BIOGRAPHY
Pamme - Vocals, Lyrics
John Vanselow - Guitars, Papoose
Jym Schwartz - Guitars
Michael Brody Stein - Bass, Guitars, Keyboards
"Meaningful, Passionate Melodic Rock with serious intensity and World-Class Production.
GOTHIC Ballads Sung From Within the Burning Heart of Rock and Roll!" - Matt Malley, former Bassist of The Counting Crows and Academy Award nominee.
People will see themselves in Haven's songs. They will know they've been there and have lived it, too.
A lifetime of colossal happiness and ferocious struggles. The love, the loss, the pain, the joy. Triumphs and tragedies. The “come what may's" of life have become inspiring, uplifting lyrics, woven amidst a melodic storm of high powered female vocals, intricate guitar voicing's and virtuoso musicianship. Elegantly crafted songs that speak to the human condition most important to us all: " Love!"
Haven resides in Southern California and their new record, “From the Ashes” will appeal to fans of classic rock artists such as Heart, Bon Jovi and Journey. While delving into their own stylistic approach, Haven explores and delivers all the elements of a polished International rock band! From the many captivating moods of Pamme’s vocals, to the fine guitar playing and arrangements, this album rocks! Haven is a radio-friendly band likely to draw tremendous exposure. This is a must listen!
Haven is excited to share their renewed ‘first band enthusiasm” with audiences.
When people go to a Haven show, it motivates them to see beyond the accepted vision. Dreams have no deadline. Whether a flicker or a flame, that voice that’s still talking is talking for a reason. “Not everyone peaks in their 20’s!"
People come up after a show and say “how much they loved and related to the songs!” They say they “can’t wait to pick up their guitar, paint brush, pen, and just reconnect with the creativity they thought had long since been extinguished.” They say “this is the most hopeful and excited they’ve felt about their lives in a long time!”
It was an honor to work with some great guest musicians on this record:
Curt Bisquera - Drummer
Johnny Cash, Josh Groban, Mick Jagger, Seal, Sarah McLachlan,
Elton John, Johnny Hallyday and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, among others.
Luis Conte - Percussionist
James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana,
Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira , among others.
Steve Klong - late great drummer
Wilson Phillips, Nelson, Berlin, Audra Hardt,
Savoy Brown, Havana 3 A.M., and Cafe R&B among many others.
Haven's first record. "The Road" featured Matt Sorum on drums, Guns n' Roses and The Cult.
Robin McAuley, background vocals, MSG-McAuley Schenker Group.
The band was signed to a major European label at the time through
Now and Then and distributed by Frontiers Records.
The album was received very well and had many great reviews!
During their journey, there have been some other projects Haven has done, notably the song "Proud Solders"
which Haven donates all the net proceeds of the song to Homes For Our Troops,
who build specially adapted homes to wounded Veterans at no cost to them. https://www.hfotusa.org/
You can help by downloading the song here!
Haven also has a heartfelt tribute Video to our wounded warriors here!
"Warmth in the Wilderness" is a tribute album dedicated to guitar virtuoso Jason Becker.
Pamme, Robin McAuley (Michael Schenker) and Johnny Lima sang on the song "Tell The Truth"
Written by Steve Hunt, David Lee Roth, Brett Tuggle.
Pamme and Robin do an amazing vocal back and forth throughout the song!
It features many artists such as Paul Gilbert, Marty Friedman, Mike Campese,
Anders Johansson, Lars-Eric Mattsson, Paul Nelson, Jeff Pilson and other groups as well.
A second tribute album was released in 2002, with the title "Warmth in the Wilderness Vol. 2 - A Tribute to Jason Becker". Many songs were originally written by Jason Becker and David Lee Roth,
before Becker was stricken with Lou Gehrig's disease.
You can listen to "Tell The Truth" song here!
Haven also covered the Heart song "Allies", for the album Heart Attack: A Tribute To Heart.
The drums were played by the late Steve Klong. Robin McAuley sang backups with Pamme.
You can check it out here!