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The early rumblings of Jeznick began in the spring and summer of 1997 when Nicky Stacy decided to go it on her own as a singer/songwriter. She left her previous musical partners and started performing open mics and other similar type events. With the aid of a now a wall keyboardist Her musical styling proved to leave an impact upon her listeners when she gained a loyal and supportive following at her acoustic performances. One of these loyal fans introduced her to Roger Stewart, a well-established drummer having experienced the Baltimore local band circuit for many years ranging from such eclectic styles as jazz, R&B, hip hop, and rock, he recognized Nicky's extraordinary song writing talent and immediately stepped up his involvement with the Jeznick project. In the fall of 1997 Roger asked Mark Butler, a band mate from a previous group, to join the project. Mark, having played lead and rhythm guitar for 5 years, joined with his song writing experience combined with his skills as a guitar player to provide support to Nicky's rhythmic acoustic syncopations. However not all the pieces fit, and wouldn't for several more years. Almost immediately after Mark Butler joined to play lead guitar he switched to Bass. Because of Nicky Stacy's extremely well textured acoustic guitar playing and her strong vocal melodies, Jeznick determined the need for bass guitar was greater than lead for the time being. As a four-piece the group began playing small venues in Baltimore, immediately impressing club owners and musicians alike. In the fall of 1998 Jeznick picked up saxophonist, and harmonica player Gavin Hurley, who stayed with the band for two years before leaving due to band differences. At the same time the band let go of the above mentioned keyboard player, and continued working as four-piece. Opening for local, regional, and national acts, and expanding their local market, the band began making a name for themselves. At the start of the Millennium the band went into the studio to record their first studio recording. It was while working with producer/engineer Mike McAree that they determined they now needed the support of an electric guitar. Enter Nischom Silverman. Nischom, who went to high school with Mark Butler and Roger Stewart, wrote his guitar parts while in the studio and acted as session musician for Jeznick. They're debut Album was finished in June of 2000 and released July 2000. After performing two sold out CD release parties, one in Baltimore and one in Washington DC, the band continued they pursuit of local and regional exposure. It was at the end of the summer of 2000 that both Nischom Silverman and Gavin Hurley decided they no longer wanted to pursue music on the same level as the other members of Jeznick. These external members parted ways with the now trio and in good faith followed their own dream. Having known him for several years as a musician on a parallel path, the surviving members of Jeznick asked William Greenwalt, to step in as lead instrumentalist for Jeznick. With his powerful guitar chops, and unique licks, the once again four-piece began anew attacking the region. Within 6 months of the line-up change the band had performed in 5 new markets, sold over 1000 CD's, and gained noticeable attention from radio stations, record labels, management organizations, and the like. The next step for the band will be to pursue more publicity, exposure, gain new fans, record a more current album, and continue to travel to new markets. All the pieces finally fit.
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