Grand Rapids Rocks- Incantations

I love Grand Rapids and all it has to offer with local music, so I decided why not feature local bands here on wgrd.com! Today's featured Incantations, they answered a few questions for me below! Check them out, and if you're in a local band who wants to be featured fill out this form. I don’t just feature anyone, so don’t suck and you’ll get the Jackie stamp of approval ;) Find me on facebook too, to follow all your favorite local bands, and GRD news by clicking HERE

Band Name
Incantations
Who are all the members of your band, and what do they play?
Eric Durkee- Hand Drums
Michael Haggard- Guitar, Hand Drums, Harmonica
John Forge- Guitar
Julie Phoenix- Fire Dancer, Belly Dancer, Burlesque Dancer, Hula Hoops, Hand drums, Bass Guitar, Flute, Vocals
When did the band get together, and how?
Julie and Eric played a show at the Ice Pick in Muskegon MI last spring with Eric playing hand drums and Julie doing hula hoops. The two got so many good compliments that they decided to start a band along with two guitarists. All summer they have been playing several festivals and been busy recording a professional music video which is about to be released.
How would you describe your music to someone?
21st Century Tribal Music with a twist of fire!
Who are some of the bands that influence your music?
Pink Floyd, Tool, Godsmack, Sevendust, Beats Antique, Portishead
What other bands have your members been/are in?
Stemcell, The Gathering, Neurotic Youth
What other local bands would you recommend people check out?
Bury The Silence, Coldville, Lakeshore Drive, Medicine Men
Where is your favorite place to play in Grand Rapids?
Billy's Lounge
Where can we catch you performing next?
Taking a break for the winter, already booking up the summer hard core!