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Artist description
Wake the Dawn is a four-piece "guitar rock" band from Little Rock that formed out of the University of Central Arkansas. In August of 2002 the band released their self-titled debut album on their own indie label Mildred Street Records. The album was produced by legend Ty Sims (Jackyl, Goo Goo Dolls, Metallica) and includes 12 originals. www.wakethedawn.com |
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Music Style
Guitar Rock |
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Musical Influences
Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, Candlebox, Collective Soul, Counting Crows, The Black Crows |
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Similar Artists
Nickelback, Fuel, Pearl Jam, Collective Soul, 3 Doors Down, Incubus, Ozzy |
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Artist History
Drummer Brooks Ruhman grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, playing the drums at age twelve. Vocalist/Lead guitarist Bryson Van Cleve and bassist Luke Brown began playing guitar their senior year of High School in 1997 at Bryant, Arkansas. Van Cleve had been writing songs for years before he teamed up with Ruhman and Brown in 1999 to form Wake the Dawn: a name that symbolizes the re-awakening of rock roots music in America. Recently in 2003 Wake the Dawn add their fourth and final member Clint Standfill. Clint added to the band by giving the band a two guitar sound with his solid rhymthm/slide guitar playing. |
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Group Members
Bryson VanCleve - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Clint Standfill - Rhythm/Slide Guitar
Luke "Geno" Brown - Bass
Brooks Ruhman - Drums, Percussion |
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Instruments
Les Paul Studio (w/ '57 Classic Plus), JCM 2000 & 1960A Marshall Cab, Fender Jazz Bass w/ EMG's, SVT-3 PRO Head and Ampeg 4X10 Cab, PRS Guitar, 4X10 Fender Hot Rod Deville, G & L Guitar, Fender Acoustic, Taylor Acoustic, 5pc Mapex Drums |
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Albums
Wake the Dawn (Produced by legend Ty Sims and includes 12 originals) - released Aug 2002 - wakethedawn.com |
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Press Reviews
for press reviews visit the "band" link at www.wakethedawn.com |
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Additional Info
Rock never died... it was waiting on us |
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Location
Little Rock, Arkansas - USA |
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