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Music Style
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Artist History
"Spent"
After almost two years in the band "Green Angel", I suppose it was time for myself, Blake Berglund, of Kennedy, Saskatchewan, to be asked by the rest of my band to move on with my abilities elsewhere since the nagging for devotion was extreme from that of the rest of the band. Greatly offended I went on the search for a new group of musicians, all with different tastes in music and all with the same amount of great dedication, hoping to begin "the better" rock band in the Windthorst/Kennedy area. I heard of two brothers from Windthorst who liked to just have a good time and Jam on the weekends in their basement, Tyson and Derek Bachert. With Tyson loving the present alternative rock and Derek uniquely interested in rap, I asked the two what they thought of getting together and playing a bit. Both seeming quite aroused by the idea we started practicing cover tunes by Semisonic and Collective Soul. Tyson's rhythmic guitar, Derek's heavy bass beats, and my "shrieky" voice with 70's rock guitar playing made for an interesting twist on our favourite songs. After three months of playing something was still missing – the bass. Mitch Hassler, also of Windthorst, spent our beginning winter in the Rocky Mountains, making snow and teaching himself bass guitar. As a sort of acquaintance throughout grade school I had no problem approaching him upon his return in March of 2001. Just like the Bachert's, he was all for the idea of becoming a Rockstar. With many name changes, extra small part member additions and dropouts; through our two year period, it is us four who are proud to be known as Spent .
After almost spending a full year covering bands from the 70's to today, such as AC/DC, Lynard Skynard, Collective Soul, Jimmy Eat World, and The Tragically Hip, we decided to try our hand at working on originals as a whole. We have each assisted in writing and recording different originals (from the comfort of Mitch's living room and Bachert's basement); and with our fusion of musical influences (Rock, Metal, Alternative, Rap, Blues, and even a little Country) we are very pleased with our outcome apart from impressive feedback. As a band we have played at many cabarets and parties, and at the end of the night, it's always the originals that the crowd wants more of. We still do our covers, but the "late night wonders" are what we are working on and developing. We write the party tunes, such as "I Fly" and "All She Wants" to the classic rock ballads, such as "I Don't Feel Like Me" and "Fill That Space". We aren't punk, we are Rock. |
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Group Members
blake
fav eats- steak - blue rare
fav drink- Great Western lager
fav car- hot wheels
movie- a few good men/slapshot
clothing line- "SPENT"
song- dream on, aerosmith / comfortably numb, pink floyd
band- AC/DC, George strait
status- not single, but not married
sports- "lacrosse! that's my favorite fuckin' sport!"
notice first on girl?- "eyes", is that right? "yah, she's gotta have eyes!!"
heart broken?- yes.
hobbies- rock and roll, and lovin' it up!
craziest thing?- the dirty sanchez!!
how long have you been in music? started piano at age 3.
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derek
eats- pepperoni pizza
drink- rye/coke
car- '02 SVT Cobra
movie- old school
clothing line- billabong T's and sweaters, and silver jeans
hairstyle on a girl- long dirty blonde
song- in da club/50 cent
band- theory of a dead man
status- single and looking
sports- hockey and volleyball
notice 1st on a girl- facial features
ever had your heart broken?- no and i never want to
hobbies- playing drums, and meeting new girls every day!
craziest thing- streaking with mitch in The Hat!!
how long on drums- 5 years
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mitch
eats- deer sausage on a bun, with dill pickles
drink- kokanee
car- '88 mustang gt cobra, blue with grey trim
movie- bad boys
clothing line- "?" - my mom buys my clothes!!
hairstyle on a girl- medium to long blonde hair
song- hangnail, nickelback
band- nickelback
status- single and lovin' it!!!
sports- hockey and football
notice first on a girl- eyes, mysterious eyes!
heart broken?- fuck yes!! shattered! won't try it again!
hobbies- hangin' with buds.
craziest thing- streaking with derek in The Hat!!
how long on bass?- 2.5 years
TYSON
fav eats- Pasta
fav drink- Kokanee
fav car- My Camaro, or a Shelby Mustang
fav movie- Ghost In The Darkness
fav clothing line- Don't Have One
fav hairstyle on a girl- It doesn't Matter
fav song- "Kid Rock" - Only God Knows Why
fav band- Collective Soul & Kid Rock
your status?- Single And Looking
your sports?- Hockey & Football
notice first on a girl?- If they smoke....THAT'S JUST NOT HOT !
ever had your heart broken?- Ya.
hobbies- Rock and Roll, and playing sports.
how long have you played your instrument?- STARTED PIANO AT AGE OF 5, AND BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR 5 YEARS
Matt (Producer)
fav eats- Greek Pizza
fav drink- Goldschlager
fav car- Limousine
fav movie- Psycho (1960)
fav clothing line- Eddie Bauer
fav hairstyle on a girl- Dreadlocks
fav song- "Hurt" by NIN
fav band- The Smashing Pumpkins
your status?- Unavailiable
your sports?- fuck sports. I hate sports.
notice first on a girl?- intellectualism.
ever had your heart broken?- yes.
hobbies- producing, ,singing, student film.
craziest thing you've done- called Alanis Morrissette and left dumb messages.
how long have you played your instrument?- Have been working on music since I was 13.
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Press Reviews
Wow!! (Siskel & Ebert) |
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Location
Calgary, Alberta - Canada |
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