PLAZA LIVE: VEER + PROX WITH GUESTS KROME took place on Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
at Plaza Club
in VANCOUVER BC. More details on the event are below.
The Veer Union was formed in late 2004 by vocalist Crispin and guitarist Eric. Originally from Port Alberni, BC, the two longtime friends surprisingly found themselves living as neighbors: "we knew each other previously because we had played in bands together. We were both living out of our rehearsal studios in downtown East Vancouver," recalls Crispin.
At the time Crispin was the front man of Everything After, where creative differences led to his departure. Crispin was gaining attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee's solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who had recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles with 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own.
After writing for months with such a positive attitude, it was time to find bandmates who shared their mindset. While recording the first batch of “TVU” songs Eric and Crispin were introduced to Roots and Fid through a mutual friend. The four musicians became close friends in these studio sessions before they had even picked up instruments to jam with one another. Roots and Fid had played in a band together prior to this, and after numerous North American tours had decided it was time to do their own “veering” away from an unpleasant situation and join Crispin and Eric.
Finally the last peice of the puzzle was put into place when the band met drummer, Neil. As the youngest member of the group, Neil, was forced to learn the ways of this industry very quickly but this was something he was more than ready to strive for.
After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. The label had taken notice of the hard working group and it is now time to hit the studio to record the bands Major Label debut with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry).
With the completion of this album later this spring The Veer Union will be hitting the road once again for the remainder of 2008 so keep a close eye on this group as they will probably be in your city very soon.
With Canada's premiere female drummer, a set of identical twins, an Irish guy that has enough energy to power a nuclear plant, and a singer with a voice that will melt your soul, PROX is the next genesis of rock.
Executing a metamorphosis of pop, rock, metal, and hardcore influences to create emotionally charged anthems, PROX delivers a live show with passion and precision. The band is undeniably truthful, poetically correct, melodically creative and beautifully inspiring.
The mystery of PROX shines through their first music video for the single "Kaleidoscope". A second video for the track "Hello Unhappy" is currently underway, and the track "The Idiot" has just been added to the popular 'Downtown Metal" compilation. Prox is currently in the studio recording their highly anticipated second album with acclaimed Vancouver producer Tim Neuhaus of Ear Art Studios.
"We want to make music for as long as we live; it's all about working hard, evolving as songwriters, and having fun" "Kaleidoscope" by PROX
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