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Unaired footage from Rock Of Love!! The final 4 try to hang woth EVICK drinking!!
2005 was exciting and eventful for EVICK to say the least. The Washington D.C. based rock and roll band started off the year like they always do, bringing a Jagermeister soaked party to the people. Of all the things that have been said about this band over the years one thing stands true, EVICK is road worthy. It could be anywhere, anytime, day or night. A block a way from home, or off to the Virgin Islands. If they have live rock and roll EVICK will be there.
The years of road experience paid off big time this year. The bands resume includes an average of 200 shows a year as a headlining act or in support of acts like Cheap Trick, Fuel, Ace Frehley (of Kiss) and many of the hard rock icons they grew up on, such as Dokken, Warrant, and Faster Pussycat. The list goes on.
During 2003 and 2004 EVICK was the opening act for Bret Michaels (Poison front man) for extended parts of two solo tours. The veteran entertainer took notice to the hard work ethic and true rock and roll style that EVICK put into their real lives and live shows. In 2005 Bret asked EVICK to join him and become the BRET MICHAELS BAND. For 8 months EVICK toured the USA and CANADA on a non stop ride full of all things rock and roll.
Evick was now sharing the stage with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner and Styx. Bands they grew up with like Skid Row and Slaughter had now become their opening act. On more than half the dates EVICK was fortunate enough to actually open the show as themselves, before taking the stage to perform such timeless rock anthems as Talk Dirty To Me and Nothing But a Good Time with the original writer and performer. The experience led to a huge increase in the EVICK fan base. Record sales of both their debut release ANACHRONISM, and sophomore effort SUNSET TO SUNSET went through the roof as well.
Returning home in Dec of 2005 the guys went right back to work. Doing double duty by hitting the regional clubs and heading into the studio to work on their 3rd and yet untitled release due in late 2006. Into their 6th solid year without a break in sight Evick finally finds comfort in their own skin. They are easily able to set aside all the things that come with the competition of todays music space. They dont worry about sounding exactly like the flavor of the week; they dont worry about sounding too much like their influences. They could care less about signing over their lives to some big wig record company. They simply wake up and play authentic unfiltered American rock and roll. Evick, if anything, is the real thing.
"In a perfect world all bands would be like Evick. Evick is one of the few
remaining credible American rock bands. They write songs from the heart, tour
the country, make friends with their fans and have risen above the ridiculous
world of bling, bling. Cheers!"
- Scott Cohen Founder and VP International of
the Orchard.
"In my many years as a broadcaster, I've met a whole lot of musicians in all levels
of the business, but Pete Evick resides in a class by himself. There is simply
nobody in the business as dedicated, and hardworking as Pete. Not to mention
the fact that he has been blessed with an enormous amount of talent to go along
with the insatiable drive that keeps his band flourishing in the toughest
business in the world."
- Dan Balog aka Dan Hiatt, On Air Personality
Evening Producer Clear Channel Baltimore
"I have known the guys in EVICK for many years and seen them live on numerous
occasions. One thing that comes to mind when I think of their working-class
brand of rock and roll is their honesty. Their connection with their fans is
second-to-none as evidenced by legions of them flying all around the country to
support the band. That 'real connection' comes through in their relationship
with their fans and in the music that they write and perform. These guys know
how to BRING THE ROCK whether it's on record or in a live sweaty club."
- Kyle Graves, Sales Representative SONY BMG
Music Entertainment
"Evick is one of the best bands out there now! They are a pleasure to work
with...Great songs, players and attitude. Evick has a way of saying things in a
4 minute song that I've been trying to say for the past 4 years."
Steve Frangadakis -AEG Live -The Bret
Michaels Band
"Evick is the quintessential rock and roll band - hard working, passionate
and living the American rock and roll dream that every air guitar-playing kid
dreams of. We're proud to be their partners and friends."
- Rick Naqvi - Director of Sales Presonus
"Pete and all of the guys in Evick exemplify what is missing in not only the
music business but our world today...Honestly, Friendship, Comradery and a
Genuine love for their work. Having only hung out with Pete a few times, he
came and saw our band play in Baltimore. A fight started and the first guy
that came rolling out the door behind me was Pete, I will never forget that. My
guys and I would be happy to join Evick for a round of beers or a good old bar
brawl!"
