Relics

Introduction:

Relics is an all acoustic act performing classic rock songs…you know the ones on the radio that you turn up and the songs a new generation is discovering! The music ranges from Fleetwood Mac to Matchbox 20, Clapton to Queen and everything in between! Throughout the night you will hear a wide variety of songs from Beatles, Elton John, Neil Young, Eagles, Doobie Brothers, STP, CSN, Jimmy Buffet...you get the idea.

 

Bio:

The two members of the Relics are musicians that have played hundreds of shows, entertaining thousand of people across the country. They performed extensively supporting groups and solo performers from Atlantic, Warner Brothers, Capitol, Chrysalis, Island and Epic records. Both have recorded multiple albums/cd's and have supported multi-platium recording artist directly.     They have had the opprotuniy to be signed to domestic and international record lables as well as tour/show management agencies. Together they were the song writing team of the east coast band Christillow and were signed to Rock World International. In addition to touring they released a compilation of multiple demo's recorded for Warner Brothers and Epic Records. A year after the initial release they were recognized by PMM ranking the album Number 1 for Independent Album releases for the year 1991. In 2016 Christillow signed with Heaven and Hell Records (www.heavenandhellrecords.com) , a label that specializes in overseas sales and distribution and released a remastered and updated version of the original record now titled Standing in the Rain. The 2016 CD release has sold in 11 countries and the band is looking to support the release through live performances in 2017.

 

The Relics bring years of experience to the stage performing many songs you typically would not hear from an acoustic act. if you like classic rock you need to check it out! So…Check the schedule, make the plans and stop out for a night of music, friends and fun!

 

The Musicians:

 

Michael McDonald

• Musicals (General Theater Productions) included Finnian’s Rainbow, Oklahoma, and The Music Man.

• Star Search Finalist (vocal competition like the voice and american idol).

• Ice and LA Rockers - Vocalist, top forty bands (Southern California area)

• Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac) - Vocalist, McVie solo tour.

• Kenny Rodgers - Vocalist, tour/performance band.

• Christopher Cross - Vocalist, tour/performance band 

• Connie Stevens - Vocalist, tour/performance band

• Flyweil - Vocalist,  signed Island Records, toured with REO Speedwagon.

• Christillow - Vocalist, rock band - signed Rockworld International (1992) and Heaven and Hell Records (2016).

• Singer/Songwriter with outstanding song reviews and offers from Major Labels to procure songs.

• Attended University of Southern California studying Music

 

Kenny Mettler

• Cyris Minor (Bret Michaels) - Guitarist, rock band.

• Grand Anthem - Guitarist, rock band.

• Siege - Guitarist, heavy metal band. PA. Best of the Bands finalist.

• Vicious - Guitarist, heavey metal band - signed AK Records, France (note: Position obtained but not continued). 

• Christillow - Guitarist, rock band - signed Rockworld International  (1992) and Heaven and Hell Records (2016).

• RePlay - Guitarist, acoustic duo - premier central PA acoustic act playing 70 plus shows a year.

• Best Guitarist in PA Competition - 1990 - 3rd place, 1991 - 2nd place.

• Gamma Guitar Wars Competition (PA/MD) - 1992 Acoustic Div. 1st place and Electric Div. 3rd place.

• Songwriter with outstanding song reviews and offers from Major Labels to procure songs.

• Professional Guitar Teacher (multiple locations and facilities) for 15 years.

• East Coast Records Recording School graduate, Studio Engineer and Producer.