A few years ago, local rockers Mindset were tearing up stages all over the city. The band played frequently in support of their 2006 album, Trying To Find, landing a coveted opening spot for The New Odds and headlining their own shows at Egan’s Pub.

For much of the last year, the band has been conspicuously absent from Fort St. John stages. However, don't let that absence fool you, because Mindset has declared themselves "Fort St. John's band that won't go away"!

With that said, Mindset will be debuting a brand new line-up and showcasing a set of brand new songs at the Rock n' Roll House Party this Saturday, January 30.

Mindset was formed in 2002 as a duo between Mike Strandberg and Jay Dunfield. Since then the band has released 2 albums and gone through at least 3 different line-ups, all featuring some of Fort St. John's most talented musicians. The current line-up consisits of Mike Strandberg (guitar, vocals), Jay Dunfield (guitar, backup vocals), Tyson Mowat (bass), Ryan Hennessey (drums), and Ian Howe (keys).

Mindset has always offered listeners a unique blend of rock (featuring melodic guitars, ear-candy vocals, and a powerhouse rhythm section) and storytelling with captivating lyrics that, on occasion, belie a familiar east coast warmth. Drummer, Ryan Hennessey, says all the members of the band have grown as musicians and songwriters and we can expect to hear a more mature Mindset sound.

So make sure to bring your rock shoes down to Egan's Pub this Saturday and witness the re-birth of Fort St. John's band that won't go away. And keep your eyes and ears open to stage across town this year, I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of Mindset in 2010!

Photo: Mike Strandberg, Mindset's lead singer.

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