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Seven-piece Texan group Alpha Rev meld classical instrumentation with rock. They were formed in 2005 by singer-songwriter Casey McPherson after the break-up of his previous band Endochine. The band also comprises Derek Dunivan (guitar), Tommy Roalson (drums), Dave Wiley (cello), Alex Dunlap (bass), Brian Lewis Batch (violin) and Derek Morris (keyboards)

Frontman Casey McPherson’s gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him his love for the art. While McPherson’s songwriting and rock-inspired vocals form the core of Alpha Rev’s music, he is supported by a unique cast of musicians that fill Alpha Rev’s songs with as much classical beauty as American rock. In addition to the typical guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, Alpha Rev boasts a violin and cello that add brilliantly to the band’s sound. Together, Alpha Rev offers up layered, orchestral, melody-driven masterpieces able to turn strangers to super fans in a single listen.

Home schooled in small town Texas, frontman Casey McPherson studied classical piano for 12 years and learned to play guitar left handed after figuring out it only worked when he played it upside down.
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  • The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned
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  • Alpha Rev
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  • Colder Months
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  • ProgShine

    http://progshine.com/2012/01/20/flying-colors-conheca-o-novo-supergrupo-de-neal-morse-e-mike-portnoy/

    January 2012
  • kluk_jako_buk

    decent band... they sound a little bit too much like Coldplay at times, but being unknown makes them cool... :D

    December 2011
  • amylaurenalb

    i never realised how much I like these guys until I synced all my iTunes history to Last Fm. There my number one currently. some truly beautiful songs.

    March 2011
  • Shade32

    Just got the album yesterday, and I just want to say that more new music needs to be like this.

    February 2011
  • vein666

    wow, New Morning is Mike Portnoy's favourite album of 2010!

    December 2010
  • Panda_Claws

    Awesome band <3

    December 2010
  • NYgr8

    I agree with everyone else...New Morning such a great song!! Has anyone heard about the VH1 Best Cruise Ever that Alpha Rev is performing on? Its in April of 2011 with a bunch of other artists playing on the cruise too. Anyone planning on going?? Check out the website vh1bestcruiseever.com

    November 2010
  • The-Youngblood

    "New Morning" is just the song that brightens my day everyday.

    August 2010
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ALPHA REV'S ROCK SOLID HOLIDAY PARTY DEC 3RD

9 Nov 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/alpharev

Hey there. As some of you know, we are big supporters of mental health organizations. Every year we do a Holiday party at Antones in Austin, Tx and ask our friends to come out and sing with …

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