After spend a few years without playing with a band Yvon was very anxious, to get back in
the game. On his return to China at the end of 2004, He was on a mission to form a new,
all-original band. Soon after his arrival, he hooked up with a bass player named Huang
Hong Liang.
Together, the duo rehearsed until Yvon heeded the
call to join another established band with bass
player "Billy Ren" that where playing in various
nightclubs. Thus ended the partnership between
Yvon and Huang, but only temporarily.
Kicking things off with a massive outdoor show in
Chengdu In 2007 the band decided it was time to
record their debut Album.
M.I.C. released their self-titled
album in 2008. With the help of
keyboardist Mark Macleod
and drummer Criss Yang.
The first as well as other albums that would follow featured different styles ranging from Straight Rock & Roll to Melodic Grunge. In addition to the Mix of North American and Chinese influences in the project, an international lineup of special guests from Japan, U.S.A., Malaysia, Sweden and Japan were included as well.
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Soon after this was accomplished, however, Yvon still had the momentum
to start another project. This idea was met with little enthusiasm by the
members of M.I.C., so Yvon ended up turning the idea on his old friend
Huang Hong Liang.
M.I.C. went in the studio in May of 2009 to record their second Album "Out 2 Rock" with additional backing vocals from Angela Renzetti of Seattle washington U.S.A. the album was released on January 12th 2010
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The thought of recording a new album was met by much enthusiasm by
Huang and as a result an old partnership was reformed.
M.I.C. is a Melodic Rock band based out of Chengdu China, Started back in 2004 the band boasts performances on various TV
shows. One show worthy of mention is where M.I.C. represented the city of Chengdu in 2007, being broadcast to millions
across China.Following that, their first three CDs have generated considerable airplay across Europe, particularly in Spain,
Germany, Netherlands, U.K., France, Poland, Belgium, U.S.A., Canada & Japan. Other media features include a full-page
interview in the 2010 Sep/Oct issue of Heavy Magazine,Germany's most prestigious Metal/Rock publication. In addition, they
have been reviewed in other major European magazines and countless webzines around the world.
M.I.C. Melodic Rock band based out of Chengdu China,
More recently, M.I.C. has opened shows for various renown Chinese Pop Stars, including Wang Feng, An Youqi & Xian Zion
on live TV broadcasts.In August of 2011 M.I.C. Openned the show for famous Hong Kong band Beyond..M.I.C. makes it on the
Front page of the Entertainment section of Chengdu's Biggest Newspaper.Chengdu is one of the top Cities in China with a
population of 10 million people. October 3rd The 8th International Tour Music Festival & on October 4th M.I.C. Headline The
East Chengdu Music Festival in Chengdu as well as doing many shows across China.
M.I.C. the beginning...
The main tracks were
recorded within a few
weeks, but it was a year
before Additional overdubs
and mixing were complete.
At last, all the patience and
hard work paid off as the
album, "M.I.C.", saw the
light of Day in October 2008.
After finding a drummer in Zhao Quin the band was complete. They hit the
pavement running and started rehearsals immediately. Within a few
weeks the band had nailed down 13 of Yvon's new songs and played
their firstshow without a hitch.
At the end of 2010 all that was left of the band was Angela and Yvon,
new members Tommy Burke on Drums from London, Uchida “ Yugi
” Yuuji on Bass from Osaka,Japan and Dave Smith on Keyboards from
Liverpool - all long-time veterans of the music scene soon joined the
band. The new album was recorded and then released in January
12th of 2011.
show on October 3rd The 8th International Tour Music Festival & on October 4th M.I.C. Headline The East Chengdu Music Festival in Chengdu as well as doing many shows in China
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The band played various shows during the summer of 2011.They also
opened the show for famous Hong Kong band Beyond..M.I.C. makes it
on the Front page of the Entertainment section of Chengdu's Biggest
Newspaper.Chengdu is one of the top Cities in China with a
population of 10 million people.
Album is dedicated to / Cet album est dédié , a la mémoire d'Arthur "Joe" Paiement (1962-2010)
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During the summer of 2011 Yvon recruited new musicians to play on a
french CD, Tommy Burke - on drums, Janice Atem - Vocals, Sam
Lafleurs - Bass & Rick O'Donald - Keyboards.
The new French CD was released October 31st 2011..Had airplay on
various radio stations including CD of the week in France on Metal
Zone as well as Radiodiscovery in Hamburg Germany..
the 4th M.I.C. Album "On All 4's" Their 4th Album in 4 years..A Rockin' powerful Melodic punkish wirling, twisting piece of Pop Rock artsy fartsy Party Music..
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M.I.C. is looking forward to 2012 for more tours and more surprises.
Their hoping to tour Europe & Japan next year. "On all 4's" released
January 12th 2012..
The band will also be working on their 5th Album.."Take the 5th" due
out..you guest it.. January 12th 2013...