Culture Shock (US)
About Culture Shock (US)
Culture Shock is a group of individual musicians from Northeast Ohio that have come together in pursuit of a common cause; to bring culture back to music and to bring you an artwork with the music that lives in each of us.
Culture Shock started as Kimberly Wilson’s phone number on a piece of paper that sat for a year or more in a candleholder at Michael Briney’s apartment. From humble roots as
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Members
Doug Rozenek
Drummer, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Audio Engineer and Producer, Video Editing and Production, SEO Instrument History: I began playing drums in the 5th grade. At that time I began my training by taking snare lessons one time a week. After I got pretty good at that and won a few contests I began to take drum set lessons also once a week. At age 16 I joined my 1st band Medisin. By age 19 I was learning Bass Guitar and writing songs this was also about the time I joined my 2nd band Valor which would over time evolve into The Shape. At 20 I started learning 6 string guitar to help with writing. After honing my craft for about 10 years with The Shape I discovered I wasn’t going to get where I wanted to be with that band and got scooped up by Michael Briney and Kimberly Wilson (who later would become Kimberly Rozenek) and thus entered my journey with some of the best musicians I’ve ever played with. Bands I’ve been in: Medisin Valor The Shape Culture Shock Favorite Artist of all time: Jimi Hendrix hands down is the winner for me here. I would list my favorite song here, but I could never narrow it down to just one. Musical influences: Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Dio, almost anything from the 70’s or mid to late 60’s, Petra (before Greg X. Volz went solo), Jerusalem, and Stryper (anyone out there remember Stryper?) Hobbies: Songwriting, Videogaming, Computer Programming, Computer Art, Computer Modeling Favorite Type of Movie: Psychological Thriller Sign: Aquarius
Doug Rozenek
Audio Engineer Drummer Music Producer Songwriter VocalistDrummer, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Audio Engineer and Producer, Video Editing and Production, SEO
Instrument History: I began playing drums in the 5th grade. At that time I began my training by t...
John Borzea
Lead Vocalist, Lyricist I discovered my ability to draw early in my life; so, at first, I thought I wanted to be a comic book artist. Later, a schoolmate turned me on to a KISS album. It changed my life forever. I heard these guys, playing rock music and it seemed to me like they were real life super heroes. I knew what I wanted to do! I enjoy a variety of rock music and heavy metal, though melodic hard rock is my favorite. My influences are Paul Stanley - KISS, Rob Halford - Judas Priest and Jani Lane - Warrant. I have performed in bands with varying styles of metal and rock ranging from death metal to general all-purpose rock music; but now with Culture Shock’s original melodic with an edge rock sound, I’ve found a new challenge and I’m loving every minute of it! Sign: Scorpio
John Borzea
Lyricist VocalistLead Vocalist, Lyricist
I discovered my ability to draw early in my life; so, at first, I thought I wanted to be a comic book artist. Later, a schoolmate turned me on to a KISS album. It changed ...
Michael Briney
(Founding Member) Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Musical Arrangements Born: Perry Township Ohio In 1971 I started drum lessons at age 8 and continued them for 8 years. In 1975 I took an interest in Keyboards. In 1980 I began playing Guitar and by 1986 had moved on to Bass Guitar. My biggest musical influences were Boston, Scorpions, Queensriche, Iron Maiden, Y&T among and many others. I feel that they best thing I learned in life was to compose great songs for Culture Shock. Sign: Leo
Michael Briney
Guitarist Keyboardist Songwriter Vocalist(Founding Member) Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Musical Arrangements
Born: Perry Township Ohio
In 1971 I started drum lessons at age 8 and continued them fo...
Just wanted to touch base with all you wonderful fans! We've got exciting things coming up in 2018 and want you all with us on this rollercoaster ride!
We've set up a new page at ReverbNation for better marketing across platforms. Please head over there and give us a listen and don't forget to "Become a Fan". (expired link)
This will help us tremendously in reaching new fans just like you who're looking for fresh new music you can't get on the "Radio" right now!
Don't forget to like us on Facebook @cultureshockus too!
Thanks for all your support!
Sincerely,
Culture Shock (US)
Check out the new song just uploaded. This is the newest song off our upcoming "Stop and Hear the Music" CD. We are working diligently to keep bringing you great new music. Please help us keep climbing to the top of the charts!
We had a great time at the Drifterz Block Party at the end of August and would like to thank everyone that came out to support us. We hope you continue to enjoy our music.
Thank you all for your continued support! We can't do this without you!
It's been a little while since we've had an update...so here we go:
The Good News:
A brand new song is available from Culture Shock (US). History Repeats Itself is hot off the press. Take a listen and don't be shy. Hit that buy button!
More new music will be available soon so keep coming back! Also merchandise will be coming soon. Major updates going on right now!
Culture Shock (US) will be playing a showcase at the Drifterz Block Party in Massillon, OH again this year. Save the date... Aug 26th 5 pm Answer our poll on Facebook and we might play your favorite song at Drifterz.
We are currently discussing the possibility of a Spring/Summer 2018 tour...We'll keep you posted!
The Bad News:
Due to family and personal issues that have been heavily weighing on her, Beverly Richards decided to leave the band. We wish her the best in all her future endeavors and thank her for 12 years of fun and friendship.
Thank you all for listening to our music. We do hope you are enjoying it. Drop us a line on (expired link) (www.numberonemusic.com/cultureshockus), at our facebook ((expired link)), or at our official website ((expired link)). Don't forget to like our page. Let us know what your fav Culture Shock tune is! Follow us on twitter at (expired link)
If you like what you hear, pass it on and if you really like it, please support Culture Shock by clicking that Buy It Now button!
Many thanks again! ~ Culture Shock
We've just added all songs from our debut cd "Celebrity". We've also upgraded to give you the ability to buy our music. We hope that you continue to enjoy our music. New songs will be coming soon for the new cd "Stop and Hear the Music" due out around November 2017. We will also be adding merchandise and new pictures soon. Check back often and also don't forget to visit our official website at (expired link).
Title Song from the debut CD "Celebrity" is attached!
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About Culture Shock (US)
Culture Shock is a group of individual musicians from Northeast Ohio that have come together in pursuit of a common cause; to bring culture back to music and to bring you an artwork with the music that lives in each of us.
Culture Shock started as Kimberly Wilson’s phone number on a piece of paper that sat for a year or more in a candleholder at Michael Briney’s apartment. From humble roots as a five piece cover band beginning in the year 2000 in Canton, Ohio consisting of Michael, Kimberly, Gene Lesnewski, Don Aukerman, and Drew Miller, over the years we’ve gone through several member changes (with Doug Rozenek replacing Drew in early 2001 and Gene & Don leaving the band in 2004) and as many ups and downs personally and professionally.
Through shear force of will or stubborn bullheadedness, depending on your perspective, we have persevered and are still rockin’. In 2003 Kimberly Wilson became Kimberly Rozenek and in 2005 Beverly Richards and John Borzea joined the band. This line-up set the ground work for where we are today with the release of the debut CD “Celebrity” which is available from CDBaby ((expired link)) or on our website. ((expired link))
In 2012 Culture Shock went back into the studio to begin recording our second CD “Stop and Hear the Music”. Over the course of the next 5 years several more obstacles were thrown in our way; but we kept on working.
In February 2017, Adrian Muica joined the band as our new Rhythm and Auxiliary Lead Guitarist. In July 2017, Beverly Richards left the band for family and personal reasons. We wish her the best!
Currently the band is finishing the final mix-down and mastering of “Stop and Hear the Music” and polishing the stage show in anticipation of our long awaited return to the stage!
Our purpose is to tell a story and evoke emotions with our music. This is our lives symphony and we take great pride in what we're creating. We hope you will enjoy it...
All songs Copyright Culture Shock or its individual members - All Rights Reserved: For licensing inquiries for all songs on the Celebrity album, "After Dark", "Tomorrow" and "Unspoken Heroes" contact Eddie "Sea" Caldwell - Music of the Sea @ eddiesea@(expired link). For all others contact Lincoln Claar Sr. - Knightstalker Records, LLC @ (expired link)
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