Artist description 5 Piece songwriter pop rock from Atlanta GA

Music Style Songwriter Pop Rock

Musical Influences Ani Difranco, Radiohead, U2

Similar Artists Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam

Artist History Brighter Shade     is an aggressive rock and roll collective from Atlanta, GA featuring multiple vocal harmonies, three guitars, keyboards, bass and drums. Since its inception in January, 1995 in Tallahassee, FL as an acoustic duo called John and Andy, Brighter Shade has toured from Massachusetts to Florida, from North Carolina to Colorado. At present, Brighter Shade is touring the southeast and recording their second album.  With a fresh, original sound becoming more powerful with every performance, Brighter Shade looks forward to new experiences, discoveries and venues as they continue to be one of the area's top bands.

Group Members John Driskell Hopkins - Vocals, Guitar Andy Birdsall - Vocals, Guitar Wilder Embry - Vocals, BassDamian Cartier - Vocals, Keyboard John Woodward - Drums

Albums Brighter Shade - 1996 Divine Ignorance - 2001

Press Reviews “You simply must hear this CD. It’s that good.” www.slabmusic.com - Chris Horton

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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