Pepper

Deep Country

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Barcelona

Sitting On A Mountain

High Everyday

Six Strings And A Bottle

In A Moment

Every time you say “that’s enough”
after a night spun from fairy dust
even the sun frowns down on me
watching the clock hands
you try to bend time with your will
then you said: “I’m done”
soon the dawn will break the night so still

with morning dew
under orange skies of breaking day
you were here with me
but now it feels
like the sea has carried you away

those endings in the early light
come instead of night
it’s not as easy as morning coffee
when you walk away
without turning back to look at me

sunlight creeps into the windowpane
and when it touches me
it burns just like your hand again
I watch the dance of butterfly wings
and in between their flutters
I swear I see your face in fleeting things

when you left at dawn
so quiet, so withdrawn

with morning dew
under orange skies of breaking day
you were here with me
but now it feels
like the sea has carried you away

those endings in the early light
come instead of night
it’s not as easy as morning coffee
when you walk away
without turning back to look at me

morning-tide---guitar-ride 2.mp3

Remember Me

Toast to the Coast_The Wheeland Brothers

The original track is on Postcards from Paradise which was recorded by Brett Hestla. Dom thought of the idea of having DP on the track live with us while we were on a US tour. This was one of the first songs Dan started to remix (on the road) which initiated this record. Brett and Dom are on the choruses and DP blesses the verses. That's right, Hip Hop with the Supervillains.

Free (feat. D.P. & Brett Hestla)

When the laid back vibe of Myrtle Beach, SC meets acoustic rock of Lake Michigan, Simplified, the island rock band arrives with a loud and welcoming splash.  In 2002, Clee Laster of SC and Chris Sheridan a MI native, started out as an acoustic duo.  Early on, both musicians displayed innate musical capabilities, which were passed down from family members, and inspired by a diverse collection of original influences. They both grew up on the water, in different parts of the country, but the beach life-blood continues to surge within their suntanned souls, flowing forth in passionate, fun, and energetic jams.
 
They began playing acoustic shows, revving up and charming the Charlotte, NC crowds, while writing original songs.  In 2003, the full band took shape as Simplified. Acclaimed as a dedicated touring machine, they gained new fans, one by one.  Simplified's sound caught on, with a devoted fan base in the Southeastern US.  With their incessant touring, an enthusiastic buzz was growing, and in turn they began booking shows nationwide, playing for increasingly larger audiences.

With a never-ending tour schedule, including over 3,000 powerhouse, popular performances, Simplified members, with both electric and acoustic acts, are enthusiastic as ever.  From Key West, FL to New York City and throughout the Midwest, their hard work, perseverance and commitment have always been key to their hard earned success. Sequentially, in 2011, their song “Shall We Begin” was featured on ESPN’s ‘Kick off to College GameDay.’  Currently their hit “Gettin Home,” is featured in the video game, NASCAR The Game 2013 and they have been praised as one of Pandora Radio’s top played indie rock bands.
 
Still writing and riding the sometimes choppy, always exciting musical shores, Clee and Sheridan reinvented the band in 2013 with their newest material, while getting back to their island rock roots. This year, they are releasing tracks from their crowd-pleasing, May 10th, 2013 show at Hideaway Cafe in St. Petersburg, FL. Sheridan states, "Our fans have been requesting a live album so we are focusing on getting as much live content out as possible." 

Sheridan and Clee have effectively reformulated the band by adding key ingredients: new players with positive energy, multi-instrumentalists, and a camaraderie that stimulates their passion for writing new material.  Now abandoning what others suggested, returning to their roots of a feel good vibe, Clee explains, “We are writing new songs for ourselves and our fans, not for a producer or critic.  We are getting right back to where we started, with what we know and love…music that makes you smile.”
 
Their signature sound is a contagious fusion of rock and reggae, attracting a diverse audience and embracing every kind of fan.  Sheridan emphasizes, "We're a rock band with elements of reggae, funk, and acoustic roots.  We don't limit ourselves musically and it shows in the songs we write." Conjuring up the island rock roots, Clee expresses, "Our live shows are all about having fun. Each performance will bring you to the beach and right back home.”

A decade later, Simplified continues to evolve and attract new audiences through their crowd-pleasing, relatable songs and ongoing support from their loyal fans.  Starting out as two musicians with a dream, to one of the industry’s top emerging rock bands, makes Simplified a true tour de force. There’s nothing simple about that.