Conceived in 2001, singer/songwriter Wade Linkert took an unconventional approach to starting the band Flavor, forming the group after recording its self-titled debut CD on his own. The music has been added to the play lists of many radio stations throughout the Midwest and one of the tracks, "Revolution," won a NARAS/ Grammy's Song Writing Contest in 2002. Flavor, armed with a large catalog of songs, was taken to the stage shortly after, becoming a group effort with the addition of three other seasoned musicians; Ben Shaffer, Austin Dingus, & Alex Moreno. Soon after starting to play live, the Minneapolis-based quartet was nominated for Best New Band for the 2002 Minnesota Music Awards and began winning a number of contests with their eclectic and moody live performances including the 2002 KQRS Homegrown Contest, the Jim Beam Band of the Week Contest, and the Best Band competition at St. Scholastica. Known for their high-energy shows, Flavor's music has a pop/rock sensibility laced with funky hooks, latin rhythms, and soulful melodies. The compositions resonate between expressive tales of love and regret to driving songs of suspense and cynicism. Flavor has since recorded another album, titled "Red," and an EP, titled "Genuine EP," displaying more diversity than ever.
Similar Artists: Lenny Kravitz, Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers
