BROKEN is a compilation of excellent, young, alternative rock musicians fronted by amazing lead vocalist and American Idol standout, Dani Morelos. Based in Huntington Beach, CA, the members have headlined many, major venues and bring a very unique, high energy show to the stage. Their recent original “Breaking Away” is getting ALOT of attention. Not just another 4 piece band, the members of BROKEN are multi-talented musicians; each plays multiple instruments, sings vocals, and collaborates on the original songs. Although BROKEN has its own distinctive style and sound, the band is influenced by bands like, Flyleaf, Evanescence, Halestorm, New Year’s Day and others. When you go to see a BROKEN show you will not just be attending a concert- not even close- it will be an EXPERIENCE. There is a lot of buzz about this band. Make sure you see them LIVE! The BROKEN Lineup
Singing has been Dani’s passion from the age of 6. She has performed all across California sharing her love of music with thousands at some of the largest venues. Originally, she got her start in theater, but as time went on and she broadened her horizons, she crossed over into jazz and soft rock, which lead her to ROCK! She says, “I do not think I could go back to the jazz or pop scene again. Rock has so much emotion and is what I love!” She is inspired by Evanescence, Halestorm, and Flyleaf due to the passion they have in their music. She loves to bring a powerful vocal performance to each show, but equally important is an amazing stage show. One interesting fact about Dani is aside from voice she plays a little trombone!
Christian began his musical career at the age of 11. He attributes his early teaching of the blues and music theory to Rick Ellis (guitarist for Barbara Mandrell). Also, David Cook was instrumental in guiding Christian in stage presence, technique and work ethic. Then the love of alternative rock was born! Greg Daulton (who has worked with Killswitch Engage) has trained Christian both on rhythm and bass guitar. Justin Miller trained Christian on Alto Saxophone. His influences are Red, Three Days Grace, Killswitch Engage, Flyleaf and Evanescence and many more. Christian has headlined many large venues including The House of Blues-Disney, The Coach House, and has played Spanish Days Festival in Santa Barbara and other large outdoor venues. He is well versed in Guitar, Bass and Keyboards and Alto Saxophone.
Vince Silva began his journey into the world of music at a young age being raised on the deep feel of Old Blues and Classic Rock. At the age of 9 years old, he picked up a guitar for the first time, after already taking piano lessons a year before. Several months after his first guitar lesson, he joined his first kid band that played all over Los Angeles for 3 years running. During this time is where he learned how to sing, as well as, become a showman and an entertainer. By the time he was in 11th grade he had already been in many work shops and programs, such as CAP (Cal Arts Program), and already won the Battle of the Bands at his High School for 3 years in a row. Vince has played numerous venues from all the major clubs on the Sunset Strip to the Ford Amphitheater playing anything from Rock and Blues to Latin Jazz. He is heavily influenced by the guitar playing of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, and Toni Iommi. He stated, “I remember being 5 years old listening to Buddy Guy and Johnny Lee Hooker singing about being heart broken, which I literally had no idea what they meant at the time, but then I remember being turned on to my first Zeppelin and Sabbath album.. And then I knew I was hooked on something that would change my life forever.” Vince is a well-rounded guitarist ready to bring a new, yet old sound to the rock genre.
Brandon was born and raised in Newport Beach, California in a house filled with music, listening to everything from Johnny Cash, Tom Jones and Buckwheat Zydeco to Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith. A successful commercial acting career provided the impetus for him in his onset life in picking up drumming. Having studied drums for years with the ability to read music, his journeys took him to the infamous Sunset Strip, to hone his musical chops. As his love and lust for music grew, he began to study and learn guitar, bass and keyboards. Always trying to grow his musical knowledge and mastery of the instruments, he looked to broaden his musical vocabulary. His drumming, being the sum of all parts, demonstrated that while his thirst for more music knowledge is his lifelong quest, his heart is most at home behind the drums.