Artists Learn More About These Artists
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Big Fast Easy
Big. Fast. Easy. is a group of 3 musicians from diverse backgrounds that have come together to create a unique sound that is sure to raise eyebrows and an intense groove that will keep you wanting more. Matt McGraw's education as a percussionist in many different cultures provides a unique blend of rhythms that contribute to the band's complex rhythmic sound. Greg Lueking's dynamics and groove on the bass are unmistakable, providing the harmonic foundation and rock-solid groove. The words and guitar that you hear are from the passionate heart of Alex LoSardo who is as far away from "tame" as you can be. Big. Fast. Easy.'s music has the raw energy of rock & roll, the smooth feeling of soul, and the fun bounce of funk that keeps crowds going strong all night long. The debut album is set to release at the end of the year. To listen to some of our live tracks, view our videos, and to become a fan of Big.Fast.Easy., please visit us at www.myspace.com/bigfasteasy. or www.facebook.com/bigfasteasy
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brian Chartrand
Brian moved to downtown Phoenix in October 2003 from his home in Massachusetts. In the Spring of 2004, Brian started up Ten Dollar Outfit with Kaleb Anderson and Peter Venti. Their first official gig was at the Paper Heart shortly thereafter. Their last big gig was the main stage at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival April 2009. Along with Ten Dollar Outfit, Brian is busy as a solo artist playing the unofficial wine bar circuit. He is also a member of The Sweet Remains, a nationally touring trio of singer/songwriters. He likes his double doubles with cheese, his fries animal style, and his coca cola classic cold, cold, cold.
-
-
Busdriver
Underground MC hailing from Los Angeles known for his rapid-fire, jazzy, free-association style of hip-hop. Some listeners consider Busdriver to be an abstract rapper. His rhymes sometimes border on dadaist and even pure nonsense, but there is almost always a concrete message amongst his fast-paced, seemingly stream of conciousness rhymes. An interesting thing that sets Busdriver somewhat apart from other rappers is how he raps to the melody in addition to the beat on some songs.
-
Calexico
Calexico, a Tucson collective of musicians focused around Joey Burns and John Convertino, forged an eclectic identity through their exploration of Southwestern culture. Composer Ennio Morricone's spaghetti Westerns as well as Portuguese fado, Afro-Peruvian music, and '50s and '60s jazz, country, and surf music all factored into Calexico's music.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Def Leppard
Def Leppard's music is a mixture of hard rock, album-oriented rock (AOR), and heavy metal elements, with its multi-layered, harmonic vocals and its melodic guitar riffs.
-
-
-
-
-
EARN
beautiful waves of white noise from guitar and tape. member or deep jew and privy seals. proprietor of EKHEIN tapes. LA.
-
Farewell Review
Local folksters featuring past/present members of Harcuvar, The Vroom, Fatigo, Man About a Dog and Rum Tenor. RIYL Bob Dylan, The Band, Roy Orbison, Captain Beefheart.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Greycoats
A relentless rhythm section sounds the call to arms even as a starry-eyed crooner spins a tale of subterfuge, salvation, and romance. Sterling guitars emerge from shell-shocked feedback. The growl of an overdriven Rhodes dissolves into sparkling delay-saturated arpeggios. Honeyed tones recall Morrissey, shifting the mood from riots to requiems. From their DIY aesthetic, energetic lives shows, and unique instrumentation, Greycoats have garnered comparisons to Arcade Fire, Radiohead, and Sigur Ros.
-
-
Harlem Shakes
Harlem Shakes as we know it were born in 2006, after an earlier incarnation of the band went to college and went nuts. Lexy still sings lead, and Brent still plays the drums (and drum machine), but now Kendrick plays keyboards, Jose plays bass, and Todd plays guitar. Everyone sings. Harlem Shakes have toured with Deerhoof, Vampire Weekend, and Beirut, and opened for Wire, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Arctic Monkeys, and various other famous bands with animal names. Burning Birthdays, the band’s self-released debut EP, came out in 2007 to wide acclaim, earning generous praise from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, SPIN, AllMusic, Stylus, The Village Voice, and the blogs. (Buy it here, here, and here.) After extensive touring and a bit of schooling, the band got back together with Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav, The Walkmen, Passion Pit, White Rabbits) to record their first full-length album, TECHNICOLOR HEALTH, which arrives March 24th on Gigantic Music. Harlem Shakes have been obsessed by pop music their whole lives, and after all the reiterations, they still have great faith in its power to make you and them feel a little better about things, and to say something vital, and God willing, maybe even enduring.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Limit Club
The Limit Club are a local Gothic Rockabilly band. Playing shows since 2004, they're gearing up for a West Coast Tour and an album release in late 2009.
-
-
Magic Bullets
"Drawing influences from U.K. post-punk outfits like Gang of Four and Joy Division. Lynch's cleanly calculated guitar melodies and Sweatt's infectiously bold bass lines mesh seamlessly with Cunningham's rhythmic strumming." - Spin Magazine.
-
-
-
Marnie Stern
Marnie is a one-of-a-kind badass guitarist. There is no middle ground on Marnie Stern. Her music either hypnotizes or it subjects the listener to an endurance test.
-
-
-
-
-
Mills End
Mill’s End carries on a tradition of American Alt-Country that blends modern influences with folk/Americana songwriting. The band’s sound is firmly rooted in a style reflective of Drive By Truckers, Whiskeytown, the Jayhawks and the Old 97’s, but with a healthy dose of classic and progressive rock. In 2008, jam sessions between singer/guitarist Jeff Bump and drummer Mark Bainbridge inspired the two to form Mill’s End, and they soon added bassist Geoff Butzine and lead guitarist/vocalist Ken Suomala to round out the foursome. A substantial repertoire of original songs quickly followed, as did a desire to share with the public a down-to-earth approach to experiencing live music. After recently releasing a self-titled EP, Mill’s End is looking forward to recording a full-length album while continuing to expand opportunities for sharing its intimate brand of live shows.
-
-
-
-
-
-
No Longer Together
Recent Winners of Alice Copper's Proof in the Pudding Competition, these kids are rocking everyone. A blend of hard and fast punk beats, driving bass lines, and rhythmic high-gain power chords with lyrical and melodic hooks. Their music is a mix of different styles, but most people call it pop punk, rock, or alternative.
-
-
-
P.O.S.
As a teenager, P.O.S. fell hard for punk rock. Minor Threat, At the Drive-In, Refused, Kid Dynamite. He played in a series of hardcore bands, sometimes as a drummer, sometimes on guitar and vocals. From the start, he preferred basement shows to club gigs. Simultaneously, he pursued hip hop, rapping in the hallways and after school with classmates who would eventually found Doomtree Records. P.O.S released his first rap record, Ipecac Neat, on Doomtree in 2003. After signing with Rhymesayers shortly after, it was quickly released and widely distributed on Rhymesayers Entertainment. The album earned P.O.S a dedicated following of critics and underground fans. Two years later they devoured his melodic sophomore release Audition, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Slug from Atmosphere; Craig Finn of The Hold Steady; and Greg Attonito of The Bouncing Souls. On the verge of his third release, with his trajectory unchecked, P.O.S still doesn’t take himself too seriously. He doesn’t sweat the musical trends. He locks himself in his bedroom studio until the early hours of the morning, emerges with a song, and couldn’t care less how someone else would have gone about it.
-
Paula Nelson
Willie Nelson's daughter! Like the Cash and Jennings kids, Paula Nelson picked up “Papa Bear” Willie’s way with a song early on — along with her aunt Bobbie’s skill on piano, which Paula started playing at age 7. Although her dad once advised her, “Remember to watch everything I do and do the exact opposite,” she drew influences from his Highwaymen pals and contemporaries such as Kris Kristofferson’s then-wife, Rita Coolidge, whose bluesy, supple vocal style provided one of Paula’s earliest templates as she found her own voice. Texas Monthly has called that voice “torchy,” and the Los Angeles. Times praised, “There’s no missing the unforced power of Paula’s singing.”
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sugar Thieves
Blues and roots outfit originally from Omaha. Formerly known as The Mikel Lander and Meridith Moore Band.
-
-
-
Ten Dollar Outfit
Ten Dollar Outfit started in the Spring of 2004. The band is Brian Chartrand (vocals and guitar), Peter Venti (keys), and Kaleb Anderson (drums). They have released 3 live albums (Live at the Clubhouse, Live at the Chandler Center, and Live at the Historic Yuma Theater) and two studio releases (East Meets West LP & the Show Low sessions EP). In 2008, Ten Dollar Outfit was voted Best Jam Band by the Phoenix New Times, although anyone in the band will still argue that we are not a jam band. In April 2009, we had the distinct privilege of playing on the main stage for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. Currently, TDO is busy expanding our wine vocabulary and secretly judging the pizza of local restaurants.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Preserve
The Preserve is a roots rock band based in Phoenix, Arizona that draws heavily on blues, country, Cajun and New Orleans music.
-
-
-
-
Todd Snider
For fans of rock 'n' roll, folk, country and Americana music have long been held in Snider's sway. His last album, 2006's The Devil You Know, landed him on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Late Night With David Letterman, and it appeared on numerous year-end Top 10 lists.
-
Towncraft
TownCraft was formed by put together by Shane Kennedy, and has a somehwhat revolving line-up, which at the moment, includes 3 members of TurnBackOMan, one from Dry River Yacht Club, and one from Times Beach.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Youth Group
Youth Group is a rock band based in Newtown, Sydney, Australia with roots in the Canberra indie rock scene.
-
