Sassiest ladies in Chicago playing the best of Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk, Gothabilly, etc. We have over 8 yrs experience deejaying in Chicago. Our deejaying resume includes Delilah’s, Liars Club, Late Bar, Livewire, Cobra Lounge, Bottom Lounge, Beat Kitchen, Vegan Gallery and many other events around Chicago.
A haunting collaboration featuring Carmen Lee and Jahshie P. (Last False Hope)
Debut 2 song single coming soon!
MC-1 is a one man Garage Punk band consisting of Joe Koontz songwriter/ guitarist for the now defunct punk band Against All Authority and Nobody’s Hero.
CW Ayon may call the Southwestern deserts of New Mexico home but his soul is deeply rooted in the Blues and grooves of the Mississippi Hill Country. With a rather simple kick/snare and tambourine setup he lays down solid beats while picking out some catchy hooks on anything from acoustic to resonator guitars. Sometimes dropping in a bit of harmonica for good measure. All the while building a sound and playing style that is deceptively larger than it seems.
I have 5 full length albums, “GONE”, “IS WHAT IT IS”, “AIN’T NO USE IN MOVING”,
“LOHMADOR” and “SETTING SON”.
I won the New Mexico Music Award for BEST BLUES in 2010 and 2013.
I was also nominated for BEST OF THE YEAR in 2013.
The Madpolecats unique form of entertainment was developed by fusing together traditional bluegrass instruments with reggae/ska/punk influences, making rastabilly music or, skunkgrass. This family band has an arsenal of instruments, and is made of musicians who have played together at roadhouse bars, churches, music festivals, concert halls, fund raising events, benefits, weddings, wakes, and some of the best street corners in Wisconsin.
If you travel on Interstate 15 between the Bluffdale State Prison (home of famous Mormon murderers Mark Hoffman and the Lafferty Brothers) and the wired little meth hamlet of Nephi, UT, you will find a confederation of sleepy little towns that make up the torpid urban sprawl better known as Utah County. Utah County also goes by the charming nom de plomb of ‘Happy Valley’– but it is anything but happy. With the worlds largest per capita use of both Prozac and Ritalin, the County’s dark and menacing underbelly is cleverly hidden by its legions of seemingly happy citizenry painfully grinning like crazed Cheshire cats. But just scratch underneath that chipper facade, and you will find a people who are just one pill away from sucking on the end of a twelve gauge. It is in this climate that The Utah County Swillers were formed. This is not a band made up of healthy (or hygienic) people. Sweatin’ Willy, the lead guitarist and singer of the band is a janitor at a local high school where he spends the better part of the day oogling underage girls. Derwood, the bass player, works at a brewery and has been irreversibly affected by excessive consumption of the product which he has dedicated his life to. Johnny D., who plays mandolin and lead guitar, writes cowboy poetry, at least when he’s not whimpering in the fetal position. Young Buck, the drummer, well– he’s special. But despite their personal ‘issues’ the Utah county Swillers have been able to draw heavily on the history and culture of Utah to create a unique sound. With songs that deal with such diverse subjects as booze, pills, polygamy, more booze, more polygamy, and more pills, the Swillers have truly captured the twisted zeitgeist that is…Utah County. – A.V. Gorgon
Sean K. Preston is an internationally touring artist from Baltimore, MD. The band’s album “Forgive” was released on Rusty Knuckles Music and they are currently on tour, sharing their raucous honkytonk, dirty blues, roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll, and tear jerking country balladry. The music of Sean K. Preston draws heavily on the influences of the classic heartbroken sounds of Country & Western music from the 1940’s – 1970’s, the honesty of the Blues by the likes of Robert Johnson and John Lee Hooker, the bombast of 50’s Rock’n’Roll, the lyrical sophistication of musical poets like Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, the raw energy of Punk, and the spirituality of Mountain Gospel. His own songs range from delicate laments and lullabies to fiery sermons and confessions. It’s Blues – Punk – Country – Rock’n’Roll…Amen.
The Symptoms gave birth to their sleazy brand of dark punk during summer of 1998. By 2005, the merger between this DIY-street-romp 3-piece and vicious keyboard distortion had given the Symptoms a unique authority over an otherwise predictable bar scene. In 2009, the outfit disbanded to ride motorcycles. After a year in the basement, the founding members have re-emerged brandishing two heavily distorted basses and drums to fire off some ferocious new jams. This is not pop-punk. This is rowdy. This is real.
CoS is a 27 year old rapper from Chicago who had his first taste of the music scene playing bass for several bands throughout the years. CoS’ band, Of Glaciers, played their last show to a nearly sold out crowd in Milwaukee this February. After the band decided to pursue separate projects, CoS decided that it was time to shake things up and try his hand at rapping.
CoS started writing lyrics for his songs in March and recorded his first song with his producer in April. CoS started rapping as a way to tide him over but after he wrote his song “CoS Heart” he realized that this was something he had grown passionate about.
CoS may be new to the rap game but he has already shown much growth and potential and has created a fan base via social media. Over the last few months, we’ve all seen him grow as a lyricist and rapper. We’re all excited to see what he has in store for us moving forward. If you have not heard his music just yet, check him out her or on Twitter and Sound Cloud.
“Hardcore Honky Tonk.. For The Outlaw in Everyone!”
From the Muddy Banks of the Wabash River comes the Soul Sonic, Blues Drenched, Sounds of Reggae and Ska that is the Green Room Rockers. Tuff concrete for your dancing feet thats served hot by the slice, for the Right Price.
Honest, raw sounds in an age of plastic and bling. This is the Hoosier Homegrown.
It all began in the (219) around 2001 with a few bedroom sessions (which happened to be painted green) between a few friends. After years of neglect and what could only be explained as providence, GRR became a reality in 2006.
Including members of Indiana Finest bands (Counteractive, the management, the Jims Jims, the Modern Kicks, and Recticide),GRR has come to bring Music with Soul back to the fore front, one basement at a time.So tell your friends, there something new growing amongst the corn…
After a long hard run, down the roads across this land. Bob Wayne gathered up some outlaws, and they formed themselves a band. Now every day is different, every player every show. Will you see a bearded lady? Unless you go, you’ll never know. So come one, yeah, come all. When this ho down comes around. Who know’s, you could be an outlaw too! Lettin’ out that carnie sound.
tiny deaths is poised to be the next breakout act from Minneapolis, a city rich in talent (having birthed the likes of Polica and Gayngs in the past few years). Sounding simultaneously almost familiar and yet like nothing else, Grant Cutler (Lookbook, Wolflords) and Claire de Lune (The Chalice) have joined forces to create a fresh take on the dark, brooding electropop movement currently dominating indie rock.
Original, all instrumental Global Psych music. The New Constellations sound combines Ethiopian + North African melodies, soulful Afro-Cuban rhythms, psychedelic + ambient textures, and American roots music. Memorable hooks and melodies are balanced with a flair for improvisation. Ideal music for either a party atmosphere, or as chill background music.
raw, honest lyrics with an acoustic/indie sound.
New England born and raised, Sarah Eide is a Chicago based pianist/singer/songwriter, who writes and performs “piano driven alternative folk”. A traditional classical training coupled with a constant thirst to explore different musical styles has lead Sarah to writing smart yet intimate lyrics that are wrapped in expressive melodies and adventurous chord changes. When Sarah isn’t performing or penning new songs, she is writing music for media. Sarah Eide’s debut album, “Borderland”, is about the space between the known and the unknown… the reminiscing of what’s left behind, the anticipation of change, and the challenge of transition. The album is set for release on January 2015, and will be available for download and physical purchase.
In a pop music landscape dominated by the guitar, a piano-fronted rock band is bound to stand out—and Nonpronto does just that. Not since Ben Folds Five has a piano trio brought such creativity and energy to the art of pop songwriting. Since forming in Chicago in 2012, they’ve released two EPs: Nonpronto (2013) and Like Shit (2014). Both collections feature five songs worth of infectious hooks, danceable grooves, and slightly heady lyrics. In their short time together the piano driven power trio has made a name for themselves in the Chicago music scene with their genre-bending, unpredictable live performances. Jazz musicians turned pop-rock wannabes, Nonpronto is steadily developing a unique brand of catchy melodic songs that attract all kinds of listeners, from dance crowds to music nerds. The group is currently planning a tour and working on new material for their debut full length album, set to be released in 2015. Check their Facebook page and website for upcoming tour dates, live footage/recordings, and Nonpronto gear. Hear the music on iTunes, Spotify, Youtube, and Bandcamp.
Kevin & The Collective is masterminded by singer/songwriter/pianist Kevin Pollack, performing originals. Recommended if you are a fan of The Beatles, Richard Marx, Billy Joel, Ben Folds and many other piano rock artists. Kevin’s music has been heard by many. He’s currently in recording studio finishing up his debut EP with special guests 7-time Grammy winner Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group), Nick Kitsos (Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Crow, The BoDeans), Chester Thompson (Genesis, Frank Zappa), David Ragsdale (Kansas) and some members of the CSO.
The Greedy Bliss — Colby Beserra (Vocals, Guitar, Keys), Matt Reed (Vocals, Guitar, Bees) took a shine to the maxim that “Greed is Good” — unless of course, you’re greedy about the wrong things. After holing up for a week at an abandoned Albuquerque Jesus camp, fueled by cheerful regret and years of playing furniture store openings, their album, “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”, was birthed. Along with bass and drums, the Greedy Bliss’ 20-plus songs truthify the ancient adage that God cares not what you did, but what you do…just so you don’t end up the same.
The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing. For Zoso, it’s much more than just being a tribute. It’s about touching a golden era in music. Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones in their spirit, tightly-wound talent and authenticity. Each band member has been carefully selected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of their Led Zeppelin counterparts. In eighteen successful years of touring, they have perfected their art. As one of the longest tenured Zeppelin tributes, Zoso’s 2400 live shows around the world, including slots at major festivals such as Bonnaroo and Rib America Fest, have established them as the most traveled and successful band in the market. Zoso is: Matt Jernigan-Robert Plant; John McDaniel-Jimmy Page; Adam Sandling-John Paul Jones; Greg Thompson-John Bonham
Singles – 45’s and Under is a 1982 album by Squeeze and was released on the A&M Records label.
Whatever and Ever Amen is the second album by Ben Folds Five, released in 1997.
Guardrail is the world’s first Diet Punk band. Basically, we understand we’re not punk—Minor Threat and Good Charlotte have that covered, thank god. We’re also not really pop, which explains why we haven’t hit it big. We’re just a combination of those things that uses Splenda instead of real sugar. And because of that, until you get used to us, we’re going to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
The North Ave. Stompers consist of Eric Shoutin Sheridan, lead vocals, Jason Larsen on guitar, Billy Favata, dog house bass, Brian Lueck, drums and Denis McQuinn on tenor sax. We intend to make you wanna go home and make babies!
Chicago duo “Lonely Are The Brave” deliver a hard driving brand of Americana country influenced rock & punk. Featuring Josh Harker (vocals/guitar) & Matt Melvin (drums). Originally intended as an experiment in mixing genres & searching out the commonalities of punk & country roots, the project found it’s legs in the high intensity songwriting of punk & hardrock blended with the storytelling lyrical styles of country & Americana music. This exploration has matured into a genre of their own with a recent flourish of new material & focus of performing.
Currently residing in the year 2014, Byzantine Time Machine has found a way to combine the latest advances in audio technology with musical styles that go back to “Byzantine” times. The sounds of their voices and instruments are converted into ones and zeros, filtered through time-shifting algorithms and sent back to the analog world for your listening pleasure and dancing enjoyment!
Can you imagine the sound of a Middle Eastern darbuka processed digitally through a frequency shifter? How about a Greek dulcimer with oscillating temporal flux? Transform a Turkish clarinet solo via ring-modulation, add to that a resonant synth sub-bass, female vocals, and a dub horn section and you have Byzantine Time Machine.
Wango City Trio is Kent’s secret weapon to bring the roar and the rhythm, the grooves and the harmonies to his set of original tunes. They are Dave Stepanich on lead guitar, Norm Hogeveen on bass and Brian Grady on drums and vocals.
Wretch is the bastard spawn of The Gates of Slumber.
The sound of Von Strantz is described simply as folk n’ roll, akin to the tradition of Over the Rhine and the sacredness of The Vespers; the instrumentals stir the soul much like Mumford and Sons.
Utilizing a variety of instruments such as the mandolin, violin, bass, and cello, Von Strantz unites harmonies strung together by commanding and soulful lyrics. With story-sharing as their passion.
The Boxers are a rock nd roll band
SoloSam has captured the attention of the local scene and more through his captivating performances and invigorating records. With less than a dozen releases he has caught the attention of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, EARMILK, DJ Booth, Plug Society and numerous other nationwide publications. He uses his conversational style to allow people to take an introspective view on their life and spreading the message of self love and individuality.
Blasphemous Whiskey Soaked Country
UnderFire is a Hard Rock Quartet from Chicago. UnderFire fuses the best of hard rock’s past and present into an electrifying performance of original music filled with powerful riffs, hook-laden choruses, and blistering guitar solos.
UnderFire has played at notable venues such as SubT, Elbo Room, Beat Kitchen, Bottom Lounge, Hard Rock Cafe, Metro and House Of Blues. They have shared the stage with Lights Alive, Polar Code, Hard Kiss, Greg Owens, J Harmony, The UC, Ida Jo, Marina City, Jamie Lono, Fleeting Sons, Halfmoon Mad, Zaramela Parallels And Lies, Verona Red, Quiet Out Loud, The Cooks, Storm The Front, The Run Around, Jacobs Cabin, Adora, Phosphene, The Death To All Morality and many others.
RINGWORM, the reigning kings of destructive hardcore metal, have brought forth yet another testament to their sheer brutality: The Venomous Grand Design. Ever since their emergence from the Cleveland metal scene, RINGWORM has garnered the immediate attention of hardcore metal fans, leading them to spots on tour with bands such as Blood For Blood, Hatebreed, and Terror. RINGWORM displays an awesome ferocity in the power of their instruments, and vocalist the Human Furnace uses his voice as a tool to extract the diabolical nature of anyone who hears it.
RINGWORM was spawned in 1991 from the metal scene in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1993, the band released The Promise on Incision Records, finding their place amongst other hardcore metal heavyweights such as Terror and Earth Crisis. However, despite this early success, RINGWORM decided to pursue personal ventures, the Human Furnace concentrated his focus on tattooing and his artwork, while other members joined up with hardcore legends Integrity. Nearly 10 years later, 2001 saw RINGWORM emerge from their dark place in the shadows with their critically acclaimed Victory Record’s debut: Birth Is Pain. Extensive touring followed, although this was interrupted by personal ventures, as the Human Furnace owns a chain of tattoo shops, and guitarist Frankie “3 Gun” Novinec was touring with fellow hardcore deity, Terror. However, 4 years later, Justice Replaced By Revenge was released. Following their extensive touring in support of their latest album, RINGWORM made record time recording their latest offering: The Venomous Grand Design. In 2013, RINGWORM signed to Relapse Records and plan to release a new album the same year.
Destined to be a mainstay in every hardcore metal fan’s headphones, RINGWORM’s The Venomous Grand Design summons forth a new frenetic rage, breathing life into the rage within human kind that has gone unanswered for so long. RINGWORM shows any newcomers to the genre exactly what hardcore metal is supposed to be.
Very few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved. Voïvod were never like other bands: even as the thrash metal scene exploded in the early ‘80s, the Jonquière, Québec crew stood apart, both as unique visionaries and as proud subverters of the metallic norm. From early prog[1]thrash classics like Killing Technology and Dimension Hatröss through to the psychedelic explorations of The Outer Limits, Voïvod have been standard-bearers for individuality and creative freedom for nearly 40 years.
Still one of the most fervently creative bands on the planet, Voïvod have created another kaleidoscopic sonic monster. The perfect antidote to just about everything, Synchro Anarchy has lit up 2022 with crazed, lysergic glee.
I’m originally from the south, and I have lived in Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. I have now moved up to Chicago and have been enjoying working more on my music. I hope you enjoy.
Brewed in Heavy Metal and distilled in Rock ‘n Roll, OLD JAMES is a Canadian rock band that combines their history of Heavy Metal with their passion and love of Rock ‘n Roll. The roots of the band come from a strong bond between brothers and dedication to family. At the young age of 17, Brian Stephenson (Vocalist) earned his experience by touring with renowned heavy metal bands Annihilator and Sanctity (Roadrunner Records). Chris Stephenson (Drummer), following in his brother’s footsteps, at age 18 joined Cauldron, earning him a JUNO nomination in 2012. He later joined Skull Fist and toured extensively in Europe, Japan and South America, gaining high-intensity, professional live show experience. Introducing a new member Jon Ublansky (Bassist), gives the band a fresh funky and technical perspective which showcases his enthusiastic character. Combined with the ingenious mind of Andy Thompson (Guitarist), offers his eclectic, energetic spirit as he paints the melodic colour and vibrance of the music, altogether completing the OLD JAMES family.
Best known for their energetic live performances and uncompromisingly honest lyrics, OLD JAMES compares their sound to the likes of the Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. What makes OLD JAMES unique is not only their ability to fuse together various genres such as heavy metal, jazz, blues and funk, but also their strive to bring back the mystery that was once Rock ‘n Roll.
Black Knights Rising…
brings together an All-Star cast of musicians who have either worked with or have been monumentally influenced by two of the greatest Hard Rock & Heavy Metal heroes of our time… Ronnie James Dio and Richie Blackmore.
Asked to both “carrying the torch” and creating anew, the members of BKR rise to the monumental task by delving deep into the music catalogs of Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. Together they breath new life into the songs that originally made these bands so well loved.
The first successful incarnation of Black Knights Rising Mk1 features guitarist Craig Goldy (Dio, Giuffria, Rough Cutt), drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell), Elliott Rubinson on bass (Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker Group, Carmine Appice and CEO of Dean Guitars and DDrum) and vocalist Mark Boals (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Ring of Fire). Craig & Vinny have written, toured live and contributed to many of the classic songs, recordings and live performances of the original bands.
Originally the concept was formed in late 2013, when Craig Goldy joined forces with producers Andrew Banks and Jeff Agins to perform as a guest guitarist during select live sets at the January NAMM Convention held in Southern California. As things go during these NAMM style jam events, he was joined by Vinny, Mark & Elliot under the temporary name of CGP or the Craig Goldy Project.
The band chemistry was there and the performances were top notch. Soon after these shows, the web was buzzing with videos and positive reviews. It was clear that there is an audience that wanted more and is starving to hear these amazing songs played live.
Special surprise guests may be attending at various shows globally depending on an artists availability. Past guests have included Michael Angelo Batio, Derek St. Holmes, Howie Simon, Roy Z, Gary Hoey & Uli Jon Roth.
Looking forward, other former artists from Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath have expressed an interest with verbal intent to become part of the BKR roster later in 2014 and into 2015. This will become an on going project that continues to morph and take shape, allowing multiple artists to join together on stage to play live the music they originally helped to create. With the growing artist roster, it will insure that audiences will continue to come back to see over & over the newest version of BKR to grace the stage.
Once Vinnie Moore picked up his first guitar (a Kay) at the age of 12, he became, as he describes it, a “guitar freak.” His earliest influences included – among others – Jeff Beck, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Queen.
Vinnie took lessons with a private instructor and at 14, he joined his first band, jamming on cover tunes with drums, bass, 2 guitars and vocals. After a few years of playing with different bands, Vinnie decided it was time to make the jump from covering songs to creating his own music. He quit the band, got a 4-track tape recorder, and began experimenting by recording his ideas and building them into songs. It was evident that he had found his calling; this was the start of his journey as a songwriter.
After many hours of creating tunes with his 4 track, Vinnie sent a demo to Guitar Player magazine, and came to national attention via its “Spotlight” column, written by Shrapnel Records exec Mike Varney. This led to Vinnie’s first professional work in the music business which was writing and playing the music for a national Pepsi TV commercial. In 1987, Shrapnel released Vinnie’s breakout album, Mind’s Eye. Vinnie was quickly heralded “best new talent” in Guitar Player, Guitar, and Guitar World magazines, and Mind’s Eye sold more than 100,000 copies.
In 1988, Squawk/Polygram released Vinnie’s second effort (and major label debut) Time Odyssey, which solidified his reputation as a musical innovator. His third release was Meltdown, in 1991 (on Relativity/Epic Records); the song Meltdown received national radio airplay on both album-oriented rock (AOR) and hard rock formats. In 1996, Mayhem Records released Out of Nowhere, with Brian Tichy (Billy Idol) on drums and Dorian Heartsong (Powerman 5000) on bass.
On The Maze (in 1999), Vinnie was joined by former MSG drummer Shane Gaalaas, bassist Dave LaRue (The Dregs and The Steve Morse Band) and renowned master musician Tony MacAlpine on keyboards. The Maze was stunning, rooted in the progressive neo-classical style that had already generated legions of loyal fans. Vinnie also displayed a new-found maturity in his songwriting; now, many of his diverse and exotic musical influences, including Latin, Jazz, and the Blues, began finding their way into his signature sound.
Other albums followed: Live (in 2000), with Shane Gaalaas (drums), Barry Sparks on bass, and Wayne Findlay on keyboards, and Defying Gravity in 2001 with Dave LaRue (bass), Steve Smith on drums, and David Rosenthal on Keyboards.
As a performer, Vinnie Moore’s resume is impressive. A member of Alice Cooper’s band, he toured the U.S. on the Operation Rock’N’Roll tour, and also performed on Alice’s album Hey Stoopid. Vinnie’s own band has toured extensively as a headliner and also was chosen as opening act for legendary rockers Rush on the Northeast leg of their Roll The Bones Tour. Vinnie also toured Japan as a member of the T.M. Stevens’ band, which included Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic) on keyboards, Wil Calhoun (Living Color) on drums, and Al Pitrelli (Megadeth) on guitar.
Vinnie has done hundreds of guitar clinics all over the world including such places as, Japan, Scandanavia, Italy, Poland, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, England, Germany and Australia.
In 2003, Vinnie joined the legendary group UFO (Phil Mogg, vocals; Pete Way, bass; Jason Bonham, drums; Paul Raymond, keyboards). Their first effort together as a band was the SPV Records release You Are Here (in 2004); Vinnie was a major songwriting contributor on this record. The band followed You Are Here with a worldwide tour which spanned from March 2004 to August 2005. A LIVE DVD from this tour was released in Nov 2005. Titled UFO Showtime, this two-DVD set also includes bonus footage of the band. The band’s second studio effort called The Monkey Puzzle came out in 2006 and marked the return of original UFO drummer Andy Parker. The boys toured Europe and Russia and the USA in April and May 2008. The third UFO studio record with Vinnie in the band is called The Visitor and was released in June 2009 on SPV Records. The band has toured the UK, Europe, and USA, and will continue in Europe in the spring of 2010!
Vinnie’s latest CD To The Core (2009 Mascot Records) was released in May 2009 and has received critical acclaim worldwide.
Over many years, Vinnie’s 4-track recorder has grown into a home studio, where he’s recorded his last two solo CDs, and parts of the UFO CD. Vinnie’s home studio is the place where he writes new music.
As well as songwriting and playing, Vinnie is dedicated to teaching. He’s conducted guitar clinics around the world, and has released two instructional videos on the HotLicks® label (see the Music page for more information). Vinnie joins his fans at clinics worldwide for, Engl Amplification, and Dean Guitars.
On doing clinics: “I like talking to the fans firsthand and learning from them. It’s insightful to hear what they like about what I’m doing, and what they think about the guitar genre…and the whole music scene in general. I definitely feed off of their energy. It’s cool to be part of a global guitar community, and it’s an honor to know that I can sometimes inspire others to get excited by music and guitar. It always amazes me to me to hear that I have touched someone else by doing something that I love doing so much. I consider it a gift to be playing guitar and writing songs, and feel like one of the luckiest cats in the world to have fans.”
On songwriting and musical influences: “I hope to keep growing and learning as a songwriter and as a player, and to explore different musical directions, kind of following the inspiration wherever it leads. I don’t plan ahead musically, which keeps things interesting for me. I want to continue following my muse into areas that inspire and excite me. I am basically a rock guy…but love many different styles of music, and am often inspired by – and learn from – all of them. Music is so vast, and there are so many things to pick up from all the different styles. I’ve kind of always been like this, drawing on different musical influences, partly because I like lots of different things and partly… because I get bored easily! Exploring different directions is fun, and it keeps me excited as both a writer and a player.”
On having his own studio: “I love having a studio environment in the house so I can turn my ideas into songs. It’s really like my own little space in the universe and I love being there and being creative.”
On songwriting: “In other parts of the house, I mostly sit around and play, and I always keep a Walkman cassette player close by, because you never know when an idea for a song is going to pop out. Musical ideas usually happen when you least expect them. I don’t consciously try to write; my ideas just come from playing. I record stuff; I never write it down.”
On playing: “I have pretty much always considered myself a melody and feel guy. Regardless of which style of music I am playing, the essence of what it is all about for me is definitely the melody and expressing myself emotionally. I love creating melodies that are memorable and can be sung, and if I can make a listener feel emotion when they hear my stuff, it is the highest reward I could ever get.”
Through many band members, many band names, many shows and many struggles. We now stand on a solid ground, proud of where we have come and determined to keep pushing. From sharing the stage with nationals, to supporting our scene, to staying dedicated to our craft, we are here to stay. With a fresh breath of original music and hyper energy on every stage, we are here to make a name for ourselves and you will remember it. Hop on in and enjoy this ride with us, because there is nowhere to go but up from here.
It was born in a basement in the ghetto in June 2013. Phil Wright (guitar) and Will Crandall (drums) formed the vision and musical framework for what would ultimately become Devolve. Songs began to flow. The groundwork was laid. In early 2014, Jason Graciana (bass) was added to the mix. In the spring of 2014, Joey Columbine (vocal) came in with a fury, and Devolve was fully alive. All four of them come from different backgrounds. Different struggles. Different triumphs. But once they came together, it was apparent: their passion for music made them one. Staying true to their vision, Devolve’s music is hard to place into a specific metal genre. Raw brutality, melodic passages, total groove. No feelings or emotions are spared. Music from the heart, with anger and angst present in every turn. They’ll make you move. Period. All of the elements are present in their music, and they make you come back for more. Devolve is a metal band hailing from Rockford, IL. In an already thriving and ferocious hard rock/metal scene, Devolve has found their rightful place.
Metalcore Band Out of Rockford, Il.
The U.S. Thrash attack! 1992 -1998.
