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Members: Bix~ vocals - Demetri: guitars - Jack Cavalier: bass - Brian Macdougall: drums/vocals

BIO

Take a large chunk of rock, mix in a little funk, add some pop and techno, and a hint of the 1970's, and what's the end result? - Boston's multi-styled and distinctive Blue Moon Harem. They've created an interesting sound, covering different genres of rock, that has become their trademark.Blue Moon Harem was formed by singer/songwriter Bix and guitarist Demetri in 1999. After deciding to take a different approach to recording, they procured the services of well respected producer Jim Siegel; as well as, the talents of drummer Lex Lianos, and bass player Paul Bryan (Paula Cole, Katie Curtis, Amiee Mann, and Nora Jones). The outcome is the 11 song self titled Blue Moon Harem. . This powerful CD is diverse and fun, basic yet complex, and is appealing to, and has received a very positive response from, a wide ranging audience.

The CD kicks off with the pulsing rock tune Addiction which has received airplay on WAAF's local music show in Boston, on which the band has also performed live. Addiction, along with Ride and Dog's Life, has been praised in reviews leading to spots as a featured "song of the day" on Garageband.com's home page. The band is also a staple on Evolvingartist.com's radio show and on their 24 hour streaming video program. The songs Addiction, I am a Wall, Illness, and Dog's Life are featured in the independent movie Under Surveillance from New York based Fourth Horizon Cinema. Addiction and other songs are also featured in the film Hurt from Pittsburg, PA and Morgantown, WV based Sorry Dog Productions. Look for the main character wearing a Blue Moon Harem t-shirt!! Most, if not all, of the CD will be featured in the movie Double A Highway from the same company.

Blue Moon Harems current lineup is: Bix on vocals; Demetri on guitars; Brian McDougal on drums and percussion; and Jack Cavalier on the bass. BMH is supporting their release with live performances throughout the New England and New York areas.

PRESS

IMPACT PRESS MAGAZINE
Blue Moon Harem - Roadside Music - self-released -
I have no idea how to describe this disc, and for that I love it. A polished rock and roll triumph. This disc is full of the kind of music that you'd hear on the radio if radio didn't suck so much. A sound that defies comparisons and catchy riffs make this a really good disc. (MK)

STUBBLE MAGAZINE
A melding of rock, funk, pop and techno, creating an eerily enticing soundscape of piquant pleasure. 11 unique offerings.
(JV)

SOUNDCHECK MAGAZINE
In the competitive world of Boston-based baby bands, Blue Moon Harem are making a strong argument to be taken seriously and perhaps to the next step....The band shows undeniable promise and.....should be able to take it all in.
By: Matthew S. Robinson (Associate Writer)

SMOTHER.NET
Starting off with a funky bass line that just begs for instant grooviness and dancing, Blue Moon Harem shred the conventions and opt for funk where most would insert some sort of fast-paced tempo pulse. Lyrically its intuitive musings that compose most of its mass while percussion clicks down the clock to the time-bomb that inevitably resides somewhere deep within each track.
(J-Sin)