Years active 2003–present Genre Rock | Website SweetJaponic.com | |
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Genres Roots rock, Soulful Roots Rock Members Lucas Wilson, Matt Young, Sam Parks, Gabe Dutton, Roy Wallace Origin Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (2003) Albums Through the Eyes of Lucie Blue, Two O'clock Sirens, Where My Devils Go Record labels Sweet Japonic, Sweet J Music | ||
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Sweet Japonic is a roots rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Together they fuse blues, rock, folk, funk, and soul into eclectic rhythms that carry both an old flavor and new flair. Their 2006 second album Two O’clock Sirens earned a WYCE Jammie award for Best Rock Album, adding to the band’s previous Jammie for the 2005 release Through the Eyes of Lucie Blue.
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- Instruments of hope benefit ralston bowles and sweet japonic grand rapids michigan
- Sweet japonic freeway live
- Members
- Past members
- Songs
- References
Sweet Japonic has seen a boom in popularity since they were recently selected by Coca-Cola and Paste Magazine as one of 40 up-and-coming bands, and were featured on both Coke and Paste’s websites as part of their 'For the Love of Music' campaign. FreePlay Music Publishing (New York City, New York) signed the band to a publishing deal and several movies have requested to license their tracks in upcoming feature films.
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Members
Past members
The band played their last show together on New Years 2010. The band and Lucas Wilson mutually decided to part ways. The remaining members are currently playing as the Sweet J Band and backing numerous other artists.
Songs
She was Doin' FineTwo O'clock Sirens · 2006
Two O'clock SirensTwo O'clock Sirens · 2006
Fill Me UpThrough the Eyes of Lucie Blue · 2005