Bachelor Red is:
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Mike Schmeelk
Vocals and Lead Guitar

Rebecca Gauthier
Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar

Alex Pilson
Drums

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BAND BIOGRAPHY

Recently voted one of the top ten hottest acts in Atlanta, GA by Jezebel Magazine, Bachelor Red continues to heat up the Southeast with their brand of penetrating pop songs. Influenced by female-fronted acts such as Blondie, No Doubt, and Lone Justice, classically trained Rebecca Gauthier delivers the vocal intensity of Gwen Stefani, the lyrical prowess of Aimee Mann, and the sexy cynicism of Liz Phair to deliver melody-driven music to the masses.

Since the debut of their self-released 5 song EP, Bachelor Red has garnered critical praise from the media and some of Atlanta's hottest radio stations: "This is straight up pop just the way I like it…Rebecca's vocals fold into her band in a perfect power-pop blend", enthuses deejay Steve Craig from WNNX 99X, Atlanta's #1 alternative radio station where Bachelor Red has performed live in the studio. Dan Call from 96Rock agrees: "Bachelor Red has risen to become one of Atlanta's finest rock acts in an extremely short time. Every time we play their EP, the call-ins are great. We dig them!" Tracks such as the roots rock influenced "Reconsider" and the upbeat, catchy, hook-laden "Pour Me" have enjoyed radio play on both 99X and 96Rock as well as WRAS 88.5, one of the largest college radio stations in the country. Bachelor Red's songs are also starting to hit the big screen; their power ballad "Starfish" a mixture of sweeping guitars and aching vocals is featured in the independent film "Irish Eyes" starring Daniel Baldwin.

Bachelor Red has developed a dedicated fan base throughout the Southeast and East Coast into Canada by playing their high intensity live act in such well-respected clubs and listening rooms as: The Bitter End and Arlene's Grocery in New York City, The Middle East and T.T. the Bear's in Boston, The legendary 40 Watt in Athens, and in their hometown of Atlanta, The Cotton Club and Smith's Old Bar. Whether Bachelor Red is playing full band electric or stripped down acoustic in an intimate setting, the songs speak for themselves. They have sold over a thousand disks internationally at their shows and through their website.

Bachelor Red has also performed in a slew of high profile events and prestigious music conferences such as NEMO 2003, Atlantis Music Conference 2003, and CMJ 2002. They played on the 99X stage at The Music Midtown Festival 2003 with national acts that included Sheryl Crow, Evanescence, and Bob Dylan. In August 2003 they opened up for Tonic as part of the Miller Lite Concert Series at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC playing for thousands of civilians and military personnel. They have also performed at Atlanta Gay Pride 2002, 2003, NOPI Nationals 2002, and Women in Music Showcase hosted by NARAS. Bachelor Red also made their first television appearance this year playing live on Channel 46's Good Morning Atlanta program.

They are currently in the studio working on a full-length album that will be released this fall.