"She's got the look, she's got the voice, she's got the songs... What she hasn't got is a record contract so what is wrong with this picture??"
- Steve Gilmore, Rebel Riffs --
"If a top name producer like Don Was got a hold of this girl she’d be huge!"
-Christopher Long, Brevard Live --
"(Simone) "possesses a high quality voice and true talent at writing intelligently conceived catchy songs""
- Rick Grant, Jacksonville Times --
"It (Hello From The Sky) kicked in, grabbed my attention and never let go!
- Ron DiFabbio, Garage Band
Hometown The Beach, FL, US
Band Members Simone - Vocals
Andy Cartmell - Guitar
Dawson Haley - Bass/Vox
Barry Burrito - Drums
Gear Bryan uses Cakewalk's Project5 with the Native Instruments collection of VST's. M-Audio controllers and Ultimate Support hardware.
Danny pimps a mean P-bass through a Hartke rig.
Andy plays Fender classic gear, Dave uses Ibanez's through Fender amps. Johnny plays a custom Ludwig kit with Paiste cymbals.
Top Musical Influences Robert Plant, Weezer, Alanis Morisette, Gwen Stefani, Muse
"She's got the look, she's got the voice, she's got the songs... What she hasn't got is a record contract so what is wrong with this picture??"
- Steve Gilmore, Rebel Riffs
"(Simone) "possesses a high quality voice and true talent at writing intelligently conceived catchy songs""
- Rick Grant, Jacksonville Times
"This award is presented to area artists not necessarily for one particular recording, but rather for an over all body of excellent work. And this year's winner is one of the best around."
- Christopher Long, Brevard Live
"It (Hello From The Sky) kicked in, grabbed my attention and never let go!
- Ron DiFabbio, Garage Band
"Simone's stunning vocal range combined with her songwriting prowess made me take notice. She impressed me as a strong, determined woman who has found her reason for being."
- Rick Grant, Jacksonville Times
"If I was a label, I would sign you!"
- NuDepths, Des Moines IA, Internet
"Sign me up for the fan club, the song is great, and your voice is out of this world!"
- User, TheSixtyOne
"If a top name producer like Don Was got a hold of this girl she'd be huge!"
- Christopher Long, Brevard Live
"These rockers have one of the most unique sounds in Florida."
- Wes Cambron,Tampa Examiner
Often compared to early Gwen Stefani and Alanis, Simone continues to break convention with her own unique style. Influenced by the underground Detroit scene as well as the post-pop alternative sounds of Amsterdam, Simone remains in a class all her own.
Classically trained, Simone spent years honing her craft while drawing upon her real-life experiences to aide her in creating her own style.
Smooth or edgy, Simone is at ease in the niche she has created.
"This award is presented to area artists not necessarily for one particular recording, but rather for an over all body of “excellent” work. And this year’s winner is one of the best around."
- Christopher Long, Brevard Live re: Temporary Heaven Release
