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SUMMARY:Michael Wood Band at Centennial Square
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/michael-wood-band-at-centennial-square/
LOCATION:Centennial Square :: Douglas & Pandora Victoria, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Michael Wood Band has been well received by fans from across the country, and will be returning home July 19 to play a free all ages show in Centennial Square, downtown Victoria. The show is pure energy, with smoldering guitar leads, melodic rhythms, and a seriously infectious groove. The four-piece features Michael Wood (vocals/guitar), Josh Weed (guitar/vocals), Jon Burgundy (bass/vocals), and Alex Campbell (drums/vocals).  Animated guitar and driving rhythms power this refined alternative rock offering, providing a showcase for Michael Wood’s fresh youthful vocals and perceptive lyrics. =0D=0A=
MWB’s first album “Occupy This” was released in May 2012. The band’s sound reflects multiple influences ranging from jazz to pop to classic rock, and diverse topics, such as the Arab Spring (Should We Be Afraid), over commercialism (End of the World) and finding your own path (I Think I'll Just Go to Bed). “It's definitely got some political themes,” said Wood. “But we weren’t trying to communicate any specific message, just being conscious of what's going on in the world; being aware of our surroundings. ” While often compared with artists such  as Green Day, The Killers, and the Kings of Leon, “Occupy This” makes it clear that Michael Wood Band has a unique sound all its own.  =0D=0A=
Since releasing “Occupy This”, Michael Wood Band played everything from small charity shows to large festivals, including a performance at the Calgary Stampede. “It’s really great to see people responding so positively to our music.” says Michael. “People hear the songs and see our video for the single “End of the World” and are really excited to have us out to play. It’s been really encouraging.“ One club owner raves “We had an incredible response from the patrons and staff which all had nothing but great things to say.  We even had a few members of some other bands that play our venue and they were blown away by their ability and diversity.” =0D=0A=
Response from industry experts has also been positive.  Recently MWB was selected as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition from 20 thousand entries worldwide, and nominated for two Vancouver Island Music Awards. Receiving radio play nationwide, MWB was voted New Artist of the Month on Ontario’s CKXS FM. Recorded at the Barn Recording Studio (Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie) "Occupy This" continues to bring them new fans, proving that the MWB are as dedicated to writing and recording great songs as they are to playing an incredible live show. Come see for yourself!=0D=0A=

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