Monsters of Rock PDX Player Profile: Greg Georgeson

When the concept for Monsters of Rock PDX was spawned, we knew that we wanted to go out and get the best players, but also those that represented the city as institutions – those players that have stood the test of time – the ones that have been relevant for many years.

As the man probably best known as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the Pacific Northwest based band Sequel, having Greg Georgeson on the roster for MOR PDX was a top priority. With Sequel inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, in October, the band is seen as one of the best. Over the years Sequel has shared the stage with Journey, The Tubes, Eddie Money, Sammy Hagar, Triumph, Greg Kihn and Bryan Adams as well as releasing three full length records with two of them receiving regional airplay, and the third (recorded and released in 2006) receiving international airplay. Over the last 10 years, Greg has played across the U.S. as lead guitarist for Tommy Tutone from 1998 to 2008. In January 2009 he released his debut solo CD "100% By Volume". He was featured in the January 2011 edition of Vintage Guitar Magazine for his second solo CD release "Imaginary Theme Songs". Still a mainstay, he can be found playing in clubs regularly in the Portland area, and beyond.

In what is bound to be one of the highlights of Monsters of Rock PDX, Georgeson will be joined up with Mike Skill, the lead guitarist of The Romanitics, Kevin Rankin on drums, and a special guest on bass for a 3-song set.

Monsters of Rock PDX is taking place at Dante’s in downtown Portland on Sat., Jan. 28 starting at 8:30pm. Tickets available in advance through all Ticketswest outlets (purchase online here), or at the door where the cost is $5.

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Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to play over the course of the events. Check back often for other bios.

What is Monsters of Rock PDX all about? See here for details

Monsters of Rock PDX Player Profile: Geoff Metts

Monsters of Rock PDX sees an incredible mix of shredders, in the pocket rhythm, and enough thump to make you jump all night. But, the one thing that makes or breaks any band is the pipes – the singers that count the most.

As the singer and guitar player of Western Aerial and Ants in the Kitchen, Geoff Metts brings an incredible mix of grit, soul, and power to Monsters of Rock PDX. Whether ripping slide, or working the crowd, Metts has played hundreds of shows including the Vans Warped Tour, multiple appearances at KUFO’s Rockfest and was honored with an invitation to play "The Star Spangled Banner" for a sold out crowd of 25,000 at the Rose Garden Arena (see the kick butt photo above).

And, his music isn’t confined to just Portland. His material has been heard internationally on radio, film and television.  Along the way Geoff has shared the stage with Alice in Chains, Buckcherry, Seether, Incubus, Everclear and The Supersuckers.  He has also played alongside Portland legends Jennifer Batten, Terry Robb, Eddie Martinez and Robbie Laws as part of the PG3 concerts.

Monsters of Rock PDX is taking place at Dante’s in downtown Portland on Sat., Jan. 28 starting at 8:30pm. Tickets available in advance at Ticketswest outlets, or at the door where the cost is $5.

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Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to play over the course of the events. Check back often for other bios.

What is Monsters of Rock PDX all about? See here for details

MOR PDX Tee-Shirts - COMING SOON

Want a really cool tee-shirt to add to your collection while also saying you support the local Portland music scene? The Monsters of Rock PDX tee-shirt is waiting for you. These kick butt shirts will be on sale at the Jan. 28th event at Dante's.  

Cost is $15.00 for S-M-L with XXL costing $17.00

Want one in advance? Leave a comment and let us know!!!

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Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to play over the course of the events. Check back often for bios.

What is Monsters of Rock PDX all about? See here for details

Join the "Event" Page for MOR PDX on Facebook

A great way to reach out to friends for the Monsters of Rock PDX is through social media with the advent of Facebook.

If you're interested in passing on info about the show on Jan. 28, here's where you can do so via Facebook

MONSTERS OF ROCK PDX (Facebook Event page)

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Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to play over the course of the events. Check back often for other bios.

What is Monsters of Rock PDX all about? See here for details

Monsters of Rock PDX Player Profile: Mike Collins

Guitarists can shred. Vocalists can wail. But ask any player worth their salt, and they’ll tell you the key to the engine for any great band is the rhythm section. In setting up the players for Monsters of Rock PDX, we hear ya, and we’re bringing it strong.

For drummers, one guy that’s going to make the evening slam is Mike Collins.

MOR PDX IS COMING TO DANTE'S JAN 28. SEE HERE FOR DETAILS

Collins is that rare breed of guy that can blend in the pocket, while bringing the chops. How’d he hone them? Experience and some killer education.

Collins is a graduate of the Musicians Institute of Technology and has studied independently with legendary drummers Michael Shrieve (Santana, George Harrison), Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Sean Lennon), Graham Lear (Santana, REO Speedwagon) and world renowned instructor Chuck Silverman.

He's played Coffee Houses and Stadiums throughout North America sharing the bill with artists such as Little Richard, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, Elliot Smith, Gin Blossoms, Veruca Salt, Sara Mclachlan, Cake, The 88, Rooney, Jason Falkner and many others.

His drumming and songwriting has been featured on local, national and international television and radio. Mike was also the featured drummer on Portland’s American Idol knock-off "Gimme the Mic" in 2007 and 2008.

And, all that background has made Collins one popular cat to work with. He’s worked with artists such as guitarist Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon), multi instrumentalist Lisa Germano (John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, David Bowie), guitarist Eddie Martinez (Robert Palmer, Rod Stewart, RUN DMC), Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network), bassist Jeff Leonard (Diana Ross, Tom Grant) bassist James Guffee (The Tories) Ike Willis (Frank Zappa) and members of Portland alumni bands such as Quarterflash, Nu Shooz, Black n Blue, Pink Martini and The Dan Reed Network. Over the years Collins has played for or filled in for local artists such as Red Sector, Stephanie Schneiderman, Geoff Byrd, Bec Hollcraft, Thrillbilly, Skinhorse, The Superficials, The Boys Next Door and others.

Collins has also worked with acclaimed producers Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, John Lennon), Mark Plati (The Cure, David Bowie, Prince), Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam, Nickelback), Marc Desisto (U2, Pink Floyd), Jeff Saltzman (Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins) Chris Manning (Jellyfish, Santana), Kelly Gray (Candlebox, Queensryche) and Rob Daiker (Katy Perry, Dan Reed) to name a few.

What’s Mike working on currently? Catch his drumming and song writing for the well known Portland band Throwback Suburbia.

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Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to play over the course of the events. Check back often for other bios.

What is Monsters of Rock PDX all about? See here for details

M.O.R. PDX Now Being Held at Dante's on Sat, Jan 28th

When an event grows, you have to find a bigger place to host it....

The response to Monsters of Rock PDX has been so overwhelming, we are moving to a larger a larger venue.

WHERE: Dante's at 350 W Burnside in downtown Portland
WHEN: Sat., Jan. 28

Make sure and check back for frequent updates!!

Monsters of Rock PDX Player Profile: Brian Harrison

Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to perform at the events, with the first one being on Sat, Jan 28 (see here for details)

Try to come up a superlative to describe Brian Harrison’s guitar playing and the words “versatile”… “tasty”… “shredder”… “chameleon” … might come to mind. The Portland, Oregon native has been playing in local venues for a couple decades, solidifying not only his chops, and songwriting, but as one of region’s best players.

His first notable recorded work was through the nationally distributed album, Dirty Rhythm “Feel the Fire” which was Produced by Paul Dean of Loverboy. Since then, he’s waded into instrumental, folk and blue grass influences through his solo CD “Nine Lives and Ten Songs”. More recently, he has followed up with more great hard rock on the CD “Dirty Little Fingers” and the latest release “Brian Harrison and the Last Draw”, both of which he has supported extensively live. When not supporting his own material, he plays power-R&B with Ants in the Kitchen

Harrison has sat in and tore it up recently at the All-Star Jam Tribute to Joey Lomelo in early October, lending his versatility to shredding wood on classics ranging from The Scorpions, The Cult, and Journey with other great Portland artists. Expect more of the same at the Monsters of Rock PDX events

Past projects: ROXX, Roulette, Dirty Rhythm, Burn Again Mission, BUZZMEG, and many others

Current projects: Brian Harrison and the Last Draw , Dirty Little Fingers, Andrew Paul Woodworth, Ants in the Kitchen

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Monsters of Rock PDX is highlighting some of the players set to play over the course of the events. Check back often for other bios.

What is Monsters of Rock PDX all about? See here for details