Act Bio
Vertigo Haze was formed in 1997 by Lead Guitarist, Shawn Mitchell in Richmond, VA. The band opened for legendary band, Badfinger at Richmond's Flood Zone and in 1998 the band embarked on a short, regional tour from Virginia to Pennsylvania. In 2002 Vertigo Haze relocated to York, PA.
Vertigo Haze features Lead Guitarist, Shawn; Bassist, Rich; Rhythm Guitarist, Marcos and Drummer, Rick. All are seasoned Professional Musicians that are no strangers to the stage or the limelight.
"We love to watch our audience get up and dance, sing along, or even just watching the toe's tap right in their seats" remarks Mitchell. "I think the big thing about a Haze show is we love playing the music we play, and people love to hear what we play, so everything connects."
Vertigo Haze's original material, written by Shawn Mitchell, has already proven its worth in the past. Between 1999 and 2001, 7 of the songs included on their upcoming indep
Vertigo Haze features Lead Guitarist, Shawn; Bassist, Rich; Rhythm Guitarist, Marcos and Drummer, Rick. All are seasoned Professional Musicians that are no strangers to the stage or the limelight.
"We love to watch our audience get up and dance, sing along, or even just watching the toe's tap right in their seats" remarks Mitchell. "I think the big thing about a Haze show is we love playing the music we play, and people love to hear what we play, so everything connects."
Vertigo Haze's original material, written by Shawn Mitchell, has already proven its worth in the past. Between 1999 and 2001, 7 of the songs included on their upcoming indep
General Information
| Name | Vertigo Haze |
|---|---|
| Description | The East Coast's Best Rock Band. Performing Classic Rock, Alternative, and Original Music. |
| Location | York, Pennsylvania 17404 |
| Genres | Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative, Blues Rock |
| Web Page | Vertigo Haze |
| Phone | 717-792-8870 |
| Year Established | 1997 |
Members
| Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Mitchell | Lead Vocal/ Lead Guitar | |
| Rick Taormino | Drums/ Backing Vocal | |
| Rich Hess | Bass/ Backing Vocal | |
| Marcos Torres | Guitar/ Backing Vocal |
Upcoming Gigs
Influences
Badfinger, Allman Brothers, Wings, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, XTC
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Booking
| Contact Name | Shawn Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Contact Address | 45 Lawson Ct. York, PA 17404 |
| Phone | 717-792-8870 |
| URL | Click here |
Songlist
| Title | Artist |
|---|---|
| A GIRL LIKE YOU | SMITHEREENS |
| AFTER MIDNIGHT | ERIC CLAPTON |
| AIN’T NO SUNSHINE | BILL WITHERS |
| ALIVE | PEARL JAM |
| ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER | JIMI HENDRIX |
| ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL | PINK FLOYD |
| BADGE | CREAM |
| BANG A GONG (GET IT ON) | T. REX |
| BEEN AND GONE | VERTIGO HAZE |
| BELL BOTTOM BLUES | DEREK AND THE DOMINOS |
| BLACK MAGIC WOMAN | FLEETWOOD MAC / SANTANA |
| BLUE ON BLACK | KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD |
| BORN TO BE WILD | STEPPENWOLF |
| BRAIN DAMAGE / ECLIPSE | PINK FLOYD |
| BREAKDOWN | TOM PETTY |
| CAN’ GET ENOUGH | BAD COMPANY |
| CAN’T YOU SEE | MARSHALL TUCKER BAND |
| CASEY JONES | GRATEFUL DEAD |
| CAT SCRATCH FEVER | TED NUGENT |
| CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA | OASIS |
| CINNAMON GIRL | NEIL YOUNG |
| COCAINE | ERIC CLAPTON |
| COMFORTABLY NUMB | PINK FLOYD |
| CREEP | RADIOHEAD |
| CREEP | STONE TEMPLE PILOTS |
| CROSSROADS | CREAM |
| DAY AFTER DAY | BADFINGER |
| DEAR MR. FANTASY | TRAFFIC |
| DEAR PRUDENCE | BEATLES |
| DECEMBER | COLLECTIVE SOUL |
| DO YOU FEEL LIKE WE DO | PETER FRAMPTON |
| DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER | CROWDED HOUSE |
| DOWN BY THE RIVER | NEIL YOUNG |
| EASIER TO LEAVE | VERTIGO HAZE |
| EIGHTEEN | ALICE COOPER |
| FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ LOVE | BAD COMPANY |
| FEELIN’ ALRIGHT | JOE COCKER / TRAFFIC |
| FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE | ELVIN BISHOP |
| FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH | BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD |
| GET BACK | BEATLES |
| GIVE ME 3 STEPS | LYNRD SKYNRD |
| GIVE ME SOME LOVIN’ | SPENCER DAVIS GROUP |
| GOOD LOVIN’ | THE RASCALS / GRATEFUL DEAD |
| GYPSY KISS | VERTIGO HAZE |
| HARD TO HANDLE | BLACK CROWES |
| HEART SHAPED BOX | NIRVANA |
| HEY JOE | JIMI HENDRIX |
| HIGH AND DRY | RADIOHEAD |
| HUSH | DEEP PURPLE / KULA SHAKER |
| I GOT A LINE ON YOU | SPIRIT / BLACKFOOT |
| I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN’ | DAVE EDMONDS |
| I SHOT THE SHERIFF | ERIC CLAPTON |
| JUST A HEARTBREAK AWAY | VERTIGO HAZE |
| KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF | GEORGIA SATELLITES |
| KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR | BOB DYLAN |
| LET IT BLEED | ROLLING STONES |
| LITTLE WING | JIMI HENDRIX |
| MAGIC CARPET RIDE | STEPPENWOLF |
| MARGARITTAVILLE | JIMMY BUFFETT |
| MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE | TOM PETTY |
| MIDNIGHT RIDER | ALLMAN BROTHERS |
| MUSTANG SALLY | WILSON PICKETT |
| MY DEMISE | VERTIGO HAZE |
| NAKED EYES | VERTIGO HAZE |
| NO MATTER WHAT | BADFINGER |
| OHIO | CROSBY STILLS AND NASH |
| PLUSH | STONE TEMPLE PILOTS |
| READY FOR LOVE | BAD COMPANY |
| ROADHOUSE BLUES | DOORS |
| SHE HATES ME | PUDDLE OF MUD |
| SHE’S SO COLD | ROLLING STONES |
| SHOOTING STAR | BAD COMPANY |
| SIGNS | FIVE MAN ELECTRICAL BAND / TESLA |
| SISTER MANIC | VERTIGO HAZE |
| SOMETHING IN THE AIR | THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN |
| SOULSHINE | ALLMAN BROTHERS |
| STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU | STEALER’S WHEEL |
| SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE | CREAM |
| SWEET HOME ALABAMA | LYNRD SKYNRD |
| TAKE IT EASY | VERTIGO HAZE |
| TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN | STEVE MILLER BAND |
| TANGERINE | LED ZEPPELIN |
| TERMINAL INFANCY | VERTIGO HAZE |
| THE CHAIN | FLEETWOOD MAC |
| THE JOKER | STEVE MILLER BAND |
| THE POWER OF HATE | VERTIGO HAZE |
| THE WAXY OOZE | VERTIGO HAZE |
| THE WEIGHT | THE BAND |
| THEY ONLY TALK GOOD | VERTIGO HAZE |
| TRACK OF TIME | VERTIGO HAZE |
| VICTIM OF LOVE | EAGLES |
| WAITING ON THE BUS | ZZ TOP |
| WALKIN’ THE DOG | AEROSMITH |
| WALLS OF LOVE | VERTIGO HAZE |
| WEREWOLVES OF LONDON | WARREN ZEVON |
| WHEN I COME AROUND | GREEN DAY |
| WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS | BEATLES |
| WHITE ROOM | CREAM |
| WICKED GAME | CHRIS ISAAK |
| YOUNG BLOOD | BAD COMPANY |
| ZIGGY STARDUST | DAVID BOWIE |
Places Played
Relay For Life, American Legion Post #799, Boonedocks, Bachman Valley Inn, The Shamrock Inn, Chucky B's, Red Lion Elk's Club, Frogtown Cafe, Glenville Inn, Hanover Eagles, Hot Z Pizza, J And B Hotel, July 4th @ Strawberry Fields, Mac's The Club, Martic Forge Hotel, Octoberfest - Windsor Commons, Red Lion Old Fashion Days, Red Lion Tavern - Red Lion, PA, Riverfront Pub, Roslee Public House, Sibol's Log Cabin, York Moose Lodge, York Hospital Fete, YCHDOA, Waterway Raw Bar And Grille, Water’s, Mechanicsburg VFW, Town Tavern, Tourist Inn, The Zu, The White Rose, The Glad Crab, The Flood Zone w/ Badfinger, The First Capital Rib Cook Off, The Eagle's Nest, The Cove, The Corner Stable, Soulshine4Dale Festival