Ingram Hill
Memphis, TN
Drawing from influences ranging from Elvis to the Black Crowes, the bands latest release, June’s Picture Show,
rattles and rolls with bluesy rock fire. The arrangements are smart and taut and filled with hummable melodies
both tender and tough. Chambless and Sowell provide the foundation, driving upbeat tracks like “Never Be The
Same” and “Hanging Around Again,” and then locking into smoky, laidback grooves on “To Your Grave” and
“Maybe It’s Me.” Bogard soars above them, his guitar work an earthy blend of acoustic roadhouse soul and
melodic barroom rock. Vocalist Moore brings June to life, offering warmly sung meditations on loneliness (“Will I
Ever Make It Home”), unrequited love (“Chicago”) and family (“The Captain”). In “To Your Grave,” he tells the
somber, unsettling story of a guy who kills his girlfriend and then himself. With “On My Way,” “Waste It All On
You” and “What If I’m Right,” the singer sifts through the wreckage of a broken relationship and looks to the
renewal that follows. It's poppy and rocky, it's a blast to sit through right before a Hanson show. Being that I
used to be a Hanson fan and saw them personally, I can attest to their fun quality.
Memphis, TN
Drawing from influences ranging from Elvis to the Black Crowes, the bands latest release, June’s Picture Show,
rattles and rolls with bluesy rock fire. The arrangements are smart and taut and filled with hummable melodies
both tender and tough. Chambless and Sowell provide the foundation, driving upbeat tracks like “Never Be The
Same” and “Hanging Around Again,” and then locking into smoky, laidback grooves on “To Your Grave” and
“Maybe It’s Me.” Bogard soars above them, his guitar work an earthy blend of acoustic roadhouse soul and
melodic barroom rock. Vocalist Moore brings June to life, offering warmly sung meditations on loneliness (“Will I
Ever Make It Home”), unrequited love (“Chicago”) and family (“The Captain”). In “To Your Grave,” he tells the
somber, unsettling story of a guy who kills his girlfriend and then himself. With “On My Way,” “Waste It All On
You” and “What If I’m Right,” the singer sifts through the wreckage of a broken relationship and looks to the
renewal that follows. It's poppy and rocky, it's a blast to sit through right before a Hanson show. Being that I
used to be a Hanson fan and saw them personally, I can attest to their fun quality.
Better Than Average
Orlando, FL
BTA is a punk rock trio out of Winter Haven, Fl that has been rocking the scene
since 2001. Better Than Average has spent their time playing some the most
popular hot spots throughout the east including: The Hard Rock Caf in Atlanta,
GA. Dukes, The AKA Lounge, and The Backbooth in Orlando, FL. Murray Hill
Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. City Lights, and MOSI in St. Pete, FL. Lillian's,
Winner's Circle, and The Madhatter in Lakeland. And lets not forget Murphy's Law
Pub, Club M, The Scene, and Churchills Pub in Miami, FL. BTA has also received
radio airplay on stations from California to Virginia to Florida, and several stops
between. Better Than Average has also opened up for several big time locals as well
as major recording acts like: Sonicflood, KJ-52, Justified, East West, The Elms, Sky
Harbor, By the Tree, and Ezekiel's Eye just to name a few. With their current release
"I Promise", Better Than Average has begun to draw comparisons to musical artists
and icons like Green Day, Blink 182, New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday,
Starting Line, Early November, Eve 6, and even Jimmy Eat World. With all of this
and more coming onto the scene for BTA, dont expect them to be slowing down
anytime soon.
Orlando, FL
BTA is a punk rock trio out of Winter Haven, Fl that has been rocking the scene
since 2001. Better Than Average has spent their time playing some the most
popular hot spots throughout the east including: The Hard Rock Caf in Atlanta,
GA. Dukes, The AKA Lounge, and The Backbooth in Orlando, FL. Murray Hill
Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. City Lights, and MOSI in St. Pete, FL. Lillian's,
Winner's Circle, and The Madhatter in Lakeland. And lets not forget Murphy's Law
Pub, Club M, The Scene, and Churchills Pub in Miami, FL. BTA has also received
radio airplay on stations from California to Virginia to Florida, and several stops
between. Better Than Average has also opened up for several big time locals as well
as major recording acts like: Sonicflood, KJ-52, Justified, East West, The Elms, Sky
Harbor, By the Tree, and Ezekiel's Eye just to name a few. With their current release
"I Promise", Better Than Average has begun to draw comparisons to musical artists
and icons like Green Day, Blink 182, New Found Glory, Taking Back Sunday,
Starting Line, Early November, Eve 6, and even Jimmy Eat World. With all of this
and more coming onto the scene for BTA, dont expect them to be slowing down
anytime soon.
Vincent Black Shadow
Baltimore, Maryland
Usually when you think of a garage band the first thing that comes to mind is a bunch
of grubby, greasy teenagers who play the same three chords over and over, out of tune
and out of synch. With Vincent Black Shadow, taking thier name from the 1936 English
Motorcycle. This five piece made up of twenty somethings, Adam Savage (Vocals),
Dan Owen (Guitar), Rufus Platt (Drums), Dave Litz (Guitar), and Dirck Ober (Bass).
Coming straight out of Baltimore, Maryland this show you exactly what a garage band
can do. Remnicent of Iggy Pop and The Stooges with The Blue Cheer's drug indused
rock n roll, throw in some Wa Pedals and fuzzy bass lines and stir with a dash of
Iggy-esque vocals brought to you from Adam Savage and serve. Vincent Black Shadow
is Ready.
Baltimore, Maryland
Usually when you think of a garage band the first thing that comes to mind is a bunch
of grubby, greasy teenagers who play the same three chords over and over, out of tune
and out of synch. With Vincent Black Shadow, taking thier name from the 1936 English
Motorcycle. This five piece made up of twenty somethings, Adam Savage (Vocals),
Dan Owen (Guitar), Rufus Platt (Drums), Dave Litz (Guitar), and Dirck Ober (Bass).
Coming straight out of Baltimore, Maryland this show you exactly what a garage band
can do. Remnicent of Iggy Pop and The Stooges with The Blue Cheer's drug indused
rock n roll, throw in some Wa Pedals and fuzzy bass lines and stir with a dash of
Iggy-esque vocals brought to you from Adam Savage and serve. Vincent Black Shadow
is Ready.
Tears in the Sahara
Tampa, FL
Tears in the Sahara, taking their name from a Police song Tea in the Sahara, from the
album Synchronicity, are playing right in our own backyard (the Greater Tampa Bay
area)are playing pop punk with substance; mixing aggressive guitars with spacey new
wave rhythms of yesteryear. With influences stemming from Simple Minds and
Tears for Fears they give that pop punk genre something to chew on, while educating
their audience.
Tampa, FL
Tears in the Sahara, taking their name from a Police song Tea in the Sahara, from the
album Synchronicity, are playing right in our own backyard (the Greater Tampa Bay
area)are playing pop punk with substance; mixing aggressive guitars with spacey new
wave rhythms of yesteryear. With influences stemming from Simple Minds and
Tears for Fears they give that pop punk genre something to chew on, while educating
their audience.