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“Motorpsychic”

Happy Rockin’ New Years to all our friends – and may this be the beginning of many more rock & roll good times to come! Speaking of good times and rock & roll, our featured group this month is “Motorpsychic” out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Deciding to break away from the mainstream, this custom blend of serious rockers came together in February 2007 to deliver us from your “classic cover band” and re-invent rock and roll with their hard driving riffs, progressive blues, classic rock grooves and free-jazz improvisations. Although you can hear them immortalize many of your favorite tunes by AC/DC, Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Journey, Starship, and Dio (among many others), their claim to fame lies more with their original tunes which billow forth with their own unique blend of intrinsic sounds. Notably to their credit in 2007, they debuted on the Daytona Bike Week CD featuring 3 of their original songs. Their newest CD is self-titled and due for release in June of 2008. Listen for “Karma on Tour”, their latest single release. They play just about every type of venue (clubs, private events, festivals and concerts) and are currently in the process of organizing a tour.

On lead guitar is guitar virtuoso Jimmy Williams, who’s formidable style exudes a fi ery passion, exploding with an extreme hypnotic intensity liken to some of our legendary jazz & blues guitar heroes. During his long and well-accomplished musical career, he’s opened for countless national acts, having performed and recorded with members of Hot Tuna, Sun Ra Arkestra, and Willie Dixon, among others. Jimmy has toured the USA and Europe with the BluzBlasters, garnering the kind of attention that earned him the honor of having his name entered into the “Blues Who’s Who” and “The Big Book of the Blues”. More recently, he played with the Rhythm Pigs, a local southern rock & blues cover band.

On bass guitar is the lovely and very lively Wendi Phillips. She is the pen behind the creatively mystical lyrics and co-producer for all of Motorpsychic’s distinctly original tunes. She is a veteran of the Nashville scene where she played with Peace Cry before moving to VA. On the local scene, she played along side Jimmy Williams in the Rhythm Pigs up until they left to create their own brand of magic and musical genius, giving birth to the band “Motorpsychic”. Wendi’s captivating beauty, talent and animated stage presence and delivery will entertain and engage you! You can catch a glimpse of her in action at: http://www.myspace.com/4stringmama

On keyboard, keytar, and lead vocals, you have PJ – John Coleman, who rocks the house in a kilt and is a veritable chameleon of musical sorts! Originally from New York, John has opened for Foghat, Grand Funk, Overkill, Wrathchild, and others. A veteran of Burning Sky, Captain Madman, and Epix, he plays a mean keyboard and belts out the tunes like only a man in a skirt with a four-plus octave range can do. His fi nely tuned range of vocals delight us with incredible precision and projection, inviting us back for more!

On drums you have the technically skilled and supremely talented Drew Thow, who’s opened for Edgar Winter, the Beach Boys, and Brooks & Dunn. He’s performed on TV and recorded w/ Glen Campbell and radio with Anthony from the Opie and Anthony show. On the local scene, he’s played with Kinetix and Chemical X. Drew’s unmistakable talent is only superseded by his timing and precision.

For a list of scheduled performances, to listen to a demo, or place an order for their CD, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/motorpsychicband. Motorpsychic is available for private parties. Leave a message and someone will be sure to contact you. Jimmy Williams is available for private lessons for those who entertain a serious passion for learning the real art of guitar playing. For more information, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/jimmykwilliams, or email: jwguitarist@gmail.com

In summary, what you have is a very powerful combination of talent that is sure to be around for the long haul. Fasten your seat belts folks, and let “Motorpsychic” take you for the ride of your life in 2008… they will leave you “BREATHLESS” ~ I know!

CAUTION: Not for the faint or weak of heart!

By: Laurie Shober

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