Indie pop-rock quintet, Blue Ember, is not your ordinary group of guys looking to simply fit in, but rather make their mark as actual musicians heavily inspired by a drive to craft amazing songs without all the glitter and gloss. Over the past year, this has been their mission and with their latest effort, To Sandra With Love, it is clear that the mission has been accomplished.
 
   Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Blue Ember recently released a dynamic six-song EP, To Sandra with Love, which helped them create a solid following and quickly growing fan base in and around Portland. Now, they are ready to show the world what they’re made of.
 
   This is not your ordinary group of guys looking to simply fit in, but rather make their mark as actual musicians heavily inspired by a drive to craft amazing songs without all the glitter and gloss. Their sound is a fusion of rock, pop, dub step, and easy listening peppered with electro elements to give the songs a punch of pop in a way that doesn’t distract, but further compliments the live instrumentation. Over the past year, this has been their mission and with their latest effort it is clear that the mission has been accomplished.
 
   The band has also been keeping busy in good company. Blue Ember has shared the main stage with Andy Grammar, Scars on 45 and American Idol’s Haley Reinhart at the Portland Rose Festival, voted the best festival in the world by the International Festivals and Events Association. Blue Ember has also opened for Eve 6 and performed at the Bing Lounge, which has welcomed The Fray, Foster the People, Adam Lambert, The Doobie Brothers, Fun, Christina Perri and The Black Keys.

   This will be an exciting live show that you don’t want to miss!
 
 
The Band:
 
  Keawe Anderson - Vocals
  Matt Warden - Guitar
  David Tutmark - Guitar
  Alika Anderson - Bass
  Charley McGowan - Drums

M i c a h    J.    T a p p e
piano / guitar / voice / audio production / audio editor / live sound / studio recording engineer

All original music written by Micah J. Tappe:
Websites:
http://www.facebook.com/LovelessSound
http://itunes.apple.com/artist/loveless-sound/id297643628

Bio:

• Recording Engineer 
• Sound Designer 
• Studio Engineer 
• Audio Editor 
• Mixing Engineer 
• Studio Manager

Micah, an accomplished musician, has been studying the piano, guitar, and voice for many years. He currently writes and records his own, all-original music, and plays numerous venues in and around central Florida.

Being classically trained on piano since the age of 3, singing since the age of 5, and classically trained on guitar since the age of 10, has prepared Micah for a lifelong career in music. He has experience teaching different styles and techniques for the piano, guitar, and voice; experience in audio editing,  mixing, mastering, live and studio recording, as well as a strong background in musical entertainment performance.

Micah attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, in Jacksonville, Florida, where he performed nationally and won many awards for his musical accomplishments; most notably in the field of classical, blues, jazz and rock guitar. After graduating from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Micah attended Valencia College and the University of Central Florida (UCF) where he received an Associate of Arts degree in Music Production and Music Performanceis 2003, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition/Arranging and Music Performance in 2006.

Some of Micah's accomplishments include:

Winning Most Improved Musician in high school (2 years) 1999-2000.
Toured with Yellowcard as a guitarist - 1999-2000.
Voted best senior classical guitarist - 2001.
Micah's Band, "Loveless Sound" won 1st place in a Battle Of The Bands Competition - 2003
Received AA degree (Major: Audio Production/Minor: Music Performance) - 2004
Received BA degree (Major: Music Composition/Arranging and Music Performance) - 2006
Completed full musical scorefor 7 different independent and student films. 2004-2007
Invited Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist for Maria Zouroudis - Miami - 2008
Toured as Audio Technician with The Radio City Arena Tour - Winter 2008
Toured as Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist for Jackson Deerfield - Summer 2009
Invited guitarist to NEw York City's Lady Gaga audition - world tour - 2010
Currently in 5 separate, bands in Florida as singer/lead guitarist

Micah continues his musical career writing full scores for independent films, short-length movies, television commercials, dance companies, and special events. Micah is now Musical Director at The Right Combination Studio of Winter Garden, FL teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano, guitar, bass, and voice. Micah continues to strive to deliver the best and highest quality in all musical endeavors.

MicahTappe@me.com
(407) 765-9283
www.facebook.com/LovelessSound


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