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'''ContrAddiction''' is an all original [[rock band]] based in [[Sacramento, California]]. Influenced by [[rhythm and blues]], [[country music|country]], [[folk music|folk]], [[funk]] and [[hip-hop]], their music captures audiences of all ages. The band was founded by Shawn Chang brother Shane and Eric Speer in 2006 and now consists of five members; Shawn Chang on vocals and acoustic, Shane Chang on drums, Eric Speer on electic guitar, T-bone also on electric guitar, and Ryan Sweatt on bass. |
'''ContrAddiction''' is an all original [[rock band]] based in [[Sacramento, California]]. Influenced by [[rhythm and blues]], [[country music|country]], [[folk music|folk]], [[funk]] and [[hip-hop]], their music captures audiences of all ages. The band was founded by Shawn Chang brother Shane and Eric Speer in 2006 and now consists of five members; Shawn Chang on vocals and acoustic, Shane Chang on drums, Eric Speer on electic guitar, T-bone also on electric guitar, and Ryan Sweatt on bass. |
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Shawn Chang [[aka]] "Prowl Loc"[1] an LA based rapper is most known in the underground [[rap]] scene and has reached an international level of fame in [[Japan]] where his CD's sell for $70 a piece. While recording ''California's Finest'' and working with some notable musicians, Shawn found a taste for [[Rock and Roll]]. Brother Shane Chang and Eric Speer where working construction together when they joined Shawn for a Jamm. By summer of 2007 the band was looking for a bass player and convinced East Sacramento native Ryan Sweatt, whom possess a [[ |
Shawn Chang [[aka]] "Prowl Loc"[1] an LA based rapper is most known in the underground [[rap]] scene and has reached an international level of fame in [[Japan]] where his CD's sell for $70 a piece. While recording ''California's Finest'' and working with some notable musicians, Shawn found a taste for [[Rock and Roll]]. Brother Shane Chang and Eric Speer where working construction together when they joined Shawn for a Jamm. By summer of 2007 the band was looking for a bass player and convinced East Sacramento native Ryan Sweatt, whom possess a [[Bachelors degree]] in Art from [[Sacramento State University]], to play. By late 2007 the band began recording their first CD ''[[ContrAddiction Demo|ContrAddiction]]'' and sought out a [[recording engineer]]. William Davenport aka "Tbone", recorded the demo using a [[Mobile Studio]] that he fashioned out of new and used computer parts and shortly thereafter started jamming with the band. By late 2008 the band was playing numerous [[Music venue|venues]] & festivals in and around the California area some of which being the [[California Exposition & State Fair|California State Fair]], The Blue Cue, The Kennel Club, Marilyns, Harlows, The Blue Lamp & Old Ironsides. In early 2009 the band started work on their EP ''[[Push Yourself Away]]'' which was released in Aug. of 2009. |
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ContrAddiction is an all original rock band based in Sacramento, California. Influenced by rhythm and blues, country, folk, funk and hip-hop, their music captures audiences of all ages. The band was founded by Shawn Chang brother Shane and Eric Speer in 2006 and now consists of five members; Shawn Chang on vocals and acoustic, Shane Chang on drums, Eric Speer on electic guitar, T-bone also on electric guitar, and Ryan Sweatt on bass.
Shawn Chang aka "Prowl Loc"[1] an LA based rapper is most known in the underground rap scene and has reached an international level of fame in Japan where his CD's sell for $70 a piece. While recording California's Finest and working with some notable musicians, Shawn found a taste for Rock and Roll. Brother Shane Chang and Eric Speer where working construction together when they joined Shawn for a Jamm. By summer of 2007 the band was looking for a bass player and convinced East Sacramento native Ryan Sweatt, whom possess a Bachelors degree in Art from Sacramento State University, to play. By late 2007 the band began recording their first CD ContrAddiction and sought out a recording engineer. William Davenport aka "Tbone", recorded the demo using a Mobile Studio that he fashioned out of new and used computer parts and shortly thereafter started jamming with the band. By late 2008 the band was playing numerous venues & festivals in and around the California area some of which being the California State Fair, The Blue Cue, The Kennel Club, Marilyns, Harlows, The Blue Lamp & Old Ironsides. In early 2009 the band started work on their EP Push Yourself Away which was released in Aug. of 2009.
[1] Prowl Loc at ShawnBluntz.com