| |  | In an age where many cover bands are trying to be everything to everyone, The Now, concentrates on who they truly are- a rock band. For many years, The Now has been bringing their idea of a rock show to the stage. Loud, sweaty and raw - the way a rock show was meant to be. In the vein of rock titans such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Queen, and others, The Now gives a rock and roll fan exactly what they would expect- a true and honest exhibition of who they are down to the core. No soft, tempered performances here- just a powerful, and energetic display of what they love to do. They have built a reputation for a heavy live schedule which is a remarkable accomplishment considering they are one of the few bands in the area not represented by an agency. With a wide range of classic to current rock anthems, complimented by a production that matches the intensity of the music, you get what you came for- a passionate performance.
The Now has opened for national acts including a performance of Sweet Home Alabama with Bret Michaels of Poison last year. Consistanly outselling other bands in beer sales in lesser timeslots has gained the attention of many festival venues in the area. With a very long and bright future ahead- one thing you can always expect is a proud exhibition of rock and roll.
No dance, no disco, no country....period. | |  | |  |  | Matt is the perfect rock singer. He is rock and roll through and through. Nothing is faked, and nothing is pretend when it comes to Matt. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matt is everything you love about America -freedom, rock and roll, and living life to it's fullest. With just the right amount of lead singer swagger, raw intensity, and the strongest high notes of ANY singer in town, he is exactly what you look for in a rock and roll frontman.
Fist Show With The Now: January 20, 2006 - Optyx Nightclub - Racine, WI
Former Bands: Autumn Lord, Jekll and Hyde, Big Safari
Influences: Rob Halford, Robert Plant, Ian Astbury
Favorite Drink: beer, wine, liquor - Jack & Jim (the brothers)
Likes: freedom, firearms, campfires, full moons, leather, blood trails and wild places
Dislikes: the law, the man, hangovers, the ringing in my ears from playing loud and proud rock and roll, small minded and negative people
Favorite Song To Play In The Now: Fire Woman (it's The Cult baby!)
Current Gear: tight pants, denim & leather,iron lung, H.D. vocal cords, well worn boots, blood sweat and beers
| | | |  | Mike has been in the band the longest - over 6 years now. In additon to playing guitar in the band, Mike is Matt's "right hand man" in their tight, two part harmonies. A vocalist and songwriter in his own right, Mike has always shared the other member's passion for recreating the great songs as they were recorded, with just a tiny hint of improvisation. His insistence on playing what's on the record makes the songs sound and feel natural and shows a deep reverence for the guitar players he covers, and most of all -respects. Mike also handles the management and booking for The Now
Fist Show With The Now: January 03, 2004 - Coins Sports Bar - Kenosha, WI
Former Bands: Plain Jain, The Xmen, Hot Roxx, Vinnicetti
Influences: Dave Dettlaff, Richie Sambora, Nuno Bettencourt, Vito Bratta, Mick Mars
Favorite Drink: gin and tonic, Jagermeister
Likes: reading non-fiction, songwriting, constructive criticism, people that are in business who return phone calls
Dislikes: liars, panderers and suck-ups, people that don't like to practice, constant complainers, and white bread
Favorite Song To Play In The Now: Runaway or Looks That Kill(tie)
Current Gear: Fender, Jackson, and Gibson guitars, Laney amps, Boss, Dunlop, Rocktron and Vox pedals, D'Addario strings, Planet Waves, and Monster cables, Shure in ear monitor system with E5 & Westone molds
|  | | | |  |  | Paul is originally from Arizona, and is the newest member of The Now. Paul brings to the band something that is critical to it's success- solid, tight, in the pocket bass playing. At a time where many bass players try and play every note and race across the stage to get your attention, Paul understands that none of that matters if the groove is off. The addition of Paul to the band has added a much needed "nucleus" to the sound of the live show, and brought to life every song in the set. All great bass players have a way of making a band sound better by complimenting the band, and that takes a great deal of discipline. Paul's style of playing is the icing on this rock and roll cake.
Fist Show With The Now: May 08, 2009 - Badger Bowl - Madison, WI
Former Bands: Honey Child, Tulane Blacktop, Broken Poets, Hello Swindon, Albatross
Influences: James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters
Favorite Drink: vodka/Monster
Likes: weekends, traveling, good food
Dislikes: Monday mornings, waiting for just about anything
Favorite Song To Play In The Now: Slither
Current Gear: Cort Corbow basses, Avatar speaker cabinets, Bugera BTX36000 Amplifier
| | | |  | One thing every great live rock band has is a heavy hitter behind the kit. Greg is no exception to that! With a background laced with the techincal abilty of many progressive greats like Rush, YES, and Kansas, Greg knows how and when to apply that tastefully in a backbeat- rock and roll environment. Having a powerful force behind the kit is the best thing a tight rhythm section can have in a rock band. They call him "bam bam"...watch out for flying woodchips...
Fist Show With The Now: October 26, 2007 - Yesteryears Pub - West Allis, WI
Former Bands: Modern Giants,Lily White,Straight Shot,Route 66, The Taken
Influences: Neil Peart,Carter Beauford, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, Tommy Lee, Bill Bruford
Favorite Drink: really good Tequilla, Bombay Sappire Gin, Corona
Likes: people who pursue their passions, great food, talented musicians, good people living for THE NOW
Dislikes: fake or phony people who play both sides of the fence, closed minded "can't think outside of the box" type of individuals....and pickles
Favorite Song To Play In The Now: Slither
Current Gear: Pearl Export series drums, Zildjian cymblas, Evans E2, E3 heads, Pro Mark 5B sticks, Shure E5 in ear monitors, DW 5 inch maple signature series snare drum
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