Artist description Stemming from Bristol, a suburb of Hartford, Connecticut, 7july is a modern rock band that delivers. Influenced by bands such as Alice in Chains and Live, 7july prides itself on creating diverse and dynamic music. 7july's debut release, Pedestal, is a tribute to 7july's quest to define itself; or maybe, it's a commitment to the opposite. Pedestal is filled with fervent lyrics and soul splintering rhythms found in songs like "Ruined", "Dream", and "Pedestal"; songs that can lift you up and then smash your teeth to the pavement. 7july is actively promoting Pedestal, via radio, the World Wide Web (www.7july.com), and with live performances.

Music Style Modern Rock/Alternative

Musical Influences Alice in Chains, Live, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden

Similar Artists Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, Alice in Chains

Artist History The four members of 7july, Carl Blais (guitar), James Blais (vocal and bass guitar), Mike Mastroianni (lead guitar), and Craig Chawner (drums) have been actively performing and writing together since the early nineties. 7july was formed in the summer of 1994, and has been committed to their music ever since. In the fall of 1997, 7july entered Trod-Nossel Studios in Wallingford, Connecticut and laid down the 12 tracks that would eventually be released as Pedestal, on J-Bird Records (www.j-birdrecords.com). Currently the band is performing in support of Pedestal, and has already begun recording tracks for a future release. To learn, see, and hear more about 7july point your web browser at http://www.7july.com.

Group Members Carl Blais - guitar James Blais - vocal and bass guitar Craig Chawner - drums Mike Mastroianni - lead guitar

Instruments rhythm, lead, and bass guitars. drums

Albums Pedestal

Press Reviews "The musicianship is first rate." Doug Cornell - Someone Else's Problem A review of the title track, "Pedestal". "7july are four young fellas that wanna rock. Raised on Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and other 90's alt-rock, 7july have carefully sifted through their influences and created their own music. The guitars alternate between a pleasant simple intro melody to bone-crunching power chords. An acoustic guitar fills in the holes. "Pedestal" is about the songwriter's inability to live up to expectations. The musicianship is first rate." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The power of the music explodes" Stephen Rygiel - CT Music On-Line A review of 7july's debut CD, Pedestal "Right from the beginning, this album holds your attention. The vocal talents of "Find My Way" (Track 1) grab you right right away; then one minute later, the power of the music explodes. Some of my other favorites on this album are "Sarah" (Track 6); the drum intro of this song together with the guitar riff and flowing bass set you to the "straight-out" reality of this tune; "Backwards" (Track 7), [and] "Arty's Confession" (Track 9), but my over all favorite is, "Stupid Pretty", the last track of the album. This song stems on the idiotic side of society and I just love the bass intro; its something different. 7July has the sound of a heavy Matchbox 20. Definately a CD worthy of adding to your collection and a band worth checking out live."

Location Bristol, CT - USA

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