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[ Active Local Bands ]- [ Active Regional Bands ] - [ Defunct Hall Of Fame ] - [ ADD YOUR BAND ] ACTIVE 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. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ] 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 æyahoo _Δot ÇOM ] [ 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.delete_this.c0m ] [ 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 ] [ 8 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 3 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 ] [ 3 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 ÅΤ hotmail.ignore_this.ÇOM ] [ 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 Â+ yahoo_dot_KOM ] [ 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 ] Chooglin' Vandy Vanderfunked and Rev. Jesmine Tutu used to play in the Midnight Evils...'member those guys? Camero Juan Walker also plays the trap kit in the Fuck Yeahs, Gay Witch Abortion, Shovelfight and sometimes with The Seawhores. Virginia Jerf Johnson, plays the bass , he used to sing and play a twangey guitar in Blame. There's more to Chooglin' then those four fools. There's a horn section, THE HORNS OF ELEGANZA! Hal the wizard , Senor Roberto Deboeres, Unspecified male Steve, and Zach the self-proclaimed douchebag [ 3 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 át gmail.ERASE_THIS_PART.KOM ] [ 6 Concerts ] Civil War Generals Acoustic folk duo from Columbus, Ohio. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] 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.ignore_spam.KOM ] 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 ] Day Creeper "Day Creeper is a musical group from Ohio that plays rock songs." -- myspace.com [ 1 Photo ] 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 ] Derailed Derailed is a cover band that covers classic rock and some old school country. The guitars are heavy, the drums are loud, and you'll feel the bass in your chest! [ call: 7405501327 ] [ mail: derailed(.)band æyahoo(.)c0m ] [ 1 Concert ] 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. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 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.ERASE_THIS_PART.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 ] Double Dagger The Washington Post "One of the toughest things about being an amazing live band is transferring the in-person experience to CD. And there aren't many better live bands than Baltimore trio Double Dagger... There's simply no way to recreate that infectious live energy, but the aptly-titled Ragged Rubble comes pretty close... This is the kind of record that probably won't make it onto the radar of too many people, but will leave a lasting impression on those who take the time to listen." [ 2 Concerts ] [ 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 ] [ 17 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. [ 6 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 3 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 that’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 *at* yahoo.FAKE_part_delete_this.c0m ] [ 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.ignore_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 œ.t. partydream dot c o m ] [ 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 -at- goregoregirls_dot_c o m ] [ 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 ] [ 24 Concerts ] [ 4 Videos ] [ 10 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 œ.t. birdmanrecords.delete_this.c0m ] [ 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 ] [ 81 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) [ 5 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] 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 œ.t. halophane.FAKE_part_delete_this.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_|AT|_HollyGoLightly.no_spam.ÇOM ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] Hotel War "Firmly in the camp of The White Stripes and The Black Keys, Columbus trio Hotel War peddles a gutteral mix of Delta blues, Southern rock and the snarl of metal revisionists like my beloved Wolfmother." - COLUMBUS ALIVE. Curt Apwisch: Bass & Vocals, Justin Nash: Guitar, Felix Alvis: Drums [ 2 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 2 Photos ] 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 {at} 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 {@} hotmail dot KOM ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ] iPhonic Stretching across the cannon of great American music of the 20th century, iPhonic is bringing you anything but the standard hip-hop infused rock we have all come to know and love. We have spent our time and energy this winter 2008-2009 producing our own and first tracks at The Lava Room Recording Studios in Cleveland, Ohio with Dustin Mapes. Here we turned what were once strictly hip-hop songs into something we are proud to say is collectively our own. With influences too vast in numbers and too unique to each individual member of iPhonic to list, it is very hard to pinpoint the exact style of music we have achieved. We would say that we draw alot from the blues, classic rock, motown, pop, and early 90's hip-hop. Each member of iPhonic brings intense energy to our live show and we are eager to see you bodies moving as we rock the show!!! [ 2 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 {@} jakobfreely.ignore_this.ÇOM ] [ 12 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 æcs.ERASE_THIS_PART.c0m ] [ 16 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 ÅΤ hotmail.no_spam.c0m ] [ 22 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 1 Photo ] Joe Anderl Joe Anderl a loop station and some friends past and present. [ 3 Songs ] [ 18 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 /at/ joedickinson.no_spam.c o m ] [ 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 ] 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 [ 3 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 1 Photo ] Leslie Keffer Former Athens, Ohio Experimental noise art. Moved to Nashville March of 2007 [ mail: lesliekkeffer {@} yahoo.FAKE_part_delete_this.c0m ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 20 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ] Liquor Store "No more keyboards. No more horn sections. No more 'additional percussion' or dancers or girl members or people whose sole role in the band involves twisting the knobs on a delay pedal. From now on if it's getting onstage it better have a guitar and testicles and if that doesn't sound right to you, we'll just keep adding more until it does." - viceland.com [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] 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 ?a.t.? yahoo(.)KOM ] [ 2 Songs ] [ 4 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... [ 12 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 ] Midterm Break Hey, we are midterm break.We love the music we play and have a lot of fun doing it.We are like Marmite, we like playing football, thanks for checking us out. Pop Punk / Powerpop / Alternative from the UK. [ 1 Concert ] [ 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 _Δot 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 ] Necropolis Punk, hard rock, other, from Columbus, Ohio. Always the brides maid. blush blush blush. [ 5 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ] 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 ] Night of Pleasure "Artfag garagerock from Columbus, Ohio" -- Last.fm [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] 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 ^a.t.^ noctaluca.not_part_of_the_address.c o m ] [ 2 Concerts ] Nordic Waste Punk Rock Thrash from Duluth, MN. rachel rolland - vocals, mike wilson - guitar, patrick laney - bass, shanna willie - drums. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] 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 ] One Pretty Minute Rock / Metal / Alternative from Columbus, Ohio. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] 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 Â+ varietyart dot c0m ] [ 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.ignore_spam.e.ignore_spam.francis.ignore_spam.1 /at/ ohio.ignore_spam.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 \at\ paperairplaneband.ERASE_THIS_PART.c0m ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 4 Photos ] Pasquali Pioneers of the fjord-rock movement, Pasquali formed in 1997 on the day of their first gig. That show was received with a spectacular bombardment of indifference, but the boys knew that they were on to something special, and if they could just persevere, people would begin to take notice. Then they broke up.,,But before they broke up, they formed a secret pact with each other, that if they ever broke up (which they did), they would reunite again one day and spread the gospel according to Pasquali. Until then, the world awaits with baited breath for the Third coming. Or not. Whatever, I don't fucking care. Check out these reviews, though: [ call: 5132902395 ] [ mail: jdarwinfoltz át yahoo.no_spam.c0m ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 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 /\+ patricksweany dot c o m ] [ 14 Concerts ] Peelander Z Japanese Action Comic Punk from New York, New York. Audiences are encouraged to show up in costume. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ] Phantods If one chooses to wander off the beaten path of mainstream music they’ll be drawn to the eerie tunes drifting over the dark side of the hill. Conjuring images of playful ghosts and ghouls, Phantods’ melodies are driven into the heads of all who come near. This band of macabre minstrels makes unique music palatable to the widest ranges of listeners while embracing mankind’s most passionate disorders and metaphysical fixations. Sonically fueled by steam engines of the Victorian age, passengers bear witness to their unique blend of melodic and morbid songs. [ 3 Concerts ] 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 ] Phosphorescent From NYC. Matthew Houck plus many others that come and go Current Touring Band: Matthew Houck - Voice, Guitar Scott Stapleton - Piano, Voice Jeff Bailey - Bass, Voice Chris Marine - Drums, Voice Jesse Anderson Ainslie - Guitar, Voice [ 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 [ 3 Concerts ] 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.FAKE_part_delete_this.ÇOM ] [ 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 -|at|- yahoo.ERASE_THIS_PART.KOM ] 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 ^a.t.^ ohiou _Δot edu ] [ 10 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] SHATTERED SOULS WE ARE A BAND IN POMEROY ,OHIO WE COVER IN A VARIETY OF MUSIC FROM 80'S TO TODAY WE ALSO HAVE A CD CALLED PSYCHO FOR SALE NOW [ call: 740-992-9904 ] [ mail: drumsouls64 ÅΤ yahoo.no_spam.c0m ] Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers Shilpa Ray's (ex lead singer of Beat The Devil) new music project. Home base: Brooklyn, New York. They have received rave reviews from publications like Spin, The New York Times, and others. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 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 ÅΤ hotmail.ignore_spam.c o m ] [ 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 ] [ 5 Videos ] [ 2 Photos ] Silo The Huskie Throughout the duration of their years playing together (the number of which is in and of itself a laudable achievement for any band) they've stuck to their guns, perfecting their unique brand of Midwestern roots rock that fits the brutally honest and sincere lyricism of songwriter Brian Barlup like a glove. [ 2 Songs ] Six Gallery From Parma, Kent, and Westerville Six Gallery found each other in Athens on the hottest day of August in 2005. Beautiful chaos ensued until the creation of an even numbered band in January 06. The train is building steam in Columbus currently and will likely be tearing up the tracks (pun intended) for a duration of no less than the time equivalence of the cuteness of kittens. [ 3 Songs ] [ 6 Concerts ] Skeletonwitch Formerly from Athens, Ohio... Now living in Cleveland, Ohio... Howling destruction from the darkest pits of the Abyss, the Skeletonwitch comes to slaughter your loved ones and crush your skull. Blending sheer burtality with satanic melodies, Skeletonwitch wails with shredding guitar riffs, vocals as evil as Lucifer himself, gore-dripping bone-snapping blast beats, enough spells to fill a DnD Manual, and enough long red hair to strangle your mother. Come to our shows if you want to see the master shredders and have your face melted off by hell-borne witchfire! [ mail: skeletonwitch /at/ skeletonwitch.FAKE_part_delete_this.KOM ] [ 2 Songs ] [ 27 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 1 Photo ] Spiveys We are the Spiveys. We have released a full length record, a single, and had several compilation appearances. We have played & toured the states and Europe with some of our favorite bands: The Cows, Brainiac, Bob City, Geraldine, Solex, Fear, The Woggles, Lustre King. We are undeniably loud and often dirty. We understand irony, but are not sarcastic. We like to drink. We like to rock. We are an institution in desparate need of expansion. [ 4 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] Squirrel Nut Zippers Performing songs from the entire catalogue, the band still rejoices at the difficulty people have in pigeonholing their unmistakable sound. A perpetually evolving, hybrid-stew of Southern roots traditions, the Zippers were aptly tagged "'30s punk" by one critic, and have always flirted with a muse most concerned with ghosts, love gone wrong, fever-dreams, and the razor's edge of sexual desire. Centered around the beguiling vocals of Katherine Whalen and the anachronistic windup toy that is Jimbo Mathus, the Zippers promise to both charm and confound. "I always felt like we were making short movies rather than songs," Phillips says. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] Street Sharks The Street Sharks are straight-up thrashy hardcore. We like to play fast and we're not exactly a big fan of the 5 minute epic songs. Come thrash it up for us and check out our site! Formerly from Athens, now in Charolette NC! [ 1 Concert ] Strikken Hard metallic rock band with 5 members that love to play, and it shows! [ call: 614-648-0815 ] [ mail: band /at/ strikken.delete_this.c o m ] Sun God Named after a Squirrel Bait song. Members of 9 Shocks Terror, Insurrect, Homostupids, and Endless Vomit. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] Super Predator From Massillon, Ohio (Akron). If a meteorite hit a gas pocket in space traveling twice the speed of sound causing it to stop right in front of Saturns rings as the rings continue to orbit and ding off of the meteor creating a solar music box effect. Featuring Eric Blankenhorn "Earth Tiger" on guitar--formerly of Athens super group, The Snails. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] Sybris Angela Mullenhour - sings and fingerpicks an Epiphone Firebird guitar. She plays through a Fender Super Six combo amp. Eric Mahle - plays drums. Eric joined the band in the spring of 2005. Phil Naumann - plays G&L ASAT guitars through a 1972 Fender Bassman combo amp. Shawn Podgurski - sings and plays a Fender P-Bass through a Kustom 200 amp. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] Teeth of the Hydra Teeth of the Hydra are three guys who are deadset on putting the HEAVY back in music. Posessing the brutality of early Metallica and Celtic Frost, the old soul of NWOBHM and Saint Vitus, and a punishing raw attack inspired by early hardcore, Teeth of the Hydra have created a nine headed sonic beast. [ mail: julie *at* musical-adventures(.)ÇOM ] [ 4 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] Templeton Polished, heavy indie rock featuring great lyrics, little attitude, and a tight rhythm section. [ 2 Songs ] Terribly Empty Pockets A band who prefer Peter Pan (creamy) peanut butter to Skippy, aka, the rich kids' peanut butter. Some have referred to their songs as "ineffably witty" Others have called it "a travesty". The Pockets fancy themselves somewhere in between. [ mail: terribly_empty_pockets œ.t. yahoo.not_part_of_the_address.ÇOM ] [ 5 Concerts ] The Ataris We are seven friends creating music together. The music we are creating today falls somewhere alongside the likes of Swervedriver, Kent, Doves and Slowdive. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ] The Black Keys While the blues were being embalmed over on PBS, this twenty-something Akron white-boy duo released a great, contemporary blues album ? to absolutely no acclaim. The Keys may pillage the occasional Stevie Ray Vaughn or Hendrix lick, but they're not playing the blues to be precocious. They're doing it because Dan Auerbach's rusty holler is 100% pure ache. -- Time Magazine, December 2003 [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] The Black Lips The Black Lips are what you could call true visionaries of a skeptical age. Even from their very first 7" EP, you could tell they were doing their own thing on their own terms, and of course it didn't sit well, even with the dawning of the 21st century and all it promised. Wildly cross-eyed broken stars destined to waver in their importance in the cosmos, they know no boundaries and they take no pretense. Like a volatile and teetering amalgamation of the SWELL MAPS trying to cover the SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS, it's just not right for this world. Unless you long for theunhinged freedom that comes with music that challenges everything without becoming an unlistenable mess of sound. [ 3 Songs ] [ 2 Concerts ] The Blind Shake The Blind Shake are trio of detuned, stomping music makers from Minneapois, MN. Known for a furious live show and home recorded albums, the band released Rizzograph (2005), Carmel (2007), and a split 7” with Birthday Suits (2008) all on Learning Curve Records. In 2007, they recorded the critically acclaimed album “Carbohydrates, Hydrocarbons” with noise ledgend Michael Yonkers as Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake (Nero’s Neptune 2007) as well as a home recorded split 7” with Kulfi (2008). Two brothers, Mike and Jim Blaha, front the band and play baritone and regular guitar. Longtime chum Dave Roper plays drums. - Last FM (4/21/2009) [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] The Bygones The Bygones are an American rock and roll band from Columbus, Ohio. They are attractive, healthy and have most of their original teeth. [ 3 Songs ] [ 12 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 3 Photos ] The Chandler Wright Story The Chandler Wright Story formed in late 1999, composed of some of the best musicians in central Ohio. Its members each bring a unique background in music to the group, producing a sound described as "Alternative, jazzy rock with a little twang". Their performances have been entertaining audiences throughout the central Ohio area for the past couple of years, recently at establishments such as Cosmos, and The Lazy Chameleon. [ 3 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] The Cool Jerks Jack "Oblivian" Yarber, Dave and Forrest from the Neckbones and a bass player named Scott get together to form this loose rock-n-roll combo. [ 1 Song ] [ 1 Photo ] The Crack Pipes Neo 60s garage psych with organ. [ mail: raypride át hotmail _Δot c o m ] [ 5 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ] The Crooked Tree Band Original rock, jam band from Marietta Ohio featuring congas and saxophone. [ call: (740) 516-3652 ] [ mail: thecrookedtreeband -=|at|=- yahoo _Δot c0m ] [ 1 Concert ] The Dirtbombs Formed by Mick Collins in 1992 as a side project, this rock n roll band features two drum kits and two bassists. You WILL feel the beat. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] The Doggers Alternative / Garage / Blues [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Everybodyfields THE EVERYBODYFIELDS Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews met at summer camp and have been writing songs together ever since. Their first two albums showcased an Americana act blending folk, country and bluegrass. Andrews' raw, wanton alto and Quin's wobbly twang harmonized nicely over songs ranging from the soulful old-timey ode "By Your Side" to the sweet, rootsy pop tune "So Good." But with the departure of Dobro player David Richey, the band have moved away from that traditional sound. Their latest combo, featuring pedal steel, electric guitar and keyboards, contributes to a more rocking third album. Due in mid-August, Nothing Is Okay ranges from the shambling "Aeroplane," whose homey melody recalls The Band, to the swelling, reverb-drenched guitar of "Don’t Turn Around," reminiscent of a backwoods My Morning Jacket. —CHRIS PARKER Nashville Scene - Critics Picks [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] The Facials The Facials were formed to bring you fast, powerful, in your face punk rock. Although this 4-piece was created in Athens, these punks are Cleveland born! Their music is about having a voice and standing up for what you believe in. Influences range from Pennywise, AFI, to Anti-Flag. We are Fast, Aggressive, and of course Punk Rock! [ 7 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] The Handshake We all got "D’s" in Biology. Indie Powerpop from Columbus, Ohio. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The High Strung high strung (hi-strung) adj. highly sensitive or nervous in temperment. The hardest working band in the U.S.A. [ 3 Songs ] [ 15 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 8 Photos ] The Hillbilly Gypsies The Hillbilly Gypsies are a West Virginia native string band who specialize in playing their own homegrown style of Appalachian old time music, mixed with a hard drivin' bluegrass sound. In addition to their original material, The Hillbilly Gypsies play an eclectic mix of traditional and quite often, not-so-traditional bluegrass standards and catchy old fiddle tunes. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] The Hunger Mountain Boys Touring and recording since 2003, The Hunger Mountain Boys have released four full-length albums and one vinyl single on their own Old-Fi record label. Their songwriting has won them national recognition, and their music has taken them from coast to coast, Canada and Europe. Their spirited performances of eclectic traditional American music as well as their own compositions have put them on stages with many roots-based artists from Taj Mahal to Doc Watson and Ralph Stanley to Kathy Mattea, among others. [ 1 Photo ] The Jeremy Richter Effort In October 1998, pop music had a little baby... and its name is the Jeremy Richter Effort. Having played alongside someof the biggest names on the regional and national scene - includingJamestowne, the Big Wu, Molly Hatchet (yes, it's true), Orgy, Widespread Panic and Sugar Ray - word of the "Little-Piano-Band-That-Could" is getting out. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Lab Rats Talk about your cool hybrids. The Lab Rats work an amazing groove informed by the jammed-out Riff Rock of MC Brian Brown on electric guitar and the mad breakbeats and electronic touches of DJ Kelly Warner, a multi-instrumentalist with two turntables and a microphone (and a pedal steel and keys and congas). With Brown\'s suburban-weary songs of everyday frustration and Warner\'s broadly whacked musical accompaniment, the Lab Rats will be your new favorite experiment. [ mail: kelly Â+ laboratoryrats(.)c o m ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 11 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ] [ 4 Photos ] The Last Hotel Lead singer and songwriter Ryan Horns has an inspiring vocal that is, at its most impassioned, captivating; when subdued, he has a sorrowful tone that is equally engaging. [ 3 Songs ] [ 3 Concerts ] [ 3 Photos ] The Launderettes The Launderettes are five fabulous girls who play raw 60`s garage punk. They found each other in Oslo, Norway, through their common passion for fuzz, farfisa and frenzy. [ mail: mari -|at|- girlsquad.not_part_of_the_address.no ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Mahonies From Detroit. Formed in 2005 under the influence of many beers. Punk. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Mainliners The five Mainliners have been playing all around Europe and Scandinavia at small local clubs or major festivals. Their reputation to be the greatest, wildest and most explosive live act there is to be seen has spread like an ancient disease and no one who comes in their way will ever be the same again. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] The Marbles 11.11.02 - By The Ghost Who Rocks - THE SCOUT - www.thescout.com Manda And The Marbles 11/11/02 @ Club LUXX Brooklyn, NY -- Manda Marble (from Columbus, OH) has this kind of blonde Uma Thurman does '77 thing going on. Her vocals are sweet as honey one minute, tough as nails the next. And while it's status quo these days to find a band with a female bassist, it's rare you'll find one as proficient as Ms. Marble. Their guitarist Joe Mertz is a talent in his own right, and the two traded cock rock solos and simulated onstage lays through the entire set. [ 4 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Means Factory stamped in the battered hull of America's rust belt, this Columbus, Ohio quartet weigh in with the percussive sway and jagged gift-bearing capacity of a piñata brimming with nails. [ 2 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] The Meanz Not the popular Toronto, Canada based band of the same name. This hard garage rock-n-roll band features the Columbus Ohio based members of the band "The Means" with an "s" Same energy, new name. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Mistreaters "These Milwaukee boys demonstrate how it's done--it in this case being greasy, raw and ruthlessly paced garage punk. Controlled sloppiness within dazzling tightness, a big thick swampy sound with a distinct swing, basket weaving riffs, and garbage-can drums evoke a smoky little dive so packed and steamy that guys sweat beer and girls disrobe." (Chicago Reader) [ 1 Song ] [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] The Moaners Two piece indie rock and blues band from Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA. Melissa Swingle - guitar, vocals, saw, harmonica. Laura King - drums, guitar. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] The Pink Slips Dynamic All-Female Rock Trio in the esteemed Chapel Hill, NC tradition, combining great songwriting with explosive delivery, and a great college radio CD. [ mail: pinkslipsbooking -.a.t.- yahoo_dot_c o m ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] The Ponys THE PONYS Laced With Romance Yes, it's another bare-bones rock band with an article in its name, and no, it's not striated with white stripes. The Ponys come on primal and fierce, feeding time-tested riffs (think Velvets, Standells) intro a cyclotron of fuzzy guitar distortion. Vocalist Jered has Tom Verlaine's petulant whine and a gift form mangling words into mush. These white punks are dope. -- Entertainment Weekly 4/2/2004 [ 1 Song ] [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Preacher's Kids See Keith Tyler & The Preacher's Kids. They sometimes go by this shorter name. [ 7 Concerts ] The Receiver The Receiver, from Columbus, Ohio, is multi-instrumentalist Casey Cooper and his equally talented brother, drummer Jesse. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] The Recipe Self described on their web site as "Appalachian grown, primal-ccoustic roots rock", this band features catchy hooks, fun beats and riffage that would make Mr. Garcia smile. Touring nationally, the band has stopped by Athens in-between gigs opening for bands like Jazz Is Dead, Buckwheat Zydeco, Merl Saunders & the Rainforest Band, Derek Trucks Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, and Gov't Mule. [ 3 Songs ] [ 8 Concerts ] The Spikedrivers A unique blend of swinging, bluesy, upbeat, country-fried rock ‘n’ roll. Americana / Roots Rock from Columbus, Ohio. [ 16 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] The Stepford Five "Complex arcs of guitar and stutter-stepped, hard-hitting drums define The Stepford 5, yet another export outta Columbus. They also win for quote of the festival, as singer Keith Jenkins proclaimed, "Sooner or later, we're going to prove to the rest of the stupid country that the Midwest is where all the good rock bands are." Their music is a hybrid of shoegazer and harder modern rock, with strong vocals and harmonies. As TS5 play, the sounds become waves of chords and beats, all crashing on the beach at once. Nice stuff." - Laura Hamlett(http://www.playbackstl.com/) [ 6 Songs ] The Sun From Columbus, Ohio. Self described as progressive psychedelic pop. [ 24 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] The Tax Hipster garage rock. Comprised of former members of the formerly Athens based band, the In-Sect. Now based out of Chicago, Ill. [ 6 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] The Terrible Twos The Terrible Twos are a punk band from the Detroit/AnnArbor Michigan. [ 5 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ] The Test Patterns Rock / Punk / Pop BAND MEMBERS FROM PITTSBURGH PA/TOKYO JAPAN, WHEREVER WE ARE AT THE PRESENT TIME REALLY. [ 1 Photo ] The Unholy Two Garage rock from Columbus, Ohio. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] The Walker Project The Walker Project is the most recent collaboration of Carole & Chris Walker from the popular Cincinnati band, Heavy Weather. This brother and sister team knows how to kick down the jams! They are a funky, soulful, smooth blend of guitar, bass and vocals. The recent addition of drummer, Tim Hensley, has proven to complete their soulful/pop sound. [ mail: thewalkerproject ?a.t.? hotmail dot c o m ] [ 10 Concerts ] The Wild Breed Boys The Wild Breed Boys are a group of rough & rowdy mountain men currently on the lam out of Clark County, OH. When they're not runnin' from the law they're pickin that good ol' timey traditional bluegrass and you can usually catch 'em drinkin some kind of clear liquid out of a mason jar, no one's quite sure what it is... Seeing these boys is a show in and of itself, and just you wait til you hear 'em pick! Bring out yer dancing shoes and overalls if'n you're seein the Wild Breed Boys, you'll be in for the long haul! [ mail: goodmornincaptain œ.t. hotmail.not_part_of_the_address.ÇOM ] [ 1 Concert ] The Willowz he Willowz are a garage rock band based in Anaheim, California, formed 2002. The band's sound incorporates influences from punk, soul, and blues from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The band collaborated with director Michel Gondry on their music video "I Wonder" and in turn produced two songs on the movie soundtrack for Gondry's film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] the.story.of TheStoryOf was formed here in Athens Fall quarter 2001. They now live in Austin, TX. It was a result of a few devoted guys searching out others via flyers, word of mouth and the AMN. Two hooked up and found the others shortly after. Christman Hersha and Alex Huff were the two first members... Keyboard, Sample\programming, Vocals (Christman) and Lead Guitar, Vocals (Alex). Dave McCully (Guitars), Jon Gibbs (Drums) and Jeremy Gordon (Bassline kungfu) were the members to follow. The Sound created is largely Emo, Spacerock with a Dancehall, electronic flair. Since thier formation they have pride themselves on thier explosive live shows and experimental song writing. Keep your eyes out for their shows in the area and check out www.thestoryof.net for more info. [ 10 Songs ] [ 28 Concerts ] [ 11 Photos ] Them Wranch Who are Them Wranch? Little is known about Them Wranch, 'cept that on occasion they run with a rough crowd, drink in the way of gallons and wrassle the ladies with a very smooth style. Where do they come from? Rumor say highway 71, others say the streets, but I reckon the desert. Probably the likes of Death Valley, Tombstone, Boothill, somewheres around them parts. [ 3 Songs ] This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb is a folk-punk band from Pensacola, Florida, USA. Their first recording was released in 1997 on Ghostmeat Records. Their later releases have been on Plan It X Records and No Idea Records. This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb is rumored to have initially started as (or at least intended, but failed to start as) a tongue-in-cheek country band, but their punk roots were evident enough in their music that they became one of the premiere bands at the forefront of the folk-punk genre. They've done several US tours and been to europe. [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Photo ] This Moment In Black History Tired of conventional, off-the shelf garage rock-isms, bullshit attitudes, shallow demeanors and music as a popularity contest, and charged up with things to say about social stratification, our treacherous political climate, race relations, and the crush of technology, This Moment in Black History formed after a handful of basement sessions at The Black Eye, a cavernous punk house where three of the members were living together. [ 11 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 4 Photos ] Times New Viking A lo-fi indie rock band from Columbus, Ohio. The line up consists of guitarist Jared Phillips, drummer Adam Elliott, and Beth Murphy on keyboards. Murphy and Elliott share vocal duties. They are currently signed to Matador Records and were formerly signed to Siltbreeze Records. - Wikipedia [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] Todd Snider "It's hard to know exactly what to call this genre that sounds sort of like old country music and nothing like the new country music. But in the last few years, most of it has gotten swept together under the heading of Americana, a label that is broad and blurry enough to welcome everyone who isn't getting played on mainstream radio. Jed Hilly, the new executive director of the Americana Music Association, says the music honors, and is derived from, the traditions of American roots music. That, he tells me, encompasses everyone from Gram Parsons and the Band to Lucinda Williams and Lyle Lovett. People who you would think are the very cornerstones of country music — Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash — are now called Americana, and in that case Americana is what we'd loved all along. Of course it's also what Nashville has made for decades, and it's the reason this city keeps drawing in talented folks from the fringes of the radio dial." -- 9/23/2007 The New York Times [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ] Tough And Lovely The Tough and Lovely have been drawing crowds and turning them on in clubs across the mid-west, mid-south, and east coast. The band is comprised of guitarist Andy Robertson, bassist Carol Schumacher, drummer Christian Pierce and guitarist/organist Mark Sims all solidly pounding out straight-up, infectious rock-n-roll behind a phenomenal lead singer, Lara Yazvac, who belts it out while deftly strutting up and down the stage. [ 17 Concerts ] [ 3 Videos ] [ 11 Photos ] Troubled Hubble Proof that relentless good cheer, mountains of hard work, and a knack for pop hooks don't always lead to disappointment, shattered dreams, and office jobs: Troubled Hubble, the band you've never heard of but that will soon be making you as jitteringly happy as they are. Maybe they already are, if you've pushed "play" on their Lookout debut Making Beds In A Burning House and found "14,000 Things To Be Happy About." If you haven't pushed "play" yet, do so. Thank you. [ 5 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ] Tuscarawas River Band TRB tunes have been labeled as Rocky Mountain funkgrass. The TRB is known to play catchy, original tunes, mix in a variety of popular music in their own peculiar way, and create surprising transitions between different genres of music. Armed with both acoustic and electric instruments, the TRB sound is a blend of bluegrass, funk, reggae, rock, blues, country, and traditional folk songs. [ 7 Concerts ] TV Ghost Laffayette, IN garage rock, punk, psychedelic band with a hint of surf. Lead singer looks like Conan O'Brien. High energy. Broken strings. Sweat. [ 2 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] Tyler Keith & The Preacher's Kids The Preacher's Kids (Get Hip) from Oxford, Mississippi feature Tyler Keith from The Neckbones (Fat Possum/Epitaph) and have toured all over the country numerous times playing shows with The Hentchmen, New Bomb Turks, Geraldine, Doll Rods and others. [ 2 Songs ] [ 5 Concerts ] [ 5 Photos ] Vincenzo Vinnie Mele Vincenzo "Vinnie" Mele has been creating and exploring in the strange places where the worlds of mainstream and alternative collide. He has developed a range of uniquely distinctive sounds and styles, and in the process created as great a body of contemporary music as you could wish to hear. Be sure to check out Vinnie and the Lubricators. "one of the Mid-Ohio Valleys premier bands" -Marietta Times [ call: 740-374-6874 ] [ mail: seraphinous ÅΤ yahoo_dot_ÇOM ] [ 2 Concerts ] Viva L American Death Ray Music "Sexy rock chic from Memphis with a touch of Let It Bleed-era Rolling Stones and White Light White Heat Velvet Underground" -- Rolling Stone Magazine [ 1 Song ] [ 1 Photo ] Viva La Foxx Combining influences from Gospel (singer/guitarist Amy Combs grew up singing it, and Dad is a Pentecostal minister) to Delta Blues (Reuben Glaser of Pearlene is one of their guitarists) to Hip Hop ("That's a huge influence on our bass lines," says bassist/singer Danielle Bell) to groups like Wire and Scratch Acid (two of drummer Blaine Fisher's favorites), local femme-fronted act Viva La Foxx have created what they call "new phonetic sex punk rock." And they have folks all over town talking about their powerful music and bombastic stage presence. -- Cincinnati CityBeat 9/30/4 [ mail: lafoxxmusic ÅΤ yahoo.ignore_spam.c0m ] [ 1 Concert ] We Don't A favorite in the clubs and whiskey stills of Southern Ohio, where the Ohio River meets the hills of Eastern Kentucky and Northern West Virginia this band offers a fresh rock sound with hints of Southern, Blues and Punk. . [ 3 Songs ] [ 6 Concerts ] When Sparks Fly In the sonic tradition of Hot Water Music, Recover, and Alkaline Trio, WSF is one of few great bands with two very distinct lead singers.Pop punk fans like them because they aren't afraid to rock, nor are they afraid to sing about meaningful things. Hardcore fans like them because they aren't afraid to write a catchy chorus. [ 3 Songs ] [ 1 Concert ] Woody Whatever Melodies that catch. Rhythms that engage. Formed in Athens, Ohio... Now in NYC. [ 13 Songs ] [ 14 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ] Woosley Band J. Esch, of Turk's Head Review says, "...gotta give the band points for ambitious creativity...you might think by the sound of the concept that we've arrived by spaceship in the progrock sector, but The Fierce Lime keeps things anchored in Jayhawks style, rough edged rock. Who knows if everything fits at a thematic level--maybe it doesn't matter. As long as it rocks, who cares?" [ 2 Songs ] X Bolex Nate Scheible's solo(ish) project. While not drumming for Small Object A, Nate writes and records at his home studio. Formerly from Athens, Ohio.. now lives in Cleveland, Ohio. [ mail: nate_scheible ^a.t.^ yahoo(.)c o m ] [ 6 Songs ] [ 3 Concerts ] XYZ Affair The XYZ Affair is: Alex Feder, Chris Bonner, Sam Rockwell, and Russ Maschmeyer. They share an apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Their debut album, "A Few More Published Studies," is out now and can be purchased at the link above, in a few select shops, and out of the back of their van, a.k.a. "The Compliment." [ 1 Concert ] [ 1 Video ] Yakuza Heart Attack yakuza ( P ) Pronunciation Key (yäk-zä) n. pl. yakuza 1. A loose alliance of Japanese criminal organizations and illegal enterprises. 2. A Japanese gangster. [ 3 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] Zeb Dewar Founder of the ephemeral Double Ought bedroom record label/collective and sometime Wailin´ Elroys lead guitarist Zeb Dewar used to front a slim little operation known around the mid-west as Three Speed Rusty, playing slow American grit. But when his amp blew up, the rest of the band procreated, and the Elroys' star seemed to be rising, Three Speed Rusty got shelved indefinitely. Without a regular band, Zeb went back to keeping track of new songs in a Florida ranch home spare bedroom on a hand-held cassette recorder, in west-coast basements on a borrowed four track, and in a squatted Ohio mining shack on cobbled computers. A smattering of these dissected short-run home recordings (Sunshine Sessions - 2002, Trouble In A Lovely Light - 2004) will be available here as soon as we figure out the appropriate sequence of ones and zeros with which to appease the gods of internet commerce. [ 11 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]