*** WHO IS PHEENIX? *** For two brothers, music is an emotional outlet. Pheenix, started in 1995, was the vehicle for expressing this emotion. Mike and Al Allen are the two core members of this band. The brothers came from a musical family. Both are supported and encouraged by their wives and family. Al’s musical influences stem from the 1960’s and 1970’s, while Mike’s are from the hard rocking 1980’s and alternative 1990’s. This creates a combination that is both unique and entertaining. Mike Allen works at a jeweler in the Lansing area as a sales manager while pursuing a master’s degree in psychology. His musical influences range from Jimi Hendrix to Metallica. He started seriously playing guitar over 15 years ago and he still strives to integrate new techniques in his playing style from different genres. This is why he is currently studying classical guitar. Mike plays both lead and rhythm guitar for Pheenix. Al Allen works as a retail manager in the Grand Rapids area. His musical influences have ranged from the Beatles to Led Zeppelin. He has been studying the bass to increase his musical knowledge. Al plays both rhythm and bass guitar for Pheenix. Pheenix’s first cd was Season in Hell, in which you can hear their diverse musical styles. Their second cd, Up from the Ashes, is more of a blend of their musical styles into a tight cohesive unit. The raw emotion found on the first cd is still evident, but the music is more refined. They are currently working on their third cd, which will continue to expand the musical boundaries of the Pheenix universe. The band has played twice at the Grand Rapids Art Festival as well as local bars and coffeehouses in both the Grand Rapids and Lansing area. You can look forward to hearing more from Pheenix in the coming year.
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