| » The Outer Vibe | |
| The Outer Vibe is a 5 piece alternative rock/pop band from Grand Rapids, MI that features a female trumpet and keytar player. The energetic group throws a party onstage with wall-of-sound guitar, dance inducing drums and bass, and powerful lead vocals. The band’s live antics and fun atmosphere are in high demand among festivals, colleges, rock clubs, parties, and events throughout the Midwest region. The Outer Vibe has independently released 3 original CDs Pretty Good-2003, Games We Play-2006, and Monster EP-2009. They have sold roughly 1,500 albums since January 2009 and roughly 6,000 albums overall since December 2003. They are currently in the recording studio, working on their fourth full length album. The Outer Vibe performs 60-80 shows a year, and weekly audience numbers average from 400-4000 people. Their street team has over 1,500 active members who help promote the band in 8 states and 4 countries. Their latest release, Monster EP, has received airplay from radio stations including 97.9 WGRD-Grand Rapids, , 97.5 WJIM-Lansing, 101.3 WFOX Grand Rapids, 95.5 WJZJ Traverse City, and many other college and independent radio stations. The Outer Vibe was chosen to be a part of the 97.9 WGRD 2008 and 2009 Bootleg compilation albums. Past artists chosen include: Shinedown, The Fray, Fuel, Everclear, Our Lady Peace, Dashboard Confessional, and more. The Outer Vibe has partnered with Michigan State University and the MSU Community Music School to start and instruct a highly successful School of Rock, giving kids an opportunity to learn what it takes to start a band, manage it, and perform live shows. National bands The Outer Vibe has played with: REO Speedwagon, The Tubes, Starship, Days of the New, Electric Six, Local H, Kevin Max of D.C. Talk, Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, Carolines Spine, Sponge, Lucky Boys Confusion, Mustard Plug, Primer 55, Bliss 66, The Hard Lessons, The Dirty Americans. Other accomplishments of The Outer Vibe: - Headlined the 18th annual National Baby Food Festival with Lonestar Fremont, MI - Headlined the 16th annual Harborfest with Barrington Bo Henderson of The Temptations South Haven, MI - Winners of the 2008 97.5 WJIM Hometown Rock Crown Contest Lansing, MI - Winners of the 2005 101.3 WFOX Aris Hampers Hometown Rock Search Grand Rapids, MI - Winners of the 2005 91.5 WHMW Central Michigan University Battle-of-the-bands Mt. Pleasant, MI - Winners of the 2004 97.9 WGRD Big Break Contest - Winners of the 2001 West Michigan High School Battle-of-the-bands |
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