KICK - THE INXS EXPERIENCE BRINGS AUSTRALIAN ROCKERS' BIGGEST HITS TO CITY WINERY ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 22; WATCH A VIDEO OF THEIR CAPTIVATING SALUTE AND TRIBUTE TO INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ROCK BAND INXS
KICK - The INXS Experience, the USA's most captivating salute and tribute to internationally acclaimed rock band, INXS, will perform at City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Avenue NE, Ponce City Market on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 8 PM. Tickets are $20 and $24, onsale now at www.CityWinery.com.
Formed in 2014, two years after INXS stopped touring, KICK - The INXS Experience has beautifully managed to capture the spirit of INXS in both its sound and live performance, bringing the highest level of musicianship to the audience while showing a true passion for the music of INXS. Vocalist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Cory Massi is the founding frontman of KICK, and has long held a respect and admiration for the late great Michael Hutchence. Massi even auditioned for the reality TV show, Rockstar: INXS in 2004, where contestants competed to become the new lead vocalist for INXS. What convinced him to audition? "I loved Michael's singing and his personality," notes Massi. "I saw INXS when I was a teenager in '88 and '89; they were great, and the people were just gaga over them. Michael left a big impression with his star power; he really had it, that guy. Our range is similar and I just went for it. I had to sing "Mystify" acappella so I was kind of nervous because I didn't have a band behind me. There was a camera a foot away from my face and it was out of my comfort zone; I would probably still feel uncomfortable today. I didn't get the gig: I was probably one of the last people to try out and I think by the time I auditioned they had already made their selection. No excuse: it was a good experience. We include "Mystify" in our set and when I sing it, I have my band with me and we play it with a lot of heart."
Based in South Carolina, KICK - The INXS Experience recently launched their 2018 North American tour to enthusiastic crowds in Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. The standing room only audience at House of Blues Chicago was treated to a comprehensive 2-hour set, jam-packed with the Australian rockers' biggest hits; "Need You Tonight," "Devil Inside," "New Sensation," "Disappear," and "Suicide Blonde," along with some of the deeper tracks from INXS' extensive catalog, including fan favorites "Stay Young," "To Look At You," "I Send A Message," and "Shine Like It Does." One of the highlights of the evening was a stunning performance of the blockbuster ballad "Never Tear Us Apart" with the capacity crowd singing along to every word. The closing number, "Don't Change," also proved to be a memorable moment with RockStar: INXS finalist and much-loved Chicago frontman for the Lovehammers, Marty Casey, joining KICK onstage for the song and praising the band profusely, proclaiming to the packed house, "Next time they come back, I'm gonna be here, because they are f******g amazing!"
Milwaukee fans also agreed, showering the band's facebook page with accolades:
"Absolutely incredible show last night! Can't wait to see you guys in Milwaukee again!"
"Beyond expectation. Thank you guys! Come back soon."
"Fab time! You guys are LEGIT. Can't wait to see y'all again!"
"Great time seeing your show last night. Amazing talent!"
"You guys ROCKED! Such a good group of guys. You are always welcome in Milwaukee!"
KICK is already garnering the attention, admiration, and accolades of well-seasoned "ears" in the music industry. Radio personalities in several markets have been quick to offer praise; WZXL / Atlantic City program director Steve Raymond, a longtime fan of INXS, raved after listening to only part of a song, "Wow! These guys have got the vibe down. Really impressive!" 107.1 The BOSS (WWZY)'s midday air personality Michele Amabile concurred, "I had to go back and listen again with my eyes closed... I could have sworn I was hearing Michael Hutchence!"
Sounding like legendary frontman Michael Hutchence is no easy task. "I guess the hardest thing, the most challenging thing when I started KICK," acknowledges Massi, "was capturing the great variety in Hutchence's voice. He can sound sensitive and soft and he can be super strong and really belt it out and sometimes that all happens within one phrase or even a word. It took a lot of self-control to capture how he projects his lyrics and the music. It's impossible to really sound and look like him; he's an Adonis, another Jim Morrison, Morrison in a pop sense. I can't mimic that; all I can do is do my best to capture his spirit."
The focus has been on faithfully recreating the music in its most powerful sense; an in-the-pocket bottom end from bass player Don Leslie and drummer Johnny Dee, a brilliant combination of piano and synth by Mark Goodnough, the signature guitar tones produced by guitarist Todd King and Jason Taylor, the saxophone by Nottingham, England's Tom Wheat, and the spot-on lead vocals by Cory Massi, all lend to a powerful high-energy show. KICK - The INXS Experience will take you back. It will reignite your passion for INXS. It will introduce you to music that is still as fresh today as the day it was written.
With a career spanning 40 extraordinary years and a solid chart history that includes seven Billboard Top 10 hits (# 1 Need You Tonight, # 2 Devil Inside, # 3 New Sensation, # 4 What You Need, # 7 Never Tear Us Apart, # 8 Disappear, and # 9 Suicide Blonde), INXS is undoubtedly one of the world's most successful bands. In the United States alone, they have sold over 15 million albums, making them the third-highest selling Australian music act in the U.S. behind AC/DC and The Bee Gees. Few rock bands have achieved the success and longevity that INXS has enjoyed.
KICK - The INXS Experience's U.S. Tour Dates are as follows:
DATE CITY VENUE ONSALE
THU 2/22/18 Atlanta, GA City Winery onsale now
FRI 3/2/18 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall onsale now
SAT 3/3/18 Tampa, FL Skippers Smokehouse onsale now
SUN 3/4/18 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits onsale now
THU 4/12/18 Irwin, PA The Lamp Theatre onsale now
FRI 4/13/18 Detroit, MI The Magic Bag onsale now
SAT 4/14/18 Delphi, IN Delphi Opera House onsale now
THU 4/26/18 Richmond, VA The Tin Pan onsale now
FRI 4/27/18 Annapolis, MD Rams Head Onstage onsale now
SAT 4/28/18 Jim Thorpe, PA Mauch Chunk Opera House onsale now
SUN 4/29/18 Pawling, NY Daryl's House onsale now
THU 6/7/18 New York, NY The Cutting Room onsale now
KICK - The INXS Experience, the USA's most captivating salute and tribute to internationally acclaimed rock band, INXS, will perform at City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Avenue NE, Ponce City Market on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 8 PM. Tickets are $20 and $24, onsale now at www.CityWinery.com.
Formed in 2014, two years after INXS stopped touring, KICK - The INXS Experience has beautifully managed to capture the spirit of INXS in both its sound and live performance, bringing the highest level of musicianship to the audience while showing a true passion for the music of INXS. Vocalist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Cory Massi is the founding frontman of KICK, and has long held a respect and admiration for the late great Michael Hutchence. Massi even auditioned for the reality TV show, Rockstar: INXS in 2004, where contestants competed to become the new lead vocalist for INXS. What convinced him to audition? "I loved Michael's singing and his personality," notes Massi. "I saw INXS when I was a teenager in '88 and '89; they were great, and the people were just gaga over them. Michael left a big impression with his star power; he really had it, that guy. Our range is similar and I just went for it. I had to sing "Mystify" acappella so I was kind of nervous because I didn't have a band behind me. There was a camera a foot away from my face and it was out of my comfort zone; I would probably still feel uncomfortable today. I didn't get the gig: I was probably one of the last people to try out and I think by the time I auditioned they had already made their selection. No excuse: it was a good experience. We include "Mystify" in our set and when I sing it, I have my band with me and we play it with a lot of heart."
Based in South Carolina, KICK - The INXS Experience recently launched their 2018 North American tour to enthusiastic crowds in Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. The standing room only audience at House of Blues Chicago was treated to a comprehensive 2-hour set, jam-packed with the Australian rockers' biggest hits; "Need You Tonight," "Devil Inside," "New Sensation," "Disappear," and "Suicide Blonde," along with some of the deeper tracks from INXS' extensive catalog, including fan favorites "Stay Young," "To Look At You," "I Send A Message," and "Shine Like It Does." One of the highlights of the evening was a stunning performance of the blockbuster ballad "Never Tear Us Apart" with the capacity crowd singing along to every word. The closing number, "Don't Change," also proved to be a memorable moment with RockStar: INXS finalist and much-loved Chicago frontman for the Lovehammers, Marty Casey, joining KICK onstage for the song and praising the band profusely, proclaiming to the packed house, "Next time they come back, I'm gonna be here, because they are f******g amazing!"
Milwaukee fans also agreed, showering the band's facebook page with accolades:
"Absolutely incredible show last night! Can't wait to see you guys in Milwaukee again!"
"Beyond expectation. Thank you guys! Come back soon."
"Fab time! You guys are LEGIT. Can't wait to see y'all again!"
"Great time seeing your show last night. Amazing talent!"
"You guys ROCKED! Such a good group of guys. You are always welcome in Milwaukee!"
KICK is already garnering the attention, admiration, and accolades of well-seasoned "ears" in the music industry. Radio personalities in several markets have been quick to offer praise; WZXL / Atlantic City program director Steve Raymond, a longtime fan of INXS, raved after listening to only part of a song, "Wow! These guys have got the vibe down. Really impressive!" 107.1 The BOSS (WWZY)'s midday air personality Michele Amabile concurred, "I had to go back and listen again with my eyes closed... I could have sworn I was hearing Michael Hutchence!"
Sounding like legendary frontman Michael Hutchence is no easy task. "I guess the hardest thing, the most challenging thing when I started KICK," acknowledges Massi, "was capturing the great variety in Hutchence's voice. He can sound sensitive and soft and he can be super strong and really belt it out and sometimes that all happens within one phrase or even a word. It took a lot of self-control to capture how he projects his lyrics and the music. It's impossible to really sound and look like him; he's an Adonis, another Jim Morrison, Morrison in a pop sense. I can't mimic that; all I can do is do my best to capture his spirit."
The focus has been on faithfully recreating the music in its most powerful sense; an in-the-pocket bottom end from bass player Don Leslie and drummer Johnny Dee, a brilliant combination of piano and synth by Mark Goodnough, the signature guitar tones produced by guitarist Todd King and Jason Taylor, the saxophone by Nottingham, England's Tom Wheat, and the spot-on lead vocals by Cory Massi, all lend to a powerful high-energy show. KICK - The INXS Experience will take you back. It will reignite your passion for INXS. It will introduce you to music that is still as fresh today as the day it was written.
With a career spanning 40 extraordinary years and a solid chart history that includes seven Billboard Top 10 hits (# 1 Need You Tonight, # 2 Devil Inside, # 3 New Sensation, # 4 What You Need, # 7 Never Tear Us Apart, # 8 Disappear, and # 9 Suicide Blonde), INXS is undoubtedly one of the world's most successful bands. In the United States alone, they have sold over 15 million albums, making them the third-highest selling Australian music act in the U.S. behind AC/DC and The Bee Gees. Few rock bands have achieved the success and longevity that INXS has enjoyed.
KICK - The INXS Experience's U.S. Tour Dates are as follows:
DATE CITY VENUE ONSALE
THU 2/22/18 Atlanta, GA City Winery onsale now
FRI 3/2/18 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall onsale now
SAT 3/3/18 Tampa, FL Skippers Smokehouse onsale now
SUN 3/4/18 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits onsale now
THU 4/12/18 Irwin, PA The Lamp Theatre onsale now
FRI 4/13/18 Detroit, MI The Magic Bag onsale now
SAT 4/14/18 Delphi, IN Delphi Opera House onsale now
THU 4/26/18 Richmond, VA The Tin Pan onsale now
FRI 4/27/18 Annapolis, MD Rams Head Onstage onsale now
SAT 4/28/18 Jim Thorpe, PA Mauch Chunk Opera House onsale now
SUN 4/29/18 Pawling, NY Daryl's House onsale now
THU 6/7/18 New York, NY The Cutting Room onsale now
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