Athens Musician Network - Regional Bands

These bands have don't have andy members who live in Athens. However, they have played Athens within the last year or are scheduled to do so in the next 3 months.

Band Name	Description
1000 Arms	Art house indie rock from Cincinnati, Ohio. Influences include: geometry, sharks, lemonade, trash, train wrecks and plane crashes. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
1point3	1point3 is three band from Ohio that plays extremely loud and brutal form of rock and roll. 1point3 has played with such bands as: Unsane, Hail Mary, Mastodon, American Heritage, Black Cobra, Negative Reaction, Cutthroats 9, Machine Go Boom, Blackfire Revelation, Ho-ag -- ect. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
25 Suaves	hands out headaches like roses, and imagines a world ruled by hard rock and shuddering treble [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
333	Voodoo sex music is the three word combination used to describe the sound of Columbus, OH based rock quartet 333. 333 balance a tender contrast of salacious female vocals and brutally grim rock. The band's music ranges from dark chant-like anthems to lullaby’s interrupted by nightmarish screams. Amidst all of this contrast the songs still manage to maintain a simple structure laden with plenty of hooks and sing alongs as well as poetic lyrical content. [ 7 Concerts ] [ 4 Videos ] [ 2 Photos ]
AMIX	Southeastern Ohio's premier party band, playing all your favorite 80's and classic rock songs! Amix has been together for 15 years. They are based out of Gallipolis, Ohio and play throughout the tri-state area, featuring female vocalist Rita Kapp.
Audible Detonation	Nuked Up Chuck Berry/ British invasion Rock and roll dance party. [ call: 6143306131 ] [ mail: Shoyish \at\ yahoo _Δot KOM ] [ 2 Songs ]
Avett Bros.	Concord, North Carolina based band self described on myspace as sounding like a cross between The Violent Femmes, The Everly Brothers and Alice In Chains. Twangy, mostly acoustic Americana-influenced alternative country. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Bad Wizard	"If you took one shot of Lynyrd Skynyrd, one shot of Black Sabbath, and mixed them with a pint of Jack Daniel's, you'd get a taste of the sort of nasty guitar boogie Bad Wizard cranks out. In short, this is the soundtrack to the greatest, sleaziest bender you'll ever go on. Hangover sold separately." -- Fortune Magazine [ 1 Song ] [ 1 Photo ]
Bakelite 78	Arriving in Chicago in 2000, singer and guitarist Robert Rial continued a musical direction he started at college in southeastern Ohio. Robert emulated the styles he loved most: country blues and swing, Vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, American folk songs, jazz and mountain music. Many of these styles of music were originally released on 78-speed records. Some 78s were made from a "new" material, an early form of plastic called Bakelite. Bakelite 78 records preserved the music of this era. Bakelite 78 the band was born to bring them back to life. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Beat The Devil	Beat the Devil mix Billie Holiday-era jazz and blues and old black spirituals with folk and garage rock to come off sounding something like CocoRosie on crystal meth wrestling with Belle and Sebastian and the White Stripes...there are some truly amazing moments. -The Village Voice [ mail: Shay ^a.t.^ curryboys dot c o m ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 6 Photos ]
Big Creak	Fans of The Big Creak have been drawn in by the band's fresh and original sound, and energetic live show. The band is known for blending the framework of Koch’s sincere songwriting with a melodic fusion of modern rock, pop, roots, funk, and world music styles. [ 3 Songs ] [ 4 Concerts ]
Bill Hudson	"As far as I know , Bill Hudson is the only one of his kind in town. A little John Prine, a little Arlo, and the omnipresent acoustic guitar, Bill Hudson is Roanoke's own Raindog. The best thing I can say is let Bill speak for himself in his music. Listen for free at MP3.com said the ballot. So I did. This may border on a personal opinion, but, if the definition of 'underrated' hasn't changed, I believe this more then qualifies." FENCE MAGAZINE ROANOKE, VA-Winter 2000/2001 [ 3 Songs ]
Birds of Avalon	Rock / Psychedelic / Progressive from RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Birthday Suits	Japan-via-Minneapolis rockers. They play Hopped-up garage rock with just a hint of that experimental/noise sound currently popular in the Tokyo rock scene. [ 3 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Black Sunday	Alicja Trout-guitar, Darren Orian-bass, and Chase Anderson-drums. Indie Rock from Memphis, Tennessee. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Blatant Finger	The equation of Blatant Finger is simple. Four long time friends playing what they've grown up on and know...tried and true,honest,hooky rock/punk anthems with a country-fried hint. .
Blue Lunch	Winners of the Clevland Free Times "big band / swing" 2001 music award. 7 or 8 piece band. Sound clips and more bio available on website. [ 1 Concert ]
Bob City	Bob City plays hard-drivin, hard-rockin blues/metal...kind of a collision of AC/DC and Motorhead. Dual-guitar shredding, thumping bass and driving drums lay down the groundwork for lead vocalist Justin Tesa's raw screaming vocals. [ 3 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ]
Boxcar Satan	Splendid Webzine March 24, 2004 -- "This San Antonio trio makes a gratifyingly ugly noise out of junkyard scraps of punk, blues and unclassifiable weirdos like Beefheart and The Birthday Party. Buzzsaw guitars and bent buzzing bass lie beneath sandpaper vocals, creating a scratchy, alien racket that's much smarter than it initially appears to be. Ricocheting from barroom brawl blues to zydeco to Twin Peak-ish vibraphonery to pseudo gospel, the band spreads a layer of grit wherever it goes." [ 3 Songs ] [ 5 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Brad McNally	I am an acoustic singer/songwriter from the Athens area whose influences include Jack Johnson and Martin Sexton. [ call: 740-649-6482 ] [ mail: brad_mcnally Â.t. hotmail(.)KOM ] [ 3 Concerts ]
Brian Glaze	Solo song writer. Debut album "Lets go to the Sea" was released in February of 2006, soon after was included in a National tour with Gris Gris. For more info, check out birdman records. [ 1 Song ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Buffalo Killers	From the ashes of Cincinnati's late, great Thee Shams, the Gabbard brothers (Andrew on lead guitar and Zachary on bass) move from the Memphis garage to the dark, dank swamps of Boogieland. Buffalo Killers is a sharp ninety degree turn from their past, and the brothers' sympathetic playing is anchored by the sonic heartbeat of drummer Joe Sabaali. You can't really pin down the sound, though. Psychedelic, Joe Walsh (Barnstorm era), stoner blues, Neil Young grunge, trippy-era Hendrix, southern rock, Grand Funk, Skynyrdit's all in there somewhere. Live, the trio is mesmerizing, sliding from Mountain/Cream syncopation to what could best be described as Vanilla Fudge on mushrooms trying to play their entire catalogue without pause. - Bill Holmes / Pop Culture Press [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Captain Exploder	We're not terrible. We're not terribly good, either. We are a two-piece rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Our sound is a schizophrenic-but-fluid blend of catchy indie pop (i nearly typed "poop" here) and experimental riff-rock. We have never been able to choose between 3-minute rock songs and 6-minute spacey epics. So we play both. Then we go out for some frosty milkshakes. Mmmmm... milkshakes. You like milkshakes, don't you? [ 1 Photo ]
Carolina Chocolate Drops	The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a group of young African-American stringband musicians that have come to together to play the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolinas’ piedmont. Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson both hail from the green hills of the North Carolina Piedmont while Dom Flemons is native to sunny Arizona. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ]
Carrie Elkin	Laid-back, relationship-based acoustic, focusing on vocals. [ 3 Songs ]
Cathy Wicks	Why don't you hire Cathy Wicks for your next event! Hire her SOLO if you want the simple sultry songstress, or trio-countrified with the Catbirds (with Catfish & Junebug variously string'd), or, say, if you need to funk it out and party down with some horns, hire The Misprints Cat and her bands are fully equipped for any size venue (except football stadiums) and provide a double-wide array of song material. Please contact her by email for rates and dates. [ mail: catwixmusic -\|at\|- yahoo _Δot c0m ] [ 1 Song ] [ 12 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ]
Chaselounge	Chaselounge is an extremely tight 4-piece band from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band focuses on melody - incorporating styles from 50's doo-wop to Elvis Costello to Weezer - all supported by 2 guitars, a steady rhythm section and well crafted lead vocals, to supply a very original and unique sound. Power and Melody - think Buddy Holly through a Marshall stack. Chaselounge is currently touring the Midwest. [ 5 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Church of the Red Museum	Formed in 2005, Church of the Red Museum brought together six members of the Columbus music scene. These musicians have been involved in diverse bands such as Go Evol Shiki!, Frostiva, Flotation Walls, and the Gospel. Their unique lineup consists of Brian Travis (Rhodes/vocals), Donnie Roberts (bass/vocals), Robbie Coleman (drums), Bil Jankowski (organ), Leslie Jankowski (violin/trumpet/vocals), and Tom Butler (guitar). Their previous release, a 9-song self-titled debut, was released in the fall of 2006. The group plans to release their sophomore album in the Spring of 2008 on the label Nice Life [ mail: briancotrm_AT_gmail.no_spam.c o m ] [ 5 Concerts ]
COWBOY CURSE	Denver-based Indie Rock/Pop band Cowboy Curse was started in 2003 by Ohio U Alumni Ben Bergstrand, Josh Bergstrand (fmr. Jet Lucas), and Darin Strachan along CT native Tyler Campo. Imagery and narrative-based songwriting and three-part harmonies became an early signature of the band. The focus on vocals emphasized melody and lyricism, rather than overly complex instrumentation. Cowboy Curse has shared the stage with notable such as the High Strung, Grand Champeen, Grain & Demise, The New Amsterdams, and The Joggers, Red Cloud, Hot IQs, Born in the Flood, The Denver Gentlemen, Bright Channel, and Dressy Bessy. [ call: 860-913-5253 ] [ mail: booking -=\|at\|=- cowboycurse_dot_c o m ]
Dan Melchior Un Das Menace	Progressive / Big Beat / Southern Rock from Durham, North Carolina. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Dave Riesbeck	Singer, song writer, philosophy major at OU and past member of bands like Mantra and Planet 12. Now lives in Austin, Texas. [ 3 Songs ]
Denovo	Denovo has a string of influeneces -- from DC bands such as Jawbox, Shudder To Think, and Hoover to the late-90s Midwestern sounds of Lincoln and Indian Summer to some late 70s/early 80s groups like The Police. However, each member definitely brings his own personal influences to the table and these often convene to form something truly unique. People also often hear the likes of At the Drive-in, Q and not U, and Drive like Jehu in Denovo's work. Denovo has performed with: Les Savy Fav, Pretty Girls Make Graves, The Paperchase, The Red and The Black, Explosions in the Sky, The Beautiful Mistake, and more. [ 1 Song ] [ 4 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Devon Sproule	"The nimble singer-guitarist Devon Sproule chronicles her ongoing love affairs with humanity, nature, and the state of Virginia. She performs with a sweet, round diction that shines through even her most ornate imagery and rambunctious melodies."-- The New Yorker, 5/2007 [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Dexter Romweber	Former frontman for the world famous psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets, Dexter released his first of nine albums in 1990 to rave reviews worldwide. He starred alongside R.E.M. and The B-52s in the 1987 cult classic film Athens, Ga. Inside Out. His first national tour in 1990 was as opening act for The Cramps. He was showcased on MTV's The Cutting Edge and 120 Minutes, appeared with the Flat Duo Jets in videos such as "Wild Wild Lover" and "Radioactive Man", made a stunning performance on Late Night with David Letterman, and has shared the stage with dozens of rock's underground kings including Iggy Pop, the White Stripes, AntiSeen, Reverend Horton Heat and many, many others. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Disengage	81 out of 100, Tack Maeda / BURRN! March 04 issue -- The sound style is basically updated US mainstream heavy rock, however they have succeeded in emphasizing their own hardcore influenced straight ahead aggression and it is so great... I must say it is really impressive when I can hear the contrast of high tensioned extreme sound and dark melancholic melody. [ 1 Song ] [ 1 Concert ]
DJ X-Plosive	DJ Xplosive is known to blow up any show in town with a unique mix of hip-hop, r&b and reggae music. Voted runner up for 2005 Best DJ/Radio Personality by readers of The Athens News, you can catch his weekly radio show every Saturday from 6-8p.m. on WOUB 1340 AM or online at www.woub.org. You can also catch DJ Xplosive every Saturday night at Evolution nightclub. He is available for bookings and comes complete with a booming P.A. system known to attract noise complaints on occassion, which will usually be followed by the N.W.A. Classic "F*** the Police". Now lives in New York, New York. [ call: 330-322-6116 ] [ mail: djxplosive_AT_gmail dot ÇOM ] [ 8 Concerts ]
Don Caballero	Don Caballero is essentially from Pittsburgh. You got it, three rivers. Don Caballero II, their second for Touch and Go, was recorded by producer Al Sutton at White Room Studios in Detroit. It was actually in a white room. Their first LP, For Respect, was recorded in Chicago by Steve Albini. Yeah, Don Caballero is instrumental, what's it to ya? Most don't realise that fact until they're told. They have been since their inception in 1991. Their first two singles were as a trio! Yeah, you're sayin' "instrumental." Well not on this album. They are more rock orientated than jazz, though many have said the contrary. The drums are the lead, while the guitars drive the beast. Emphasis on structure and composition, not to prove how accomplished they are, but to kick it. Don Caballero bare all their yellowed teeth, including fangs, on this one. Put it in, keep it in, and for chrissakes, turn it up NOW! [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Ease the Medic	We are a 4-piece band based in Columbus, Ohio. We are best classifies as Indie Rock. We are currently working on our debut EP titles "Riot on the Gold Coast". We are currently concentrating on Midwest shows. Label: We Want Action (www.wewantaction.com) [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Ekoostik Hookah	One of the most dynamic acts on the road today, ekoostik hookah is the nucleus of a growing family drawn to its lucid, improvisational treatment of psychedelic rock ’n’ roll, blues, funk, jazz and bluegrass layered with rich harmonies. Born early in 1991 in a smoky basement bar, the band has been continually evolving, cultivating a sound that has perked the ears of contemporaries and attracted thousands of fans who routinely travel hundreds of miles to hear them play. [ 4 Songs ] [ 16 Concerts ]
El Jesus De Magico	"both classic Ohio punk (see: Electric Eels) and 90's trash rock (see: Royal Trux). I'm sorry if the loud noises are upsetting you. Can I get you a Pamprin?" - Matthew Fritch, MAGNET. The band is based out of Columbus, Ohio. [ 5 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ]
Enon	Enon is a band from Brooklyn, NY. They used to be a foursome, but are now a solidified three-piece. John Schmersal (guitar, bass, synths, vocals) spent time in a hot-shit band called Brainiac. Toko Yasuda (bass, synths, vocals) has a past with Blonde Redhead and The Lapse. Matt Schulz (drums) used to rock it in The Lab Partners. But thatâ€™s really not important now. What IS important is that these three found each other and started making music together. Some bands are content to develop a "trademark sound"; Enon continuously expands on any and every aspect of their music. Enon manages to bring something new to the table with each release, while still retaining a common thread tying the records together. [ 3 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Entouraje	First of Entouraje aint no band we're an organization. Now dat i got that out check dig I'm from Dayton im a rap artist and also a songwriter look i aint got too much to say my music speak for me. [ call: 937-272-7658 ] [ mail: david8815 -.a.t.- yahoo.ERASE_THIS_PART.ÇOM ] [ 1 Song ] [ 4 Concerts ]
Erin McKeown	From elegant pop to balls-out rock, sweet electronics to witty swing, Erin McKeown has packed a ton of music into her young career. With 5 studio albums, 2 EPs, and numerous soundtracks and compilations to her credit, the 28-year-old songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hasn't stopped for a breather in the last 10 years. Along the way she has averaged 200 shows a year and garnered the praise of fans and critics alike. McKeown's newest release is Sing You Sinners, a singular and sly take on the not-so-standard entries in the american songbook. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Esskyma	We are Esskyma. A five-piece, instrumental, post-rock band from Zanesville, Ohio. [ 8 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ]
Evil Beaver	How is it possible for two people to kick such serious ass? For Evil Beaver, it seems as natural as breathing." -- Venus Magazine "A reevaluation of grunge is surely on its way, and this is a fine place to start" -- Chicago Reader "In fact, the most outrageuos thing about Evil Beaver may be their determination to inject over-the-top fun back into rock and roll." -- Chicago Tribune [ 3 Songs ]
Fenster	Horn-driven Rock. Funky Grooves. Energetic Fun. It's all inside! [ 2 Songs ]
Firewater	A collaboration of prominent New York musicians grinding out a hybrid of Klezmer, Irish jigs, bossanova, lounge and dirty rock, Firewater releasedtheir first album, Get Off the Cross (We Need the Wood For the Fire) in October 1996. Singer Tod A. used to front Cop Shoot Cop, guitarist Duane Denison won't quit his day job in the Jesus Lizard, drummer Yuval Gabay grooves in his funky band Soul Coughing, sax/accordian player Kurt Hoffman is a veteran of the Jon Spencer BluesExplosion, drummer Jim Kimball used to rock in Mule and the Laughing Hyenas, pianist Dave Ouimet is the former frontman for Motherhead Bug and violinist Hahn Rowe has served time in the group Hugo Largo and Foetus. -- Rolling Stone Magazine
Fizzgig	Fizzgig is a rock band that lives in cincinnati. we love remember ender, weezer, smashing pumpkins, ash, etc. we've played from new york to texas, and Athens is still our favorite place to play. [ call: 859-512-0657 ] [ mail: cosmicevanx /\+ yahoo.delete_this.c o m ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 11 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 4 Photos ]
Freebass	If you haven't heard of Freekbass, you will. Protege to bandleader and funk-bass pioneer Bootsy Collins, fellow Cincinnati native Chris "Freekbass" Sherman and his band have inherited the Buckeye State's funk flag, while winning over many funk-favoring ears across the Midwest. [ 1 Song ]
Fresh Kills	Vice Magazine says .. Hours of practice, a dedication to songwriting, and a sizable budget. These are all things that are less important to a good record than having a cool older brother - someone to break your Collective Soul tapes over your stupid head, as the older brothers of the Freshkills clearly did, and say "Hey you stupid idiot, here is Drive Like Jehu, Jesus Lizard, and Nation of Ulysses. Now quit being such a herb". [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Furnace Mountain	Furnace Mountain consists of Dave VanDeventer on Fiddle and Vocals, Morgan Morrison on Bouzouki and Vocals, and Aimee Curl on Bass and Vocals, and includes transient members Danny Knicely on Mandolin, Zach Lester or Bodhran, and John Flower on Washtub. The band has graced stages near and far, from the Yangtzee River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they host the famous Watermelon Park Fest each year. The music of Furnace Mountain is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki. It is at other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written. Furnace Mountain also performs a variety of original compositions, such as Scrampwang, Weezer's Dream, and the ever popular Spuds. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
George James	When Q And Not U disbanded in 2005, drummer John Davis turned to his singer-songwriter friend, Laura Burhenn, to forge something new. At first the two seemed like an unlikely pair. John had spent the past seven years releasing records with his bandmates on Dischord and touring the world. Laura, on the other hand, had been releasing solo projects on her own label, Laboratory Records, and playing smaller venues on the east coast and in L.A. How could they find common ground? [ 1 Video ]
Giganta	Described as a rocking, moody PJ Harvey with a theatre degree – the women of giganta are deeply steeped in the Columbus, OH rock scene. Their musical histories includes: Scrawl, Roadkill, Shukkin Bubba Deluxe, Fool’s Crown, Hex on Wheels, Mrs. Elkhead, Final Prayer, Ouchcube, & Kitty Jones to name a few. [ 2 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Gil Mantera's Party Dream	you should have a healthy fear of us [ mail: gil @ partydream.ERASE_THIS_PART.KOM ] [ 1 Song ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Gito Gito Hustler	All-female rock and roll quartet from Tokyo, Japan. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Glori 5	GLORI5 (Glo-Re'-five) - a band of two men and two women playing alternate-tuned rock songs, mostly about pets. SE Michigan male / female band originally formed soley as a tribute to the Morning Glories (NYC post punk). Now described alternately as brutal, pop, grunge, opera blues, metal... [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Go Robot Go	Formerly shinola, they recorded their first CD using a 4 track and managed to get some radio play. Kudo's to their ingenuity and recording prowess. Fun lyrics, cool voice synth, popy yet punky all in one. [ 2 Songs ]
Good Company	NELSON LILLY-WHITE on vox TERRY TERRIE BEAVERS on drums ROGER PONDS on bass BARRY BERRY BEAVERS on lead guitar BANKEY MOON on rhythm guitar CE CE MONET on guitar too W/ MARCY A-MAZING on vox, & BEE-RAD FLUNKIN'S on keys too sometimes. Don't forget BRETT DUSTINTHEWIND on guitar too... & The darling NIKKI STEVE'S who will sex up an audiance I tell's ya. Till the day we die!!! [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Gore Gore Girls	"Detroit's Gore Gore Girls put on a sensory-shocking show that has to be seen to be believed, as the band, named after a 1972 B-horror movie, combines the early elements of rock 'n' roll and R&B with a lo-fi edge sure to please hipsters, and go-go boots sure to please everyone else." Eric Mitts, Recoil Magazine 3-04 [ mail: girl ægoregoregirls.ignore_this.ÇOM ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Grafton	their vibe is loaded with coal town sludge, hometown boredom, relationship bitching, and general dark clouds with a chance of shit-kicking. But notice that most of the time the boys are laughing as they fuck up the song endings. They genuinely appreciate those 2 guys that returned from the last Morgantown show. And on their latest and greatest CD, BLIND HORSE CAMPAIGN (after 2 singles and a long player), you can seperate yourself from the pummeling live blast via a raw but explosive recording that exposes the sturdy hooks in the rocky depths, plus some weird ryhthms you didn't expect, did you? -- Review by Eric Davidson, Columbus, OH, 1/03 [ 5 Songs ] [ 22 Concerts ] [ 3 Videos ] [ 9 Photos ]
Graham Weber	Folk rock Americana from Austin, TX. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Grave Blankets	Ambient / Punk / Rock / Dirge Pop from Columbus, Ohio. [ 2 Concerts ]
Greg Ashley's Medicine Fuck Dream	The title is Medicine Fuck Dream. With this debut Birdman release, enter the world of Houston-turned-Oakland psych master GREG ASHLEY. Like fellow Texan-bred Roky Erickson and Mayo Thomson, with a little infused Syd Barrett and Skip Spence (and maybe even a little Jeff Mangum from Neutral Milk Hotel), Ashley creates atmospheric pop meanderings that are filled with sentimental purpose and dark fuzzy edges. On par with the workings of the mightily enigmatic Brother JT, Ashley recorded this all himself, played it all himself, and sang it all himself, except for one song by his friend John. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Gris Gris	"Talented Oakland guitarist/vocalist Greg Ashley's Gris Gris gang is back, with a fab sophomore album mostly recorded at a cabin in Texas belonging to Greg's parents. So it's not garage rock, it's cabin rock. Probably good that they were presumably far from any neighbors since this quite often one dang noisily feedback-filled and fuzzed-out freakfest that might have gotten the cops called -- and who knows what manner of illict substances fueled the recording sessions, with which Gris Gris wouldn't want to be busted? Maybe The Man would mellow out knowing that the noisy rave-ups co-exist on this record with plenty of catchy melody and jangly folk and relaxed droniness and other good stuff. " -- Amazon.com review [ mail: info \at\ birdmanrecords.no_spam.c o m ] [ 1 Song ] [ 4 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Guest	Former Athens natives (yet they still like to tell people they are From Athens), GUEST runs the gamut of styles, combining fresh progressive rock, focused funk, and improvisational jams. GUEST is developing a musical style which reflects a fast paced society. Their lyrical landscape is a dynamic balance of expressions of personal experience and mythic story-telling, with just the right amount of humor to keep people grinning. [ 4 Songs ] [ 77 Concerts ] [ 3 Photos ]
Guinea Worms	for millions of years earth was fertile and rich then pollution and waste began to take their toll. civilization fell into ruin. this is the world of the 21st century. only a handful of friends remain. friends who vowed to rebuild what has been destroyed. this is their achievement.(ps, they originally formed in Athens once upon a time) [ 3 Concerts ]
Guy Clark	Songwriting legend Guy Clark doesn't merely compose songs; he projects images and characters with the kind of hands-on care and respect of a literary master. Clark works slowly and with strict attention to detail, and has produced an impressive collection of timeless gems, leaving very little waste behind. The emotional level of his work, as well as the admiration and esteem of his peers, consistently transcends sales figures and musical genres. Using everyday language to construct extraordinary songs for more than 35 years, Clark continues to be the type of songwriter whom young artists study and seasoned writers, as well discriminating listeners, revere. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Halophane	Alternative, Goth, Originals, Psychedelia, Space Rock [ mail: booking @ halophane _Δot net ] [ 1 Photo ]
Heavy Weather	Energy and passion have found a partner in music. It has original sound but its roots go back to the old schools of funk, rock and soul. Heavy Weather mixes all these elements and a little bit of jam oriented ”color me happy “roots rock . This band has developed a style that makes your body move and your soul smile. [ 3 Songs ]
Holly Golightly	Holly Golightly (real name) started her musical career as a founder member of all girl garage band Thee Headcoatees, a Billy Childish / Thee Headcoats splinter group in 1991. Holly Golightly is definitely the most interesting and diverse artist to come out of the Billy Childish school and is certainly one of the better singer/songwriters of the post-grunge era. Since her debut in 1995, Golightly has been very prolific, releasing ten long play records and loads of singles for a wide variety of labels and has toured America eight times. Holly's sound has remained remarkably consistent throughout, but each record has a quality that sets it apart from the others. After playing several west coast shows with The White Stripes, and supporting them at their some of their London shows, Holly has become good friends with Jack and Meg, recording a duet with them, It's true that we love one another, for their latest album Elephant. Holly has also recently been recording in the US with garage band The Greenhornes and they released a special Christmas 2002 single together on Damaged Goods called Little Stars. Holly appears on the Greenhornes latest album Dual Mono which is out in the States on Telstar. [ mail: Holly Â.t. HollyGoLightly.delete_this.KOM ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Husher	The Husher consists of various musicians who belong to the Lemon House Collective based out of Columbus, Ohio. Features members of 333, Smashy Smashy, and more. Heavy, agressive, tight, baseball bat to the head, amazing. [ mail: archhha ^a.t.^ netscape.delete_this.net ] [ 4 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Idle Ascent	Idle Ascent is a four-member Alternative/Modern Rock band that hails from the Cleveland Area. They are thrilled to start performing for the Athens crowd and love the gigs they have here. They're in the process of finishing their first full-length cd and can't wait to have that to pass out after shows. To contact this band, please email us. [ call: 440-590-1786 ] [ mail: idleascent_dot_booking ÅΤ hotmail_dot_ÇOM ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ]
Jakob Freely	Jakob Freely is an original, mostly acoustic duo that mainly sticks to a 10-15 city circuit throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Minnesota. Influences: Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Guster, Ben Harper. [ call: 1 888 Torch Songs ] [ mail: dave -at- jakobfreely.no_spam.c o m ] [ 9 Concerts ]
Jason Allen Phelps	This man may just own the best voice in Athens. Blest with great pipes, I hope he makes it big. This links to a story on him, not a web site. Check out Night Court's web site for more current info. [ 1 Song ]
Jesty Beatz	Jesty Beatz is a rapper/producer from Cleveland, Ohio. He has a production company called "The BlockRunnaz" Jesty Beatz is the illest ever. If you don't know... you better ask someone... then they'll tell you (if they know) how ill Jesty is. Go ahead... [ call: 7405418877 ] [ mail: sixxdeucerecords œ.t. cs dot c o m ] [ 7 Concerts ]
Jet Set Youth	JET SET YOUTH : Rumancik and Rinehammer (R&R). Met at Ohio University and became friends through music. Post-graduation the two relocated to California and continue to create music and friendships. It's easy to be cynical and mean, but there is no fun in doing what is easy. [ mail: joshrinehammer at hotmail.ERASE_THIS_PART.ÇOM ] [ 22 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 1 Photo ]
Joe Anderl	Joe Anderl a loop station and some friends past and present. [ 3 Songs ] [ 17 Concerts ]
Joe Anderl and the Universal Walkers	Folk rock from Dayton, OH
Joe Dickinson	Solo arist, play guitar and harmonica....Acoustic/rock style music....influences include The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Neil Young.....like slushies. [ mail: joe ÅΤ joedickinson(.)c0m ] [ 1 Concert ]
Joe Spurling	"Spurling is one of those rare voices in rock that captivates the listener to the point where the experience becomes spiritual." - Chas Hartman, The Athens Post, 9.22.2000 [ 3 Songs ]
Joey Hebdo	He plays acoustic guitar and sings as a solo act most of the time when not playing with the band Gypsy Caravan. Often collaborates for live shows with locally known catfish and junebug as well as todd shipley and johnny marathon. Has been playing at the gator every tuesday for the past two years and participating in many local benefits on top of that. Now lives in Columbus, Ohio [ call: 614-395-9373 ] [ mail: jh265301 ?a.t.? ohiou_dot_edu ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 25 Concerts ]
Johnny Socko	Johnny Socko is a 5 piece band featuring ROCK, HORNS, MELODIES, and RHYMES. Featured in CMJ's Top 100 Album chart, XM Radio's Unsigned, Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights, MTV's Undressed, and a town near you, Socko has scored the Indianapolis "Album of the Year" honor for their Nov. 2002 independent release! [ 2 Songs ]
Jon Bolden	A unique blend of humor/rock and social commentary. A rising musician from Marietta, OH, striving for an original sound.
Jon Chinn	Based in Columbus, Ohio, Jon has spent the last thirteen years with Midwest indie pop band Pretty Mighty Mighty, and for the past several years co-owned and operated Workbook Studio (RJD2, New Bomb Turks, The Sun), placing Jon in the unique position to document his talents as a solo songwriter. In the Spring of 2003, Jon held a weekly residency at Columbus hot spot Andyman’s Treehouse, debuting new material and work-in-progress compositions. WWCD101 released a compilation containing tracks recorded live in-studio, including Jon alongside notables such as Matthew Sweet, Jimmy Eat World, Flaming Lips, Pete Yorn and Tenacious D. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Kopaz	While most Kinko jockeys are currently going ga-ga for Garage, Kopaz mines the best of mid-period Husker Du and the first two Sunny Day Real Estate albums into a musical wallop that manages to be at once visceral and well-crafted (this is also evidenced by their frenetic live show: -- swizzle-stick.com 3/31/2004 [ 1 Song ] [ 2 Concerts ]
Koufax	Koufax must be pretty psyched that the jaunty, New Wave-inflected rock that this Midwestern quintet has been playing for the past six years has finally earned commercial viability, thanks to the success of bands such as Hot Hot Heat and the Walkmen. -- Rolling Stone [ 2 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 1 Photo ]
Leslie Keffer	Former Athens, Ohio Experimental noise art. Moved to Nashville March of 2007 [ mail: lesliekkeffer_\|AT\|_yahoo.delete_this.ÇOM ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 20 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Little Darlings	Aggressive female fronted pop punk trio. Features members from various Columbus, Ohio bands including The Means. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Live Fast Die	Punk trash rock from LITTLETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Lollipop Factory	When Lollipop Factory isn't implementing it's plans for interstellar domination, the band boldly goes where many bands have gone before - in search of new audience and the final frontier. The band's four members join together in complex vocal harmonies laid over heavy rock music. The overall effect sounds something like a mix between Jellyfish and obscure prog-rockers, Gentle Giant. "Alot of the hair-bands that we're influenced by were really glam bands from the "70's," guitarist/vocalist, David Tweed said. "We always get pegged with the Queen-thing. I guess we have our tongue in Freddy's cheek a little bit." Along with it's orchestral arrangements and intricately stacked harmonies, Lollipop Factory likes to mix up their shows with musical time changes. "We like to pull the rug out from people every now and then," Tweed said. "We like to give people whiplash." The band's surre! al music is augmented by an energetic and visual stage show that adds to the psychedlic atmosphere. "We're the kind of band that people can just sit back and drink it all in." [ mail: stereocoop_AT_yahoo _Δot c o m ] [ 2 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Longfellow	Formerly from Athens, now live in Columbus. Six young "fellows" with the same love for music. Their unique sound mixes the genres of rock, folk, funk, jazz, and pop. You are invited to explore and experience Longfellow. [ 8 Songs ] [ 50 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Lost Sounds	Before garage rock "broke out" into the world of MTV2, the foremost blueprint for what was to be the sound of the LOST SOUNDS was the Nuggets box set. But with a stockpile of analog keyboard previously collected for use in the new-wavy Sid barret-esque CLEARS and the Killed by Death/Bloodstains persuasion on members of the REATARDS an indescribable sound was forged. Rich, Jay and Alicja made haste and used these influences to fill a void between the both dying garage scene and suffering hardcore scene in Memphis. [ 2 Songs ] [ 6 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Love And Squalor	Former Athens, Ohio heavy pop/punk/rock with two singers. We have been compared to Alkaline Trio, Jawbreaker, Bad Religion, Hot Water Music, The Clash, etc... Moved to Chicago in 2006. [ 4 Songs ] [ 29 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 4 Photos ]
Mallory	Less polished and more raw and severe than many of their Indie counterparts, the Cincinnati based threesome (Jim Cunningham - guitar/vocals, Dan Heier - guitar/vocals and drummer Mat Arnold) is young but not inexperienced. Utilizing a dual guitar attack that's less bombastic and more skeletal and shimmering, complimented by powerhouse drumming, synthesized melodic leads and a lone, fragile voice. [ 3 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Man Man	"Man Man is an Experimental Rock group from Philadelphia. Man Man is known for their distinctive live shows where the members of the band dress in white outfits and don war paint. During their sets the band does not take breaks between songs in order to keep a constant energy level. Prior to settling on Man Man, the band was named Gamelon and briefly Magic Blood." -- Wikipedia [ 3 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ]
MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO & SO’S	As with most good stories, the tale of Margot & the nuclear so and so's begins in the depths of poverty and despair, far from the bright lights of Hollywood, tucked away in a decaying neighborhood somewhere in the midwest. The kind of neighborhood where it's often cold and grey. The kind of neighborhood where you might expect a gang of hoodlums like the so and so's to take solace in recording pop songs and causing general mayhem. [ 1 Video ]
Mason Proper	Experimental indie-poo rock from Michigan, USA. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Megan Palmer	Megan Palmer is a musician currently living in Columbus OH. She plays solo, with The Spikedrivers, and many more too long to list... [ 10 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Melty Melty	The name was conceived long before an actual line-up was formed or a single note was written and has no meaning beyond the thoughts or feelings the words might immediately elicit. Bound by their common desire to compose slower more simplistic ideas than were happening in their existing projects Denovo, Kopaz, and Frostiva; Sean, Kevin, and Sharon began compiling ideas that led to melty melty. [ 2 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Miranda Sound	Miranda Sound give an almost effortless performance on Engaged In Labor, which comes just eight months after their debut, Baby Inertia. With a chemist's skill, this Columbus, Ohio, quartet blends elements of prog, spiky pop and emo into a satisfying whole. "Clean Cut" is the sound of the Police and R.E.M. if they'd stayed true to their indie roots into maturity, while "Virginia Creeper" could be Matthew Sweet fronting Sunny Day Real Estate. The vocal interplay between guitarist Billy Peake and multi-instrumentalist Dan Gerken is the hallmark of the Miranda Sound and the rhythm section of bassist Sean Sefcik and drummer Scott Haynes shifts subtly and perfectly underneath it all. Engaged In Labor is an incredibly varied and compelling work and Miranda Sounds is only just getting started. -- by, Brian Barker for AMPLIFIER [ 3 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ]
Miss Alex White and the Red Orchestra	Miss Alex White was abandoned in the woods until some friendly wolves allowed her to join their pack. She would eat raw flesh without thinking twice, sprint barefoot between the birch trees, and attack anyone who trespassed into her territory. One fateful day, Alex was encountered by three explorers, Dr. Wesley Kerstens, Eddie Altesleben III, and Eric Villa Esquire. Dr. Kerstens shot her with a tranquilizer gun, and Eddie & Eric grabbed her by the arms and legs. They gently placed her in the trunk of their car and took her to Warrendale, Detroit. It was there that they tamed her, groomed her, and taught her the magic of processed meat in the form of hot dogs. Since the magical autumn evening the three gentlemen taught Alex to walk upright on her two hind legs, the four have been inseparable. A result of their civilized union is a circular disc containing the primal ramblings of Alex, under the careful the supervision of her captors. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Modey Lemon	This Pittsburg two-piece--"lead" drummer Paul Quattrone and singer / guitarist / keyboardist Phil Boyd--never got the memo that the new garage rock couldn't simply be the old art punk. These dirt buckets do it to death, dumping a mound of scuzz atop the graves of all your favorite long-gone Nuggets wannabes. -- Spin Magazine December 2003 [ 1 Song ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 3 Photos ]
Mothman	Mothman has spent most of it's near decade redefining it's sound. Due in part to frequent personnel changes and many quarts of Old Crow, mainstay styles such as redneck funk, jazzy instrumentals, satirical country and good ole' grinding rock and roll, have comprised their repertoire. The 1999 three piece lineup of MOTHMAN features the most radio friendly(eek!) efforts to date. [ 7 Songs ] [ 10 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Mr. Airplane Man	While the band's image and sound are nods to days gone by, its third album proves that good music is timeless. Rooted in raw country blues and fueled with a pinch of girl-been-wronged attitude and garage band grind, guitarist Margaret Garrett leans on blues rock riffs as drummer Tara McManus maintains a driving beat. The two pound out plenty of Stooges grit on noisy numbers like the title cut, while a raw, raucous juke joint blues influence comes into play on "Fallen." -- Playboy Magazine [ 1 Song ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Mr. Gnome	Described in the musical press as "a definitively bipolar Massive Attack, with a whisper-to-shout, gentle-femininity-to-testosterone-rage. “With catchy guitar riffs, layered chords and an inimitable punch-draw approach to their music, this two-piece experiment is quickly becoming known for its chaotic sound that explores unpredictable shades of violence and intensity.” [ mail: booking {@} mrgnome(.)ÇOM ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]
Mullins Band	Playing throughout Ohio, with over 50 tunes penned by Mullins, and the countless number of covers under their collective belts, the band has found its niche and delights audiences with an ever expanding sound and the energy between them and their charged listeners. [ 5 Concerts ]
Nathan Brown	One-man keyboard character and a half. Think midway between Stevie Wonder and Prince. Inspiring dance music, rock-and-roll cheerleading. Ridiculous. Entertaining. [ 3 Songs ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ]
Neil Jacobs	Neil Jacobs is truly a masterful performer on the 12 string guitar. With his own captivating style of playing that the St. Louis Riverfront Times describes as "mesmerizing" and the Austin Chronicle describes as "the rockin'est since early Leo Kottke". Neil covers the world vibe with music diverse as Gypsy, World, Balkan Folk, Jazz, Classical and Modern Fingerstyle, while transforming his 12-string guitar into his own personal orchestra. Neil draws inspiration from his world travels and experiences, and shares his fascinating stories with his audience. [ 6 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Nerves	These four guys create a "punk" music which is garage-y, fast, loud, and tricky. Less catchy than what most other folks would label punk, but still with very well crafted songs. Fun and a bit scary at the same time. "The NERVES are the hot rock'n'roll foil to the cool intelligence of the rest of the world's current roster", says a friend of them, "and their careening energy really makes the most sense live". [ 2 Songs ]
Noctaluca	A fusion of sound, love and fury. It\'s post-anthem rock that sticks to your fingertips. New tracks from their highly anticipated debut album Towering the Sum (released August 11, 2006) affirm that, with help from esteemed producer Ashley Shepherd, Noctaluca has firmly staked a claim on their own musical parcel. The lyrical content promises to be mutually explosive, delivering tales of emotional and political turmoil that roll through you in purifying waves. [ call: (513)708-9082 ] [ mail: booking Â+ noctaluca.no_spam.c0m ] [ 2 Concerts ]
Of A Revolution	Also know as OAR. Music best described as a rock steady, island vibe feeling with an energy and passion that leaves dance floors shaking after every performance. [ 2 Songs ]
Opus	Funk rock and groove from Pomeroy, Ohio [ 3 Songs ] [ 22 Concerts ]
Orchestraville	Self described as "Quality Pop Rock" these former Athens natives, now Columbus residents, are much more than mere pop. They play moody, sometimes eerie and emotional rock music that is truly independent and memorable. Expect bizzare alternate tunings and low-key presentation. [ 5 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ]
Ordinary Peoples	Ordinary Peoples finds inspiration from all over for their music. "It is really just random. Inspired by other music. We get inspiration from watching the news, watching everyday life," O.P says. "My most recent purchase is the new OutKast album. But we also find inspiration from Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, the classics. Even Salt 'N' Pepa. The new thing is this emo hip-hop music." [ call: 805-2374275 ] [ mail: zach œ.t. varietyart _Δot KOM ] [ 4 Songs ] [ 21 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Oval Opus	Oval Opus resides on the Mason/Dixon line, calling the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio home. Perhaps this can explain the blend of rootsy Midwestern honesty, southern charm, and northern industrialism evident in their music. But for the past several years, Oval Opus has also called the road home. Constantly touring nearly twenty-five markets building an ever growing grassroots fan base with an electrifying live show. [ 22 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Overated	Overated plays hard street punk with political lyrics. They've played all over Ohio, and love nothing more than to play to a bunch of smelly punk kids that just wanna have a good time. "This is some kickass music man, hook me up with a copy" - Mark Unseen of The Unseen on Overated's NEW Full-Length, "Overated Goes Warped". Looking for any show's available for springtime! Peace. [ call: 740-973-8408 ] [ mail: ryan _Δot e _Δot francis _Δot 1 /at/ ohio _Δot edu ]
Paper Airplane	Paper Airplane, based out of Cincinnati/Columbus, Ohio, has set it's mark on creating music that never really goes where you expect it to go, and yet retains that feeling of flow and familiarity. Since 1998 singer/songwriter Ryan Horns has been writing under the name "The Last Hotel," but it was time for a change and a whole new focus on why and how music can be used to affect people. The key was the luck in meeting drummer Antonio Garza (Asher), bassist Jeremy Darwin Foltz (Planet-12, Pasquali) and keyboardist Teresa Kent. Together, the band has found a way to make creative songs that jump across the board from dirty rock to delicate acoustic melodies, while always staying original. Paper Airplane is set to document it's new music at Relay Recording, with engineer Jon Fintel this summer. Over the years, the band has supported such national recording artists as Mates of State, The Waxwings, Howlin' Maggie, the legendary Dick Dale, The Minders, The Damnwells, Watershed, Mayday, Pacific UV, The Trouble with Sweeney, The High Strung, The National and more.... [ call: 513 290 2395 ] [ mail: jeremy æpaperairplaneband.no_spam.KOM ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 4 Photos ]
Patrick Sweany	The twenty-nine year old singer and guitarist originally hailing from Massillon, Ohio performs a mixture of musical styles, drawing on the traditions of the Mississippi delta and Northeastern Hill country, the wild jug band sounds of Memphis, early piedmont and ragtime blues fingerpicking, the driving boogie of the West Helena, Arkansas slide guitar tradition, the howl of the early Texas bluesmen, and a little West Coast Swing and New Orleans R&B. [ call: 330-554-3171 ] [ mail: patrick æpatricksweany.ignore_spam.ÇOM ] [ 14 Concerts ]
Peelander Z	Japanese Action Comic Punk from New York, New York. Audiences are encouraged to show up in costume. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Phil Dirt and the Dozers	As the old saying goes, "success speaks for itself," and in the world of musical entertainment, the name Phil Dirt & The Dozers is synonymous with proven success. Why? Time after time, Phil Dirt & The Dozers have proven themselves at state and county fairs, festivals, corporate events, theaters, casinos, speedways, car shows, conventions, trade shows, private events and more. Phil Dirt & The Dozers IS the nation's #1 requested vintage rock & roll show providing fun, great memories, and professionalism! That's a proven fact. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Poophouse Reilly	Hoo-Ha! Hee-larious country rock tunes about prison bitches, picking your nose, and drinkin' beer. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Porous	From their roots in jazz inspired funk, up to the perpetually intoxicating progressive rock feel that the band takes on today, Porous has been through hell and back to bring a sound you have never heard before. Solid rock drum beats, a blistering twin guitar assault, a bone shaking bass line, and vocals ranging from angelic to scathing, make up the group that is Porous. [ 2 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Power to the Peephole	We make fun, danceable, stylish music not unlike what you used to hear at FAB GEAR; Garage, Soul, French Pop, Power Pop, Classic Punk, British Invasion and Girl Group sounds, THE SONICS, PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS, THE MONKEES, THEE HEADCOATEES, THE KINKS, THE ANIMALS and more + obscure & forgotten dance gems of the past. [ 1 Song ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Pretty Mighty Mighty	PMM was founded in Athens and re-located to Columbus upon graduation. They are considered by many fans of college and independent rock fans across the nation as one of the best indie rock bands currently below the radar screens. Guitarist John Chin and drummer Neal Schmitt are both owners and engineers of Workbook Studio in Columbus. [ 3 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ]
psychedelic horseshit	From Columbus, Ohio. After meeting at a Van Halen tribute concert they all discovered their hidden passion for inhalants and started a band based on the idea that when you inhale nothing can go wrong. two dead drummers later they are still going strong. and now that Jason has quit theres more stuff to go around. [ 4 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Queen City Zapatistas	The Queen City Zapatistas are a brass band. You can find us playing parades, dances, weddings, funerals, parties, serenades, the elevator of your office building, or flatbed trucks during rush hour. We play dance music: Vintage CBS Funk, Soul, Dirges, New Orleans style funeral marches, religious music, anthems. We are [ 1 Concert ]
Rays Music Exchange	Jazz Improvisation with a dash of electronica. Great live, full of energy and always fun. [ 2 Songs ]
Red Wanting Blue	If you haven't heard of these guys then you must have been living in a cage. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio the band moved to Athens to attend Ohio University. Now based out of Columbus, these boys have Athens in their back pocket. They are the only truly radio-worthy top-40 pop-rock band to regullarly visit Athens. [ 4 Songs ] [ 21 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Rev. Peyton & Big Damn Band	The Big Damn Band has performed live on NPR on Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know, Sirius Satellite Radio, Jerry Springer, and more. The music can be heard on XM, the the Canadian Broadcasting Company's Documentary Mississippi Cold Case, several independent films, and radio stations all over the US. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Ritual Space Travel Agency	The music of this band is influenced by such disparate artists as Sly and the Family Stone, Tom Waits, Los Lobos, Sun Ra, Frank Zappa, Igor Stravinsky and Tiny Tim. I’m lying about Tiny Tim, but mentioning Igor Stravinsky seemed too pretentious. Ritual Space Travel Agency is tirelessly dedicated to the quest to make people dance to strange music. [ 3 Songs ]
River City Tanlines	Punk / Garage / New Wave from MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. Featruing ALICJA - guitar (Lost Sounds, Clears, Fitts, Destruction Unit, Nervous Patterns, CC Riders) TERRENCE BISHOP (T-MONEY) - bass and JOHN BONDS (BUBBA) - drums (Tearkerkers, Mr. Airplane Man, RL Burnside and Kenny Brown Band, Dale Hawkins, the Subteens) the Dynamic Duo Rhythm section of Midtown Memphis. Miss Erika assisted us on our European tour. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Ryan Smith	It could be easy to discard Smith as a plain named man imitating other blandly named rock stars (see Ryan Adams and Elliott Smith) with songs of the lonely - were it not for the intriguing word play and satire of his work. [ call: 614-208-4824 ] [ mail: contact /\+ ryansmithonline.no_spam.c0m ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 10 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 3 Photos ]
S.S.M.	SSM is John Szymanski (Hentchmen, ex-Paybacks), Dave Shettler (ex-The Sights), and Marty Morris (Cyril Lords). SSM toured in the winter of 2005-2006 with the Black Keys. The New York Times said "There are two differences between SSM and countless garage-rock revivals: the sound is scruffier and the songs are smarter. Despite the vintage equipment, this is no 1960's revival; it's a warped reinvention." [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ]
Salvage	So, gushkin and salvage are meant to be, proved to me by divine intervention and gushkin. Rock / Metal / Punk. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ]
Selecter Regga Band	Selecter Reggae Band is an All Star Sextet featuring members of Rays Music Exchange, the Zionites, DLO(Da LEMMINGS OnSombol), and Grand Oversoul. Formed in the Spring of 2005, the group,consisting of Tim Hensley(drums), Alonzo Leggette(percussion), Nick Blasky(bass and vocals), Andy Lenihan(keys), John Gentry Jr.(guitar), and Jeremy Lacinak(vocals and guitar), have fused a unique sounding perspective on an original roots music form. Like their predecessors who fused their own Island rhythms with R & B, Ska, and Dub. Selecter has added their own twist by bringing in newer elements such as Jazz and Rock, with extended improvisational sections, making for a truly new and fresh variation. Currently writing and rehearsing original material for an upcoming 2007 cd release. [ call: (513)-638-7746 ] [ mail: SelecterCincyReggae Â+ yahoo dot c o m ]
Series	Series is an indy/garage rock trio currently residing in Cleveland. Fronted by brothers Sam and Josh Goldberg (on guitar/vocals and bass respectively), the triad is rounded out by drummer "Untamed" Mark Karges. The band has played in Athens several times, including sets opening for Cleveland's Coffinbery and Roue, Columbus' Times New Viking, and most recently, Athens' own We March. [ call: (216) 554-1536 ] [ mail: jg242302 /\+ ohiou.ignore_spam.edu ] [ 10 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Shineout Libretto	Formerly from Athens, now in Columbus, Ohio... A 4-piece emo/rock band with emphasis on smart/relatable lyrical content, 3-part vocal harmonies, in-your-face guitars, encompassing bass lines, and energetic drums. We hope to get you moving, physically and emotionally. Our goal is to perfect the EMO genre by combining the best elements of our diverse musical backgrounds. If you like what we do now, be sure to keep up with the band, because it will ONLY get better. [ call: 614-596-0422 ] [ mail: imbacknblack12 œ.t. hotmail(.)c0m ] [ 1 Concert ]
Shotgun For Royalty	Two man rock band formerly from Athens, Ohio. Now live in Chicago. Watch our videos for better description. [ 25 Concerts ] [