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| + | == Members == |
| − | [[Image:rockgibson.jpg|thumb|right]] | + | *[[Jimmy]] |
| − | [[Image:kowboy.jpg|thumb|left]] | + | *[[Montana]] |
| − | Neil Wiger is a guitarist and multi-faceted composer
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| − | who grew up on Beatles and Black Sabbath compounded by Slayer and
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| − | Metallica experiences. He is also known in the midwest rock circuit as "The Reverend Kowboy Luv". He calls the Fargo-Moorhead area home though he has travelled here and there.
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| − | He prefers to work alone in his small studio, as his results are more pure, and "raw".
| + | == About == |
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| − | He has played guitar, and or sang in the following groups - [[Tempest]], [[Rocket]], The Sleepfarmers, [[Postmortem]], [[Dead Member]] and a few others.
| + | == Highlights == |
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| − | Neil's first musical ventures began in 1981 when he was five years old.
| + | == Shows == |
| − | His father [[Brent Wiger]] was a good friend of Moorhead guitar hero [[Kenny Raredon]].
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| − | Between Kenny and Brent there was no lack of good guitar teaching.
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| − | Later in his years, Neil began to dabble in singing, drumming and bass guitar.
| + | == Discography == |
| − | These experiences lead to his ability to orchestrate his own primitive 4 track productions. He's a real DIY kind of engineer.
| + | *"Split" 7 inch with Nic Garcia [[Abandoned Scout Camp]] |
| | + | *V/A "Fargo Winter Carnival 2003" [[Abandoned Scout Camp]] |
| | + | *V/A "Fall Tour Compilation" [[Abandoned Scout Camp]] |
| | + | *V/A "Fargo Winter Carnivale 2004" [[Abandoned Scout Camp]] |
| | + | *"Yourself" [[Abandoned Scout Camp]] |
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| − | 'Till now Neil's greatest "claims to fame" have been to work with Mike Sackman in there early nineties speed-metal band, [[Tempest]]. (circa. 1991-94) and his authorship of a biographical book entitled - Regina Carrol: Drive-In Starlet.
| + | == Related Bands == |
| − | | + | *[[El Camino and the International Lovers]] |
| − | Neil's other work's include the remastering and mixing of a live album for [[Blood Dries Black]] (formerly known as [[Anomy]]) of Moorhead, Minnesota. As well as the creation of cassette distribtion company [[T-Independent Film & Records]] in the early nineties. T-Independent was responsible for releases by such acts as Plan 9 (Sweden), North Pride Posse (Michigan), Broken Cross (Oklahoma), John the Baker (New York) and several others.
| + | *[[Handsome Terrorists, The]] |
| − | | + | *[[Stene Racing]] |
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| − | Neil Wiger prefers Gibson Guitars, Shure mics and Tama drums above all others.
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| − | == Bands == | |
| − | *[[Rocket]] (guitarist) | |
| − | *[[Sleepfarmers, The]] (guitarist/vocalist) | |
| − | *[[Phormula 44]] (temporary bassist)
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| − | *[[Rigel 7]] (drummer)
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| − | *[[Tempest]] (guitarist, bassist, vocalist, drummer)
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| − | *[[Dead Member]] (guitarist)
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| − | *[[Postmortem]] (guitarist)
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| − | *[[Loki Strike]] (guitarist)
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| − | *[[Recaster]] (webmaster, videographer)
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| − | *[[Anomy]] (producer, engineer)
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| − | *[[Pirate]] (roadie)
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| − | *[[Bratt]] (roadie)
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| − | == Fun Facts ==
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| − | *Founded [[T-Independent Film & Records]] in the 90's.
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| − | *Enjoyed watching bands like [[Bratt]] and [[Pirate]] rehearse
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| − | in his basement in the mid-80's. Neil's father [[Brent Wiger]] was the manger for these
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| − | acts as well as a couple other bands.
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| − | *Played in and or recorded in a ton of bands that were the misfits of misfiting bands in the FM area. Still hangin' in there and always open to new musical plans.
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| − | *Won't bother even drinking at all unless there is enought to last all night.
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| − | *Believes that Ralph's Corner had the greatest jukebox selection in Fargo-Moorhead history.
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| − | They had SLAYER for Christ's sake;-)
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| − | *Used to be the webmaster for [[Recaster]] as Neil is long time friend of their bassist [[Darren Johnson]].
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| − | *Attended Fargo South High School '90-'91 then moved onto Moorhead Senior High School '91-'93... Then dropped out!
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| − | *Neil's mom [[Joan Goff]] sing's on the [[Postmortem]] single, "At Times". Neil is cousin to guitarist [[Aaron Andersen]] and vocalist [[Patrick Andersen]] as well as older brother to guitarist/drummer [[John Hammes]]. Neil used to be married to [[Rachel Wiger]] (they had two children) who sang in the [[Dead Member]] jam sessions. All aforementioned are long time citizens/artists of the FM area. | |
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| − | *Never has had a DUI!!!
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| − | *Is a heterosexual.
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| − | == Contact Info ==
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| − | If you would like to work on recordings, jam or just drink a bunch of beer... just get in touch!
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| − | FargoGuitarHero@aol.com -or- Frostbite974@yahoo.com
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