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vocals . BECKI CZYZ (Salisbury, MD)
bass, vocals . BRIANNA CZYZ (Salisbury, MD)
guitar . BRYAN CZYZ (Federalsburg, MD)
THE BAND + BLOOD ROCK
Twenty-three year old, Becki Czyz, has been singing since she could speak. Her karaoke machine became her best friend at quite a young age and she would spend hours on end each day practicing in the living room. Becki jammed with her dad at home and finally got up the courage to sing karaoke at a local bar. With that taste of performing now deep within her, she had an undeniable urge to continue entertaining. With her unique sound, Becki controls the stage from the start of every show, captivating those in attendance. Startling stage presence, combined with hypnotizing vocal abilities, highlight every powerful performance.
At eighteen years old, Brianna has been playing bass for four years. Witnessing her dad, Bryan, and sister, Becki, constantly playing music, she wanted to be a part of it, and bass was the obvious choice. Her dad taught her the basic notes and she educated herself from there, developing quite a unique style. With the help of her vintage Sunn amp, Brianna rocks her Aria bass with attitude. Fully armed with an arsenal of tight grooves, compelling harmonies, and stunning backing vocals, she is most definitely on a mission to rock.
Becki and Brianna’s dad, Bryan is the driving force behind Mind Control. He has played guitar since he was a child and his daughters developed his same passion for music. Bryan plays a handmade G.L. Jacobs guitar, ran through a vintage JCM 800 Marshall Amp, filling the stage with presence and massive tone. Mesmerizing riffs combined with hooks that kill, bleed through his cabinet.
In 2002, Ryan Peter’s came aboard as the drummer of Mind Control. Filled with the same enthusiasm for music as Becki, Bryan, and Brianna, Ryan was the missing link that MC had been searching for. Ryan releases an endless onslaught of crushing beats and rhythms every time he sits behind his Pearl kit. His aggressive attack on the drums is fueled by the excitement of the crowd.
We call it “Blood Rock.” -MC
Imagine mixing Gwen Stefani with a bit of Pat Benatar, combined with a 'take-no-prisoners' rockin' band. The sound is intense, energetic and raw - a fusion of rock, punk, throbbing beats and honest lyrics. Make no mistakes about it, Mind Control is the next big thing." Ty Milborn, ABC News Reporter
MEDIA
In May, Mind Control recorded their latest EP with the legendary Steve Wright. The CD was released on August 6, 2005 and MC has sold over 950 copies to date. (www.wrightwaystudios.com)
In October, two of Mind Control's brand new tracks were featured in the Lions Gate Film “Ghostwatcher 2,” which is out on DVD in Blockbusters everywhere. The tracks chosen were "Take It Away," and "Sorry." Look for a soundtrack in stores soon and listen for Mind Control when you rent Ghostwatcher 2 at blockbuster.(www.ghostwatchermovie.com)
AWARDS
On Garageband.com, the track “Mind Games” finished its 3 week run at #84 out of 1,132 songs and #761 out of 16,306 songs. It also received awards in the following categories-
Track of the Day on October 9th, 2004
#10 Best Female Vocals in Rock, ALL-TIME
Best Female Vocals in Rock, week of October 4th, 2004
Best Female Vocals in Rock, week of October 18th, 2004
“Shame” finished at #297 out of 985 songs, plus received awards in the following categories-
Best Female Vocals Overall, week of October 4th
Best Female Vocals in Rock, week of October 4th
RADIO
Mind Control is the Featured Artist on the UK Radio Station, Extreme Radio (www.extremeradio.co.uk) and is also the Featured Artist at Eastern Underground (www.easternunderground.com).
FM stations all over MD, DE, PA, NY and the UK have added Mind Control to rotation. XM Satellite Radio is also spinning MC and on November 11th, Mind Control was one of 13 bands chosen nationwide to be featured on XM Unsigned RADAR Report.