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The energy of Because We Can, Detroit natives and fanatics, is addictive. At their practice they are tight, with lead guitarist, Bobby McManus, awing on-lookers. His speed, dexterity and precision impress even his bandmates, who lovingly call him Jimi Hendrix. We got together and were just in awe of each other, drummer Jackie Phillips explains. Each member plays multiple instruments, has been in several bands and brings to BWC these varied experiences and preferences. We are alternative, pop, punk, rock with fantasy metal and jazz influences. That is the truth. You can't really categorize it, Phillips says. It's mostly pop, McManus interjects. Only 6 months old, BWC have started to play out. We have this amazing pyrotechnic show we borrowed from the guys of Great White, vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Erik Ladendorf jokes. We have all done this before and sometimes being in a band isn't fun. But we make this fun, Bobby explains. We are, like, the best band ever, Jackie says before Bobby corrects her saying: I think Brand New is the best band ever. Whatev, Erik cuts in. Because We Can: its not a band name, its a slogan. | RDW 11/06
| Video |
| Dec 7, 2006 |
| We are shooting our music video for "The 'Fraise' That Slays" the weekend of Dec 15th. The treatment we picked is rock as hell and we know you will love it! Catch us at our last show before the end of the year on December 23rd at the Shelter with LOVE ARCADE!
T- Shirts will be available, and my are they pretty! =) |
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| Video |
| Dec 7, 2006 |
| We are shooting our music video for "The 'Fraise' That Slays" the weekend of Dec 15th. The treatment we picked is rock as hell and we know you will love it! Catch us at our last show before the end of the year on December 23rd at the Shelter with LOVE ARCADE!
T- Shirts will be available, and my are they pretty! =) |
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| Press Pics. |
| Nov 24, 2006 |
| Check out our new press pics. And our new myspace layout. |
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| 1/1/06 |
| Nov 1, 2006 |
| Go pick up todays issue of REAL DETROIT magazine.... we are in it. Picture and all. Check it out!!!!!! |
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| Bobby McManus |
| Lead Guitar/ Vocals. Age: 19. Plays a Carvin custom guitar and uses LINE 6 amplification. |
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| Erik Ladendorf |
| Lead Vocals/ Rhythm Guitar. Age: 23. Uses Fender and Gibson guitars, Fender Amplification |
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| Jackie Phillips |
| Drums/ Vocals. Age: 20. Uses: C&C Custom Drums, SJC Custom Drums, Gretsch Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vater Sticks, Silverfox Sticks, DW hardware. |
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| Larry Ripari |
| Bass/ Vocals. Age: 22. Uses Ernie Ball and Fender Basses. |
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