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Ode
Elegance isn't normally a word associated with rock ‘n' roll, but Ode's music is just that-elegant. Combining modern day rock with Latin and classical flavorings, while incorporating the five-piece's Balkan roots makes for a sound that is at once familiar yet fresh. Not afraid to wear influences such as Nick Cave, Depeche Mode and David Bowie on their sleeve, Ode is also determined to stand out from the rest.

The band's debut album, "On My Way To Learn," is unabashedly passionate. From Davor Palos' stinging velvet lead vocals and Sandra Korbar's gypsy violin to Robert Palos' haunting guitar, Damir Ara's melodic bass and Zoran Stepanov's rhythmic arrangements, the album is graced with a maturity belying the members' youthful ages. Recorded over 4 days in Chicago's famed Electrical Audio studios, "On My Way To Learn" crackles with energy and is ablaze in intensity. With this level of emotion it is easy to fall into bombast, yet Ode successfully avoids this trap. Tracks "Tango" and "Silent Favor," with their Eastern European-tinged hooks and key choruses, will stick with listeners long after the album ends.

"On My Way To Learn" merely previews what Ode is capable of in a live setting. Already garnering acclaim and a loyal following by playing in Chicago's finest local music venues, including the Double Door, The Beat Kitchen, Wise Fools Pub, Elbow Room, Martyrs, Gunther Murphy's, Uncommon Ground and Coyle's Tippling House, Ode's live shows showcase Davor's unique voice and its ability to fill a room. The joy of the members onstage is palpable, which easily transfers over to the audience, creating an unforgettable event.

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