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Hometown: Saint Petersburg, FL
Website: www.bigmoonrocket.net
Sounds Like: Maroon 5, Train, Rob Thomas, Kings Of Leon, Goo Goo Dolls
Genre: Alternative
Like many bands, the story of Big Moon Rocket begins in a garage. But, what began as a couple of regular guys jamming, over pizza and beer, has become one of Tampa Bay’s most exciting bands. And, while some things have changed since their humble beginnings, Big Moon Rocket has never strayed from it’s original course - to make great music and have a lot of fun.
The bands ever-growing list of accomplishments now includes: Two independent EP releases, worldwide play (including several number-one singles) on multiple online radio stations, a professionally produced music video, dozens of live shows at area venues, and battle of the bands winners, to name a few.
Big Moon Rocket’s fresh take on pop-rock could be described as Maroon 5 meets Train, with some unique, beachy undertones. Their four man roster includes Tony Montanez on vocals and guitar, Don Burns on lead guitar, Jamie Cunningham on Bass, and Wade Penrod on drums. Each member draws on their own influences and musical tastes to shape the band’s sound. The results are infectious hooks, tasty guitar riffs and warm rhythms that will have you singing along at your first listen. Add in a great live show that gets your heart pumping and feet moving - welcome to your rocket ride!
“Big Moon Rocket wins the Ferg's Battle of the Bands competition.
ST. PETERSBURG: This past Tuesday, March 22nd, Tampa Bay band, Big Moon Rocket, beat 7 other bands to win the finals in the Ferg’s Battle of the Bands Competition. The other bands that made it to the finals were: Out By Nine, Terra Sona, Karmic Tattoo, Second Chance Band, Orange Hour, Gringo, & Skull & Bone Band.”
Keith Wilkins - Examiner.com
“Ferg's holds finals in battle of the bands competition tonight.
ST. PETERSBURG: Every Tuesday for the past 5 weeks, since Tuesday February 15th, Tampa Bay Area bands have been competing in the Ferg’s Battle of the Bands competition for a slew of great prizes. Every week the fans would vote and choose a winner that would advance to the finals. Tonight is the night that those bands will compete in the finals.
All total, 8 great local bands will perform in tonight’s competition. Here is the band performance schedule for tonight's competition:
* Out By Nine - 6:30pm
* Terra Sona - 7:00pm.
* Karmic Tattoo - 7:30pm.
* Second Chance Band - 8:00pm.
* Orange Hour - 8:30pm.
* Gringo - 9:00pm.
* Big Moon Rocket - 9:30pm.
* Skull & Bone Band - 10:00pm.
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Keith Wilkins - Examiner.com
