Artist description STRONG WRITING, GREAT VOCALS, PURE FUN

Music Style Contemporary Rock

Musical Influences Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Sara Mclachlan, Richard Thompson

Similar Artists Bruce Springsteen, Barenaked Ladies, Joan Osbourne, Jackson Browne,Sara McLachlan

Artist History Four strangers walk into a bar........

Group Members Mike Estep - Acoustic Guitar & Vocals Jeff Favalo - Lead Guitar & Vocals Steve Orlando - Drums & Vocals Paul Opel - Bass & Vocals

Albums Mike Estep Band - "This Machine" 2000 - Independent; Mike Estep - "One Lane Bridge" 1998 Independent

Press Reviews "Estep establishes himself as a credible songwriter.....his writing approaches "Springsteenish" levels" Syracuse New Times 01/00 "interweaves rhythms and percussion with a crisp synthesis of male and female vocals" "shows the maturity of focus that is typically born of live performance" RoundSound Magazine The lyrics are well-crafted and interesting--appealing to intelligent people without being overly esoteric. THIS IS A BAND THAT DESERVES TO SUCCEED" The Ectophiles Guide to Good Music "The quality of both the musicianship and lyricism on "This Machine" is almost unsurpassed………."Spotlite Magazine "The songs here are solid & well written...brings back memories of early Springsteen... the story of the song being the focal point." CDReviews.com"... impresses with talent, sincerety and dedication... This album offers a mixed bag of production choices, pleasures and promises for the future." Syracuse New Times 10/98 "Estep has come up with a project that merits a mound of praise." Syracuse Herald 06/98"

Additional Info Invited to play at the Voices at the Wall, Memorial Day Ceremony of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC; Rated in the top ten web sites in Central New York by Sybercuse.com 01/00

Location Syracuse, NY - USA

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