SickleEye

SickleEye is pure rock, fusing aggressive rhythms with a big rock sound, topped off with raw, hard-hitting vocals. SickleEye is bringing their unique sound and down-to-earth lyrics to the modern music scene. Known for the quality of their music, SickleEye does more than throw three chords together and call it a hit.

SickleEye is left to right; Jeremy Garretson, Joe Hudson, Sam Hudson, and Jason Brookens
SickleEye is left to right; Jeremy Garretson, Joe Hudson, Sam Hudson, and Jason Brookens

Current Projects
The boys are working hard writing and recording. No doubt - they're learning - even their new demos are sounding GREAT!

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Other Projects
Had 2 songs Produced by Tony Marinacci done at TME Studio in 2007. Proving this is a great team!

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Gigs
Join SickleEye live. They're doing many live shows - winning folks over everywhere they play.
  
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SickleEye is left to right; Joe Hudson, Jeremy Garretson, Sam Hudson, and Jason Brookens


On The Web
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TME Recordings Featured Artist: SickleEye - BIO Page

BIO

SickleEye has been wowing crowds of people in the tri-state area since its conception in early 2003. Their positive lyrics and driving music has fueled a significant following, putting them in high-demand in colleges, clubs, non-profit organizations, festivals, etc. Their high-energy antics and endless pursuit of perfection will surely make them one of your favorites as well.

Propelling out of the unknown onto the scene, they've made a number of air time debuts on local radio as well as national indie radio. Making it to the top 10 unsigned bands and receiving upwards of 18,000 hits on the national website Isound has fueled the fire of progress for these five individuals. With success and sacrifice, they'll never let you down.

SickleEye left to right; Jeremy Garretson, Joe Hudson, Sam Hudson, and Jason Brookens

JEREMY GARRETSON
Guitar
SickleEye's hot-wired lead guitarist. He started his musical journey at the age of nine. Like a lot of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garretson wanted their first born to be well rounded, and this included music lessons. Jeremy had piano lessons and lessons in music theory from the time he was nine until he was fourteen years old. "My mom signed me up for piano lessons and Dad made me practice," Jeremy says. At the age of fifteen, he fulfilled his desire to play guitar. "I bought my first guitar, a Gibson, from a friend of mine, and he showed me a few licks." From there, he has taught himself everything he's learned.

He played in a few makeshift bands as a teenager with Joe Hudson. In 1999, he and Joe became members of the band "Unleashed," and there he met Jason Brookens. In December of 2002, things were not working out in "Unleashed," so the trio left the band. In February of 2003, "SickleEye" was formed. "So far, 'SickleEye' has been the biggest highlight of my musical career." Jeremy said, "Playing with Joe, Jason, Zach, and Sam (Zero) is very fulfilling." He also mentions the fact that obtaining his yellow Zion from Bob Hartman of "Petra" fame is his second biggest musical highlight. He says, "Bob Hartman made me WANT to play guitar."

When asked what he hopes to accomplish through his music, Jeremy had this to say: "Playing music is fun. It gives me hope for the future, and it's something that I/we can give to others. My hope is that our music will stir up the same emotion in people that we have experienced ourselves. If music can't be used to benefit others, it shouldn't be played!"

JASON BROOKENS
Drums
Timing, tempo, and stayin' in the groove. These are just a few of the things that Jason has to deal with as the drummer for "SickleEye" . . . it's a good thing he loves his job. Jason discovered his love for the kit at age seventeen.

"I jammed with a few people in the local area, but nothing official," Jason says. "I also play drums at church." Jason's first official band experience was in the band "Unleashed" where he met guitarist Jeremy and bassist Joe. "I really enjoy playing with those guys and I knew (after the breakup of "Unleashed") that I wanted to again." "SickleEye" was formed in February 2003 by Jason, Joe, and Jeremy, but Jason isn't totally counting out his "Unleashed" days. "I think the most memorable and rewarding part of my musical experience so far, was hearing the title track from 'Changes,' the first album from 'Unleashed', on the radio." Brookens said, "I've also been on a worship album recorded at my church."

While he has only been playing for what may seem like a short amount of time, he has gained a lot of practical and technical knowledge about his craft. "Margaret Lucia taught me the basics of Music Theory; Mark Durniak, the worship leader at my church, taught me how to express myself while playing in a structured environment; and I can't forget Carter Beauford, who has inspired and challenged me to be a better drummer." Jason sums up his passion for music in this way: "More than anything else, at the end of the night, I want to know that people enjoyed themselves. Tapping their feet, clapping, dancing, even singing along . . . That makes it all worth it."

JOE HUDSON
Bass
SickleEye's resident "Bottom Dweller." Over the years, he has come to love the bass guitar, but admits, "I had no real desire to play anything when I first picked up the bass--I just did it because Jeremy was playing guitar and he needed a rhythm section." At the age of 16, Joe bought a very used secondhand bass from a friend. "It seemed like a fun way to pass the time, so I figured, 'What the heck?'" Joe said, "From then until now, every time I play, I play with Jeremy. To be totally honest, I don't know that I would want to play without him there."

Having received no formal training, Joe has "plucked" and "popped" his way into several bands. "Unleashed" was the first real proving ground of his musical career. "Being a part of 'Unleashed' was a good experience, and even though it came to an end, I can always take that experience with me." Come to an end it did, but not until the band had released an album entitled "Changes." He says, "One of the absolute best things to come from my experience in 'Unleashed' is Jason. Me, Jeremy, and Jason . . . It seems as if we were destined to play together, and I believe we are."

His musical influences include Stu Hamm, Victor Wooten, and, of course, Jaco. "You have to say Jaco if you're a bass player--it's almost a rule." When asked what he hopes to gain through his music, he said, "Music is the ultimate form of expression--you can see it, feel it, and hear it. I want, more than anything, for people to see past the melody and harmony and allow the whole essence of this art to touch their very soul. There is a message in there, you just need to find it."

SAM HUDSON
Vocals
It's been said of him, "He definitely has a set of pipes," and that is true. Now, Sam (Zero) Hudson has a chance to use them as the supercharged and always outgoing front man for "SickleEye." "Singing is my passion; people skills are my job," Zero says. "I love people. I've always been a people person, even as a kid. That's why I love having this gig." Coming from a musically talented family, Zero has a raw natural talent and a love for music.

Although Zero may be a rookie as a lead singer, he is no stranger to the stage. Before joining "SickleEye," he performed background vocals for the group "Wolf Creak," and he also formed a short-lived "jam band" in which he played guitar and sang before joining "SickleEye." He also has a background in nonprofessional, dramatic performances. "The absolute greatest highlight of my, so far, short musical career, was being asked to audition for 'SickleEye.'" Zero said, "It's a dream come true of sorts. Joe and Jeremy used to jam together a lot at our house, but I was never allowed to sit in on it. Now here I am years later jammin' right along with them."

Zero cites many people as influences in music, but the two that stick out the most are Kurt Cobain and Brooke, Zero's daughter. "Kurt inspires me to be me, and Brooke is the reason I follow this dream. I want to leave her with something that she can feel--something that is as much a part of her as it is of me." I asked Zero to give me one quote that would sum up how he feels about "SickleEye" and his music as a whole, and he said, "Rock On!"

TME Recordings Compilation Page Link: SickleEye
Compilations

SickleEye

House Of Cards
  1. Hard Questions
  2. Land Forgotten
  3. Deep
  4. House Of Cards
  5. Tears Of An Angel
  6. Those Days
  7. Looking Glass
  8. Live With It
  9. Gutter Sleep
  10. For You
  11. This Cage
Rock

Your CD ROCKS!! You guys have a great sound.
By: Bob Hartman, Founder & Lead Guitarist for Petra, InPop records

The show was great; everyone wants to know when you're coming back!
By: Erin Monn, Leadership Board member, SALT, PSU Altoona

These guys are great to work with, I'm looking forward to working with them again(these) songs practically mix themselves their sound really has balls!
By: Steve Pheil, Stable Studio, Chambersburg, PA

The song 'This Cage' reminded me of the first Creed CD...the drums sound nice and raw the guitar work particularly stands out the whisper to scream vocal approach is always good, too.
By: Chris Johnson, Lead Vocalist for GODHEAD DISCIPLE, Oddio records

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