Artist description Original band with edgy, groove driven songs and a versatile style, from acoustic to college/alternative to rock.

Music Style Alternative, pop/rock

Musical Influences King's X, Extreme, Van Halen, Paw, Dream Theater, Phish, Dinosaur Jr.

Similar Artists Gin Blossoms

Artist History Formed in 1991, Intense Silence is four grade school and then high school buddies who decided to form a band before learning their instruments. But how far they've come! Intense Silence primarily plays original music, though they also perform their share of favorite cover songs. The band currently has over 30 original songs in their repertoire, and new ones are constantly being written. Everyone in the band contributes to the songwriting. They all collaborate on the music, and all have written lyrics at one time or another. Because of this team effort, each member’s ideas and influences find a way into the band’s music, causing each song to take on a style and sound all its own. The band’s songwriting is very versatile, running the gamut from melodious acoustic selections to heavy-hitting rock and alternative songs. Intense Silence’s live shows are composed of youthful energy and enthusiasm for the music they play. Their performances are filled with enough improvisation and ad hoc jams to remind the listener that music is the most important element of a show, not theatrics. In fact, Intense Silence has been known to write songs right on stage while jamming during a performance. A mixture of high energy and fine-tuned musicianship give Intense Silence a unique new sound that you’ll definitely want to hear more of.

Group Members Nathan Fisher: Bass guitar, six- & 12-string acoustic guitars, backing vocals. John Johnson: Electric guitar and effects, acoustic guitar, vocals, Camel Lights. Jeff Priskorn: Lead & backing vocals, harmonica, percussion, air guitar. Neal York: Drums, percussion, vocals.

Instruments Bass, electric & acoustic guitars, drums, percussion, harmonica.

Albums Wonder

Location Berkley, MI - USA

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