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It is one thing to rock the studio, but it is completely another to rock the stage. Simplified thankfully excels at both, and we’re thinking their talent can be attributed to their roots in a type of rock that doesn’t stick to one way of doing things. Their flexible nature has been an asset to any and all creative processes, something that we’d like to think that something like sounding like more of the same would virtually be a non-issue.. Since their initial formation in 2003, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based band has consistently released albums – their latest entitled Brighter Days, was  received as an honest, blunt lyrical telling with a decidedly catchy melodic sensibility. And yet they’ve extensive performance dates listed for many one’s listening pleasure,  a testament that can be proven by the dates listed and videos posted below in our BeatCrave Fav series. Simply put, Simplified is the real, raw deal, so get them while they’re hot already.

Pick of the Day: Simplified

Type: Rock, acoustic, alternative

Label: Hippizaz (Independent)

Band Members:

  • Clee Laster (vocals/acoustic guitar)
  • Chris Sheridan (lead guitar)
  • Chris Lynch (bass)
  • Ross Webb (drums/percussion)

Discography:

  • Live at the Visulite (2005)
  • Smile (2006)
  • Elephant Sky (2008)
  • Brighter Days (2011)

Videos:

“Home”

“Sugar Tree”

“High Everyday” (Live)

“Come Away” (Live)

Upcoming Events:

  • 7/10 Duckworth’s Park and Woodlawn – Charlotte, NC
  • 7/13 Music at Morrison – Charlotte, NC
  • 7/15 Rusty Rudder – Cornelius, NC
  • 7/16 The Clubhouse – Greensboro, NC
  • 7/20 Baytowne Wharf Resort – Sandestin, FL
  • 7/20 Funky Blues Shack – Destin, FL
  • 7/21 Hard Rock Casino – Biloxi, MS
  • 7/22 Hard Rock Casino – Biloxi, MS
  • 7/23 Hard Rock Casino Biloxi, MS
  • 7/28 The Icehouse Charlotte, NC
  • 7/29 Bud Light Concert Jam at NC Music Factory – Charlotte, NC
  • 8/7 The Boathouse Music Series – Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 8/25 Alive After Five, The Epicentre – Charlotte, NC
  • 9/24 Blackwater Music Festival, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park – Live Oak, FL
  • 10/8 Hickory Oktoberfest – Hickory, NC

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COMMENTS

  1. Posted by Angie
    Tuesday, July 26, 2011 4:30PM

    I vote for Simplified

  2. Posted by Jarrett
    Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:00AM

    I've always loved Simplified. They can be compared to many greats, but they still very much have their own style.

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