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For the past year, intervision has single-handedly created a groove epidemic in their hometown of Portland, OR. Combining elements of soul, rock, jazz and pop, the quintet is earning lofty comparisons to bands like Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and Jamiroquai, yet have created their own intensely unique sound.
In April 2007 the band released their sophomore album to sell-out crowds in the River City. Recorded at the famed Kung Fu Bakery with Grammy-winning engineer/producer Bob Stark, "Shades of Neptune", reflects a mature evolution of a band that is setting itself apart from the pack. Showcasing the super soul-powered vocals of lead singer Paul Creighton, rich harmonies and several of the city’s best studio musicians, it is already turning industry ears their way.
The Oregonian’s Pop Music Critic, Luciana Lopez says, “Sweet, mellow, jazzy and soulful…the disc is laid-back and danceable, and man, does it ever get in your head (and I mean that in a good way). Don't believe me? Take a listen.”
From their roots as young music students at Clackamas College to one of PDX’s most popular groups, the band has enjoyed distinguished performances at the Bite of Oregon, Musicfest NW, Aladdin Theatre and have been a fixture on local television like KATU’s AM Northwest and PDXposed.
intervision recently opened for Lifehouse, received consistent circulation on Live 365 PopUp Radio, airplay on KINK FM 101.9, KNRK 94.7, 105.1 FM The Buzz, KMHD and heavy rotation on local university stations. The band has earned considerable support from KINK as they were featured on KINK’s Noontunes at Pioneer Courthouse Square in the summer of 2006 and have been repeatedly featured on the KINK Early Escape Cruises since 2005.
Their 2005 debut release, Inside, has sold more than 2,500 copies in Portland. Also recorded at Kung Fu Bakery, the album features such guest musicians as Hans Teuber (woodwinds/Ani Difranco) and legendary Portland guitarist Dan Balmer, and was co-produced with Bob Stark.
Led by the undeniably soulful tenor of lead vocalist Paul Creighton, each member of the band asserts a distinct musical personality that has added to their unique style. While Creighton’s sound invokes Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sting and the improvisational flavor of Kurt Elling, the influences of Tom Petty, Stone Temple Pilots, and Dave Matthews are sewn in by the rhythmic riffs of guitarist/vocalist Tony Stovin. Keyboardist Kit Taylor rounds out the three-vocal front with his own twists of jazz and hip-hop while bassist Mike Glidden and drummer Jon Barber lay down their signature undulating groove.
While 2006 brought this band to the forefront of their local music scene, 2007 promises to break them to a whole new level; with dates scheduled regionally, they have only begun to fulfill their promise of bringing fresh sounds to eager ears and booties around the world.
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