The Official Site of the Northern Whiskey Syndicate
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The Northern Whiskey Syndicate was formed by Kevin Anderson & Mike Sobieski (Sobie) in the winter of 2004 to write and play original music inspired by the member's various influences that span rock, folk, alt-country, punk & 80's post-punk. The band's sound has been described by the press in various ways, including "Honest heartland rock", "REM on the roadhouse circuit" and "unmistakably American, evoking that trashy saloon-rock aesthetic". Many songs reflect life in the fields, factories and farms surrounding the bands native land, the greater Detroit region, although the themes and words could apply to any workingmans town.
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Since its inception, the Northern Whiskey Syndicate has maintained a busy performing
schedule including appearances at the 2005 & 2006 MetroTimes Blowouts, Detroit's premier music event, and the 2005, 2006 & 2007 Mid Point Music Festivals in Cincinnati, the Midwest's largest independent music festival. NWS also played Toronto's premier music festival, NXNE, in 2007.
The Northern Whiskey Syndicate:
Kevin Anderson: guitars, harmonica, and vocals
Sobie: Drums & percussion
Bill Zech: bass guitar, vocals
Oliver Calhoun: guitars, vocals
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The Northern Whiskey Syndicate released their self-titled debut CD in 2004 and a second CD, titled Volstead 33 was recorded in 2005. A third CD, "Splice the Main Brace" was released in 2007. All were well received by the press and the juries of major music festivals. 2 NWS songs were picked up for release on labels; "Flood Plain" by Shuteye Records for their "United State of Americana Vol. 3" compilation, and "No One to Blame" by NBT Records for "Ride the Train Vol. 23."
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