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Riffs & Dreams
Convergence Zone
Riffs & Dreams
Genre: Alternative Rock
 
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Convergence Zone is John W. Andrews and Michael Houlihan, who have combined their musical styles into a new 12 song CD titled Riffs & Dreams. This set of original songs range from neo-classic rockers to mellow introspe...  more »

     
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All Artists: Convergence Zone
Title: Riffs & Dreams
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Brittle Bones Records
Release Date: 12/18/2009
Album Type: Single
Genre: Alternative Rock
Style: Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 884501253369

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Convergence Zone is John W. Andrews and Michael Houlihan, who have combined their musical styles into a new 12 song CD titled Riffs & Dreams. This set of original songs range from neo-classic rockers to mellow introspective ballads. Songs comment on the passing scene and the human condition with the occasional touch of humor. While Riffs & Dreams is their first commercially available album, it culminates a long history of musical collaboration between John and Michael. Their history includes working in bands together and individually with groups as diverse as the songs on Riffs & Dreams. Bands ranged from classic rock of the 60 s to the 80 s to Elvis tribute to lounge music and everything in between. All the while John and Michael kept recording original music and honing their skills in the recording studio. The result is the set of recently recorded songs that make up Riffs & Dreams. Riffs & Dreams showcases John and Michael's talents, each doing what he does best. John utilizes his guitar, bass, and keyboard skills to incorporate a style of playing that provides a full spectrum of sound and mood. Michael lays down a rhythm foundation on drums and percussion while providing lead vocals and occasional keyboards. Most of the music on Riffs & Dreams was created and performed by John and Michael but features contributions from a number of guest musicians as well.

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SEATTLE ROCKS!
Dean Kuschell | Traverse City, MI USA | 02/26/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Seattle gave us Jimi,the Wilson sisters & Pearl Jam...so now here comes a couple of Seattle locals who continue the rock tradition.

A Variety of sound, produced by skilled and seasoned musicians, all within the context of smartly composed songs spanning the entire rock landscape. Get ready for a fun musical journey with the debut from Convergence Zone, titled "Riffs & Dreams." Convergence Zone is centered around two mult-talented musicians John W. Andrews and Michael Houlihan along with a few guest musicians. John and Michael have a long history of musical paths crossed and together have converged so to speak, with a solid collection of tunes. As I review this disc it's 3:20 in the morning when the moody ballad "3 O'clock starts to play. (How Ironic!) It's a beautiful moving song. The calm peaceful melancholy flows perfectly into the acoustic but upbeat "Something's Going On." That's followed by the rocking title track "Riffs & Dreams." The album flows like a good album oughta...effortlessly. Here are 12 songs that warrant repeated listening. I think you'll dig it. The Convergence Zone's "Riffs & Dreams" is a solid album that rocks and moves you at the same time.

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