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The message "You are more than you can feel or see..." closes Jeremy dePrisco's CD, MANDALA, and that message aptly expresses the persona of this jack-of-all-trades songwriter. A renegade in an uncommon sense, this Central Pennsylvania musician is setting an example for musicians young and old with a strict anti-drug policy, "do it yourself" ethic, and a surprising amount of humility. Jeremy has purposely put himself against the typical "sex, drugs, and rock n roll" image of musicians and is fighting on the lighter side for spirit and truth in music. Jeremy's story began in Northeastern PA where he was exposed to classic rock, heavy metal, folk, and orchestral music. As a teenager growing up in the Hazleton area, he performed with a variety of bands, ensembles, duos and also as a solo artist. He also began studying string bass, and in the early 90s studied under Dr. Mark Jelinek at Bloomsburg University, and performed with the Bloomsburg University & Community Orchestra. Each experience fostered an open-minded approach toward music. From 1990 to 1996, Jeremy explored songwriting. Working from his home recording studio, The Mothership (aka The Closet), his production talents sprouted with MINDSPEAK, a catalog of over 150 original songs in various genres. Songs from the MINDSPEAK collection, marked by a strong production ethic and a unique songwriting style, would later be re-recorded, performed, or used in local theatre productions. Jeremy has always enjoyed helping fellow musicians and poets. The 90's saw Jeremy in the role of event organizer and open mike host for a number of venues, helping to spawn creative events and collaboration in Northeastern PA. Notable accomplishments include helping to start a popular open mike at Stonehedge Giftshops, Galleries & Gardens in Tamaqua, PA, as well as establishing weekly and monthly events at Village Pastimes Emporium in Drums, PA. In 1997, Jeremy moved to Harrisburg and continued to pursue his dream of recording and promoting his own music. In May 1998, Jeremy launched MINDSPEAK.COM, an interactive website where listeners can hear songs, see videos, view concert listings, and purchase recordings. MANDALA, Jeremy's debut CD, was released in 1999 on Blue Buddha Records. Sixteen months in the making, MANDALA was Jeremy dePrisco's first full-length and fully produced recording. MANDALA features Jeremy as singer-songwriter and instrumentalist, with guest appearances by Full Tilt drummer Joe Schrum, Psycho Candy guitarist Jim Nowak, Lee-Damon Band guitarist Lou Damon, and Cosmetic bassist Matt Homiak. Recorded in Harrisburg and mixed in York, PA, MANDALA is a twelve-song compilation of the best work from Jeremy's first 10 years of songwriting and represents a transition from his solo work to a full band presentation. MANDALA has received favorable reviews for both content and production quality. In the past, Jeremy's solo performances garnered comparisons to Jim Croce and Cat Stevens, while his recorded works have been compared to Jethro Tull, Rusted Root, and The Goo Goo Dolls. | ||||
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