Addax
http://www.myspace.com/addax
Performing at the OUTDOOR PARKING LOT STAGE @ 3:00 P.M.
What can you say about a local band from Miami, FL? Apparently, quite a bit – in an age where most up-and-coming bands choose to relegate their musical fate solely to internet sites, the band Addax will do no such thing. Beginning in 2003, Addax, comprised of vocalist Laura Schweitzer, bassist Eddy Davis, guitarists Omar Williams and Josh Rohe, and drummer Louis Gonzales, decided early on that passivity was not an option. Blending elements of hard rock, impassioned and expansive singer / songwriter vocals, and a lock-step groove rhythm section, Addax has taken their message to the people. With relatively few options in South Florida specifically, the band has made it their mission to become something of local "road dogs" - playing every venue, every time, every way possible, making them a fan favorite and distinguishing the group among the masses. Addax boasts an impressive resume of venues including Churchill's Hideaway – an infamous downtown Miami venue known for giving early breaks to such acts as Marilyn Manson, Iron and Wine, and Nonpoint. Addax has also taken the stage at South Beach hot spots like Señor Frogs and the Purdy Lounge, and in Downtown Miami venues like Tobacco Road and The Wallflower Gallery. Much like a prize fighter, Addax has the blood, bruises, and belts to prove their mettle.
The band ranked 1st in a 2006 battle of the bands at the South Florida venue Studio A, ranked 2nd place in the 2005 Emergenza competition, and earned an honorable mention in the 2006 Billboard Magazine World Songwriting contest for their song "Puzzle". Not to be relegated to the live stage and award circuit alone, their exposure allowed them significant rotation with local college radio. University of Miami, Florida International University and Nova Southeastern have all featured the band during prime hours. These outlets provided a source to the general public beyond the bar and club scene for their initial three song demo, and later, a 2005 EP titled Missoutonme. Despite the demands of college, work, and personal relationships, of which, like all great singers, Schweitzer draws from frequently, Addax makes frequent attempts to branch out beyond the realm of South Florida. Most recently, the band played dates in downtown New York and Greenwich Village hot spots such as Acme Underground and The Lion's Den.
In 2006 the band started recording their full length debut album with then guitarist Jesse Fishman. Rohe, who replaced Fishman in early 2006, took over the additional production duties. The album, entitled Be The Victim, shrieks of the strong rock hooks, powerful pop ballads, and drum and bass oriented grooves Addax has made a name with. Songs like "Take This and Remember" blare with bombastic notions of angst and personal empowerment led over grooves and rhythms only a tight-knit band such as Addax could execute without being coy. Much like their live events, Addax has kept it "all in the family" with Be The Victim, recording it partially with Matt LaPlant whose credits include Nonpoint, SikTH, and reggae-punk-metal outfit Skindred at Bieler Brothers recording studio in Pompano Beach, Florida. Mixing work was executed by Patrick Mcgee, noted for his work with Timbaland, Missy Elliot, and LL Cool J among others. Of the recording, which is to be released independently in the fall of 2007, Schweitzer commented "it's a culmination of the beginnings of Addax...a lot of emotion and love by many, many people went into the making of the album and I just know that it will shine through."
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Menchu
Performing at the UPSTAIRS STAGE IN THE CABARET @ 3:00 P.M.
Carmenchu Kroepil, (Menchu-for short), has always called Miami home. Wanting to satisfy a need for adventure from the familiarity of the tropics, she left in 1999 for several years following her graduation from UM. Some of her travels have taken her to New York for three years living in Brooklyn while working in midtown, Arizona for a year at the Conservatory of Recording, and yet another in the city of Chicago where she could assist in a studio while exploring the local music, comedy, and theater scenes. Returning to the south earlier this year has both allowed her to regroup with cherished musical ties from the past, create new ones, and take the time to develop her writing. During the day she teaches as a substitute educator for grades 7-12th. In the evening she designs tee shirts for her own company, while finding time to work on tunes. Musical influences include classical, electronic ambient groups, jazz guitarists, blues singers, funk drummers, piano, vox, guitar, and all experimentalists.
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MuteVox
http://www.myspace.com/MuteVox
Performing at the OUTDOOR PARKING LOT STAGE @ 2 A.M.
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