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2006 Best Christian Performer 59.51% Migraines*
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Trying to encapsulate a long-known band's career seems to get even harder over time. Even though the Best Christian Act Whammy is a relatively new award, The Migraines are not new to the Whammy Awards or the local music scene. The original version of the band started in 1993 under the name Suckerpunch. That changed after a year and a half when they found out there was more than one Suckerpunch out there. By 1995 they signed to Onefoot Records and toured almost non-stop for five years. In 2000, Shawn Browning, founder of the band, became a Christian. A line-up change during that time involving other like-minded players turned The Migraines into a Christian Punk band. During all this time The Migraines have played just about every kind of gig imaginable. They claim dates at CBGBs in New York City, Chicago's House Of Blues, Fort Wayne's Memorial Coliseum and festivals too numerous to mention. To date, they have a staggering 37 releases, including CD compilations, their most recent being 2004's Endangered Species. Okay, so that's all history any follower of The Migraines probably already knows. It's an impressive resume which now can be expanded upon. The band was a trio for a long time before recently adding a fourth member. Along with Browning (guitar, vocals), Craig Weitz (bass, vocals) and drummer Dave "D.H." Oliver, guitarist Greg Titzer joins the lineup. Titzer is best known for having been a member of Ardent Records recording artists Scream Machine. He brings extensive road experience to The Migraines as well. "We wanted to move into a more metal genre and be a bit heavier," said Browning. "We needed someone a bit more accomplished at lead guitar than I. Fan response has been incredible. People are far more responsive to our fuller sound and more layered songwriting." "This is a good way to start off the band," Titzer said. "My first gig with the band was here in front of about 2,000 people and Jackyl. That's how they introduced me to the band." "It was his audition," added Browning. "We break ‘em in hard core," said Oliver. "It's a great way to audition somebody," Weitz added. There are several more changes in the works for The Migraines, but Browning is emphatic that it's just too soon to talk about anything specific. Regardless, Fort Wayne is in store for some new music by an old favorite not afraid to make changes. "This town has always had a vibrant and unique music scene," said Browning. "Keep supporting local music and thanks for the support we've received." (John DeGroff) |
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