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Mackenzie First

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General Info

  • Genre: Funk / Pop / Rock

    Location MONTREAL, CA

    Profile Views: 220189

    Last Login: 10/4/2011

    Member Since 5/3/2005

    Website www.mackenzie1st.com

    Record Label TAB / DEP / Universal Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Dave Black & guitarist songwriter Domenic Berardi in Montreal, Canada. Black & Berardi worked for the next few years on the bands development and song writing. After countless demos and club dates to fine-tune the material, the band was starting to show results. The music soon became an outlet allowing them to air their views on the social landscape and its changing tides. The sound was also taking on a new shape. Experimental pop textures were infused with timely subject matter, (always with a tongue-in-cheek delivery) yielded refreshing results, such as their first single and video I SHOT THE MONKEY on their self-titled, debut album. Mackenzie First’s music had now evolved into their very own distinct brand. It’s not often that a band makes it past the harsh reality of the industry and keeps its, course creating the music it believes in. Mackenzie First has proven to be the exception. They have stayed on track and continued to write songs that inspire. Since their inception in 2001, they have remained strong and faced adversity with a smile. Their strong morals and humoristic approach to world events brings about a refreshing take on music. “Music has a way to move people. It has the capabilities to change the world. It becomes removed from the creator and it turns into the listeners’ escape.” said Dave Black, Mackenzie First’s front man and founder. Mackenzie First has always used their music to approach situations that affect people, never to the detriment of a great melody, songs like “THINK”, ”BETTER” and “UNIVERSAL UMBRELLA”; Black and Berardi here touch on strong, sometimes controversial issues while staying within a well crafted pop context. Mackenzie First’s debut self-titled album (October 2009) has gained international recognition, released around the world using Universal Music Group’s distributed label TAB records, founded by renowned producer Tino Izzo and Bob Telaro. The band will be playing local shows and showcases in Canada, while they prepare to embark on a national tour in the spring and a US promotional tour this summer/fall.

  • Members

    David Black - Vocals, Domenic Berardi - Guitar, Julien Bedard - Bass, Mario Telaro - Drums

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  1. Mackenzie First

    commented on Nats's profile

    "A Very Special Season Finale /X-mas Episode Of Mack TV This Thursday!

    Thank You Guys For An Awesome Season One!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    And Just Because We Love You Guys,
    To Celebrate The Holidays And Success Of Our New Show
    We Have The Most Action Packed Episode Yet!!!!

    Special Guests: "The Got That Boys"
    Performing Rebellious
    &
    Hagen!

    Plus This Weeks Lucky Twitter Winner Will Win
    A Free Mackenzie First Teeshirt
    A Copy Of Our New Album "Mackenzie First"
    A Copy Of "The Got That Boys" CD
    Plus Very Special X-mas Card From Mackenzie 1st

    Click This Link To Tune In Thursday at 7pm (Eastern Time)
    http://www.ustream.tv/Mackenzie1st"

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      • Alex Foster

        やぁ Nats! 

        調子はどう？？もうキレイな桜の季節かな？僕は日本にいないだろうけど、僕の行い全てに日本の友達の勇気と希望に刺激を受けているよ…そしてそうやって僕のバンドの新しいプロジェクトが生まれたんだ！"Red Crown Crane"というんだけど…ここで僕はストップしなきゃ！！！ここではまだ色々な詳細は教えられないんだ！！笑　でも下の写真で、それがどんなものか物語っているよね？？もしまだ何についてなのか見当もつかなかったら…受信箱をチェックしてみて！！信じて…かなり興味深いサプライズが君を待ってるよ！


         


        オーケー、必要以上に話しちゃった！笑　今度は君が僕に近況報告をする番だよ！いつでも僕に返事を書いてね！友達とのお喋りはいつでもシンプルで良い時間だからね！

        じゃあまたね！ アレックス

        PS：マイスペースが少し変だからジャンクメールの受信箱をチェックすることを勧めるよ！僕のメッセージがそこで君を待っているかも？？？ 

        2 months ago
      • Alex Foster

        Hello Nats!

        I am very happy to to write you to let you know that I will be in Japan from May 23rd to May 30th with my band, Your Favorite Enemies... Only a few weeks left! I can't wait to be back in Japan... I really feel home when I'm in Japan!!!

        The reason I'm going back to Japan is the Hope Project, a project we initiated following what happened in the Tohoku area... I truly believe that every little action and every single word can make a difference... hope is a light in the midst of desperation... and we need hope right now!!!

        And in order to support the Hope Project, we decided to play some shows as well!!! We'll play in Osaka on May 27th, in Tokyo on May 28th, and in Kyoto on May 29th!!!

        I traveled all over Japan last November to film the movie "Voyage À La Mer", but the last time I played music with my band Your Favorite Enemies in Japan was 3 years ago... time goes by so fast... so it's important to live the moment to the fullest!!!

        Watch this video : http://j.mp/JPN11PROMO

        For all the details, click here : http://j.mp/YFEJPN11

        We will be doing very intimate shows, so hurry up!

        See you very soon!
        Your brother, Alex

        PS：Click here  now to download a free Bootleg of the band!!! http://j.mp/BOOTLEGJP

        This free package is an insight look on what's coming up in Japan! Enjoy living the moment!!!

        1 year ago
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  2. Mackenzie First

    commented on Chiara Pellegrino's profile

    "Check Out Our New Hit Single "Think!"


    Check Out Mack1 Performing Better Live On CJAD!


    Check Out Our EPK Filmed Live @ Underworld In Montreal!
    "

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      • Mackenzie First

        Check Out Our New Hit Single "Think!"


        Check Out Mack1 Performing Better Live On CJAD!


        Check Out Our EPK Filmed Live @ Underworld In Montreal!

        2 years ago
      • Mackenzie First

        Heyy!!
        Check Out Our New EPK Filmed Live At Our Show In Montreal December 19th!!!

        2 years ago
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  3. Mackenzie First

    commented on The Velvet Couch©'s profile

    "Heyy!!
    Check Out This Video Of Mackenzie1st Jamming For Our Up Coming Tour!

    Check Out Our New EPK Filmed Live At Our Show In Montreal December 19th!!!

    "

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      • JC Che

        Hola Gracias por ser parte de mi lista de amigos y por tu apoyo incondisional ... Dios te lo devuelva en Bendiciones... ahora te dejo mi pagina de facebook para que te conectes con migo halla en http://www.facebook.com/GalacticWriter
        dame un like por halla... Much Love!

        Add me in facebook http://www.facebook.com/GalacticWriter

        9 months ago
      • Supreme.ja

        Submission Start

        Hello Androids and Fembots

        My new release Crazy is out now. It has inspired remixes from electro/breaks heavyweights such as:
         
        DJ Systemattic
        Darkmode
        JaBot


         
        Exclusively @ junodownload.com Juli 22, 2011
        everywhere else August 01, 2011

        (c) 2011 Devine Disorder Records

        Submission Stop

        9 months ago
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  4. Mackenzie First

    commented on angelica castro's profile

    "Check Out Our New Hit Single "Think!"


    Check Out Mack1 Performing Better Live On CJAD!


    Check Out Our EPK Filmed Live @ Underworld In Montreal!
    "

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      • CarlosPontes

        Olá !

        Estou passando pra te mostrar meu novo disco chamado
         "TUDO ME LEMBRA VOCÊ".

        Espero sua visita.

        Valeu !

        @carlospontescom




        Hi !!

        I'm want to show you my new album called
          "TUDO ME LEMBRA VOCÊ."

        I hope your visit.

        Thanks for enjoy it.

        @ carlospontescom

        5 months ago
      • Daniel David

        *cough*


        I know you didn't forget me.. not unless you want the StD boOgie man sleepin under your bed! hah(: ANYWAY.. I still go on Myspace but if you have a Facebook or Twitter then it would be cool if we became frans on there!


        http://www.facebook.com/iamdanieldavid


        http://www.twitter.com/thedanieldavid <-- mention me & i'll follow you back


        So if you have facebook then don't be a jerk face... send me a request! lol

        Alright, well let me know whats up! We're friends on here after all... :x

        1 year ago
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  5. Mackenzie First

    commented on kassandra langlois's profile

    • Post a comment...
      • Mackenzie First

        Check Out Our New Hit Single "Think!"


        Check Out Mack1 Performing Better Live On CJAD!


        Check Out Our EPK Filmed Live @ Underworld In Montreal!

        2 years ago
      • Prom Night In Black And…

        Hey! Whats going on?' did you get a chance to check out the tunes?' Whatcha think?

        2 years ago
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