Mike Shupp
Former guitarist with MCA recording artists Big Bang Theory, Washington DC's Mike Shupp fronts a power-pop trio with driving, heartfelt tunes and rich guitar textures, recently mentioned in SPIN Magazine's April '98 best unsigned bands.
ID Number :
5632
Phaser
The quartet hails from Washington DC. founded by brothersSiayko and Boris Skalsky after a disastrous trip to Mt. SnowVermont in January 1996. Following a lost weekend in highsnow and 5 degree weather, the Phaser idea was born overdrinks at the West End bar in New York City.
ID Number :
2422
Pitchblende
Pitchblende formed in March of 1991 in the DC Metro area. Justin and Treiops worked together at Olsson's Books and Records in Alexandria, VA - the same DC- area chain that employed countless indie-rock musicians like Andrew Beaujon of Eggs, Mark Robinson ofUnrest, Eli Janney of Boys Against Girls, some evil woman from from Boss Hogg, and a bunch of others.
ID Number :
1836
Practically Einstein
The trio that call themselves 'practically einstein' are all transplants to the D.C. area,but all have in common the love of performing shamelessly pop music. The sound is influencedby a variety of styles, from punk to soul, but always succumbs to the most infectious of melodies.
ID Number :
5689
Race Car
Racecar formed in the summer of '93 when the Briansgot together with bass and drums. Brian Mclaughlininvited Chris over to come play guitar.
ID Number :
1837
Saggin Knutz
Saggin Knutz performs a wide range of cover material and some original songs as well. You'll hear Matchbox 20, Silverchair, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Cracker, Tonic, GreenDay, Creed, Collective Soul, Bush, Seven Mary Three and more.
ID Number :
5920
Signs Point to Yes
Post-Alternative Rock. The most unsignable band in America. "Reminiscent of the Spiders from Mars on foodstamps...this group seems intent on throwing something new and loud in the face of a decomposing industry's growing number of XEROXed rock and roll posers." —Jason Pualoa, PiTCH Magazine, January 1999
ID Number :
4885
Soul Pajamas
Soul Pajamas is a vocal/guitar duo. They compose joyful, uplifting music, celebrating Spirit's connection to all. Travelling internationally, Soul Pajamas performs concerts, as well as workshops, retreats, New Thought churches, health Spas and resorts.Erin has a solid foundation in jazz and a love of R&B. Her vocal interpretations are spirited and from the heart. Dan's background as a singer/songwriter/guitarist includes folk, bluegrass, rock, pop and jazz. In their music, you'll hear all these diverse influences, with the common thread of positive, empowering lyrics and tight vocal harmonies.
ID Number :
12419
Swiftkick Band
Swiftkick is a popular Top-40 cover band based in the VA/DC/MD area. The professional 5-member group performs songs from today, as well as from the 90's, 80's, 70's and 60's. In addition to being featured in the Washington Post and other DC metro area newspapers, Swiftkick has played for and received great references from the U.S. Coast Guard, Marriott Corporation, RE/MAX, McDonald Bradley Corporation, Harley Davidson, "Light the Night", Classic Rock 94.7, and many other reputable organizations.The band performs regularly at local clubs, in addition to playing corporate functions, weddings, organizational events, college parties, summer outdoor events, concert series, block parties, and private parties.
Ted Hovis Band home page
Alexandria based band playing a seamless blend of alternative, rock, jazz, blues, and acoustic music. Top quality songs characterized by soaring melodies, hypnotic grooves, and genuine emotion. Eclectic influences ranging from Seal, Hendrix, U2, Pink Floyd, and anything in between.
ID Number :
11035
the dreamscapes project
the dreamscapes project is a high energy, edgy, alternacoustic folk-core band hailing from the Washington DC area.
ID Number :
6899
Tru Fax and the Insaniacs
Tru Fax & the Insaniacs were mere children in 1979, when they joined Washington, D.C.'s infant punk scene. They organized their own shows at Hard Art, Mota, dc space and Madam's Organ, and played their first 9:30 Club show on July 9, 1980.
ID Number :
2516
Tsunami
The Beginning: It was the end of 1990 and Kristinand Jenny were living in the same house where they ranSimple Machines. Earlier that summer they had metAndrew Webster when Jenny's band Geek (anotherSimple Machine band) had done a three-week tour withSuperchunk and Seaweed.
ID Number :
1852




