Artist name: avandguard

Music style: adult alternative

Famous Similar Artist(s): minibar, wilco, bob dylan

Artist Description: I write songs using a guitar most times then add layers of stuff until it comes out sounding a little like bob dylan crossed with guided by voices

Musical influences: wilco, flaming lips, guided by voices, minibar

Artist History: I once played in bands like the "Smoldering Remains" after hearing Generation X and Television LPs in college. Today, I am still songwriting and recording. Seattle producer Jack Endino is mastering my next cd which will be done this summer.

Members: mike kondol

Press reviews: "Strong alt-country ties wrap around Seattle's Mike Kondol, but selections from his albums harbor something older in his sound too. He reaches all the way back to the Sixties, with his uncanny evocation of Buffalo Springfield and gently eccentric instrumentation. His references are a bit more elusive. Kondol proves surprisingly persuasive, and more than a bit moving in his everyman." Robert Doershuck (Keyboard Magazine) pavement meets big star excellent guitar tone, good chords and cool slide guitar stuff. good, simple drum riff and raw, unique vocals that are a combination of 90's slacker pop and 70's power pop. …review by: Alts_Child from Sebec, Maine

Instruments: guitar, bass, piano, computer

Album Names: bar choards and wasted time, woodgrain waves

Artist's CD Sales Webpage: http://www.cdstreet.com/cgi-bin/artist_products.cgi?1237368&12354840&

Web site & Contact Info: http://www.avandguard.com