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"...folk, funk, rock and reggae, there's enough of a hook to be catchy, but enough style to stand out on their own. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if some lucky label scooped Simplified up..."
Jeff Hahne - Creative Loafing 2008
Simplified expands cleverly on music that sounds familiar, but is decidedly different. Tunes trip down a trail of neatly packaged stories, chocked with innovative musicianship, classy, cool lyrics and authentic vocals. Simplified manages a unique and singular musical kingdom, shuffling from sweet ballads to guitar driven power rock songs to reggae tinged sing alongs. The magnetic quality of Simplified is anchored in authenticity, and it’s indeed this pure, uncomplicated approach to music and performance that keeps fans engaged and supportive. Their loyal fan base see themselves in the songs, the stories, the Simplified-ness of the music.
Since its inception, Simplified has played thousands of shows. The band’s album, Live at the Visulite, captured the dynamic energy of a Simplified performance and the group polished tunes from the live record with the release of studio recordings, Smile and Elephant Sky both hugely popular among reviewers as well as fans. Simplified’s status as a popular power quartet garnered invitations to share the stage with O.A.R, Blues Traveler, Edwin McCain and The Wailers.
Simplified has cultivated a musical presence as well as visual statement as NASCAR Media Group’s Emmy Award winning Camp Riley directed and produced the group’s stunning videos of Home and Sugar Tree.
2010 shows no signs of slowing down as the band has been invited to play at the 7th Annual Wakarusa Music Festival which showcases several well known acts and attracts thousands of fans.
Between their busy touring schedule which includes stops in Raleigh, Atlanta, Key West, Orlando, and Florida State University the band is working on their forthcoming album, which is scheduled for release later this year.
Never contrived or calculated, Simplified continues to cultivate a roots movement placing songs, performance and fans first. The intrinsic genuine energy of Simplified's music raises the band above the fray, outside the ordinary, and into the future.
http://simplifiedmusic.com/
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