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Savage Henry was formed in Denver, CO, July 2004. They released their first full length recording of fourteen songs, All In, at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in August 2005. Named Band to Watch in 2005 by Xposure Magazine, they have performed over a hundred live shows for fans throughout Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming and Minnesota and have been featured on Colorado radio stations including 93.3 KTCL and 99.5 The Mountain. The CD, All In and Step Lively, can be found on several major music services including iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby.

Savage Henry immediately gained regional respect with their 2005 debut effort All In, an audio journal of the complexities of relationships pushing against the tide of temptation and self-realization. All In was recognized as one the year's most skillfully played and cleanly produced albums by Denver's alternative weekly publication, Westword. After launching All In at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater (in conjunction with the "Film on The Rocks" series), Savage Henry established their distinctive brand of alternative pop/rock tunes throughout the Midwest and West Coast regions, playing over 175 dates for the remainder of 2005 and 2006. By the end of 2006, Savage Henry picked up a nomination for a Westword Music Showcase Award in the Best Rock category, and then again in 2007, this time in the Best Pop category alongside recent Atlantic signing, Meese.

2007 saw Savage Henry inking a publishing deal, and choosing between vying producers for their follow-up album due for release in 2009. Drummer Mike Boyd joined Savage Henry in 2007, proving his talent and performance ability above a slew of auditioning drummers aching for a place in Denver's ambitious quartet.

The members of Savage Henry understand that success in the music industry is more than just skillful albums and blistering live performances, so Savage Henry is an efficient business machine. Stuart Miller is a career guitar player living music through performing, teaching, and publishing placements, and is highly esteemed for his session work. In addition to maintaining the band's website and promotion online, bassist John Jeffers has earned praise for his skills in sound engineering and recording. Singer Damon Guerrasio's background in theater brings a unique, one of a kind performance, keeping the crowds rolling in. As a part of the successful "On Second Thought" (until their demise in 2004), Guerrasio has reached his artistic pinnacle as the intricate lyricist and eccentric frontman of Savage Henry.

With regular touring, festival, and showcase performances, along with highly acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute shows (Wish We Were Floyd), Savage Henry continues to prove itself as an independent musical success. As shows regularly sell out in Colorado, Savage Henry has also developed sizeable followings in Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wyoming. With 2009 the year that road-tested material presses to disc (2nd release), Savage Henry is well on their way to becoming a household name.

We are not new to the music world - prior to becoming Savage Henry, band members have performed and toured nation and world wide with such acts as On Second Thought, Vertical Horizon, Cowboy Mouth, as well as enjoyed major television exposure on (FOX) "Party of Five" and (NBC) "Late Night with Conan O' Brian".

Our diverse musical backgrounds allow us to write, record and perform together effectively, blending rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and ska creating a sound that is unique but also familiar and accessible. Think of the song-writing of Jack Johnson combined with the attitude of G-Love, combined with composition styles of bands like Maroon 5, Incubus and 311.

Reviews:

"This is a dangerous album to take in your car. It's so poppy and up-tempo, it encourages what the British would call "spirited driving". It should come with a warning label and a disclaimer the band will not be held responsible for speeding tickets received while listening to it." Myk-El, PCFDP, 09/2005

"Few local recordings are as skillfully played and cleanly produced as Savage Henry's..." Michael Roberts, Westword, 09/2005

"Shoe-gazers beware...Savage Henry is one band you just cannot stand still to, so expect to do a lot of dancing." Chris K., Scene Magazine, 10/2006

Discography

"All In"-2005 All In Daisy Place in the Sunshine Alive & Kickin' Monkey Mischievious Ring Presenting Me Can't Get Enough Always Werewolves and Redheaded Devils Into You 40oz. Remedies Down To This

Vocals and Lyrics-Damon Guerrasio

Guitars & vocals- Stu Miller

Drums & Percussion- Mike Rice

Bass- Ryan Morrow

Keyboards- Jeremy Lawton

Produced, Recorded & Mixed by: Mark Obermeyer & Savage Henry at Ruby's Studio (Denver, CO) July 2005

Exec. Producers Dave Redmond & Alan Miller

Additional Engineering and Mastering by: Justin Preston at Dragon Studios

"Step Lively"- 2009 A Shot in the Dark Broken Melody Unrequited Death of Me Vice Bound High Times Hero Call on Me 300 Miles

Vocals and Lyrics-Damon Guerrasio

Guitar and Vocals- Stu Miller

Guitar- Glen Esparza

Bass and Vocals- John Jeffers

Drums- Mike Boyd

Produced by Savage Henry and Duane Lundy

Recorded by Duane Lundy at Shangri-La, Lexington KY and John Jeffers at Atomland (Denver, CO)

Mastered by Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room (Ft. Collins, CO)

www.savagehenry.com

All music copyright Savage Henry LLC.

Video

savage henry- live at red rocks ampitheater "Shadows in My Room" live at the Spotlight 300 Miles