Artist description "Rock with Brains". Lyrics are the focus, and the musical styles are varied. From slinky, melodic grooves to fast, horn-charged anthems, to sublime ballads, the album keeps things lively and changing.

Music Style Rock with Brains

Musical Influences Sting/Police, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, KISS, Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Hendrix, Eagles/Don Henley, most 60s & 70s radio hits

Similar Artists Ben Harper, Sting/Police, Dave Mathews

Artist History "These songs were written while I was travelling, recorded in England, and feature musicians from all over the world," says Curtis Wayne. "I formed a band in the UK called Sugarfoot, and we released an EP, and played clubs in Europe, opening for bands like Goldfinger, Ash, and Honeycrack. We were selected for the BBC Radio One Sound City music festival, where the band caught the attention of reps from Warner Bros., ZTT, East/West-Electric Records, and a couple of others. I had a couple of offers, but the more I learned about their 'standard contracts', the more I realized what a crappy deal it was for artists. That's when I decided I wanted to come back to the U.S. and release my record independently." After spending a year searching for the right musicians, Curtis has found a very talented team to help recreate the energy of the album onstage. "These guys are such great players," says Wayne. "I'm looking forward to recording my next album with them, hopefully due out in early 2002."

Group Members Curtis Wayne: vocals, guitar and keys / Ray Ayala: bass / Bryan Breaux: drums / Jason Fritts: sax / Ron Horne: guest & backing vocals

Instruments vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys, saxes, trumpet

Albums A Moment in the Real World

Press Reviews "Delightful... Wayne is a tasty guitarist... but more of a master chef in a kitchen full of talented cooks. And danceable!" -Scott Campbell, Radio 101.1 FM, South Padre Island, TX

Additional Info Retail CD (www.cdbaby.com) contains bonus track (10 tracks total) and some damn cool artwork!

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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