Other bands influenced by The Who
| On Project Opus since: | August 5, 2008 |
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| Biography: | "What's That? (a Radiohead Project)" is a 7-piece group of musicians performing both traditional and original arrangements of Radiohead material. Scott - Bass "We do Radiohead justice, and "our own thing" too. Please check us out: |
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| On Project Opus since: | April 10, 2006 |
| Last seen: | 4 weeks 5 days ago |
| Biography: | SOL 3, former heavyweights of Edmonton’s independent music scene have relocated to Vancouver and are poised to conquer Vancouver and beyond with their brand of well crafted, hook driven, guitar rock. Influenced by the great bands from every era in Rock n’ Roll history including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Pixies, and U2, SOL 3 have evolved to create their own distinct and unique sound that pays tribute to all of the great Rockers of the past while maintaining a fresh and relevant sound for the modern age. |
| Albums: | Ultrafade |
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| On Project Opus since: | March 29, 2008 |
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| Biography: | A songwriter named “cook”…. Ever present and silent, cook, has been witness to that which makes our world alive. “We’ve forgotten how we fit into this world like the animals we ALL are. Instincts have been surrendered for ‘social standards’ and ‘public opinion’. People are scrutinized for being deemed selfish while others praised for having attitude. Some will swear how independent they are just to fit-in. Answer me this….do we wear the labels on our clothes, or do they wear us?” “Listen to your gut. Act on a dream or a passion. Dare to let yourself be truly happy. Relish in the moments alone, by yourself. Count your friends and forget about your enemies. Read. Laugh….and laugh some more. “ All of cook’s music is written from personal experiences and profound moments in his life. Presented in a way that, hopefully, you can relate to your own. So turn off the phone… …..cook |
| Albums: | The Friday Optimist |
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| On Project Opus since: | October 20, 2007 |
| Last seen: | 5 weeks 16 hours ago |
| Biography: | Parlour Steps Nine Mile Records presents Parlour Steps, a band that is creating something new: Thought-Rock! This is art-damaged beauty, music that is both stormy and playful; reflective of their west coast Canadian home of Vancouver. This is music that makes you want to move while making you think. Within the modern, popular landscape, influence is drawn from emotional rockers Arcade Fire and The Pixies, combined with the lyrical elements of Sufjan Stevens and Tom Waits. Unafraid of asking big questions and taking musical risks, the world is taking notice of this exceptional band. “Thieves of Memory” has been chosen from over 15,000 entrants as a winner in the world renowned International Songwriting Competition, placing Parlour Steps, and in particular chief songwriter Caleb Stull, in the international spotlight.“Thieves of Memory” can be heard on the Adidas Website and was just released internationally on the Sonicbids Listen Vol. 2 Compilation, raising money for hurricane relief as well as showcasing some of North America’s best independent talent. They can be heard on the Canadian television drama “Whistler”, now syndicated in the U.S. Nine Mile Records will be releasing Parlour Step's fourth full-length record “Ambiguoso” in Feb. 2008, to be distributed internationally by Burnside Records. Radio play, podcasts, and web-streaming have launched the band’s music to listeners across the continent. CBC, college, and university radio play, in Canada and the U.S. has seen Parlour Steps charted in the top fifty played and requested artists in their format. 2007-08 is seeing Parlour Steps touring Canada and the U.S. in support of their new record, furiously playing to all open ears. A complete electronic press kit, including MP3's, press clippings, and the band's latest news can be found at http://www.parloursteps.com/ Parlour Steps compact discs are distributed through Burnside Records, Scratch Records in Canada, online at cdbaby.com, or any of the major digital download sites (iTunes, MP3.com, etc). , tel. 604.628.5275 Contact the band at http://www.parloursteps.com/ |
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| On Project Opus since: | July 12, 2006 |
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| Biography: | Tim and Dave , close childhood friends, grew up in Victoria and then moved to Vancouver to pursue music. To make ends meet we began to work in the film industry as lighting technicians. I also picked up some minor acting roles.We got to work with the likes of Robin Williams, Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, and even my favorites Ringo Starr and Jack Nicholson. During this time I gained the experience of lighting rock videos (one of which went to number one on Much Music). Anyway, because of this we were able to buy recording gear and teach ourselves the art of recording music. In the process of recording we were robbed of most of our recording equipment. We worked to replace the gear and eventually produced this C D, Never Leave it Too Late, by Mojo Filter. Can you dig it? We now have written over 100 songs. a lot of our new material is even more centered on the vocals and harmonies. We are currently producing a video for Sunset Blvd. We started this while in Los Angeles, shooting scenes along Sunset Boulevard. Completing the principal photography in Vancouver on 35 mm film. We are now collecting our nickels to develop the film and edit the video. Thanks for listening, Tim Heller (Vocals and Guitar) |
| Albums: | Never Leave it Too Late |
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| On Project Opus since: | May 8, 2007 |
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| Biography: | Saturday, February 23, 2008 Album Review: Antiqcool -'Songs Of Hope And Despair' (Sicknote Records) This is Antiqcool's second release, the follow-up to 2007's Digging For Gold. Who Antiqcool are is a mystery, neither the sleeve nor their MySpace suggest as to whether it is a one-man project or a band, the sleeves mention Pete but that is all. It is hard to know where they are based, though I'm guessing the north of England. And what of the music? The sticker on front of the CD reads 'THe Police arrest Fleetwood Mac defended by Crosby, Stills and Nash in Simon and Garfunkel's Crowded House.' This is quite an accurate description; there are no kriss-krossing guitars here, nor apocalyptic beats or howling demonic exhortions to burn in hell. Still reading? Good. This thirteen track collection of songs is a gorgeous, initiallly slight but more and more enticing and addictive with each listen. This is truly independent music, not because it has guitars on it, or isn't on a major label, but is genuinely music that exists for its own sake, out of time, and all the better for it. I've played it several times since it arrived in the post several days ago, and not only do I enjoy it more with every listen, but Mrs. 17 Seconds is also enjoying it too. If there is one thing that detracts from this album for me, it's that while the album is pretty sublime, the record appears to have been produced so carefully that you start to miss the absence of a few rough edges that might actually add even more to this record. No matter. I've been enjoying listening to this, and I think come the summer it will be on the stereo even more frequently. ..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..> ..> Antiqcool CD Review http://bristolrock.co.uk/ By Moose Two full length CD's to review here, 2007's Digging For Gold, and the brand new release Songs Of Hope And Despair. The guitars drift into Dave Gilmore territory on more than one occasion, while there are a couple of tracks on which Andy Summers-esq arpeggio type runs pop out as well - and that's before the Police-like reggae of Getting On Back To You kicks in. The material has a very personal feel, with themes generally having a very uplifting quality to them, if perhaps lacking a little in the "excitement" department. Songs Of Hope And Despair shifts the focus slightly to the vocals, with a more pronounced harmony to most of the lead parts. There's definitely a Beach Boys influence in there somewhere - especially on Vows Were Made Of Glass, with a couple of the backing vocal arrangements reminding me of Good Vibrations, but again minus the excitement or energy the boys from the West Coast of the USA managed to produce. The Mamas & The Papas increasingly popped into my head too - you know, California Dreaming?? Pearl has a slightly more modern pop feel to it, while I'm Getting Love also departs slightly from the nearly horizontal laid back stuff that makes up the majority of the 13 songs on offer. At the end of an extended listen I'm left kinda feeling that the main Antiqcool man Pete could do with a couple of not quite like minded muso's to collaborate with - someone that could inject a touch of variation to the material, and perhaps a shift of gear or two now and again. Don't get me wrong, there's some quality writing going on here, and the performance and recording can't be faulted either. It just all feels a bit too self indulgent, which I know probably sounds more of a criticism than I'm really intending. Moose. ..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..> Saturday, January 26, 2008 Review by Paul from Leeds Music Scene http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61472460 ..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..> ..> ANTIQCOOL For any artist/band to produce two full albums in two years, is a credit The band in question is Antiqcool, their first CD "Digging For Gold" The recently released second album "Songs Of Hope And Despair" The strength of their lyrics is shown throughout the CD, especially Both albums are an ideal antidote to the stressful world we try to In a take, take world, it makes a refreshing change to see an up and Their CDs are inspired by the people and places of the north east, the Antiqcool "Songs Of Hope And Despair". You might also want to consider the 60s west coast folk Review by Neil at Fatea Records http://www.fatea-records.co.uk/ Featured Artist 2/2008 ANTIQCOOL Also a credit to the group is the fact that they have released As for their sound, it is very reminiscent of the Beatles and Beach Your humble web-mistress' faves? "The Storm" with it's deep Review by Mousie http://www.angelfire.com/indie/mousie/spooky/deathsong.html Links for ANTIQCOOL: Digging For Gold on CDBaby.com ..> Monday, February 25, 2008 ..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..>..> ..> Antiqcool Review by Demo's Reviewed http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=177407807&blogID=361230828 With the fantastic album 'Songs of Hope and Despair' this jazzy rock band could 'Englishman Out In The Midday Sun' sits comfortably in the Beatles With 'Just Another Groove On A Forty Five', however, the album has There are some rockier tracks to compliment the more opo inspired However, all previous tracks are trumped by the album's end track. Their MySpace page features tracks that underline their talent, so Antiqcool - Drifting Through My Mind Review by ONE LONELY HORN http://onelonelyhorn.blogspot.com/ Placing a prominent sticker on the front of your new The driving force behind Antiqcool is singer, song writer and The opening track - 'Englishman Out In The Midday Sun' sets the tone with It is only on second, third and subsequent listenings that the strength of Pete Songs Of Hope And Despair is not yet the finished article. The production The more I have played this album, the more delights I have found on it and the Message to Publishers Publishers wishing to contact me regarding exploitation of ANTIQCOOL songs Email : Web : www.antiqcool.co.uk Follow the links to hear ANTIQCOOL tracks http://cdbaby.com/cd/antiqcool2 http://cdbaby.com/cd/antiqcool Need music for your podcast or radio show? Many Antiqcool tracks are free to http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/searchResults.php?SearchString=ANTIQCOOL |
| Albums: | Songs of Hope and Despair,DIGGING FOR GOLD |
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| On Project Opus since: | April 27, 2008 |
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| Biography: | Derek and the Wonderdogs were formed in the winter of 2007 for a brief one-off show, playing just one song. Formed just an hour prior to showtime, the musical chemistry quickly showed itself, and they quickly learned the song just in time for the performance. It all went well, and the musicians decided to make this more than a one-off thing. Since then, they have played at a number of events, namely their school's film festival, and their multiple Improv Night events, for which they have become the house band. They soon began to forge their own sound, a unique blend of heavy blues-rock, jazz-influenced jamming, and a 70s singer-songwriter writing sense. Soon to be playing around LI during the summer. |
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| On Project Opus since: | February 14, 2008 |
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| Biography: | With life spinning out of control on tour in the UK as "The Ryecatchers," Danny and Mark decided it was time for a change… Returning to Vancouver, Danny bumped into an old flame, Shannon, and after a few drinks she decided she would rather be in a band than a relationship with him. Danny reluctantly agreed, phoned Mark, and formed Danny Echo in the fall of 2005! Since then the Vancouver music scene has embraced the incredible vibe of Danny Echos’ rock and rollio presence. “Half the audience knows the words better than I do,” Danny said at a recent Railway club show. And even if they don’t know the songs, audiences still get into the energy and sounds of Danny Echo. With influences drawing from the greats like The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Beatles, Radiohead, Oasis, and U2, Danny Echo reverberates with all that is melodic, all that is catchy, and all that is rock and roll. As Mark observed, "it's all that it should be, damn it!! In between rockin' out around Western Canada and playing around Vancouver, a 5 song EP has been recorded and is now available for download at dannyecho.com. The full length album is currently being written and arranged, and will be out in time for Christmas - but only if you behave yourselves, you spoiled little brats! |
| Albums: | Danny Echo EP |
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| On Project Opus since: | December 16, 2007 |
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| Biography: | The term "justmegan" plain and simply began as a stage name that was used to represent an 18 year old girl, Megan Carlson, a singer/songwriter from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This name has remarkably evolved from a one-woman-band to a tight, rock and blues group, with each member offering an essential, irreplaceable talent. You might ponder, "is that a typo?" No! You have read correctly. "justmegan," all lowercase letters and one word, to boot, is completely deliberate. What started as a clear indication of a young woman establishing herself in the musical world, has grown into a close-knit group of musicians completely using their individual talents to accentuate her original songs. Together, they have created a very unique sound that blends blues, rock, and indie music with influences from various other genres to become quite the musical force. The name was originally intended, "Just Megan." to be certain people would know there was, in fact, just Megan: her guitar, her vocals, and her raw implausible gift for writing deep, melodic songs of well beyond her years. Her paradigms were entirely shifted, as her hopes of having a full band to support her music had finally come to pass. "I love to create independently. But, by no means am I the lime-lighter type. I firmly believe that as an artist, you have to be willing to be a team player and work together and compromise. You can't do it all on your own. When that begins, sadly, it's reflected in your music. They don't say two heads are better than one for nothing!" Carlson chuckles. "Besides, there's no feeling better than other musicians wanting to play TO you! It's easy to go strictly acoustic all the time," she articulates. In June of 2006, the band released their first album as a unit, Blue Avenue, gaining a whole new entourage of fans and radio stations, as well as a well-known author from Alabama, "Quillan." "[The album] is a well "put-together" project [with] excellent music, well written lyrics, and good photo work. I highly recommend it," he raves. In addition to writing and performing inimitable tunes for all types of listeners, the band is extremely passionate towards using music to benefit assorted organizations. In the past, a track off their debut album was featured on a compilation disc to benefit cancer research. Most currently, the band is working with Illumina Records. Their latest endeavor was participating in a "Rockers for Life" campaign to promote drunk driving awareness. As if this now 22 year old front woman for "justmegan" isn't busy enough with creating music, she is a recent college graduate teaching elementary students, in addition to creating digital art for an accomplished author, while continuing to photograph as a side hobby. Her vocals have been compared to those of Pat Benatar, Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Chrissy Hynde of the Pretenders, Blondie, Joan Jett, Jewel, Ani Difranco, Lisa Marie Presley, and most recently, Aimee Mann. Currently, the band has just released their second album, I Get What I Want, and their music is being played on over 100 FM radio stations, as well as numerous Internet stations, podcasts, and XM/Satellite radio. For more information, or to hear sample tracks, visit www.justmegan.net or check out their myspace site at www.myspace.com/justmeganmusic. We are also currently on TONS of sites so please be sure to check them all out! (listed below) |
| Albums: | Blue Avenue,I Get What I Want |
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| On Project Opus since: | March 8, 2008 |
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| Biography: | OBYONETAOPY's MUSIC makes you think of Andreï TARKOWSKI's movies, the GENIUS VISUAL POET of Russian Cinema whom made : NOSTALGIA & STALKER and so many other Chefs d'Oeuvres. Listening to OBYONETAOPY's MUSIC, is like watching an Andreï's TARKOWSKI film, we find in OBYONETAOPY's Music, the same PLEASURE, the same COLORS, and we have the same SENSATIONS of MAKING ONE with the UNIVERSAL BEAUTY in HIDING in each little corners of NATURE ... and as for the FILMS of Andreï TARKOWSKI, the MUSIC of OBYONETAOPY is either LIKED or DISLIKED but there is no LUKE WARM feelings toward it whatsoever...... OBYONETAOPY, like a heart beat in deep connection with his Life in LIFE, emphasize profond vibrations, sculpts the differences of sounds with what they have complementary and he knows very well how to FUSION in Intense an Alliance between the différents instruments with an agility out of the common that curls up with ease the GRAND ŒUVRE of MUSICAL ALCHIMY, so much his albums OPEN seems all in Etherical domaines différents each times. and all of its ALBUMS could very well be listened on after another, without any BREAKS in its AMBIENT style, most Psychedelic Shamanic... Thanks for coming round here and listenning....!!!! |
| Albums: | NEW ÄMÄ sounds from the DEEP,DREAMUTATION,ENDOGENESIS EXODUS,SHAMAN MUSIC,URBAN TAOIST SOUNDS,The BOOK of LIFE,YANTRA LOVIN YOU |
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| On Project Opus since: | March 3, 2006 |
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| Biography: | The Southern Urge was born on Vancouver Island in a basement near the University of Victoria in early summer, 2005. Three local musicians were at their campus pub having beers and checking out the open mic players. They were already in a band known around Victoria but “creative differences” in the band had led to their search for a new singer. There they found Ryan Evans and asked him to come out to front the band. After a few practices in the basement they hit the bars at UVIC and in downtown Victoria. The story continues to unfold today… The Southern Urge is Ryan Evans (vocals/guitar), Tony Garossino (lead guitar), Jonny Milstein (bass/congas/clave/harmonica/backup vocals), and Cameron Duron (drums). Ryan, who was living in Halifax, had been frequenting the L.A. scene meeting with producer and friend Sheila E after she had taken notice of his songwrting skill a few years previous. During the summer in B.C., and after a couple of rehearsals with the Southern Urge, it was undeniable that there was a definite chemistry between the friends who embraced his songwriting; the L.A. scene would just have to wait. With the speed of Jimmy Page and the originality of Trey Anastasio, Tony was able to add energy to the solid progressions penned by Ryan. Cam’s drumming style, reminiscent of Jazz-Fusion masters like Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, and Steve Gadd, is a rhythmic extension of Ryan’s aggressive acoustic playing. Add solid bass grooves locked to the beat by Jonny and you have an original song by The Southern Urge. The band’s first EP entitled “…until it hurts” was recorded over one night at Vancouver’s Art Institute, and is scheduled for release this summer. The disc includes the songs, “I am a rolling wind”, “Gimme all your love”, “See you move”, “Better time”, and “Been around”. All of the songs offer a diverse range of sounds, which is representative of the diversity in the group. From a rocker out of Halifax, to a guitar wizard from Texas, to a drumming inferno from Toronto, to a killer bass player from Vancouver – They all come together to produce something very special. The band has had extensive experience in Victoria's live music scene. As a band with a social conscience they have headlined benefit concerts around Victoria for such organizations as: Rock for Rwanda, The Tsunami Relief Effort, Engineers Without Borders and Children of War. After securing an opening spot at Steamer’s Pub, one of the biggest and best know live music venues in the heart of downtown, the band has been a monthly headliner on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. Felicita’s, Uvic’s campus pub, has been a local home for the band. On January 21st 2006, UVic hosted it’s first ever winter SUB party. The entire Student Union Building was converted into a five-stage venue for 2,500 people. Some performers featured were Moka Only, Mobile, and The Armchair Cynics. The Southern Urge was given the longest time slot that night, playing for three full hours and ending the night for a sold out crowd. Individual members have different amounts of recording experience. Ryan has recorded his own demo as a solo artist, working with session players and recording his own compositions. Jonny has had experience recording with two previous bands, as well as many other small session projects. Tony is familiar with home recording, and cam’s first major experience was the current EP. Upcoming shows: April 11 – Darcy’s pub (Victoria) Additional info/songs/pics: visit www.ryanevansmusic.com |
| Albums: | ...until it hurts |
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| On Project Opus since: | January 22, 2006 |
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| Biography: | Love and Mathematics Stage lights illuminate Love and Mathematics. Squalls of effects-dappled guitar wash over an unsuspecting crowd. Swelling keyboards rise forth and create a kaleidoscope of dizzying sonics. As the lush atmospherics begin to lure listeners towards a dark place, a jubilantly melodic bass guitar intercedes. Drums join the fray, bashing out tribal beats and creating a pulsing rhythm that sets the dance floor writhing. A vocalist wracked with twitching intensity takes to the microphone and casts a hypnotic spell. A second voice chimes in. Working in tandem, they conjure a choir of celestial songbirds. Esoteric yet immediate, cataclysmic but celebratory, paradoxical Love and Mathematics play spacey psych-pop at its most apocalyptic. The Vancouver band can trace their beginnings to a longstanding partnership between Ian Somers (vocals/guitar/keyboards) and Shane Turner (bass/vocals). When the pair recruited Lucas Rose (guitar/keyboards), they found his monolithic, dissonant guitar work muddying their pristine pop stylings. Rather than reining Rose in, they embraced the opportunity to reinvent themselves entirely and explore a dynamic new direction. The sea change was complete once the three collaborators discovered talismanic drummer Kyle Koenig. Koenig’s controlled-chaos kit attack brought an urgent energy to the group. Christened Love and Mathematics, the four-piece drew from Built to Spill’s angular melodies, Mogwai’s textured mediations and Animal Collective’s spaced-out oddity to forge a sound distinctly their own. Adjourning to Vancouver’s storied Hive studio, the band worked with producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Pretty Girls Make Graves) to record a four-song, self-titled EP. Rather than duplicating their oceanic live sound, Love and Mathematics opted to explore a more nuanced approach with the recordings. The final result reflects a band invigorated and inspired by the wealth of new ideas and possibilities presented to them. Out of the gates, the propulsive “Remember to Masticate” lashes into the listener with discordant guitars, lilting harmonies and rhythms that turn on a whim. “Copper Coin Bikini” brims and bristles with skittish energy as lyrics sketch out an abstract rebellion: “You are the emissary; I am the socialist; Gather the troops and rally outside the capital.” The disc’s most cathartic track, “Plan for a Better Year,” punctuates its emotion-saturated vocals with wails of buzzsaw instrumentation. Finally, the swirling “A Fight Between a Crow and a Seagull” ascends and cascades with an airy grace. At present, Love and Mathematics are at work self-recording their full-length debut. On their off-nights, they can likely be found upon a darkened stage. With a live set hailed by Exclaim! and The Georgia Straight, the band has shared the limelight with Vancouver’s finest bands – The Book of Lists, You Say Party! We Say Die! and They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? – as well as touring acts Nada Surf, Okkervil River, The Rosebuds and The Appleseed Cast. Having established themselves as fixtures of the Vancouver scene, Love and Mathematics have only begun to explore their potential as a band. The remainder of that self-discovery should prove equally enthralling for both the musicians and their listeners. |
| Albums: | Love and Mathematics EP,Love and Mathematics EP,Love and Mathematics EP,Love and Mathematics EP |
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| On Project Opus since: | June 27, 2007 |
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| Biography: | SkyRyder was created as a jam band in the summer of 2006 when Greg Pierson on bass, Kevin Pierson on lead guitar and Cody Campbell on drums got together. After a year of searching Tanner archer added the last piece of the puzzle on vocals. We have recently started doing more live shows and hope to expand our fanbase as much as possible. SkyRyder combines old school classic rock licks and vocals with new age and more aggresive percussion. We are here to bring back the legitimacy of Rock and Roll in this world. |
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