Haven
has many musical influences which have melded together to give
them their own distinctive sound. Haven explores and
provides a solid offering of life giving lyrics and introspection,
woven amidst a melodic storm of high powered vocals and guitar
work.
Haven write songs from the
heart, based not upon calculated efforts to clone the latest
trend, but to use music as a vehicle to uplift, heal and
entertain… never forgetting the reason why they started making
music in the first place !
The band has many diverse musical
influences- Pamme, the Lead Vocalist and Lyricist, was inspired by
Kansas, Heart, Deep Purple, and Journey. She was influenced by
these bands because of Steve Walsh, Ann Wilson, David Coverdale,
and Steve Perry: four great singers and performers.
Michael Brody, the Bass and Keyboard
player, was inspired by Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Kiss, Rush,
Sting and various Pop bands.
John Vanselow, the guitar player, was
inspired by UFO (Michael Schenker), Black Sabbath, Rush, Deep
Purple, Robin Trower, The Beatles and classical music.
Mix all that together and you have a
pretty wide influence of musical styles which all add up to...
Haven!
Special guest players on the band's
debut album: "The Road" include Matt Sorum on drums, (Guns
n' Roses and The Cult), Robin McAuley, background vocals (MSG) and
Jimmy Hotz (worked with Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Dave Mason, Gary
Wright, and others).
The band has also recorded a track for
the forthcoming Jason Becker tribute album, with Robin McAuley and
Johnny Lima contributing to the special recording also.
Haven are already working on the
follow up to "The Road" and plan to begin recording before
the end of the year.