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he green monster visited me in January as it did many, so I turned it into a positive and caught up with lots of music..... there are SO MANY BANDS OUT THERE, we are spoilt!! One of them is Southern California Rockers, JOYOUS WOLF,who I have supported and been on their trail since 2017. It's refreshing and interesting to delve deeper into a band than just listening to the finished product. My first impression of vocalist Nick Reese was his energy, it reminded me of a young Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and the sultriness, charisma and depth, of Jim Morrison. On stage he is like a preacher, welcoming everyone into his fold with his velvety voice and alluring stage presence. Joyous Wolf, born 2014, are one of the most exciting and upcoming modern Rock bands, brimming with old and new influences but very much a present band. They make what sounds old, new in their own way and contribute to the Classic Rock revival. The four-member band is
continuously evolving and started out as a favorite amongst the more underground scene but now moving fast to the forefront. Vocalist Nick Reese may be young in years but his old soul shines through his music. Influenced growing up by Elvis,
James Brown, Johnny Cash to Prince and Michael Jackson, with his top era of music being 1977- 1987 (he was born
Music expert Drew Andreou, who organises Cyprus Rocks, gives her insight into the music scene around Cyprus. If you want to be included email info@lifestylelivingcyprus.com
in 1994!) he was also drawn to the most classic sounds of Zeppelin and Sabbath. He said to me, ‘I may be young Miss, but I
