ABOUT
Band Goals:
Finding Core is determined as a band to enjoy making a lifelong career out of the music that they create and play. Their strive for success ranges from selling albums, extensive touring, merchandising and band promotions, including all forms of media exposure.
Finding Core is working towards label representation, a publishing deal, and securing global distribution to have their music heard around the world.
The Music:
Finding Core's music is described as and is labeled as Power Rock. The band has a very radio-friendly sound, featuring melodic vocals, emotionally driven lyrics, powerful guitars, rhythmic percussion and sub sonic bass. Their foundation is solid; composed of musicians that have been deeply rooted in the music scene for well over a decade. Thanks to the wide variety of musical influences from each of its members, FINDING CORE has achieved a style and sound that bares very unique qualities.
The combined efforts of each musician, their years of hard work and unyielding dedication to their music have culminated in FINDING CORE. Their goal is to perform their music to perfection, both live and in the studio, while sharing their love of music with others of similar passion.
History/Live Experience:
Finding Core has attained many shows over the years, including many popular venues such as world renowned Harpos Concert Theater, in Detroit Michigan, as well as Jeff Healey's in Toronto. Their hard work has landed them on the same bill with popular bands like I Mother Earth, Great White, Quiet Riot, Seether, Default, High Holy Days, Ronnie James Dio, Ian Thornley, Anthrax, Fireball Ministry and more!
Years of performing on the nightclub circuit has awarded each musician with the ability to interact with their audience. As such, this aspect of each performer was a prerequisite and has lent a helping hand in assembling FINDING CORE with the right combination of musicians and individuals. Currently, without label representation, the band's members have received endorsements from the industry's top manufacturer's such as Spector, Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Washburn, Parker, Soundtech, Martin, George L's Cables, Firewire Strings, Dunlop Effects, Ampeg Bass Amplification, Dava Picks and so many others. They are proud to be part of the team at each company. What is shown is that their hard work, determination and marketing has been recognized and one can only imagine what the future may hold for the band.
The Concept:
So what is the concept behind the name FINDING CORE? The concept is "to find one's inner self and being".Through the lyrics of Finding Core, you'll find many stories that you may personaly relate to and this may be yet another reason why the band is being accepted the way they currently are.
FINDING CORE is an experience. Be sure to get the experience when FINDING CORE comes to your area!
- Screen name:
- Finding Core
- Member since:
- Jul 10 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 5
- Age:
- years
Influences
Creed, Van Halen, 80's Rock, Nickelback, Shinedown & so many others. The list is endless!
Members Of Band
Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitars: Todd Lenover
Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals: Eric Broadbent
Bass & Backing Vocals: J.Z Taine
Drums & Percussion: Ryan Caron
EQUIPMENT
Todd uses Gibson Les Paul Studio, Jackson Guitars, Schecter Guitars, Peavey Triple XXX 120 watt heads, Boss DS-1 Distortion, Boss Chorus, Boss DD-3 Delay, Randall 4x12 Cabinets
Eric uses P.R.S. Guitars as his main instruments & Peavey EVH Wolfgang guitars as backups and Peavey EVH 5150 series amplifiers. His acoustic needs are fulfilled thanks to the fine people at Martin Guitar Co. Effects consist of Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss LS-2 Line Selector, Boss TU-2 Tuners, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Vox WAH, MXR EVH 90, Boss BF-2 Flanger, Makita and various Cordless Drills!
J.Z. uses Spector Basses, Ampeg amplification, Pedalsnake system, George L's cables, Firewire strings, George Foreman Grills. Samson Wireless systems. AKG mics.
Finding Core uses Firewire Strings & DAVA Picks exclusively!
