day Real Estate, Fernando Sor, J.S. Bach

Similar Artists Fuel, Soul Asylum, The Gufs

Artist History The band started in the summer of 2000 in Milwaukee, WI after singer/guitarist/songwriter Jerry Bakkus decided to make a fresh start from their previous band he was in and write completely original pop/rock songs with an edge. The band then added guitarist Matt Miller in early 2001, and bassist Dave Pawl in the summer of 2001 with drummer Andreas Exarhos and recently added vocalist/guitarist Nick Kubina completing the lineup. The group has developed an impressive live sound and they have left audiences stunned performing at such desirable venues as The Globe East, Reed Street Station, and The Music Connection, all located in the Milwaukee area. Bakkus was a finalist in the Local Music Showcase 2 contest at Cascio Interstate Music in July and will has a song featured on Cascio Interstate Music's Local Music Showcase II compilation CD. The band was also featured on Madison radio where they were interviewed and performed songs live over the airwaves and internet. The band has also recorded a professional EP entitled "Burning Bridges ...and Learning to Swim" that gives a small glimpse of their diverse styles. This EP is currently undergoing the opportunity to be featured in movie soundtracks and television programs. Currently the band is practicing and playing out on a regular basis and building a strong fan base all over the country as well as the world.

Group Members Jerry Bakkus: Vocals, Guitar, Piano | Matt Miller: Bass, Backing Vox, Guitar, E-Bow, Kalimba | Steve Hansen: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vox

Instruments Guitars, Basses, Drums, Voice Boxes, Effects Boxes, Piano, Kalimba, E-Bow, String Bass, and whatever else we can get our hands on...

Press Reviews Bakkus was featured on Madison Student Radio - WSUM - On-Air and Live throughout the Internet | The song "It's Love" is featured on Casio Interstate Music's Local Music Showcase 2 CD

Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin - USA

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