Tung N' Groove: July 2005

Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 20:50 |

Tung N' Groove Management will be happy to provide potential venues, promoters, recording labels, and radio stations with a complete press kit. All you need to do is contact the band at admin [at] tungngroove [dot] com. In the message, indicate you are requesting a press kit, and provide the following information:

Your name;
The venue/company you represent;
Your email;
Your telephone number;
Your mailing address;
Any other information you may think is relevant;

We will mail you a copy of our press kit. Please be aware that it may take 6-10 business days for it to arrive. If you live or work in the Medicine Hat area, we may be able to have a representative deliver the press kit to you in person.

Please be aware that your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and we will not share your personal information with anyone.

Posted by MC Labels: Band, Press Kit

Technical Rider

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 20:43 |

Tung N' Groove can provide full production (PA system and stage lighting) for venues with capacities under 250. It is generally understood that Tung N' Groove will provide complete production to the venue unless otherwise agreed.

The band requires a minimum of four (4), 120-Volt AC separate circuits (eight [8] circuits ideally) in order to run back-line instruments, PA and stage lighting. If Front-of-House production is being supplied by the venue, or by a separate sound contractor, the band will require at minimum four (4) - 120-volt AC circuits for their back-line instruments.

Back-Line

In all circumstances, Tung N' Groove will provide all instruments and stage amplification to the venue, unless otherwise agreed.

Front-of-House Production

Tung N' Groove will provide their own PA System if the venue does not have a house system installed, or one is not provided by a separate sound contractor as per prior agreement. Tung N' Groove reserves the right to provide their own PA System to any venue, if the band determines the installed house system to be inadequate for their purposes.

If Front-of-House Production is being supplied by the venue or a hired contractor, the band requires the following amenities in order to perform:

Minimum sixteen (16) channel front-of house mixing desk. Each channel must have XLR-type microphone inputs and ¼-inch line-level inputs. In addition, +48-Volt phantom power is required on all inputs;
Four (4) Separate monitor mixes. 3 mixes are to be provided via monitor wedges at the front of the stage, and one line-level mix is to be provided to the drumkit for an in-ear monitoring system supplied by Tung N' Groove;
Three (3) direct boxes for running line-level feeds for Keyboards and Bass Guitar;
A Front-of-House engineer and/or monitor technician may be required.

A stage plot plan with power and input requirements can be provided to the venue and/or sound contractor upon request.

Stage Lighting

Stage lighting will only be provided by Tung N' Groove if the venue does not supply stage lighting, or installed lighting is deemed inadequate for their purposes.

Posted by MC Labels: Band, Press Kit, Technical Rider

Band Members

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 20:36 |

Dan Howard – Guitar and Vocals

Dan is a talented musician who shares his gift of music through performing and teaching in Medicine Hat the last ten years. His performing demonstrates a true love of music and a perfection of his musical abilities. He has performed with local groups such as Drivin' Blind and Müle Shöe, which has had opening performances with acts such as Skid Row. Dan's inspiration stems from groups such as Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and countless others.

Mark Ayley – Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals

Mark began played with a variety of blues and rock bands, such as Sir Smooth & the Boogie Kings, Shadowfax, and The Amazing Bluedinis (aka: Highway 51) in Vancouver. He has also demonstrated his performance skills on the stage in local musical theater productions such as Annie Get Your Gun (2002), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2005) and Grease (2004). Mark's musical inspiration comes from artists such as Blue Öyster Cult, Randy Bachman, and Led Zeppelin. Mark's diverse talents allow him to perform a variety of musical instruments, furthering the band's uniqueness.

Kalen Rouse – Bass

Kalen is a local musician who shares his love of music through teaching. Kalen presents a youthful enthusiasm within Tung N' Groove. Though this is his first professional act, his skills as a bass player is beyond his years.

Mike Bischke – Drums and Vocals

Mike has played and performed for audiences throughout Canada for many years on various stages. From local venues to national festivals and even the Esplanade Theatre, he has demonstrated his ability to play a wide variety of music genres. His experience has allowed him to perform as a member of local acts, such as Müle Shöe, Legacy, The Stephen Kambeitz Trio and The Savoy Blues Band. His past acts have been privileged to share the stage with a number of recording artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, Nazareth, and April Wine. Mike's approach to drumming could be described as driven, powerful, and yet tasteful.

Posted by MC Labels: Band, Members, Press Kit

Tung N' Groove Bio

Monday, July 4, 2005 at 20:21 |

Tung N' Groove began as a desire to advance the quality of live entertainment in Medicine Hat. Mark Ayley, Mike Bischke, Dan Howard, and Kalen Rouse have combined their musical talents to forge a band unique to Southern Alberta.

“After playing in a number of local and touring acts in Southern Alberta, it was my desire to be part of a band which would exceed what live music fans' would expect to see and hear when they would go out to see local act”, says Bischke. “With Tung N' Groove, all members were willing to identify every aspect a band produces within a live environment – from the performance, to the repertoire, to the presentation, and push the envelope.”

Finding the right members for Tung N' Groove took nearly two years of recruitment before the right bandmates were found. In the end, the band ensures their mandate is upheld. Professionalism is of utmost importance to Tung N' 'Groove, which is evident considering the following:

Tung N' Groove will maintain a professional attitude and conduct towards club staff and patrons at all times;
The group presents themselves both visually and sonically to the highest standards possible;
As experienced musicians, the group strives to deliver the best performance possible, and are proud to be one of a select few area acts with three accomplished vocalists;
The group continuously expands their repertoire, ensuring every performance can be adapted to any crowd, and no two performances are exactly the same;
Tung N' Groove maintains modern, advanced sound systems, to ensure the highest standard in quality for sound production.

Together, the members of Tung N' Groove perform a diverse compilation of hard rock and classic favorites from the 1970's to today's artists. Often heard at Tung N' Groove performances are covers from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, April Wine, Scorpions and Whitesnake. In addition to playing a number of Classic Rock standards which will ensure a packed dance floor, the band includes a focus on Canadian artists. Through their choice of repertoire, their stage presence, and expanding fanbase, Tung N' Groove will create a fun, appealing atmosphere that will draw consumers to your establishment.

Posted by MC Labels: Band, Bio, Press Kit

Tour Dates

Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 10:52 |

Posted by MC Labels: Gigs, Tour Dates

The Tung & Groove Shooter

Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 19:00 |

In a shooter glass, combine:

1/3 Cherry Whiskey
1/3 Banana Liqueur
1/3 Gibson's Finest Whiskey (Gold or Limited Edition)

The "unofficial" shooter as created by selected Tung & Groove bandmates. Tung & Groove does not necessarily endorse the shooter, but the responsible consumption of alcohol is generally encouraged.

Posted by MC Labels: Drink, Shooter

Set List

Friday, July 1, 2005 at 15:51 |

Here is a listing of Tung N' Groove's repertoire. This is list is subject to change at the discretion of Tung N' Groove.

Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion
Aldo Nova - Fantasy
April Wine - Enough is Enough
April Wine - Roller
B.B. King - The Thrill is Gone
Bachman Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business
Bad Company - Feel Like Makin' Love
Black Sabbath - Sabbath, Bloody, Sabbath
Blüe Öyster Cült - Don't Fear The Reaper
The Cars - Just What I Needed
Cheap Trick - I Want You To Want Me
Cheap Trick - Surrender
Classics IV / Atlanta Rhythm Section - Spooky
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend
Deep Purple - Burn
Deep Purple - Stormbringer
Def Leppard - Too Late For Love
Rick Derringer - Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo
Foreigner - Jukebox Hero
Harlequin - Thinking of You
Donnie Iris - Ah Leah!
J. Geils Band - Love Stinks
Jimi Hendrix - Fire
Joe Walsh - Funk #49
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Judas Priest - Burnin' Up
Judas Priest - Heading Out To The Highway
Led Zeppelin - Living Loving' Maid (She's Just a Woman)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Saturday Night Special
Steve Miller Band - Rockin' Me
Steve Miller Band - Swingtown
Kim Mitchell - Lager and Ale
Molly Hatchet - Flirting With Disaster
Montrose - I Got The Fire
Mötley Crüe - Live Wire
Mr. Big - Take Cover
Nazareth - Love Hurts
Robert Palmer - Bad Case of Loving You
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground
Paul Rodgers - Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Ronnie James Dio - Rainbow in the Dark
Tom Petty - Learning To Fly
Tom Petty - Running Down A Dream
The Police - Message in a Bottle
Robin Trower - Day of The Eagle
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil
Rush - Limelight
Scorpions - Big City Nights
Scorpions - The Zoo
Sloan - Money City Maniacs
Stampeders - Wild Eyes
Steely Dan - Do It Again
Streetheart - What Kind of Love Is This
Tonic - If You Could Only See
The Tragically Hip - Fifty-Mission Cap
The Tubes - Talk To Ya Later
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309 / Jenny
Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London
Whitesnake - Love Ain't No Stranger
Whitesnake - Still of the Night
ZZ Top - I Thank You

Last Updated November 13, 2008.
Currently 62 songs in repertoire.

Posted by MC Labels: Set List

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		Requesting a Press Kit Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 20:50 \| Tung N' Groove Management will be happy to provide potential venues, promoters, recording labels, and radio stations with a complete press kit. All you need to do is contact the band at admin [at] tungngroove [dot] com. In the message, indicate you are requesting a press kit, and provide the following information: Your name; The venue/company you represent; Your email; Your telephone number; Your mailing address; Any other information you may think is relevant; We will mail you a copy of our press kit. Please be aware that it may take 6-10 business days for it to arrive. If you live or work in the Medicine Hat area, we may be able to have a representative deliver the press kit to you in person. Please be aware that your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, and we will not share your personal information with anyone. Posted by MC Labels: Band, Press Kit Technical Rider Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 20:43 \| Tung N' Groove can provide full production (PA system and stage lighting) for venues with capacities under 250. It is generally understood that Tung N' Groove will provide complete production to the venue unless otherwise agreed. The band requires a minimum of four (4), 120-Volt AC separate circuits (eight [8] circuits ideally) in order to run back-line instruments, PA and stage lighting. If Front-of-House production is being supplied by the venue, or by a separate sound contractor, the band will require at minimum four (4) - 120-volt AC circuits for their back-line instruments. Back-Line In all circumstances, Tung N' Groove will provide all instruments and stage amplification to the venue, unless otherwise agreed. Front-of-House Production Tung N' Groove will provide their own PA System if the venue does not have a house system installed, or one is not provided by a separate sound contractor as per prior agreement. Tung N' Groove reserves the right to provide their own PA System to any venue, if the band determines the installed house system to be inadequate for their purposes. If Front-of-House Production is being supplied by the venue or a hired contractor, the band requires the following amenities in order to perform: Minimum sixteen (16) channel front-of house mixing desk. Each channel must have XLR-type microphone inputs and ¼-inch line-level inputs. In addition, +48-Volt phantom power is required on all inputs; Four (4) Separate monitor mixes. 3 mixes are to be provided via monitor wedges at the front of the stage, and one line-level mix is to be provided to the drumkit for an in-ear monitoring system supplied by Tung N' Groove; Three (3) direct boxes for running line-level feeds for Keyboards and Bass Guitar; A Front-of-House engineer and/or monitor technician may be required. A stage plot plan with power and input requirements can be provided to the venue and/or sound contractor upon request. Stage Lighting Stage lighting will only be provided by Tung N' Groove if the venue does not supply stage lighting, or installed lighting is deemed inadequate for their purposes. Posted by MC Labels: Band, Press Kit, Technical Rider Band Members Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 20:36 \| Dan Howard – Guitar and Vocals Dan is a talented musician who shares his gift of music through performing and teaching in Medicine Hat the last ten years. His performing demonstrates a true love of music and a perfection of his musical abilities. He has performed with local groups such as Drivin' Blind and Müle Shöe, which has had opening performances with acts such as Skid Row. Dan's inspiration stems from groups such as Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and countless others. Mark Ayley – Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals Mark began played with a variety of blues and rock bands, such as Sir Smooth & the Boogie Kings, Shadowfax, and The Amazing Bluedinis (aka: Highway 51) in Vancouver. He has also demonstrated his performance skills on the stage in local musical theater productions such as Annie Get Your Gun (2002), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2005) and Grease (2004). Mark's musical inspiration comes from artists such as Blue Öyster Cult, Randy Bachman, and Led Zeppelin. Mark's diverse talents allow him to perform a variety of musical instruments, furthering the band's uniqueness. Kalen Rouse – Bass Kalen is a local musician who shares his love of music through teaching. Kalen presents a youthful enthusiasm within Tung N' Groove. Though this is his first professional act, his skills as a bass player is beyond his years. Mike Bischke – Drums and Vocals Mike has played and performed for audiences throughout Canada for many years on various stages. From local venues to national festivals and even the Esplanade Theatre, he has demonstrated his ability to play a wide variety of music genres. His experience has allowed him to perform as a member of local acts, such as Müle Shöe, Legacy, The Stephen Kambeitz Trio and The Savoy Blues Band. His past acts have been privileged to share the stage with a number of recording artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, Nazareth, and April Wine. Mike's approach to drumming could be described as driven, powerful, and yet tasteful. Posted by MC Labels: Band, Members, Press Kit Tung N' Groove Bio Monday, July 4, 2005 at 20:21 \| Tung N' Groove began as a desire to advance the quality of live entertainment in Medicine Hat. Mark Ayley, Mike Bischke, Dan Howard, and Kalen Rouse have combined their musical talents to forge a band unique to Southern Alberta. “After playing in a number of local and touring acts in Southern Alberta, it was my desire to be part of a band which would exceed what live music fans' would expect to see and hear when they would go out to see local act”, says Bischke. “With Tung N' Groove, all members were willing to identify every aspect a band produces within a live environment – from the performance, to the repertoire, to the presentation, and push the envelope.” Finding the right members for Tung N' Groove took nearly two years of recruitment before the right bandmates were found. In the end, the band ensures their mandate is upheld. Professionalism is of utmost importance to Tung N' 'Groove, which is evident considering the following: Tung N' Groove will maintain a professional attitude and conduct towards club staff and patrons at all times; The group presents themselves both visually and sonically to the highest standards possible; As experienced musicians, the group strives to deliver the best performance possible, and are proud to be one of a select few area acts with three accomplished vocalists; The group continuously expands their repertoire, ensuring every performance can be adapted to any crowd, and no two performances are exactly the same; Tung N' Groove maintains modern, advanced sound systems, to ensure the highest standard in quality for sound production. Together, the members of Tung N' Groove perform a diverse compilation of hard rock and classic favorites from the 1970's to today's artists. Often heard at Tung N' Groove performances are covers from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, April Wine, Scorpions and Whitesnake. In addition to playing a number of Classic Rock standards which will ensure a packed dance floor, the band includes a focus on Canadian artists. Through their choice of repertoire, their stage presence, and expanding fanbase, Tung N' Groove will create a fun, appealing atmosphere that will draw consumers to your establishment. Posted by MC Labels: Band, Bio, Press Kit Tour Dates Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 10:52 \| Posted by MC Labels: Gigs, Tour Dates The Tung & Groove Shooter Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 19:00 \| In a shooter glass, combine: 1/3 Cherry Whiskey 1/3 Banana Liqueur 1/3 Gibson's Finest Whiskey (Gold or Limited Edition) The "unofficial" shooter as created by selected Tung & Groove bandmates. Tung & Groove does not necessarily endorse the shooter, but the responsible consumption of alcohol is generally encouraged. Posted by MC Labels: Drink, Shooter Set List Friday, July 1, 2005 at 15:51 \| Here is a listing of Tung N' Groove's repertoire. This is list is subject to change at the discretion of Tung N' Groove. Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion Aldo Nova - Fantasy April Wine - Enough is Enough April Wine - Roller B.B. King - The Thrill is Gone Bachman Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business Bad Company - Feel Like Makin' Love Black Sabbath - Sabbath, Bloody, Sabbath Blüe Öyster Cült - Don't Fear The Reaper The Cars - Just What I Needed Cheap Trick - I Want You To Want Me Cheap Trick - Surrender Classics IV / Atlanta Rhythm Section - Spooky Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend Deep Purple - Burn Deep Purple - Stormbringer Def Leppard - Too Late For Love Rick Derringer - Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo Foreigner - Jukebox Hero Harlequin - Thinking of You Donnie Iris - Ah Leah! J. Geils Band - Love Stinks Jimi Hendrix - Fire Joe Walsh - Funk #49 Journey - Don't Stop Believin' Judas Priest - Burnin' Up Judas Priest - Heading Out To The Highway Led Zeppelin - Living Loving' Maid (She's Just a Woman) Lynyrd Skynyrd - Saturday Night Special Steve Miller Band - Rockin' Me Steve Miller Band - Swingtown Kim Mitchell - Lager and Ale Molly Hatchet - Flirting With Disaster Montrose - I Got The Fire Mötley Crüe - Live Wire Mr. Big - Take Cover Nazareth - Love Hurts Robert Palmer - Bad Case of Loving You Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground Paul Rodgers - Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Ronnie James Dio - Rainbow in the Dark Tom Petty - Learning To Fly Tom Petty - Running Down A Dream The Police - Message in a Bottle Robin Trower - Day of The Eagle The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil Rush - Limelight Scorpions - Big City Nights Scorpions - The Zoo Sloan - Money City Maniacs Stampeders - Wild Eyes Steely Dan - Do It Again Streetheart - What Kind of Love Is This Tonic - If You Could Only See The Tragically Hip - Fifty-Mission Cap The Tubes - Talk To Ya Later Tommy Tutone - 867-5309 / Jenny Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London Whitesnake - Love Ain't No Stranger Whitesnake - Still of the Night ZZ Top - I Thank You Last Updated November 13, 2008. 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