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Artist
Spotlight: WET
Official Web Sites:
www.thebandwet.com
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WET
is a professional, unique, original, Alternative Rock music
with dark sensuality. WET strives to create music that reaches
its audience on an emotional level. WET's songs showcase
thoughtful vocals within the context of heavy alternative-pop
arrangements. This musical approach has attracted growing
local support as the band prepares for it's first full-length
release.
Based
in South Florida USA, WET was formed in early 1997, when
its members met through mutual friends in the local music
scene. The band is fronted by the phenomenal , powerfully
strong ,dramatic and passionate female vocalist ANGEL; whose
captivating looks and dynamic vocals have won a legion of
followers.
ANGEL
began singing at age 5. Vocal sensation ANGEL moved from
Brazil to New York in 1990. She then relocated to Florida
in 1994, where she met the other members of WET. ANGEL grew
up listening mostly to American music. Her early (and current)
favorites include The Doors, Guns n' Roses, David Bowie,
Tool, Pink Floyd, Type O Negative, Sisters of Mercy, Opeth,
Mother Love Bone, Led Zep., etc.
At
a young age ANGEL started to sing in schools, and sought
every opportunity to perform at talent shows (solo act)
and open mics nights, She further cultivated her style through
years of performing with local artists, and she also did
a dance remake of The Cranberries song: "Promises"
for Street Beat Records. Her vision began to take shape
when she met up with the other members of WET . In additional
to her skills as an astounding composer and lyricist, ANGEL's
credits also include acting and modeling.
DAIN
MILLER is an excellent and multi-talented bass player .
He provides WET 's pulse with steady undercurrent of hypnotic
bass lines. DAIN grew up in Illinois, where he began playing
bass at age 12. He relocated to Florida in 1990 and played
with several local bands of increasing stature,including
touring with national recording artist (BMG) such as Ramsey...
DAIN lists Lenny Kravitz, Soul Coughing, Filter, Crystal
Method, and QuickSand among his many influences. When not
playing with the band, DAIN enjoys composing and arranging
music and riding his Harley Davidson.
Complimenting
the cast is this raging guitarist JASON ROMANOV, who was
born and raised in South Florida. JASON's playing possesses
both power and melodic sensibility. He first picked up the
guitar at age 13. He developed his playing style while listening
to such bands as Pantera,Pink Floyd, Randy Rhodes, Carcass
etc. And soon after he met up with other members of WET
he shared his talentand amazing abilities that give WET
that special sound.
Last
but in no way least, is drummer ROB ROGERS. ROB is an extremely
talented drummer who's been banging away at the drums since
the tender age of 5. His beat-keeping skills earned him
high acclaim in his hometown of Somerset, Pennsylvania,
where he performed with several of the most popular local
bands before moving to Florida in 1998 and joining the other
members of WET. Some of ROB's recent influences include
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, and Godsmack.
"WET
's " powerful stage show is simply entertaining! Fans
are always begging for more...
Gigging
everywhere, WET has an unbelievable live show . ANGEL's
eye-catching attire, is guaranteed to command the audience's
attention, but it's her powerful vocals and beguiling stage
that keeps the fans captivated. WET shows attract a diverse
group of fans, and a great atmosphere is a given.
Some
of their live performances includes the Love Fest, The Hard
Rock Cafe,The Roxy, Culture Room, Surf Cafe, Fubar, The
Pub, Zone, The Chili Pepper,Tobacco Road, Power Studios,
Rose's, SFRS, Spankys, CoolBeans, Mad Jacks, CBGBS, Metal
Factory, PlayWright, STOP the VIOLENCE concert, etc... The
band has also appeared with other national artists including
MTV-sponsered Neurotica, Bif Naked, Marvelous 3, Jimmie's
Chicken Shack...
WET's
focusing very much on music that really gets to your guts;
this mega talented group, " WET " already possesses
radio-ready, high quality material that features a remarkable
confident lyricism. With varieties of danceble music, and
radio friendly songs, they're simply awesome !
WET
have been making quite a SPLASH ! Local TV and radio shows
have featured WET interviews and live acoustic performances.
The band 's first two singles, "HEY BUDDY" and
"GRACE", have seen increasing local airplay and
have even attracted the ears of international listeners.
WET has been getting air play Fan Mail ,Press in other parts
of the world as well as receiving international media attention
from Brazil, Greece which is now playing "GRACE"
and "CRYSTAL CLEAR", Canada is playing "FLY
HIGH" and "MY WORLD",etc... Favorable reviews
/ articles include praise from newspapers and Magazines
such as Rock Brigade magazine (from Brazil and Portugal)
, Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel Newspaper, Miami Herald Newspaper,
Showtime, NewTimes, Brazilian Newspapers, Gazeta brazilian
Newspaper, City Link, Rag Magazine, EastSiders, Jam Magazine,
Exposure Magazine, Inside Connection Magazine(New York and
California), Roadie Crew Magazine (from Brazil and Portugal)
including from other different countries such as Norway,
Greece, Russia, and more..) WET can be found on the world-wide
web at www.thebandwet.com., mp3.com.,(winners of MP3.com
Battle of the babes).Riffage.com.,Vitamin C.com., Iuma.com.,etc...
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WET " has now finished their first full-length CD release
and are preparing to step up to the next level...
And
being very excited about this ,they are ready to jump into
a BIGGER OPPORTUNITY ... writing, recording,and touring
with label support to reach new fans.They are destined to
go far in the near future. LOOKS, MUSICIANSHIP and MATERIAL
make for a POWERFUL COMBINATION... keep your eyes on this
band!!!
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