Higher Authority

Their music has its roots in Christian Hard Rock, but quickly transcends the norm by adding deeply emotional, inspiring lyrics and blending various musical styles. Along with their hard rock pieces, their collection includes several acoustic and rap songs. The message is never watered down and the music is always powerful. At live shows the band exudes tremendous energy that gets the crowd involved, which promotes a memorable and exciting experience, appealing to believers and non-believers alike.

After producing their first album in the fall of 2000, the group began playing at local events including several battle of the bands and Basking Ridge's Charter Day Celebration. In the spring of 2003, Higher Authority released a three-song demo. The demo is a work in progress for their upcoming second album, and offers fans a taste of what's to come.

The band is now looking for opportunities to share their music and faith, by developing a larger fan base. They feel that their music and experiences can help young people realize the truth about what God can do in their lives.

Audience/Format The audience base, as determined via mailing lists and sales demographics, is wide ranging from the "under 18" to "18 to 54" age groups. Higher Authority considers themselves Christian Hard Rock, but could also be considered as a cross-over band with songs ideal for Modern Rock, RAP, RAP-Rock, and Alternative Rock formats.

The Band Dan Salvo: Lead Guitar & Vocals Jamie Hess: Bass Tony Nevaro: Drums

Band Members:
Name: Dan Salvo
Specialties: Vocals, guitar

Musical Influences: Staind, 12 Stones, Linkin Park, Pillar, Kutless, Project 86, Incubus, Cross Movement, Eminem, Evanescence.

Weapons: Gibson SG Supreme with GHS Boomers strings, Gibson SG Special with GHS Boomers strings, Takamine Acoustic Guitar, Line 6 DM4 and DL4 pedals, Digitech GNX 1 processor, Peavey amps and speakers, AKG wireless guitar system, Shure microphones, Digitech Vocalist VR vocal processor.

Name: Jamie Hess

Field Specialties: Bass

Musical Influences: O.C. Supertones, 12 Stones, Creed, Linkin Park, Pillar, Kutless, Project 86, Incubus, Evanescence, Five Iron Frenzy, Insyderz

Weapons: Ibanez Ergodyne 5-string bass guitar, Boss delay, distortion, and tuner pedals, Digitech BNX 3 bass workstation, Monster cables, AKG wireless guitar system, Hartke amps and speakers.

Name: Tony Nevaro

Field Specialties: Drums

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Weapons: Gretch Drums, Zildjian cymbals of different varieties, DW hardware

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