PREVIOUSLY AT ART BAR

...for science "three assholes being jerks. Sounds Like pink cookies in a plastic bag being crushed by a collapsing building." "...dramatic post-metal hybris..." Eric Greenwood, drawerb.com "The single-song sets move like post-metal titans Isis often do from calm, melodic passages into heavy, thunderous slow-metal and back." Bryan Reed, Free Times "...intuitive..." Otis Taylor, The State ...for science MySpace site... Last played January 30, 2010

"If About Zoe were served at a bar, they would be two parts Rockstar energy drink, one part Jagermeister, and a splash of Grand Marnier - energetic music with kick and class. "Zoe" = Life in Greek. Wrestling with the influences and stigmas a good Catholic boy living in the Bible thumping deep south deals with. From song to song you might catch glimpses of Matthew Sweet, Tool, or Violent Femmes." About Zoe MySpace site... Last played June 9, 2007

Acid Casserole - "noisy rock w/some pop sensibility. two guys playing really loud and powerfully. hard to get that much noise out of just two guys." Acid Casserole MySpace site... Acid Casserole on YouTube... Played June 13, 2009

"Acid Roach is Bob Boatwright from Gods of Mars on vocals and bass, Byron Chitty from Los Perditos on guitar, and former Art Bar doorman/bartender Josh Coates on drums. Post apocalyptic punk/stoner rock." Last played December 12, 2009

"You might get the feeling that even if they didn't play music, Adam & The Pinks would still be driving around in a van, chasing the dream and saving rock and roll, one dirty intention at a time. Adam McIntyre and Jennifer Hicks have been in some of the Southeast's most infamous bands (Les Honky More Tonkies, The Cogburns) while Jim was found beating on garbage cans in the back alley of a Mississippi Blues bar. The three characters are practiced in the art of showmanship and monsters on their instruments. Adam and The Pinks are currently in the studio recording Atlanta's nod to what might happen if Jack White had produced Led Zeppelin, and on stage are flaunting McIntyre's back catalogue of clever, Knack-esque stompers - great songs played with the proper sex and violence." Adam McIntyre and the Pinks MySpace site... Played May 5, 2007

"Jeremy Aggers has been called a lot of things. Michael Dana increases beat production by 100%. We do not mess around." Jeremy Aggers MySpace site... Played June 6, 2009

Alaska the Tiger — "Taking its cues from the darker recesses of indie rock's canon, a hint of shoegaze and several generations of post-punk, Columbia's Alaska the Tiger juxtaposes its staccato rhythms and melodic bass leads with a terse, double vocal attack. The sound is nervous and agitated with down-stroked guitars and consistent, driving percussion. The controlled noise of the outstanding "Honey Badger" showcases the band's oblique lyrics and anxious energy with unsurprising aplomb." Eric Greenwood, Free Times Alaska The Tiger MySpace site... Last played July 1, 2006

"Here we go! The Alien Carnival CD was recorded with Matt Fenech on drums, Paul Russo on bass, Josh McGill on acoustic guitar and vocals, Dave Michelson on electric rhythm and lead guitar and vocals, Bentz Kirby on electric rhythm guitar and lead vocals, and May on vocals. Other players included Chris Lawther on electric lead guitar, Joe Jacobson on keyboards, Mike Fore on harmonica and Josh Roberts electric lead and slide guitar." Alien Carnival MySpace site... Last played April 24, 2010

"Almost Jason is a high-energy improvisational rock band based out of Columbia, SC. This four-piece original rock band interweaves elements from all styles including jazz, funk, blues, metal and jam. The members are just as diverse as the music itself." Almost Jason MySpace site... Last played April 21, 2007

"...hailing from Raleigh, the Whiskeytown comparison is immediate with American Aquarium, but upon further listening, singer BJ Barham's Jay Farrar - like snarl comes out over a wave of smoky viola and organ, creating something apart from the hometown heroes. Solid songwriting and an eclectic array of instruments could help American Aquarium carve out its own corner of the alt-country kingdom." - Tug Baker, Free Times American Aquarium MySpace site... Last played August 16, 2008

"American Gun's latest release, The Devil Showed Me His Hand, opens with the rollicking, fiddleled country-rock tune 13 Women, the band shows off its pop inclinations with Girl in Texas and How Not to Fall in Love, its punk-rock power in The Underground, and its penchant for gospel with the church choir-backed Are You Ready. Of course, they continue to deliver their own unique version of alternative country on songs like Mexican Restaurant, Make You Happy and Killing Me." American Gun site.. American Gun MySpace site... Last played June 5, 2010

An Epic at Best — "The Athens-based band's piano-driven pop songs, which draw as much from the melancholy musings of Will Oldham as they do from the honest power of Braid, can come off as disarmingly specific pictures of a place and time, but the stories they tell could just as easily be yours. Lazy writers often say that a band "plays from the heart;" An Epic at Best gives that phrase new meaning. They play their sad, uncertain songs with an exuberance that renders them more human." An Epic At Best MySpace site... Last played December 2, 2006

Analog Moon is "...comfortable within the context of the '70s classic rock canon of Steve Miller and Dire Straits yet contemporary enough to evoke My Morning Jacket or Wilco at times. If there is such a thing as post-psychedelic jam rock, Analog Moon would be it." K. Oliver Free Times Analog Moon web site... Last played July 20, 2006

Noah Brock with Alderman Douglas on the cello. "We're going under the name Ancient Sunken Navies for some reason." Ancient Sunken Navies MySpace site... Played January 2, 2010

Angels On Acid was founded by Michael Banks in 2003 with a heavy influence in Metal, Psychedelic Trance, EBM, Gabber, and Industrial. The creative vision was to merge all of the dark, aggressive styles of the last 20 years into a new genre of music that he calls "Psybercore" or "NEUROMETAL". Angels On Acid will be releasing their first full length album "Eyes Behind The Curtain" in May of 2007. With tracks like the dark EBM epic "Misery Loves Company" and the brutal Neurometal screwdriver "This Present Darkness" Angels On Acid has opened the gates for a whole new world of dark, aggressive dance music. So prepare yourself... This is only the beginning... Angels On Acid web site... Angels On Acid MySpace site... Played May 26, 2007

Animal Husbands' Puberty Ritual Orchestra: "bob boatwright - bass, tyler brunson - guitar, joshua doomslang-cassangle - guitar, mark sieckman - drums, logan goldstein - drums and percussion, matt bradley - oscillations, joseph tolbert - trombone and moog a generation of vipers come to fruition." Animal Husbands' Puberty Ritual Orchestra MySpace site... Played November 22, 2008

Aposable Scum is Travis Goss, guitars and vocals; Josh Starkey, bass; and CJ Russell, drums. Influences include Sonic Youth, Glenn Branca, Nintendo, Nature and Outer Space. Aposable Scum MySpace site... Last played November 9, 2006

Autonomous "is an experiment in not accepting less than what you want: A powerful rock group with an implacable sound that hooks you from the start. With influences like The Police, Bruce Hornsby, Faith No More, Peter Gabriel, Soul Coughing, and more, it's difficult to imagine what could come of it. But they all have at least one thing in common, talent." Autonomous Band web site... Last played February 2, 2008

"Bain Mattox and Shot From Guns: Bain Mattox - Vocals, Accordion, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin; Christopher Skogen - Electric Guitar, Vocals; Michael Lamond - Bass, Vocals; and Chris Wilkes - Drums. Athens band. Bain Mattox and Shot From Guns MySpace site... Last played June 9, 2007

The Baldness "Bobby Muffins: guitar, vocals, back rubs. Logi-Bear: druuuums, pepperscarf. Lord Byron the peasant healer: bass. Jessie Ann. Sugarloafmamagotchi: sangling, rusty tambourine angel. Influences: Gram Parsons, Phil Spector, The Ronettes, Mean Streets soundtrack and also the movie, Brendan Fraser, James Brown, Rod Stewart, Hank Sr., Bo Diddley, The Byrds, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Buck Owens." The Baldness MySpace site... Last played May 9, 2009

The Bamboons "Officially off the endangered species list. Come see us at the Art Bar. Who I'd like to meet: a bonobo in need of a favor." The Bamboons MySpace site... Last played July 7, 2007

"If Beach House was a drug I would take it, but perhaps regret later that I did. Nonetheless this is highly addictive stuff; made up from simple ingredients. A Baltimore duo of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally employing low-key slide guitar, warm keyboards, with gently anti-gravity melodies, a superb female voice, and some great sensibilities. Quite dreamily beguiling and magical, it's easy to get swept up in the otherworldly beauty they effectively conspire to manifest. Though the press kit mentions Mazzy Star, and that's accurate, this has more of the Kendra Smith-soulfulness of Opal." - George Parsons, Dream Magazine" Beach House web site... Played March 10, 2007

bigSphinx is an amorphous new music ensemble that often incorporates poetry, dance, and animation. bigSphinx web site... Played November 13, 2006

"Spreading lush electronic arrangments and rhodes electric piano under the ever-lonesome beacon of the country (pedal steel), Birds & Batteries discover the urban pastoral in a simple song. Comprable to Neil Young and M83, Randy Newman meets Gary Numan, B&B is at once plaintive and dancy." Birds & Batteries web site... Birds & Batteries MySpace site.. Played December 2, 2006

"From the dusty streets of South Carolina come five men who live for scotch and songs. Forged from heartache and stupidity The Bitterman formed under the guideance of the late Jim Minchow. A sense of humor along with a respect for roots music brought these boys together to serve up their brand of rock'n'roll. Over the years the band has shared the stages with many bands iincluding: Hank III, unknown hinson, two gallants, the weary boys and many others. Watch out and stock the bars... Dewars or 18 year Glenlivet if your feeling fiesty." The Bitterman MySpace site... Last played January 3, 2009

"Wind blowing through an abandoned aurora borealis observatory." The Black Halo Reservation MySpace site... The Black Halo Reservation on Reverbnation... Played July 10, 2010

Black Swan - "Piano, guitar, drums and female vocals create atmospheric and moody soundscapes." Black Swan MySpace site... Last played October 18, 2008

"The Blind Cobras are Bob Boatwright (ex-Gods of Mars) on bass/vocals, Corbett Sizemore on guitar/vocals, and Chad Bowie on drums/vocals. Kiss meets The Stooges in a backalley knife fight gone horribly wrong. Nice, nasty, and fuzzy." Last played July 10, 2010

"Blinded By Underpants formed as a side project of Columbia, SC, based indie rockers The Kerouacs. When the band split, BBU became a full-time project. eschewing the standard rock convention, BBU is a two-piece, guitar and drum indie rock band. No bass means more time for rock, right? Patrick Wall, guitar, vocals, mayhem; Robert Upfield, drums, percussion, accounting." Blinded By Underpants MySpace site... Last played July 21, 2007

"The Bo-Stevens are a band from Winston-Salem, NC and are local favorites in the RVA area. I am a sucker for an upright bass and I was in for a double treat. Not only did they have an upright bass player named Billie, but Billie is a badass lady who knows how to slap the crap out of a bass. Along with the bass, there is plenty of pedal steel guitar and mandolin. The songs are country for the most part, with just a hint of rockabilly to make it danceable. You get to hear plenty of drinking songs that resulted in a definite crowd pleaser." - Cindy Johnson, MusicRVA The Bo-Stevens MySpace site... Last played May 2, 2009

The Bourbon Brothers - "We a Southern Rockin' bar band from Columbia, SC. We get drunk, smoke cigarettes, and don't practice. We play shows fueled by bourbon and lay down a mix of blues, rock, sweat, blood, and southern swagger. I said, YEAH." Bourbon Brothers MySpace site... Played July 5, 2008

The Brisbones "Influences: The list always seems to be growing bit by bit, but the initial three were: Ryan Adams, Jack White, and Jeff Tweedy. Sounds Like: The rock and roll every good baby's parents were listening to when they were conceived." The Brisbones MySpace site... Last played February 27, 2010

Calculator "Clashing sounds and rough tendencies. Raw reality mixed with the beauty of everything. A stab at the unknown with all that is known, presently speaking. Car crashes, whores, too many substances, and it's raining. There's no rainbow. But you feel alive." Calculator MySpace site... Last played May 22, 2010

"Caltrop is the best metal band in North Carolina right now. Well-educated in the school of Sabbath, the Chapel Hill four-piece exhibits caustic riffage allying Sleep, the mathematical prowess of Karp and a brute force comparable to the heydays of Harvey Milk, but with zero shortage of originality. Grooving between beautiful and bloodthirsty, this band is a true triumph in Southern sludge." Caltrop MySpace site... Caltrop web site... Last played August 9, 2008

"Taking a cue from the songbooks of Howe Gelb and Neil Young, Campo Bravo's Mark Matos uses deft wordplay to chronicle relationships, crumbling and otherwise." Campo Bravo MySpace site... Played August 3, 2006

"Columbia's newest high energy rockabilly band, The Capital City Playboys consists of Cola SC music Veterans Marty Fort (guitar vocals), Jay Matheson (Bass vocals) and Kevin Brewer (drums vocals). This band is an extreme departure for these musicians as they strive to bring something new and fun to music scene. Their shows have a traditional vibe in the spirit of Carl Perkins, Link Wray and Elvis. Playboy paraphernalia, dancing and fancy clothes will be in the best interest of all concerned." The Capital City Playboys web site... Last played February 13, 2010

"Carolina Chupacabra are independent nocturnal bloodsuckers! We do what we want and that's the way it should be." Carolina Chupacabra MySpace site... Last played August 14, 2010

The Cartridge Family "are a beer-brandishing, boot-stomping, bare-chords-and-attitude rock act, which means they hail from Raleigh with the alcohol-fueled crash and crunch of classic rock 'n' roll with a vaguely Neil Young-ish tint." Chris Parker, Independent Magazine The Cartridge Family MySpace site... Thursday, November 30, 2006

"Cassangles are a lot like Superman: Drummer Logan Goldstein is faster than a speeding bullet, the basslines are more powerful than a steaming locomotive and Joshua McCormick's spiraling guitarlines are able to leap buildings in a single bound. This is truly instrumental rock of the highest order." Cassangles MySpace site Last played January 16, 2010

Castalia — "We're just 4 people that want to make music... play some shows... and hopefully do a few tours." Carl Goodwin, guitar; Beth Graham, bass and vocals; Jonathan Palance, Drums; Bryan Vaughn, Guitar Castalia MySpace site... Played August 17, 2006

"a fashionable collaboration of the prolonged manifest of the mind. influenced by a crash course in violence" Cats and Cobras MySpace site... Last played February 28, 2009

"Prolific, profound, and ever full of potty-mouthed piss-and-vinegar - Vic Chesnutt is Prometheus in a wheelchair with a battered guitar - a freak-folk trailblazer, spilling his heart and soul and spleen into the microphone, with a sly drawl, dripping humid, Southern gothic imagery in calamitous, sometimes comic songs worthy of a Greek tragedy." Vic Chesnutt web site... Vic Chesnutt web site at High Road Touring... Vic Chesnutt MySpace site... A review of Dark Developments at Pop Matters... Played February 5, 2009

The Choir Quit Columbia anti-folk duo. The Choir Quit MySpace site... Played May 10, 2008

"Chris McKay and The Critical Darlings from Athens, Georgia, combine classic rock influences with modern sounds. Think The Rolling Stones mixed with Modest Mouse. Fans of Hightide Blues or even indie rockers Vampire Weekend will dig Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings. They have a high energy show and enough complexity to distinguish them from other similar but less accomplished bands. But you be the judge." - Jesse White, The Corner News Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings web site... Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings MySpace site... Played May 2, 2009

"Cletus Baltimore is known for its 'lively music' that captures the readiness in any music lover of any kind. This explosive trio 'can't be explained, only experienced'. Decidedly a band focused on its live performances, the music ranges from folk-rock ballads to lively jam-dance house grooves. They explore multiple directions in rock and roll while navigating through unique song structures devised by primary song-writer Randy Hope. The songs are catchy in structure and the lyrics are on a level that people can relate to. Cletus Baltimore concerts are high-energy fun." Cletus Baltimore MySpace site... Played September 5, 2009

The Cogburns "...music was punk rock, sort of - not unlike the punk blues I'd been listening to at various shit hole rock clubs the previous weekend in the midwest. The themes of sex, drinking, and going to Hell for a beautiful dame were shared. So was the high volume and the sodden, hollering audience, sweaty with enthusiasm and alcohol fever. And the sound was raw as roadkill..." Stage Presence E-zine The Cogburns web site... Last played May 12, 2007

"Coma Cinema makes simple pop music that is light on first listen. But then there are dark and affected lyrics like this one: Gonna drive these feelings out, of my heart, and drown them in the lake. Ok bro! It's ok to be sad! The music recalls what it feels like to be heartbroken. The sparse instrumentation and fun oooh ooooh vocals remind you that it doesn't matter that much if the sun is shining." - The Sons Club Coma Cinema web site... Coma Cinema MySpace page... Played May 22, 2010

"We are Commander Chameleon. We play all kinds of music. We love honesty, creativity and making fun of each other. We aim to inspire, entertain and comfort all that wish to listen. Without sacrificing our integrity, we hope to reach as many as possible. We love all of our fans and greatly appreciate the support. Listen to more, or buy the album at www.commanderchameleon.com. Get your Hot For Preacher ringtone!" Commander Chameleon MySpace site... Played March 3, 2007

"Columbia's Cooter Scooters peddle a unique version of indie rock that combines lettered lyrics with the bombastic nature of old garage rock. It's kind of like if Jeff Mangum had listened to more Iggy Pop. The music sounds straight out of the late '70s, but the attitude is early '90s American underground...dark, literate indie-garage rock, which lies somewhere between The Stooges and Sebadoh" - Free Times Cooter Scooters web site... Cooter Scooters MySpace site... Last played July 10, 2010

"'Come on in for some tunes at our place...' The hearty music of Corner House invites listeners into the friendly setting of a cozy house party. Tunes are shared like easy conversation and just might provoke your foot to tap along in time. When there's a moment quiet enough, you'll hear an old doleful ballad or maybe a lighthearted love song. Corner House is well versed in the traditional music and song of Ireland, and they share their dynamic music with enthusiasm." Corner House web site... Played September 15

"Creve Coeur both musically and vocally remind me of the hayday of mid nineties bands like Seam and Silver Scooter with a bit of the sexiness of Girls vs Boys thrown in for good measure. This makes for quite an intoxicating cocktail that should provide ample opportunity for you and a special friend to get to know each other a little better. They don't fit the mold of anything out there right now." Creve Coeur web site... Played July 27, 2006

The Cypress Knees — Patrick Hall: Guitar, Vocals, Accordian. Matt Kennedy: Bass, Guitar, Vocals. Eric Stevens: Piano and such. Josh Burgess: Drums, Bass, occasionally Keyboards. Pat Wall: Jim O'Rourke The Cypress Kness MySpace site... Last played November 2, 2006

"Damn. The Sun is a heavy and propulsive female-fronted local indie rock band that features skillful and inventive local bassist Craig Keeney, whose well-constructed foundations are augmented by vocals and several layers of raucous guitars." - Free Times Damn. The Sun MySpace site... Last played February 7, 2009

"Dave Britt's music brings a sound that is at the same time fresh and familiar. This music is made for the intellectual listener and the music fan that is looking for the "real" artists. It is music that is spontaneous and heartfelt and is meant to illustrate the raw emotion provoked by the human condition." Dave Britt website... Last played March 7, 2009

David Adedokun and The Daylight Hours perform "achingly beautiful songs with lessons about life and love that one would think would be beyond Adedokun's years, but hey, he's an old soul. Combine that with some slick production and Adedokun's beatific vocals, and you have a record that certainly sets the bar very high for all local releases in 2008." - The Free Times David Adedokun MySpace site... Last played September 20, 2008

"Killed in the cold heat of an Atomic blast then sewn back together using stereo wire and the possessed pieces of an undead ice cream truck, the Deaf Judges emerge from their sinister Playboy Mansion-esque space station hideout to piss and shit on wack, weak, one dimensional Mc's the world over. Running on a steady fuel of cheap beer and gun powder, they will stop at nothing in achieving their goal of handing out free verbal ass whippings to any and all opposition, so that the average citizen can rest easy, secure in the knowledge that they are guarded by God like demons from a higher plane of being against crappy, unoriginal, and unentertaining cookie cutter music in all its forms." Deaf Judges MySpace site... Played January 18, 2009

"Columbia's resident indie rock supergroup, Death Becomes Even The Maiden features former members of post-punkers From Safety to Where, arthouse proggers Bolt and indie-scuzzies Haunted Bulldozer. This power trio streamlines the influences of all three into an immediate and arresting brand of indie grunge that's reminiscent of Unwound and Nirvana." - Free Times Death Becomes Even The Maiden MySpace site... Last played January 30, 2010

Death Valley Driver "If your tired of the same old whiny, cookie-cutter BS that seems to have flooded the world of heavy music, then you need to check this out. Death Valley Driver is a raw, unshaven, hard-hitting chunk of rock that just happens to weigh about a ton. Hailing from Columbia SC, DVD was formed in early 2003 by five talented fellas who all share the same ideas when it comes to making music. Play what comes naturally, and have fun doing it..." Death Valley Driver MySpace site... Last played August 14, 2010

"The Defilers are a rockabilly/greaser punk three-piece from Charleston. Whether smoking through a cover of a Johnny Cash song or burning down the roadhouse with original tunes like "The Further I Get from Texas (The Less I Think of You)," The Defilers are a rough and ready set that feel as comfortable throwing elbows in the eye of the pit as they do in a smoky honky-tonk stealing your woman." The DeFilers web site... Last played February 14, 2009

"This Gram Parsons-loving band of weekend warriors knows their country music, and it's not the kind you hear on the radio much anymore. Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens and the Rolling Stones' forays into twang are the obvious starting points for the group's original tunes, while their history as a classic country and rock n' roll cover band... provides plenty of well-worn and time-tested material for audiences to sing along with." - Free Times Devils In Disguise web site... Devils In Disguise MySpace site... Last played November 14, 2009

"The Dirty Lowdown plays classic blues based rock and roll and always bring a lot of energy to a live performance. They play with the motto that if they arent having fun then neither is anyone watching." The Dirty Lowdown MySpace site... Last played July 18, 2009

"Noisy and adventurous, The Dirty White rocks like few aspiring musicians dare to these days. In a rock scene littered with paint-by-numbers pop rock or 'hardcore,' The Dirty White takes the road less traveled by bringing back an older, No Wave-inspired underground rock... By focusing on the progression of its sound, the band executes a fast and engrossing rock the likes of which the young South Carolina rock scene has not been exposed to." - Myles Griffin, The Spartanburg Herald Journal/Escape The Dirty White web site... The Dirty White MySpace site... Last played July 18, 2010

"Joined by a singular love for John Lennon, God charged the Archangel Micheal to find the two most devoted spirits in heaven to be born of mortal flesh, find each other and create the greatest band ever. Unfortunately he had to settle for Flock of Seagulls, but from the ashes of the eighties and the screens of televised vision two souls did arise and join each other in the strangest of all musical climates and identities, the mid nineties. Honing their blend of almost all musical styles from classical to metal they settled on a label less brand of acoustic rock for the soul and God charged them to name the band DNR. Now Russell Goodman and Jonathan "big" Coxe must go on a quest for musical, artistic, and spiritual freedom. Welcome to hell South Carolina and welcome to DNR. Now better with Nate." DNR MySpace site... Last played November 28, 2009

"Some performances are just too damn good to ignore. I'm talking about Don Chambers and GOAT as - once again - they go for broke, burning up the night like a petrol-soaked bonfire of dry mesquite and hickory scrub. Chambers always looks like he's been dragged through a bush backwards after a blinding night on bad moonshine; regardless of this sweaty and gruff exterior, he never fails to holler and play his banjo like a man trading blows with the devil. While Chambers is, and should be, the show, I really, really can't say enough about the addictive medicinal powers of GOAT." Flagpole Magazine Don Chambers and GOAT web site... Played February 17, 2007

"Life in the jungle is arduous, gutsy, and painful. It breaks people. One is subjected to the taciturn and awful hegemony of nature over man. For none of these reasons, Liesl started to play geetar. She picked up the instrument, mistaking it for a missing allen wrench. She was unable to put it down as someone had hexed, enchanted, cursed, or poxed it. As such, the best plan involved learning to bang out a few chords. Henceforth, Liesl + guitar travel to many places... except the jungle. Do they make sense together? Do they confuse and delight? Do they mystify, intrigue, and broast? Is it folk? Is it indie? Is it gonzo? These and other decisions are entirely up to you, the audience, casual listener and/or victim. Liesl's dream is that you will come see her shows and may even enjoy the fruits of this weird, possibly tasty combination. And please hasten to avoid the jungle." Liesl Downey MySpace site... Last played November 1, 2007

"Composed of Augusta-raised Jones, Matt Baum on synthesizer, Justin Marchan on bass and drummer Rusty Bonham, The Drownout play a brand of anthemic rock that ventures into everything from emo to a brand of '80s New Wave/post-punk like the song High Waters, The Drownout meet somewhere in the middle of what is hot right now and where music is heading in the next few years. This places the band firmly on the cutting edge of underground music, perched for breakthrough into the mainstream." - Dino Lull, Metro Spirit The Drownout web site... Last played August 22, 2009

THE Dubber (Wendall Culbreath) is out of Washington DC, has done time in California, and now calls Columbia home and is a large part of the Columbia music scene with his unique sound. He brings a unique blend of rock, reggae, and funk into a unique sound backed by great singing and guitar work. THE Dubber is releasing his 5 song EP Global Warning ... 2010. The Dubber MySpace site... Last played April 24, 2010

Due East is "Jeremy (lead guitar), Tobias (banjo), Chris (drums), Zach (vocals and rythm guitar). Influences Y'allternative, alt-country, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, Iron and Wine, Son Volt, that type of stuff. A little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, we tell people we're sort of a cross between old time country and mellow indie rock. How do you describe a band these days anyhow?" Due East MySpace site... Last played February 16, 2008

"Even in a town of more than five hundred bands, Athens, Ga.'s Liz Durrett stands out, with her arresting husky alto grabbing so many local music fans' attentions. 'The first time I heard her sing, she was still a teenager,' remembers 40 Watt talent broker Velena Vego. 'All of our jaws dropped - that voice!'" - Performer Magazine Liz Durrett web site... Liz Durrett MySpace site... Played February 5, 2009

"Early Grace is a hard rock/grunge band from the slums around Columbia, SC. They describe their sound as Alice in Chains with a Nirvana twang and a acoustic southern edge. Early Grace hopes to see you at a show in the near future." Early Grace MySpace site... Last played February 8, 2007

"Yes, express it she will. These words best describe the sensual art form of Eboniramm, an artist who tells her story evoking vintage Harlem flair. Growing up in rural South Carolina, she credits strong spiritual roots for the shaping of her performance style - a seamless blend of deeply emotional poetry infused with mellow jazz vocals." "Eboniramm's rich voice combined with her poetic language brings music to life in unique styles. Her love of communicating saturates her performance." - Susan Audé. Eboniramm web site... Last played April 3, 2008

Ed Lemon, Jr. and the Get Rights About Ed, the coolest guy ever: "ed definitely IS the coolest guy ever!" - some hot chick "seeing ed perform live changed my life forever!" - another hot chick" Ed Lemon, Jr. and the Get Rights MySpace site... Played April 5, 2008

Electric Bird Noise "Cinematic loop and layered guitar music. Dark, moody, sometimes spooky, sometimes playful, sometimes romantic even." Electric Bird Noise MySpace site... Played September 3, 2006

Meet Elevado, an Atlanta band whose label, venue, record store, veggie-diesel bus and live shows are currently being covered by the Altanta-Journal and Constitution, Stomp and Stammer Magazine, Creative Loafing and Performer Magazine. "A small taste of the genius that is Elevado... perfectly crafted pop songs that echo influences from New York's '70s legends Television... a unique, gender-bending musical existence reminiscent of Bowie during his Low years" - Performer Magazine Influences include: Butthole Surfers, Enon, Of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel, Guided By Voices, Gang of Four, Bob Marley & the Wailers, early U2, The Cure and Bauhaus. Elevado MySpace site... Last played September 8, 2007

"Described as 'Tasteful, Modern Power Rock with Finesse & Style' by Volume Magazine, Eleven Standing Still has become one of the most well known bands to come out of the Atlanta area in a while. With songs that speak truth about life and love, music lovers of all ages can relate, and not only listen, but feel the emotion in each song. Needless to say, there is something special about this band. They continue to warm hearts and win fans in every city they play. Their amazing blend of rock, soul, melody, and a little Southern flair continues to leave fans speechless. Watch out world... ESS is coming for ya!" Eleven Standing Still MySpace site... Played July 28, 2007

Elf Power is "...adept at crafting cohesive albums of extremely enjoyable, gently psychedelic, melodic fuzz-pop embroidered with a wealth of strange, exotic sounds - albums which seem to get better and better each time out." Epitonic Elf Power site.. Elf Power MySpace site... Last played February 5, 2009

"The Eminence Front is a post-grunge alternative rock band similar to 3 Doors Down and Matchbox Twenty. Their debut album Barstool Salvation was produced by Villanova's Make Noise producer Cory Plaugh, artwork is done by Daniel Machado, and it features vocals by Folk Hop Band vocalist Jebb Mac. Roddy Blackwell - Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboard; Chris Harre - Lead Guitar, Bass, Backup Vocals; Geoff Moser - Lead Guitar; Jonathan Harre - Bass; Stephen Staley - Drums The Eminence Front MySpace site... The Eminence Front FaceBook wall... Played March 27, 2010

Entreat — Entreat's signature "Blondie with heavy guitars" sound collided with Columbia music scene veteran Patti Davis on vocals and the result is really rocking. More of a Queens of the Stone Age vibe with keyboards. Music fans can expect revamped versions of Color Me and Everything, but the band is moving fast ahead with new material. Entreat web site... Last played July 8, 2006

erectorset — "brett lee, tommy crouse, guitars, drum machines, tape loops, samples, keyboards, vox, propaganda, conspiracy." erectorset MySpace site... Last played March 3, 2007

"It's not often that a band comes around with a completely new sound. Ex Norwegian manage to combine powerpop, classic rock and indie music to set themselves apart from what's already out there." - The Miami Herald Ex Norwegian MySpace site... Last played September 26, 2009

F13: Dave Rash (vocals), Thomas Crouch (guitars and vocals), Frank Parker (bass), Slade Shealy (drums) "Hardcore/Punk with a touch of blues. Black Flag meets J. L. Hooker. This four piece prides itself on creating high-energy music without the use of pop formulas." - Free Times F13 MySpace site... Last played January 12, 2008

"Facedown is John Jeffcoat and Joel (Face), Austin Franks, Val, and Mike Pound. The vocals range from punk, metal and even hip hop. At times very aggressive or even melodic but always audible. Two guitars brings in harmonies and a heaviness. The band is strung together with an infectious beat. Metal is the foremost sound but no doubt punk and every other style of music influences the band to push to new heights." Facedown MySpace site... Played August 15, 2009

Fallen Kings "Imagine if the Foo Fighters had a threesome with Mute Math and The Gin Blossoms, and they had a baby... Yeah, it's complicated. Our song, Car Crash, was in the regular rotation at Warq Rock 93.5 in Columbia, SC. Just released new demo; working on full-length album for 2010!" Fallen Kings MySpace page... Lzst played August 7, 2010

"Falling Off A Building is a band for the songs of Adam Cullum, who doesn't really sing in tune." Falling Off A Building MySpace site... Last played January 5, 2008

The Fire Tonight "gets in your head with its piano-touched and guitar-blasted post-punk rock. It's a rather ear-opening combination of subtlety and punch-in-the-guts rock..." - Creative Loafing - Charlotte, NC "...strutty, classic-rock-influenced with hints of Blue Oyster Cult." - Flagpole Magazine - Athens, GA The Fire Tonight MySpace site... Last played May 30, 2009

"Many talented individuals contribute to the musical wonder that is Folklore, the latest local indie-rock supergroup, including such peerless personages as C'est Mortel's David Specht, Wee Turtles ringleader Jon Croxton, and Ian Rickert of Fairmount Fair and Bugs Eat Books. Only one man, though, calls the shots, and that man is Jimmy Hughes, the friendly gadabout and jack-of-all-trades responsible for such notable musical endeavors as Boys' Star Library, Fairmount Fair, and some of those guitar parts you hear on newer Elf Power songs. When Hughes tells former Master of the Hemisphere Bren Mead what notes to sing, Mead asks how high." Folklore MySpace site... Played June 16, 2007

Fourzeroalpha "From the punk infused All my dead friends to the grinding political bite of American Mannequin FourZeroAlpha's music has something for all punks and metal heads alike. The songs drive from one to the next, including songs about lost love, lost friends, psycho maniacs, the death nail of American culture, violence & campy horror... Oh yea and Sex..." Fourzeroalpha MySpace site... Played August 15, 2009

Foxes That Fight "Think of these foxes as a mix of experimental rock stitched together with spunky horns-driven ska. Foxes That Fight take cues from the improv traditions of a jazz band but are beat-oriented, or better yet, ska-driven." Creative Loafing Charlotte Foxes That Fight MySpace site... Last played September 13, 2008

"Between the highway and the countryside lies that overgrown patch of weeds at the side of the road, littered with relics of the modern world tossed from the windows of passing cars. It is here that the songs of The Fossil Record build their foundation, with one foot in civilization and the other in the wilderness. Rivers, roads, motels and other landmarks from South Carolina make their appearances throughout the lyrics, which drip with southern imagery but seem to cry out in a desperate attempt to escape from the provincial life of small town America. Describing the song "Golden Carriage," The State newspaper said, 'It starts off as a jazzy little rock tune with nice vocal harmonies, then segues into a Latin-flavored Tango before finishing with a spaghetti western movie theme, And these aren't just gratuitous ramblings either.'" The Fossil Record MySpace site... Last played September 26, 2009

From The Land - Featuring members of From Safety To Where, erectorset, and Rockefeller Horsecollar: Steven Walters, Brett Lee, David Robbins. From The Land MySpace site... Last played October 10, 2009

"Brothers Mel and Steve Barber have played together since childhood. Mel and Steve's interests in blues and rock, from John Lee Hooker to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Neil Young and others, led to original songs with furious leads and bass lines. In 2009, Mark Parrott joined in on percussion, bringing his lifetime of fury drumming in Jazz, Blues and Rock beats to the sound. In 2010, the band re-launched as Fury Road." Fury Road web site... Fury Road FaceBook page... Played July 3, 2010

g33f - "This duo comprised of an unspeakably rich misanthrope and a slightly hairy cyborg with embedded musical instruments play songs about youth and growing up." Columbia native Seth Wandersman, who now resides in NYC's Lower East Side, brings his musical project g33f back to the Capital City, and recruited hometown veteran Ken DuBard (The Thirsties, Speed Kitty, etc) to help out on six-string duties. g33f sings charming and hilarious songs about subjects as diverse as Sun Chips and the TARDIS. g33f Facebook fan site... Played January 3, 2010

The Gadgets - "We write pop songs with things left out." "Like a more hi-fi Guided by Voices, a more sober Replacements or a female-fronted Hüsker Dü, The Gadgets spit out short-n-sweet power-pop tunes that get by on muscular riffs, agile drumming and angelic singing." - The Free Times The Gadgets MySpace site... Last played June 27, 2009

"Over dinner, Adam and Bill begin discussing former presidents who went by their initials and ghosts - thus, The Ghost of FDR was born. It doesn't really mean anything, they just thought it was a neat concept. Combining elements of jazz, rock and metal, The Ghost of FDR will quickly use a catchy chorus with thought provoking bridges to make sure their audience can step outside of their normal day and take in a little entertainment." The Ghost Of FDR MySpace site... Last played March 28, 2009

God Of Thunder Kiss Tribute
	"God Of Thunder (Augusta, GA) is a KISS tribute band that fully recreates vintage KISS in all of its bloody, leather-clad platform-booted glory! God Of Thunder has become a must-see event complete with thunderous sound, amazing lights, spewing blood and smoking guitars!" God of Thunder MySpace site... Played July 17, 2010

The Gods of Mars To experience the Gods of Mars in action is akin to having one's cranium demolished by a five ton wrecking ball that has had a little too much to drink. Gods of Mars MySpace site... Last played May 3, 2008

Gonzalez - "Like Evil Knievel with Black Sabbath for a pit crew, are the groove-soul mean machine, the electro-boogie pinball wizards with grooves so thick they can scoop out mountains and a back beat that demands four hips to move in all the right directions. They are hard rock played like it actually means something." Gonzales web site.. Gonzalez MySpace site... Last played September 23, 2006

Grey Egg's songs are anachronisms. They could be relics from a post-apocalyptic future. After the war is over, and they are alone on a ravaged planet, they pick up acoustic instruments and play gorgeous music, spinning their folklore into the lyrics, lyrics sung in the new tongue of their people." The Columbia Beet Grey Egg MySpace site... Last played June 27, 2009

"Flitting from hard rock to Latin to thrash to klezmer and back, often within the space of a few bars, Gutbucket veritably attacks their music with the kind of ferocity usually reserved for punk, despite having earned their jazz bona fides." Gutbucket web site... Played November 13, 2006

Tongue-in-cheek sincerity? Classic indie rock? Multi-instrumentalist or musically challenged? Maybe Milton Hall is all of the above. Drawing on diverse influences ranging from Donavan to Robert Pollard, MIlton Hall melds old with new and comes up with something you can't put your finger on. What's left are little pocketfuls of chords and melodies that sketch ideas and get recorded on your mental hard drive. Milton Hall MySpace site... Played April 18, 2009

"Doing more with less, Hammer No More The Fingers is a 3 piece from Durham/Chapel Hill, NC. In 1994 they were a collective of 10 year olds playing all original music except for an Archers of Loaf cover. Pixies, Chili Peppers, TMBG, Nirvana probably formed the mold. They write catchy, edgy, slightly off-kilter rock music and their live show is powerful and reckless, yet somehow tasteful and refined. Searing, mellow, crunchy, they do brain surgery and tree removal with the same pocket knife, producing a small-club-arena-rock, happy-from-the-inside, soul jam." Hammer No More The Fingers MySpace site... Played July 11, 2009

When local songwriter Chad Evans of Hank Vegas pressed an early copy of The Things You Are into my hands in a north Macon parking lot, I had but one thought. I hope they got it right. Since a personnel shift last year, Hank Vegas has unleashed one blistering live set after another, and it would be a real shame if their big debut didn't capture that. With The Things You Are, the band has taken a detour from its alt-country roots into more solid rock territory. And it really works. In fact, much of the album has that hazy, dog days of August feel to it, thanks to pedal steel guitarist John Neff's searching guitar lines." Maggie Large, The Macon Telegraph Hank Vegas web site... Hank Vegas MySpace site... Played November 10, 2007

"Harrison Ray's Magic Ghost is the brainchild of Charleston's Singer/Songwriter Harrison Ray. Ray's take on everyday life, and being blessed with a vivid imagination makes music that is far from the norm. Ray has been writing and performing throughout the southeast and he hopes to break further in the near future. Keep an eye on this unique and up and coming artist." - Reverb Nation "We open your head like a trained surgeon then pour a little mellow goodness inside." Harrison Ray's Magic Ghost MySpace site... Played July 25, 2009

The Heist & The Accomplice "Some say we sound like Broken Social Scene and/or Minust the Bear. Our sound is very different from what is around the city. we have influences from 70's rock n' roll to alternative folk to crazy guitar solos. Our show is pretty exciting and full of loud screams and laughs." "Displaying an uncanny knack for perfect songwriting that belies their age, the Heist and the Accomplice are poised to shoot into the stratosphere with their polished, angular indie pop." Free Times The Heist & The Accomplice MySpace site... Last played September 12, 2009

The Hellblinki Sextet "...is a shape-shifting conglomerate of the most original and eclectic musicians serving Andrew Benjamin's sweaty musical visions: Broken tooth blues in a tux, choral fantasies for agnostic angels, and peg-leg waltzes on the rim of Mt. Vesuvius. In the studio or on the stage Hellblinki is prone to surprises, sexual tension, and dramatic release; its material is refreshingly unusual, while remaining accessible to mortal ears." The Hellblinki Sextet website... Last played April 17, 2010

"Crushing poverty, rural isolation and a total disconnection from the dumbed down,corporate state of mainstream America; all key ingredients that fuel the backwoods psychedelic sludge that is Hovel. Exploiting a stripped down, bare-knuckle sound that brow beats listeners into cozy submission with backhand after bitch-slap of violent tribal grooves overlayed with thick slabs of stoned-out riffs that leave a harsh, ugly feeling like a two dollar hand-job behind the bus station." Hovel MySpace site... Played May 3, 2008

"Hot Lava Monster is a rock band that defines itself as one of the most hard working in the southeast. The soaring vocals of Patrick Baxley and the unbridled guitar work of Mike Schaming have been destroying stages across the south for over 4 years. The band continues to push their touring boundaries and are gaining numerous fans as the miles continue to rack up on their 1991 Chevy Van." Hot Lava Monster web site... Last played May 30, 2009

"Channeling the classic heroes and heroines of country with a rock and roll swagger, The Hotdamns have crafted themselves into a vibrant Americana band. Their debut EP, Vanquished, was recorded by John Morand at Sound of Music in their hometown of Richmond, VA. The male/female vocal interplay, mingling within warm, Western harmonies is akin to early Whiskeytown or maybe even The New Pornographers, since Danielle Ahart's vocals inspire memories of Neko Case's best moments. It's back porch songcraft at its finest. Now a five piece, the Hotdamns bring their sound to audiences all over the South, Midwest, and East Coast." The Hotdamns MySpace site... Played August 16, 2008

"With influences ranging from The Beach Boys to Weezer and The Beatles to Muse, House of Heroes has something to offer fans from any generation of music." - AbsolutePunk.net House Of Heroes MySpace site... Played October 19, 2006

Hungry Models "The three lads, known as Hungry Tim, Mike Model, and Simply Stan, unwittingly fulfill their collective destiny every day by writing and playing a frenzied brand of post-punk swank and just being 'fucking fabulous.'" Hungry Models web site... Played a farewell show January 6, 2007

I Nine — "With its cello-infused sound and female lead singer, I Nine has put its own stamp on pop-rock. The band states, "Pop isn't dying, it's being reborn." If I Nine's inspired approach is any indication, it will be a spectacular rejuvenation indeed." The Gamecock I Nine website... Last played Saturday, November 18, 2006

"The Jaded Rakes - Welcome summer: long, hot days; tall, cold drinks; and jeans-and-T-shirt Americana from local foursome Jaded Rakes. Here's the type of easy-going block party rock 'n' roll - a little bit Tweedy, a little bit Westerberg - to kick off the weekend. Chuck Mims' weathered voice leads the band with enough drawl to keep things South-bound, even as his and Steven Bailey's guitars brush off distortion like red clay dust. Everyman charm at its most authentic." - B. Reed - Free Times The Jaded Rakes web site... The Jaded Rakes MySpace site... Last played June 13, 2009

"I'm totally not in favor of super-slick, radio-ready indie-flavored pop-rock. (I am, though, very much in favor of hyphens.) And yet there's something entirely attractive about young Charlotte quartet Jetadore. I'm not even entirely sure what is that entices me so much: Perhaps it's the shout-along "whoa-oa-oa!"s; perhaps the thick, saturated guitar tones; perhaps the impassioned emo-esque vocals; perhaps the superb, fluid drumming. Like I said, I can't pin down exactly why I think "Calling You Out" is a damn fine song - I just know it is." Jetadore MySpace site... Played February 28, 2009

J'Ouvert is "an amazing steel drum band, made up of local percussionists. The group performs authentic world music on steel drums. Styles include calypso, soca, reggae, rock, jazz, African percussion and solo steel pan." Last played June 28, 2008!

A North Carolina combo consisting of one regular guy (that'll be Jimmy) and at least two (it varies) hot alterna-babes in cheerleader outfits (C-Bomb on bass, Super Val drumming), it's of course The Teasers' gleaming riffs which appeal to the reserved British gentleman. Making The Cramps sound wussy and Boss Hog sound like Pinky & Perky, they do dirty rock'n'roll with swagger, sweat and a touch of glammy burlesque. Titles like "Sin-O-Matic", "She Likes Girls" and "She's Slummin' It" tell you it ain't subtle, but in this genre you either kick it or not: The Teasers (patent leather) boot it halfway to hangover heaven. So much fun it's sticky. - Chris Roberts JImmy and The Teasers web site... Played August 4, 2007

"Influenced by Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Koufax and Tom Petty, Johnny Action Figure's upbeat tempo and thought-provoking lyrics are the perfect combination. They fall under the genre pop/rock but they lean heavily toward the rock feel to the heavy drums and strong guitar cords. All the songs will make your feet start tapping without realizing it, which gives it the pop component. The catchy melodies will definitely stay with you all day and randomly pop in and out of the internal jukebox of your mind." - The Pace Press Johnny Action Figure MySpace site... Last played June 26, 2008

Johnny Mac & Cheese Experience - "the cheese is cool or else it would be aging moldy (agent mulder). the cheese currently consists of Joel - Drums Dave - Bass Brantley - Lead Guitar you - the audience lets go down town and score some more cheese" Johnny Mac & Cheese Experience MySpace site... Last played May 10, 2008

"Josh Roberts founded Captain Easy, often plays guitar for Danielle Howle, and now fronts The Hinges. The band lineup is Josh Roberts: guitar, vocals. Leslie Branham: guitar, vocals. Robert Walker: guitar. Jim Taylor: bass. Matt Anderson: drums." Josh Roberts & the Hinges web site... Josh Roberts & the Hinges MySpace site... Last played May 23, 2007

Jucifer "Chosen by 'alternative press' in 2004 as one of the top 100 bands to watch, Jucifer has a rare ability to bring together fans of almost every genre. Pop, doom, noise, punk, jazz, hardcore, emo, indie, trip hop, art metal, goth, glam, grunge, rock, surf, classical - all are elements that seethe within the Jucifer oeuvre. While such inclusiveness probably reads like chaos, when wielded by Jucifer it is cohesive, distinctly their own and completely devoid of falseness." Jucifer web site... Jucifer MySpace site... Last played December 12, 2009

Juggernaut Syndicate - Matt, Eric, and Josh. "Influences: Many bands from around the world. It's music: Love It or Hate It. Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression; in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be spirit of tolerance in the entire population. - Albert Einstein" Juggernaut Syndicate MySpace site... Juggernaut Syndicate web site... Played November 22, 2008

"It would be easy to label the Junior Astronomers as some kind of garage rock with a modern rock flair and elements of punk tossed in, but I'm not sure that would fully describe it. There's a raw quality here, but I wouldn't want to hear these guys all polished up. It's a rough-around-the-edges aura that draws you in. Listen carefully to the instrumentation and you can hear the difference in guitar tones, thunderous drumming, emotional vocals all veiled under a thin layer of haze that makes you feel like you're listening in some place like The Milestone." - Jeff Hahne, Charlotte Creative Loafing Junior Astronomers MySpace site... Last played September 12, 2009

King Of Prussia "While a quick assessment of King of Prussia might bring to mind a more grandiose Smiths or poppier Flaming Lips, the band's deftly-designed lyrics - which speak of home as place, home as state, consumerism, summertime, etc. - place the band closer to the Steely Dans and Magnetic Fields of the world." King of Prussia MySpace site... Last played January 5, 2008

Bentz Kirby - "Christian Rap, well, not exactly, but maybe somewhat like Toby Mac. Well, actually not at all. Basically, it sounds like some lawyer making home recordings in Columbia, SC and he's listened a lot to Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and The Beatles. Well, and a lot of Byrds and Grateful Dead too." Bentz Kirby MySpace site... Last played November 1, 2007

"Lamb Handler are a Rock and Roll band just as Jerry Lee or CCR and we need this more than you know. You might find pieces of: Electric Six, AC/DC, Jack White, Faith-No-More, Joe Buck, Kiss, Queens Of The Stone Age, PJ Harvey, Hank I-II-III, Johnny Cash, along with many other prophets of groove. Live, Lamb Handler will take you through the journey of Rock, old school country and soul. You will dance your ass off and drink more than when you found out your girlfriend missed her period." Lamb Handler MySpace site... Last played October 24, 2009

".leavelifealone. is Mike Scofield's acoustic project. please listen and spread the word. songs are being written and recorded as you read. (unless its REALLY late or REALLY early in the day) thank you. i am in love with you." leavelifealone MySpace site... Last played August 29, 2009

"LeHorla's music is undoubtedly a bridge between the genres. They push the envelope with their ever-building intensity; braving the boundaries of progressive, classic, punk, "stoner" and space rock, giving way to their bludgeoning, hyper-percussive metal syncopations and clever timings, sometimes leaning on beds of drum and bass, or house inspired electronica. LeHorla's music is both exciting and reflective; shedding the genre'd cacophony of their influences and emerging a "sound" all their own." Mark Lauren, Freelance Writer LeHorla MySpace site... Last played September 7, 2006

Put on your gogo boots and get ready for a real retro party experience. The all instrumental band Leisure is on the scene. Leisure consist of organ bass and drums and conjures up images of your favorite 60's exploitation films when they lay down their nasty groove. Leisure creates everything from the sounds of a Russ Meyer film to that of a 60's dance party so get ready to get sweaty. Played January 31, 2009

"With a sound that incorporates the jangle of late 60's garage pop, the lush aesthetics of Britpop, the fury of early punk rock and the bluesy nirvana of 60's rockers, Leslie has the ability to appeal to a variety of tastes." Matthew Maynard, SE Performer Magazine Leslie web site... Leslie MySpace site... Last played June 21, 2008

"So, The Liabilities look like a gang of shiftless ne'er-do-wells and probably are, but they make me proud to be from Macon. They are a gift that never stops giving, a burr in the saddle, a good joke about the pope, a bobble-body doll, a bad case of the runs, a way of life on the wayside, a box of rubbers meeting the road and the leading cause of pomade overdose in young, white men age 21-35. Amen." Chris Horne Aaron Irons & The Liabilities MySpace site... Last played November 4, 2006

Rob Lindsey and The Friendly Confines - "With the addition of a band featuring members of Siberian Laser Tigers and Magnetic Flowers, Lindsey's laid back acoustic tunes take a completely new life, screaming like a runaway locomotive, threatening to careen off the tracks but never failing to deliver with a sound somewhere between Steve Earle and Tom Waits." - T. Baker, The Free Times Rob Lindsey & The Friendly Confines MySpace site... Rob Lindsey MySpace site... Last played December 5, 2009

"Lismore is a curious combination of glitch-pop, dirty guitars, lo-fi synthetics, fuzzy pianos, and ethereal vocals... and beats... can't forget the beats! Stephen Hindman previously was known in the music world as 'DJ Kingsize', one of the most respected producing pioneers within American drum and bass, but wanted to veer in a completely different aural direction. Penelope Trappes, a poisonous vocalist originally from Australia, previously fronted a couple of New York City jazz groups before deciding to take on a new, more creative trajectory." Lismore web site... Last played June 30, 2007

"Combining Celtic, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Punk and Americana Rock, Loch Ness Johnny produces a sound and an energy comparable to Flogging Molly and The Pogues in their heyday!!! Having produced 5 Independent albums and logged thousands of miles on the road in the past 10 years, LNJ is well equipped to whip a crowd into a foot-stomping frenzy... Shouting, dancing, drinking, fighting, clapping and just plain wild behavior are all common occurrences at your typical LNJ performance. Cheers you bastards!" Loch Ness Johnny MySpace site... Last played August 11, 2007

Los Perdidos - "Remember the typical 'It has a good beat and I can dance to it' comment in American Bandstand's Rate-A-Record feature? It might be a cliché, but it fits the music of Los Perdidos perfectly. The trio's sound is classic '60s garage-slash-surf rock, wholly instrumental rock 'n' roll boiled down to the bare necessities of melody and rhythm. As our local representative in the surf music tradition, Los Perdidos has been only intermittently active in recent years, with a compilation of recordings released online in 2005. Regardless of how often they play, one is assured of two things about a Los Perdidos show - it will have a good beat, and you will be able to dance to it." K. Oliver Free Times

Last played September 22, 2007

San Francisco band "Low Red Land has released an excellent entry in to the alternative country genre with their latest record Weight Of Nations. Names like Neil Young, Son Volt and to a lesser degree Mark Mulcahy come to mind while listening to the albums 9 tracks. The groups lo-fi inspired twang is quite infections and should appeal to most fans of the genre." Wesley Johnson - Buzz Grinder Low Red Land web site.. Low Red Land MySpace site... Played December 2, 2006

"The way country music, southern rock and the blues are meant to sound... The Lucas War Hero Band plays country, southern rock and blues music. They play a wide selection of covers and original music. Influences are Hank Williams Sr., Jr., III, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Hendrix, Willie Nelson and anyone else that played hard and lived for music." Lucas War Hero web site... Lucas War Hero MySpace site... Played January 3, 2009

"The sound of Luna Halo is tight and dynamic. All the pieces fuse together to radiate their collective passion. Shades of dozens of bands and disparate influences hover overhead, but in the end every note belongs to this unique young band." Luna Halo web site... Played October 19, 2006

"If you're looking for that next 'ready-for-radio' band straight out of South Carolina, then Madison Fair is it. With an edgy, punk-like live style and rock & roll sound, the guys of Madison Fair are really what are hot right now. The sugary lyrics and love songs played by the group, and the hard rock sound they produce when jamming, are both surefire ways to guarantee a show to be amazing." Madison Fair web site... Last played November 18, 2006

"magic reasons - s + t = magic treason" Magic Treason MySpace site... Played June 27, 2009

Existential bliss mated with beauty magnified times 1000 and presented on sixteen LCD monitors near the moon. Magnetic Flowers rustic Southern psychedelia runs the gamut from twangy "Wowee Zowee"-era Pavement alt-country, Iron & Wine-esque somber acoustic folk and fleshed-out emotive indie pop a la "Fevers and Mirrors"-era Bright Eyes." - The Free Times Magnetic Flowers MySpace site... Last played July 24, 2010

"Martians See Red singer and guitarist Kenny Brown and drummer Troy Wolf left their native South Carolina in search of greener musical pastures in the thriving Atlanta music scene. After picking up guitarist Justin Mewborn and bassist Matt "Gerr" Gerlinger, Martians See Red slugged it out in the local trenches. They deliver energy, texture and thoughtful song craft with a heavy and dirty yet bouncy and wholly palatable sound. Separating Martians See Red from the pack of alt-rock/post hardcore groups is a gritty, go-for-broke intensity..." - Southeastern Performer Martians See Red MySpace site... Played July 12, 2008

"The Matt Kurz One is the ultimate 'full band by himself.' Matt plays guitar, bass guitar, full drum kit, piano and sings simultaneously without loops or effects. He rocks the bass with his left foot! Aside from the novelty aspect of his show, his songs can be scrutinized as well-crafted garage rock songs that stand alone. The Athens Banner Herald recently proclaimed Matt the 'Best Band In Athens,' which says a lot coming from the town that brought us REM, the B52's and Of Montreal. Matt Kurz One MySpace site... Matt Kurz One at Reverbnation... Played February 20, 2010

"Maya's Big Vermilion conjures a moody lyrical fantasy world in the vein of Bjork and Portishead. The look and feel of the show matches the sensuality, dreamscape, and playfulness of the music with a touch of theatricality - think Alice In Wonderland in a vinyl bustier." Chosen in The State Newspaper as one of "Otis Taylor's Best Shows of 2006." Maya's Big Vermilion MySpace site... Last played April 7, 2007

"Mean Wiener — Self-described Goonie Rock, the Mean Wiener song writing philosophy is a simple on built on a cartoon mentality: Keep it Short. Keep it Fun, and Keep it Rocking. Good songs, coupled with an entertaining live show make Mean Weiner an experience you won't soon forget. So dig in and enjoy a heaping helping of Mean Weiner today! Band Site... Last played August 3, 2006

	"The Meeks Family is a country/folk/soul trio from Atlanta led by ex Close front man, Brooks Meeks. The rhythm section is anchored by Jonathan Bradley (ex Iron & Wine percussionist) and bassist Johnny Kral (ex The Hiss)." The Meeks Family MySpace site..
Played April 11, 2009

The Mendoza Line's junk-closet rock asks questions in sly epics that strip Americana music of its recent purist veneer and put the mess back into it. Buoyed by a band that mixes sweet and salty, their dialogue celebrates complexity-unwise, perhaps, in a time of big gestures, but rewarding. Political without preaching, sexy in a bookish way, they will keep you up talking with someone you'd like to kiss." The Blender The Mendoza Line web site... Played July 8, 2006

Mercy Mercy Me "High octane blues-rock with a healthy dose of Sabbath, quite possibly the hardest rockin' band in Columbia." Band Members - lead guitar: skunk, boaf, lead tambourine: kermit, lead drums: boaf, lead bass: slopdog, lead vocals: erbody Influences - Creedence, Nirvana, Howlin Wolf, Cactus, Sabbath, The Beatles, Funkadelic, The Dirty Mac, The Strokes Sounds Like - "the white stripes with too many dicks" Mercy Mercy Me MySpace site... Last played October 10, 2009

"The Mercy Shot is a edgy punk weirdo band from Columbia composed of Thomas Crouch (ex Rockefeller Horscollar, Sobriquet and F13), Chris Powell (ex Death Becomes Even The Maiden) and Reno Gooch (ex Gorilla Mask, Barfight and Peckerwood). This show at Art Bar was our debut show in Columbia. The band hopes to convert the inebriated with their original brand of rock and roll." Last played August 21, 2010

You've seen Dave Michelson backing up Danielle Howle, playing in Petrillo Relents and The Nervous System. Dave Michelson FaceBook wall... Last played May 25, 2008

"MiKenPike is Andrew (bass) and Josh (vocals, guitar) Pike, Kenneth Hein (drums) and Michael Scofield (vocals, guitar). Building off influences like Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Eat World and Nirvana, it's no wonder they had a fan base from day one. KFL" - Free Times MikeNPike site... Last played February 9, 2008

"Hannah Miller, born twenty-six years ago, sings songs that you know by heart, though you may never have heard them before. Her first EP, "Storms of Summer" was released in May of 2006, and has been received enthusiastically by music lovers everywhere. Now she is busy writing, touring and getting ready to record her first full length album. Great things are on the horizon, so stay tuned." Hannah Miller MySpace site... Last played July 18, 2009

"Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers from Atlanta are bringing country back to its roots and away from the polished rhinestone sound of music row. Blending Gothic-Americana, blues, and alternative country into an original sound drenched with vocals compared to the late Patsy Cline is what has people talking about this band. They have shared stage with acts such as Langhorne Slim, The Mother Truckers, and Southern Culture on the Skids. Seeing Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers live is like that first taste of sweet corn liquor from your neighbor's still." Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers MySpace site... Played November 15, 2008

"Rollicking, pretty songs built on piano and keyboards, complete with undertow. Comparisons to the New Pornographers are not out of line, though The Modern Skirts are a bit more American sounding (if that makes any sense at all). Something in the way the boys manage their eccentricities, I guess. More Beach Boys and less prog. Or maybe I'm just imagining all that. What I can say is that the Modern Skirts are earnest in their own freakish way, and that gives them a most distinctive sound." - Pop Matters The Modern Skirts MySpace site... Played September 13, 2008

The Ryan Monroe Pangroid Band — "Since the breakup of his band Captain Easy on the eve of 2005, Ryan Monroe has been steadily experimenting, writing and recording music. He plans to release 3 records in '06. The first album, PANGROID, was recorded at Circuit Rider Studios, a home studio run by Analog Moon frontman, Todd Britton. It's a stripped down, lazy adventure into the world of Lo-Fi. All of the tracks were written and performed by Monroe with the exception of a couple tasteful additions from Britton." Ryan Monroe web site... Ryan Monroe MySpace site... Last played January 13, 2007

Mr Gnome is "described in the musical press as 'a definitively bipolar Massive Attack, with a whisper-to-shout, gentle-femininity-to-testosterone-rage. With catchy guitar riffs, layered chords and an inimitable punch-draw approach to their music, this two-piece experiment is quickly becoming known for its chaotic sound that explores unpredictable shades of violence and intensity." Mr Gnome web site... Mr Gnome MySpace site... Last played July 14, 2007

"...subject matters ranging from love in a Godzilla ravaged Tokyo to finding financial security through Mary Kay products are explored through raucous group shouts, jerky time changes and a dark sense of humor, firmly rooted in pop sensibility. New York Disco Villains makes music that evokes Frank Zappa, The Dresden Dolls, Ween and Richard Cheese: Appealingly quirky songs with plunky keyboards, effects-laden guitar and fun vocal harmonies." - E. Moore, FreeTimes New York Disco Villains web site... New York Disco Villains MySpace site... Last played April 17, 2010

A new musical force out of Atlanta, led by the enigmatic John Omen, No Wasted Motion gets straight to the point with a hard rock sound that is somewhere between the classic stylings of Black Sabbath and the contemporary experimental metal of The Deftones and Tool. Little is known about Omen or his bandmates: guitarist Franklin James, bassist Rockzilla, keyboardist Dramakills and drummer Reverend Hudson. Rumor has it that the members of No Wasted Motion are the alter egos of members of art rock, industrial, noise and hip-hop projects." No Wasted Motion MySpace site... Played December 26, 2009

"The Noise is love. Call them 'Pop-hooked hard rock' or just listen. This rotating lineup has played with bands ranging from The Mooney Suzuki to Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. The group recently had their music video for the song SIDEKICK featured on "The Southern Lens," an arts spotlight program on South Carolina Educational Television. The Noise is currently mastering, Pioneers in the Soviet Avant Guard, their debut full-length concept album about revolution. They don't know your dad." The Noise MySpace site... Last played March 10, 2010

"Norwegian Blue is a not-so-secret code name for a group of crash test dummies, whose physiognomy and cellular structure were forever altered after an ill-fated collision with a toxic waste landfill. The four survivors emerged from the wreckage and the radioactive stew with the primitive rudiments of consciousness, a strange desire towards regressive rock tendencies and pointless weirdness the sole aim of their strange collective mind." Norwegian Blue MySpace site... Last played August 7, 2010

"In early 2007, friends Matt Warren (drums) and Chris Byers (Guitar) decided to start working on a project together. Shortly after vocalist Dylan Barton was brought in to the mix and the three began writing songs together. A few weeks later Greg Bolton (bass) was brought in and Obraskai was born! The debut album This World Is in Dire Need Of Heroes was released in 2008 and was album and band of the year for 2008 in the Columbia Free Times. 2008 Rock 93.5 Locals Live Competition winner. The current vocalist is Jeff Eargle." Obraskai MySpace site... Obraskai FaceBook page... Last played July 3, 2010

ON BY SE7EN is a hard working three piece Alternative Rock band from Columbia, SC. In the ever growing sea of emo, screamo, and pop-punk bands, ON BY SE7EN steps out of the masses with their straight ahead approach to alternative rock and roll. ON BY SE7EN brings to the table a solid rock sound influenced by the likes of Live, Everclear, Collective Soul, and more. Upon this foundation, ON BY SE7EN builds its unique brand of alternative rock with emotional and powerful lyrics spinning tales of times past, loves lost, and life in general." On By Seven web site... Played April 21, 2007

"The Overtones are a four-piece original rock/pop band from Columbia,SC. They consist of Bradley David, lead vocals, guitars, piano; Wes Avinger, guitars; Frank Sanders, bass guitar, vocals; & Kevin Keeney, drums & vocals. Formed in 1994, the band has played on & off various venues throughout the southeast. They have recorded 4 full length CD's. Building on influences ranging from Lifehouse to The Gin Blossoms their unique blend of pop & rock lends itself to a wide range of audiences." The Overtones MySpace site... Last played February 20, 2010

"Pan has a type of music that no one has heard before. We cut the bullshit that people hear 90% of the time. You know the awesome intro that dies out when the vocals come in? Well that's us except we are the awesome intro for the entire song. We are mostly instrumental and our vocals are uplifting group vocals. We aren't like most instrumental bands because we are VERY upbeat." Pan FaceBook page... Pan MySpace site... Played August 7, 2010

"Starting in the summer of 2003, Papa String Band members Daron LaBruyere and Brett Mello started turning heads on the rocks of the Broad River. Many would gather 'round to listen to their new take on ol' time bluegrass. Unconventional instrumentation has allowed the band to explore and expand areas of their own music that once seemed unattainable. The Papa String Band is not just confined to bluegrass, but has evolved into an ever-changing, spontaneous, and unpredictable sensory experience. So kick off your shoes, and hold on to your booze, cause the Papa String Band's comming to town!" Papa String Band web site... Papa String Band MySpace site... Last played November 14, 2009

"Patchwork Medic is well known as an original band. Although, their genre is an indie/pop/rock, they create a recognizable, original catchy sound. "We've always approached our music and live shows with light-heartedness. We are a serious band who wants to do this full-time and we work hard for that goal, but we also don't want to lose the 'fun' quality. With that in mind, we sound like us. When people listen to our music or go to see us play, they're seeing Patchwork Medic, not a band that sounds like someone else." Patchwork Medic MySpace site... Last played August 7, 2010

"Pearlene's Reuben Glaser has one of those delicious, maple-coated voices that recalls the golden age of classic rock 'n' roll and all that was good about it, with none of the bad. But make no mistake, this ain't no hippie stuff: it's the new breed of psychedelic garage blues. Dig It." Denise Sullivan, Harp Magazine "...some of the heaviest - and most convincing - psychedelic blues to hit the American street in years... A slew of good young bands are reinventing psychedelic blues. Put Pearlene at or near the top of the heap." Michael Coleman, Your Flesh Magazine Pearlene web site... Pearlene MySpace site... Played June 30, 2007

Perelandra "Sounds like... a baby kitten's heart beat, small, bloody, and full of life. Just kidding." Perelandra MySpace site... Played July 6, 2006

Petrillo Relents — Andrew Francis, Jeff Johannson, Dave Michelson and friends. Folk-influenced amplified acoustic rock. "Blending down-home Americana with the right amount of blues and down-tempo swing, Petrillo Relents makes music that is perfect for sitting on your porch on a hot South Carolina summer's day." - Free Times Petrillo Relents web site... Last played May 27, 2007

"Welcome Humanoid! Pilesar (pronouced pie-LEE-zur) is a percussionist and composer who specializes in LO-FI 4-TRACK molestation. Instrumentation may include microphone, voice, toys, broken effects pedals, borrowed instruments, thrift store finds, tapes, and various environmental factors. As both a soloist and collaborator, Pilesar has released dozens of fiercely independent recordings on his DIY label, Chameleon Dish Archives. Many of those projects have found a home on Soundclick.com and are free to download. The Quagmire is Pilesar's new live band. They play reconceptualized "rock(?)" versions of recorded Pilesar material as well as material specifically written for the group." Pilesar and the Quagmire MySpace site... Played July 21, 2007

Originating from the USC School of Music, Pinna provides the south with a refreshing live sound. Its first studio release Parallel Dimensions showcases the energy and experimentation that this funk-rock-jam band harnesses during live performances." "Pinna is far more than your average jam band." - Lisa Ryan, The Post and Courier, Charleston, SC Pinna web site... Pinna MySpace site... Played June 6, 2009

The Pinx - "Badass, hard-hitting Atlanta power-pop/hard rock trio known for off-kilter grooves, swampy riffs and syncopated breaks, a la The Who and/or Led Zep. They actually sound like a cross between Brother Cane and the more frenzied moments of Big Star's Radio City LP." - Connect Savannah The Pinx MySpace site... Played July 26, 2008

The Replacements Tribute by The Placemats Tug Baker (The Meat Sweats) - Vocals Kenley Young (And The Open Fires) - Guitar and vocals Mike Schaming (Hot Lava Monster) - Lead guitar David Adedokun (Daylight Hours) - Bass guitar and vocals Mike Model (former Hungry Models) - Drums Logan Young (The Da Vinci Chode) - Trumpet Influences - Um... The Replacements. Yeah. Sounds Like - The Replacements! (Hopefully...) The Placemats MySpace site... Last played March 13, 2010

"PlayGround Rivals plays soulful, hook driven rock with a gritty edge known to many as 'Atlanta Rock' Collectively, PGR members have shared the stage with Goo Goo Dolls, Styx, The Connells, The Counting Crows, Edwin McCain, Ben Harper, Sister Hazel, Lifehouse, and Third Day among other well respected artists. Little Known Facts: The band includes a classically trained pianist, a motorcycle mechanic, aA tri-lingual world traveler, and a master guitar craftsman whose clients include country artists Keith Urban and Sugarland. PlayGround Rivals MySpace site... Played January 24, 2009

"A random guy once labeled tHE POLES as 'tectonic-rock'. One thing is certain, they play subtly intricate rock that is moody, visceral, and heady in a slow-burn kinda way. As the name implies tHE POLES exude a multi-faceted aesthetic. They are both complex and minimalist, intricate and straightforward. The Asheville, NC group's first full length album Twelve Winds, released in 2009, was recorded in 12 days in a cabin in Franklin, TN with Dan Dixon (Dropsonic)." The Poles web site... The Poles MySpace site... Played January 30, 2010

"Population 39 is a straight forward punk rock band with a sound heavily influenced by the west coast skate punk sound made famous by bands such as Bad Religion, NOFX, and Face To Face. Although these roots show strong in their sound, Pop 39 is not another cookie cutter copy of the pop punk genre. Instead offering a message and sound that is a throw back to the old school attitude that made punk a phenomenon." Pop 39 MySpace site... Played June 23, 2007

Population Control plays melodic punk rock, reminiscent of mid 90's hardcore. While also combining darker down tempo instrumental breakdowns fronted by vocals that will either leave you with bleeding ears or an orgasm. Boasting an impressive line up of ex members from previous Columbia punk bands including, Johnny Welfare, The Arsenix, and The Gratchny Bratchny's, Population Control stays true to their punk roots. Population Control MySpace site... Played August 8, 2009

Brodie Porterfield - "Talk to myself a lot. Born young. Bad housekeeper. Up and down. Like guitars. Pines. Under. Various imaginary hairstyles. My mother is telling the gin-dumping story to my niece. She's a master talker. She says she does it too. To herself. Said she never heard me talking to myself. I told her she would have been there. Now she's telling my niece about helping people. She wants me to tell you that I don't still live at home." Brodie Porterfield MySpace site... Last played April 24, 2010

"Postcard Fiction is about songs - songs that are artistically interesting while maintaining a level of commercial viability. Basically, Postcard Fiction is trying to write songs that are cool, hip, fresh, speak about the human condition, but are also fun to listen to and sing along with." Postcard Fiction MySpace site... Last played March 27, 2010

"The Proclivities songwriter and frontman Matt Douglas is a music school trained jazz saxophone and woodwinds player that strayed from the jazz pack and into the world of self-indulgent singer/songwriters. After graduating from NYU, Matt wandered off to Central Europe on a Fulbright Scholarship to study the influence of traditional folk music on contemporary improvised music in Budapest, Hungary, and started writing kick-ass rock songs. After two years of escapism, Matt headed to Raleigh, NC where he hooked up with guitar great Chris Boerner (Mosadi Music), bassist Nic Slaton and drummer Matt McCaughan (Portastatic, The Rosebuds)." The Proclivities web site... Played October 11, 2008

Prognosis Industrial/Electronica from Atlanta. Fusing the synthetic elements and melodic progression of epic futurepop with the harsh vocals, throbbing bass lines and thick drums of dark ebm. "The earlier years of Prognosis were best described as experimenting with the sound that would come. A lot has happened over the years. Most of it not good. All of the anger and hatred for people and life has been pounded into this sound, and has brought a new meaning to Harsh Electronic music." Prognosis MySpace site... Last played December 26, 2009

Push! from Athens featuring Columbia expat Lauren Osborne on vocals. "Working to build something new for each of us - operating under influences as diverse as our individual record collections. We have received favorable comparisons to U2, the Pretenders, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Echo & the Bunnymen, David Bowie, New Order, The Cure and several other bands in that vein." Push! MySpace site... Played January 27, 2007

Quickfuse Heavy Death Metal. Wade Parrott - vocals/guitar; Jason Kneece - bass/ammo; Rick Fogle - guitar; Travis Saalfrank - guitar; Chris Rose - drums Quickfuse MySpace site... Quickfuse FaceBook page... Played August 14, 2010

"Redbirds is the latest moniker of Charleston local songwriter Andrew Brown (Vocals, Guitar), accompanied by long time collaborator Kyle Polk (Drums). After growing weary of the traditional band method of writing songs, Redbirds began making music with only the essential instrumentation needed for the arrangement. With the addition Ryan Brown (Bass), their first recording entitled Keep it Simple embodies this art form. With "space" as a crucial third "ghost member", Redbirds have seemed to escape the predictable garage sound of bands with similar restrictions." Redbirds MySpace page... Played July 24, 2010

"The Restoration consists of five Dixie-grown troubadours who grew up performing in orchestras, picking bluegrass and playing in rock and roll bands. United in 2008, The Restoration have put their musical tutelage to work, channeling rock energy and indie-pop sensibilities through banjos, violins, pianos, organs and pounding percussion. The Restoration cherish music history and aspire to help in its preservation by bridging contemporary songcraft with the rich, vintage offerings of classical orchestra, bluegrass, church hymnals, big band, jazz, and early country." The Restoration MySpace site... Last played November 28, 2009

"The Reverie is a trio of melodic rock bent around fluid lyrics and structured upon solid music. Formed in middle of 2004, The Reverie has been playing small gigs and seeking their soul. The band has developed a wide variety of influences, with a list that includes The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Jeff Buckley, Muse, Silverchair, and Nirvana, giving them a more than unique sound." The Reverie MySpace site... Last played February 28, 2009

Rocket 350 is the southeast's hardest hillbilly rock 'n' roll band. Mixing everything from Elvis to Guns N' Roses, no stone is left unturned. Rocket 350 web site... Played October 21, 2006

"The Roland Jones Orchestra is new acoustic. The Jones' music brings fresh ideas of pop to the strong foundation of bluegrass and folk. Intricacy within intimacy, structure within simplicity. Drawing influences from the likes of George Gershwin, Gary Larson, J.D. Salinger, and the wealth of musical history and culture from member's native Appalachian mountains, the Orchestra provides an objective approach to music that anyone can relate to. The Roland Jones Orchestra takes traditional instruments and teaching and applies them to today's ever changing musical environment. Then they all lived happily ever after." The Roland Jones Orchestra MySpace site... Played November 9, 2008

The Rosebuds are Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp, from Raleigh NC. They are touring as a five-piece band to support Night Of The Furies, a dark, sexy, danceable, nuanced, and sublime record. "We dreamed the music and the stories and then built it with the expert help of our friends - the musicians and the engineers: Justin Vernon, Matthew McCaughan, Mark Paulson, Brian Paulson, Charles Story, Jonathan Yu, Wes Phillips, Lee Waters, Daniel Hart, and Brad Cooke." The Rosebuds web site... Played on March 10, 2007

Ruby Blue and The Isnauts - "After flunking out of the Russian space program we decided to come to America to become rock stars. The band formed in February 2009. We are new and shiny and ready to play some music for the people of Columbia. We are hoping to get some more songs up and start playing shows sometime in June. Thank you for taking the time to check us out!" Ruby Blue and The Isnauts MySpace site... Played July 4, 2009

Rum, Sodomy & The Lash Pogues Tribute by Loch Ness Johnny

"The Pogues have always been an odd band to pigeon hole, punks with folk instruments, folkies with a punk attitude, wild Irish bar room boozehounds, who knows, but that's really not the point. The point is that The Pogues kick out a great range of Irish folk with an attitude and stance that takes no prisoners. Even though they share some common ground with more traditional Celtic folk bands such as The Dubliners and The Chieftains, they also are not a million miles away from bands such as The Clash or The Sex Pistols. If you dig the the wild, careening sound of punk-injected folk, this is a show not to miss!!" Last tributed March 14, 2009

"Led by saxophone hero Rudy Rodriguez this bands brings the heat! Latin musical styles include Cha-Cha, Salsa, Mambo and Latin Jazz. Tunes include Pa Gozar, Oye Como Va, La Banda, La Murga, Yumbambe, Vaminos Pa'l Monte, La Escencia Del, Guauanco, La Malanga, Castellano, Indestructible, Dame Un Cachito Pa, Huele, Mama Guela, Ven Morena, Micaela as well as Ran Kan Kan, Picadillo Al Puente, Caravan, Watermelon Man, A Night In Tunisia, So What/Impressions, Wachi Wara (Soul Sauce), Bang Bang, Philly Mambo, Mambo Inn, and Chucho" Sabor MySpace site... Last played August 2, 2008

"The Sammies' live shows have helped the band develop a rabid fan base. 'We could power small cities with all the energy that is gathered at our live shows. They're loud, spastic and at times, semi-possessed.' It's that attitude that The Sammies aim to capture on their sophomore effort, Sandwich. Recorded at Mitch Easter's Fidelitorium, Sandwich draws from the band's multitude of influences including punk, indie, southern and classic rock. Easter has recorded albums for the likes of R.E.M., Pavement and Wilco." The Sammies web site... Played January 16, 2010

"Saturn 3 is a local rock band from Columbia, South Carolina formed in early 2005. Many bands influence Saturn 3 including Social Distortion, Fu Manchu & Nirvana. Saturn 3 incorporates song writing styles of the 60's & 90's, vintage guitar sounds with 'cry-baby' leads, solid drum beats, melodic bass lines & grungy vocal harmonic styles with energy and a darker, heavier edge to create their music." Saturn 3 MySpace site... Played October 21, 2006

Scarlet Sundown is a rock trio from Columbia SC. Their sound is influenced by artists such as Muse, Radiohead and U2. Jeremy Sakovich :: Scott Wallace :: Joseph Ackerman Scarlet Sundown MySpace site... Last played June 13, 2009

"Von Henmon has been busy. With a few dozen original punk tunes under his belt, Von Henmon has assembled Scary Hand, a cadre of seasoned musicians who have performed with the likes of Jackie Wilson and Lee Atwater. Rather than sticking with the two minute song punk formula, the band forges its own sound with songs that stretch out instrumentally taking these originals to a unique space." Scary Hand web site... Last played May 28, 2006

Schooner - "was conceived on a cold winters night in a dark basement room where tapes and cups littered the floor. Initially formed as a 4-track song writing experiment, the band includes a brother and a sister, a roommate and a friend." Schooner web site.. Last played March 20, 2010

"Shallow Palace's sound has been described as "indie rock" by some fans, while others praise the group's penchant for energetic, back-to-basics rock and roll. The band's sound finds its core in the bravado, energy, and passion of punk rock and roll. No matter the fancy of a particular audience, Shallow Palace utilizes it's seemingly boundless energy and attitude, never failing to deliver a stellar performance, complete with a sonic appeal incorporating frenetic guitar playing and a relentless rhythm section." Shallow Palace MySpace site... Last played February 20, 2010

"Siberian Laser Tigers "We are swords, shaped like wolves, and made of falcons this is Siberian Laser Tigers! Made from highly-durable, resistant to anything edible, and shot tested by high-powered military lasers. Eager to please themelves and others, Siberian Laser Tigers form a group forged from punk, fed on pop, and eaten alive by metal. Give a little hrmph, drink, eat, and listen tonight beside the lovely, fuzzy quartet. If you like hugs we will be glad to give them to you before and after shows!" Siberian Laser Tigers MySpace site... Siberian Laser Tigers web site... Last played April 19, 2008

Silent And Listen 3 guys, playing music Silent And Listen MySpace site... Played November 1, 2008

"Never boring or predictable is what makes Sinister Moustache so much fun to listen to. Hypnotic with out of this world melodic thought passages make Songs From The Super-Sargasso Sea just an amazing record. Peculiar? Absolutely. These guys are down right brilliant." "Their style of confrontational, technical, mostly instrumental art-metal is just about the opposite of commercial." - Connect Magazine Sinister Mustache web site... Sinister Mustache MySpace site... Played April 17, 2010

"It's raw, stripped down, in your face, honest-to-god, rock and roll with soul... these guys bring the pain EVERY show." - Northern Virginia Rhythm After a brief hiatus, they are back at it! Skore is a Columbia, SC based band that is enjoying growing recognition and an expanding fan base after a string of blistering live performances at regional venues. The members of Skore are BENT to bring their raw, stripped down music to the masses. Skore MySpace site... Played May 2, 2009

SLED "We don't really have a description of us. You can say our music is influenced by hardcore and punk. We sound like a dog coughing up a squirrel ball." SLED MySpace site... Last played July 11, 2008

Sleepwalk, A Robot - Two SWM seek adventure and love. Bad habits a must. Must love aardvarks. Must have sufficient power outlets. NS NQ NM NAACP NPR NWA JK LOL. No weirdos please. We are: Hygeinic. Fun-loving. Creative. Musicians (so we need a place to sleep). Generous in bed. Sounds like a griffin flew into the sky and ate an elf and fairies caught the griffin and swam into a mermaid." Sleepwalk, A Robot MySpace site... Played July 12, 2007

"Drink Small (his real name) was born in 1933 in Bishopville (Lee County), SC. Known worldwide as "The Blues Doctor", he plays virtuoso blues guitar, two-fisted piano, and sings in an inimitable basso profundo voice. He has performed at some of the nation's top music festivals - Chicago Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, King Biscuit Blues Festival, Smithsonian-Folklife Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Lincoln Center and Central Park concert series, and every major blues festival in the Southeast. At the age of 74, Drink Small is at the top of his game and performing better than ever." Drink Small web site... Played October 11, 2008

"Atlanta's Snowden drowns their brand of melodies in a sea of reverb heavy distortion and hypnotic layers. Anti-Anti the band's debut album for Jade Tree, integrates the ethereal guitar resonance and dynamic percussion reminiscent of bands like Ride, New Order and early Cure, with the volatility of contemporaries such as The Yeah Yeah Yeahs." Snowden web site... Last played June 29, 2006

So Hush Hush (Pixies Tribute) So Hush Hush is a Pixies cover band that contains members and former members of Alaska the Tiger, Blinded by Underpants, Boys Named Sue, The Customers, Cuatro Mono, The Gadgets, The Kerouacs, Kevin K., Perfect Sleeper, Persephone, and more. Pat: Black Francis, Ted: Joey Santiago, Karl: David Lovering, Eva: Mrs. John Murphy, and Brick: Red. "So Hush Hush is the best cover band I have ever seen." - Otis Taylor, The State So Hush Hush MySpace site... Last played March 13, 2010

"Sodajerk began in Pittsburgh with longtime friends Bucky Goldstein and Poppa John Tucker as an outlet for their shared love of 50's rockabilly, 60's country, 70's classic rock, 80's metal and early 90's college rock. They found that when they mashed the booze filled swagger of The Replacements with the tear-in-my-beer twang of Johnny Cash, something special happened... the Sodajerk sound was born. Whether its the country rock blast of I Know You Will or the trip hop country masterpiece Cow Hop, it's all you need for a night on the town... or the end of the world!" Sodajerk web site... Sodajerk MySpace site... Played February 17, 2007

"Start with a base of Depeche Mode, followed by a dash of The Cure, a few sprinkles of Joy Division, and a hint of hardcore punk. Mix these influences in with two hot girls on keyboards, a Mick Jaggeresque singer, a guitar god, a flawless punk rock bassist, and an insessant drum machine, and you have just begun to taste the irresistable Something About Vampires And Sluts ." - Free Times SAVAS website... Something About Vampires and Sluts MySpace site... Last played July 5, 2008!

Sons Of Young Jason Jay Travis Sarah Influences - Music with soul Sons Of Young MySpace site... Last played January 2, 2010

"Brooklyn's Soren Well - The perfect fix for the Doom Generation nostalgist. Drawing a dream pop influence from classic acts as Blur and Oasis, gracefully mixed with the somber-anthemic melodies of Siamese Dream-era The Smashing Pumpkins, they deliver infectious, unescapable hooks. Keeping the shoegazers dreaming with the soaring, supersonic guitar noise of My Bloody Valentine and A Place To Bury Strangers topped of with reverb-soaked vocal hooks, Soren Well are poised to occupy your stereo throughout your lazy summer daze and beyond." Soren Well web site... Soren Well MySpace page... Played August 21, 2010

"Souls of Sophie is influenced by The Chameleons UK, The Cure, OMD, Echo and the Bunnymen, DM, The Verve, Suede... to name a few. Since its inception, the band has undergone several line-up changes as well as a few location changes (New Orleans, Chicago, Portland, Columbia). In spite of a shaky past, the band continues to create sonic landscapes best described as "modern-wave": The mergence of post-punk style with modern sound and energy." Last played December 1, 2007

Sounds Of Suburbia Jess-Vocals, guitar; Broccoli-Lead Guitar; Josh-Bass; Vance-cow bell Sounds Of Suburbia MySpace site.. Played August 22, 2009

The South "The South is an alternative country music experience, but still represents the best of southern music and its song writing traditions. This new country sound, combined with the experience of seasoned musicians and a classic vocal style, culminate in something very unique, both on stage and in the studio." The South web site... Last played September 3, 2006

The Specs "...producing quality, down-to-earth pop rock. Hooky melodies abound, but these are melodies that sneak around behind you and hook you in the back, as you stand mesmerized in the haze of emotion that sets up the trap." The Specs web site... The Specs MySpace site... Last played May 1, 2010

Splendid! Splendid! is Mike and Beth Pope of Perelandra. "We like music. We make music." Splendid, Splendid web site... Played June 29, 2006

"With both pop and puppetry in place, The Spores have been dubbed 'a band's band' for the acclaim the act has received from many of its Los Angeles-based peers. Lead singer and bassist, Molly McGuire has assembled quite an impressive rock 'n' roll resume. She's recorded with Frank Black, Queens of the Stone Age and Peaches. She's toured with Mondo Generator. She's built her chops on bass with bands like earthlings? and Rhudabaga" The Spores web site... Played November 9, 2006

Static Of The Gods "Clear bright vocals soar over the indie pop crunch of guitar and drums so effortlessly. The music is cheerful and deliciously melodic, reminiscent of the Cure, or the Arcade Fire, but with the punch of Doolittle-era Pixies." Static Of The Gods MySpace site... Played October 12, 2006

Stealing From Bandits Stealing from Bandits is Sean O'Connell, Liam Dirlam, Geoff Robertson, Rob Corrigan and McKenzie Eddy. Stealing From Bandits MySpace site...

Mixing influences from 60's British pop (The Beatles, The Kinks) and modern rock (Weezer, The All-American Rejects), The Stellas' sound features strong melodies and catchy hooks that appeal to everyone from casual listeners to the most jaded music fans. "...the Weezer-worshipping trip(py)tych also seem to have cut their teeth on a solid stack vintage vinyl from the likes of The Kinks, The Zombies, and The Hollies, with a little Cobain and The Cars thrown in for roughage." - Timothy C. Davis, Creative Loafing The Stellas MySpace site... Last played May 30 2009

"The Stelle Group puts on a high-energy rock show. They have opted for more of a power-pop sound, reminiscent of The Replacements, early Stones, and Big Star. Catch 'em while you can, the New! Improved! Stelle Group will rock your jock off." The Stelle Group MySpace site... Last played April 12, 2008

Reid Stevens - "My focus has really been to take all of those timeless classic sounds, progressions & overall favorite musical moments that people have so deeply sewn into their lives and then apply that to a modern day singer/songwriter approach. Played at local clubs in SC (Rockafella's, Greenstreets, Elbow Room, etc... around the same time as Hootie, Edwin McCain & others. Filmed/edited concerts and music videos for my brother's bands, Cosmic Machine and Voodoo Chili. CD releases include Hopes & Dreams (2009) & Soundwaves (2009)..." Reid Stevens MySpace site... Played May 2, 2009

Stillhouse Jenn McCallister, vocals and harmonies; Greg Bates, guitars and vocals; Mike Mahoney, bass and vocals; Chris Jones, drums. Stillhouse web site... Stillhouse MySpace site... Last played August 29, 2009

Visions of Elvis tribute to the king by Danny Stirling
	Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s Elvis catalog in a Vegas style show with authentic costumes and music. Visions of Elvis web site... Played May 19, 2007

"Kristen Strezo is an unpredictable performer, having staged all kinds of politically charged displays during past performances with band, dubbed 'Strezo,' from shaving her pits on stage to dressing as a politician. The band's hypnotizing rhythms conjured an air of mysticism as tribal drum beats and metallic guitar notes rocked the room. Through the span of the set, Strezo takes the audience halfway around the world and back, venturing through klezmer, afro beat, and flamenco." - Michelle Gilzenrat, Southeastern Performer Strezo MySpace site... Played April 4, 2009

Suhgarim has been called the 'love child of Queensryche, Megadeath and Heart.' They have an extremely high energy stage show that blends the styling's of 80's metal with punk energy and full speed ahead Rock N' Roll. Fronted by the charismatic and energetic Tricia Montfleury their live show is like a kick in the gut by a female Samurai Warrior. Whether she is pleading, aggressive and angry or lying on the floor in agony, Tricia is known for putting on a great show! They have shared the stage with Blessed by a Broken Heart, Hydrovibe, Luna's Lament, Black Ritual, Hot Lava Monster, Soul Mites, Evil Empire, Dave Britt, Zelazowa, Restless Oblivion and On By Seven as well as many others." Suhgarim MySpace site... Last played September 1, 2007

Sunbrewed Soul Funky music at a funky bar!!!! Chris "Dub" Wiltz, Vocals; Shelton Quiller, Keys; Patrick Alsup, Bass; Brian Schmidt, Drums; Evans McGill, Guitar Sunbrewed Soul MySpace site... Played January 4, 2006

Sunshone Still "Columbia's Sunshone Still is the musical nom de plume for Chris Smith. After the release of what No Depression called, '...an impressive debut...', Sunshone Still follows up Dead Letters with an ambitious 17-track, 66-minute indie-folk concept album titled Ten Cent American Novels. The Free Times called the music, '...dusty anthems born in bedrooms, on barstools or behind the wheel and are comparable to the work of Damien Jurado, Iron & Wine, Richard Buckner or Damien Rice.' Sunshone Still web site... Sunshone Still MySpace site... Last played January 5, 2008

Super*Bike — "Reunited in 2006 after a three year exploration of the U.S. super*bike "IS" again. Based in the boys' hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, the power-trio is back with a new unstoppable desire to please anybody with a thirst for ROCK MUSIC. super*bike has a more focused mindset unlike the past when the group was rather carefree and out to destroy themselves and anything in their path. The band has started BIKE*CLUB which is a "free for all" group where super*bike hopes to return the gratitude they have received from their fans and friends despite the hard times and troublesome demons." Super*Bike MySpace site... Last played August 12, 2006

"Telefunken is Evan, Evans, Phillip, Zach. Influences: Kid Ill, Denny Denny Breakfast. Sounds Like: metatarsal fornication. Telefunken MySpace site... Played May 5, 2007

"Brooklyn's Telltale showcases an intriguing mix of experimental no-wave, reverb-soaked post-punk, and dark shoegaze. Featuring Eric Gilstrap, Laurie Ruroden, Stephan Cherkashin, and Lauren Andino, the quartet's ear-splitting washes of guitar feedback, deadpan chants and ominous droning wastelands doesn't so much blanket you as it does envelop you, overpowering you with Sonic Youth caterwauls and JAMC-esque walls of sound. The music churns in a slow burn, awash in effects, but there's an aggression lurking just beneath the surface that maintains an uneasy atmosphere. There's also a healthy dose of reverb to help wash down all the gauzy noise..." Telltale MySpace site... Last played August 21, 2010

"Comprised of former members of I-Nine, a once promising band that experienced a major label nightmare among the worst I've ever heard, and Owen Beverly, the Mississippi based singer who has gone through his own major-label purgatory, Tent Revival's material is intense - a twisted sort of folk/rock that is passionate with an apocalyptic edge. Even in their first songs, they have carved out their own sound and identity; uniquely southern in the old Gothic sense. This is powerful stuff." - MOG Tent Revival MySpace site... Played June 6, 2009

Terrorcouple "Out of erotic nightmares and demented fairytales, we step from the shadows and into the gray-light of this world. From Netherworld stock, tempered by a tribal, industrial existence, and the extreme passions of the human experience, we bring with us all the haunting and lucid visions of addiction, sexuality, pain, obsession, rapture, pleasure, distortion and insanity." Terrorcouple web site... Played January 20, 2007

"Testing Ground is one of those all too rare sounding acts that you feel would fit on almost any bill across the rock spectrum. Their independently released Turn and Heed EP takes great pleasure in smudging the usual rock palette, as the band veer from assessable Jimmy Eat World-like rock, to melodic hardcore in the vain of Stretch Armstrong to the groove orientated nu-metal of Hed(pe), often within the course of a single song. This tendency to explore their boundaries certainly keeps things interesting, take the opening track which is so catchy it could have been easily lifted from FFAF's Casually Dressed..." Testing Ground MySpace site... Played June 23, 2007

"We go into the unknown to create music that comes directly from the soul. The unexpected "magical" moments that make a show great are what we try to create. We are here for your enjoyment and as well as our own. We are determined to captivate everyone of you." Thee Mad Frogs MySpace site... Last played February 27, 2010

Erika Blatnik (vocals), Zach Irvin (drums), Robby Hartis (bass/vocals), Craig Friday (guitar/vocals), Andre Francois (guitar). "Whether your style leans toward foot-stompin' country-rock, finger-snapping jazz or heavier head-nodding hooks, The Lights Fluorescent get our vote for Most Likely to Succeed Beyond the Regional Scene. We say catch the impressive live shows while you can. Their sound features powerful female vocals, layered, often heavy, guitar melodies, and hooks. When Blatnik and Hartis share vocals, the vibe is reminiscent of emo-rock trio Rainer Maria." - Courtney Devores The Charlotte Observer The Lights Fluorescent MySpace site... Played July 4, 2009

The Reason You're Listening John Jet - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals, Alex Middleton - Vocals/Emcee, Justin Petrey - Lead Guitar/Vocals, Brian Laird - Bass, Eric Phillips - Drums, DJM80 "Skillful phonic transitions from high enery rock, to up and down tempoed hip-hop. A collection of talented instrumental musicians, blended with a heavy focus on song writing defines this band." The Reason You're Listening MySpace site... Played July 4, 2009

The Thirsties - "The Thirsties is an indie rock band from Columbia, SC whose sound draws from bands like The Replacements, Swervewriver, and Guided by Voices to name a few. Tube amps turned up to 11, the band's sound has been described as 'Sweltering and fantastic.' The Thirsties bring the real deal in Indie Rock-powerful guitar-driven quality with subtle brilliance musically and lyrically." The Thirsties MySpace site.. The Thirsties on FaceBook... Last played July 10, 2010

This Machine Is Me is Jayna Doyle - Vocals, Blake Arambula - guitar/synth, Ros Bolton - Drums, Scott Long - Lead guitar, Jamie Beavers - Bass "If you can imagine what The Killers would sound like fronted by a girl, swirled in with a band who are more akin to a hyperactive Rentals, then you get somewhere close to describing This Machine Is Me. The band crosses playfully back and forth over the lines that separate pop, rock and electronic music with lead singer Jayna Doyle ferociously leading the way." - J. Cataldo, Free Times This Machine Is Me MySpace site... Last played February 28, 2009

"Informed by Nashville and its intersecting indie, pop, and country scenes and aware of the twisted tradition of Appalachian roots music that stretches back beyond the Carter Family, Those Darlins are, nevertheless, not of Nashville. They write their own songs, record in New York City with producer Jeff Curtin (whose credits include Vampire Weekend's debut), and talk convincingly about female empowerment, music history, and egalitarian ideals of performance and business. And, in practice, they are rockers. In the backyard of their shared suburban house which is littered with musical instruments and cast-off whiskey bottles, they stick wires in the spindle holes of old LPs, hang them from the magnolia tree, and shoot them with BB guns. They're good shots." Those Darlins web site... Played January 9, 2010

"The music of Those Lavender Whales is like a rich hearth fire on a cold winter's night - warm, comforting and inviting. The brainchild of No Way Jose! drummer Aaron Graves, Those Lavender Whales eschews the Nintendo riffs and flashy techno-wizardry of his former band, but that doesn't mean it's any less fun. On the contrary - Graves' simple, somber alt-folk tunes get by on strong and colorful imagery, witty wordplay and wonderfully lush arrangements that make excellent use of the slide whistle." Patrick Wall - Free Times Those Lavender Whales web site... Those Lavender Whales MySpace site... Last played August 18, 2007

Throttlerod — "Noise Rock Destruction" Throttlerod web site... Throttlerod MySpace site... Last played November 7, 2009

Tin Cup Prophette "sounds like: "This is what people have told me... get ready... ok: Norah Jones meets The Pixies, Hope for Agoldensummer, sometimes Portishead... listen for yourself." Tin Cup Prophette MySpace site... Last played April 7, 2007

indie-electronic-fuzz-rock; 4 members... 2 guitars, bass, 2 keyboards, drums + electronics, 3 vocals. Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun is about the collaborative. It's about the connections between sound and people. It's about the heart and the head. It's for mistakes and triumphs, and against arrogance and underconfidence. Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun is about sharing the ideas that are created by four friends in Atlanta, Georgia. It's all for sharing much further than there, penniless or plentiful. Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun MySpace site... Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun on Reverbnation... Played May 1, 2010

Tom Hall & The Plowboys "The Plowboys like to cook, and stand, and pick. Hopped up moonshiners chasing wild pigs down a mountain." "If William Shakespeare had been raised in a hillbilly trailer park and wrote operas, he might have dipped his quill-pen into the pastoral funk of the Carolinas and come up with: The Sharecropper's Daughter. The latest opus is Plowboys and Indians: Visions of Black Elk, a country rock opera inspired by Lakota medicine man Black Elk. Call us outlaw indian country. Tom Hall & The Plowboys Myspace site... Last played April 24, 2010

"Savannah's own local-boys-done-good, The Train Wrecks offer up raucous and rollicking Americana that's as equally indebted to the traditionalist legacies of A.P. Carter and Johnny Cash as it is to the forward-thinking rock & roll of Wilco and Lucero. Local reviewers have been 'blown away' by the band's live shows, and the Wrecks have been officially dubbed 'The Hardest Gigging Band in Savannah', a testament to the love and dedication they have for their music." The Train Wrecks web site... The Train Wrecks MySpace page... Played June 5, 2010

"Twilight Armada is aimed towards having a large sound to express large ideas along with keeping a real-life aspect in their music. Using to their advantage a very unique lead bass, they blend it with Jingly guitar riffs and chords, pounding yet intricate drums, and sincere but sometimes sarcastic vocals to make this three-piece very original yet still catchy. With all of this being said... the only way to know exactly what they are like is to get their first Self-Titled disk or by going to a live show." Twilight Armada MySpace site... Last played August 29, 2009

Undefined "Mike Arnold-Guitar/ Todd Osteen-Guitar/ Valentine-Bass and vocals/ Jeff Wise-Drums Influences: Metallica, Tool, Black Sabbath, Overkill, Slayer, Sepultura, Deftones, Rage against the Machine, ACDC, ZZ Top, to many to list...." Undefined MySpace site... Last played August 15, 2009

"Our original songs are a meld of '70s and '80s rock with a punk ethic. We are a high energy band with a clean, yet powerful sound. We try not to sound like anyone else but, of course, people say we sound like diiferent acts on different songs all the time." "The rock trio of John Watkins, James Wallace and Rhett Berger attend to detail. The Unawares are very aware of time and space in song. They get in and get out, resulting in a CD, "Hey Zeus," that's refreshingly heavy on music and light on filler." Otis Taylor, The State The Unawares web site... The Unawares MySpace site... Last played January 16, 2010

The Unmasked Marauders are Bentz Kirby, rhythm guitar and vocals; Chris Compton, rhythm and lead guitar and vocals; Daniel Seymour, bass and vocals; Chris Jones, drums Beatlemania invades Art Bar. The The Unmasked Marauders name is a take off of a spoof from the early 70's or so. The Rolling Stone ran a spoof "review" of an album by The Masked Marauders. It was supposedly produced by Al Kooper and featured John, Paul, George, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger. Tributed January 25, 2007

"Up With The Joneses was created as the musical brain-child of long-time friends... drawing on common influences such as Jane's Addiction, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, and an overall appreciation for Southern Rock, they quickly became one of Tennessee's highest attended local acts, and began playing around the Southeast region." Up With The Joneses MySpace site... Played January 24, 2009

"So, it's Kevin, and here's my music influenced by bands such as Postal Service, Brand New, and a lot of music from the 80's. Due to school and schedules and what have you, I couldn't be in a band; however, I just couldn't seem to quit writing lyrics and making music. So I created The Valerie Plus 6." The Valerie Plus 6 MySpace site... Played November 8, 2008

"Vatican Radio is a melodic rock 3-piece from Columbia, SC. Influenced by bands ranging from King's X to Radiohead, Mogwai to Led Zeppelin, VR has a unique blend of melodic vocals, heavy guitars, and passionate lyrics. Give them a listen, and if you like what you hear, spread the word. VR believes that the world could use some more good music, music where not every song sounds the same... music with meaning." Vatican Radio web site... Vatican Radio MySpace site... Last played April 19, 2008

"Hailing from Athens, Georgia Venice Is Sinking specializes in lush, anthemic orchestral pop with occasional dalliances into both the Americana and experimental realms." "With its impressive male-female harmonies and dense, meandering melodies, Athens' Venice is Sinking creates lush, engaging and beautiful dream-pop. Uniquely soft and charming, but with a dark undercurrent akin to Low or Mojave 3, Venice is Sinking is one of Athens' finest post-millennial exports." - Free Times Venice Is Sinking web site... Last played May 22, 2010

Vinyl Are My Pants - "This brother-sister duo plays a searing style of indie-rock that betrays their simple guitar-drums arrangement." Dan Cook - Free Times Vinyl Are My Pants web site... Vinyl Are My Pants MySpace site... Last played August 30, 2008

"The Void Cola SC's Sabbath tribute since 1991!" Last played August 9, 2008

West Bank "5 guys some from here some from there we've all been around nice guys good tunes" West Bank MySpace site... Last played December 5, 2009

The Whigs - "The Whigs recall the halcyon days of alt-country, when bands brought a punk roar to timeless, meat-and-potatoes songwriting. They storm the barn and leave us windblown and grinning." Harp The Whigs web site... "[The Whigs] evoke the neo-roots-rock vibe of My Morning Jacket, the cool minimalism of The Strokes and the perfectly constructed pop of the early Sixties." Rolling Stone The Whigs web site... The Whigs MySpace site... Last played June 27, 2008

Whiskey Tango Review - "South Carolina's least feared country band. Outlaw Country from the garage or the interior of a Ford. Don't call us 'alt country' or we will be forced to wait for you in the parking lot." Rhodes Bailey - pedal steel, guitar, vocals; Casey Secor - guitar, vocals; Chris Paget - upright bass, vocals; Brook Andrews - guitar, vocals; Steve Sancho - drums. Chris Strickland (when he shows up) - fiddle, mandolin Whiskey Tango Review MySpace site... Last played July 24, 2010

The relatively newly formed quintet White Rhino is quickly turning heads around the Charleston music scene with its moving and heartfelt brand of folk, country and indie. With most of its members being recent transplants, White Rhino was formed through newspaper ads and chance encounters. But the band's distinct solidarity doesn't really offer a hint as to the circumstances of its formation. If The Decemberists took on a more Americana style, perhaps the band's name would be White Rhino. White Rhino MySpace site... Played November 9, 2008

"Birmingham's Wild Sweet Orange plays gritty rock and contemplative ballads that both tell a story and evoke mystery. The melodies can transport you from a dark club, back to the house in which you grew up." Their song Land of No Return was played behind a dramatic argument on Greys Anatomy. Wild Sweet Orange MySpace site... Played June 23, 2007

"Alternative pop/rock singer and songwriter Marc Shipley, Jeff Bernagozzi, drummer Mike Sandor, and bass player Joe Greene are Will Divide. This band is a full acoustic/electric cover band, mostly playing tunes from the 90's with some cool originals tossed in! " Will Divide FaceBook wall... Will Divide at ReverbNation... Played March 27, 2010

"The five-piece band WILX consists of rock solid drumming, resonating bass, jazzy keys and traded riffs from two guitars accompanied by a wide range of vocal abilities with dual harmonization. The band's genre of rock fades in and out of funk, blues, jazz and jam." WILX web site... Played December 16, 2006

Wicked Tim Solo project from schizophrenic noise maker, Tim Chappell. Ex-Member of Wicked Sickle, Deformities of Amputees. Wicked Tim MySpace site... Last played January 2, 2010

The Winter Sounds — "The five-piece ensemble creates an impressive mix of deft, rhythmic indie rock with vocal flourishes that touch on emo, maintaining a coherent identity while exploring a variety of song structures." - Flagpole Magazine The Winter Sounds web site... Played August 19, 2006

Winston Audio's list of influences: "Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Jeff Buckley... the list goes on." Winston Audio MySpace site... Played January 18, 2007

"Why Johnny Kills, the psychedelic indie rockers for Columbia, SC, are notorious for their live shows. From the energy to the amazing multimedia experience possible at Art Bar, this band is a must see. The sound derives from the influences of Can, This Heat, Archie Shepp and Black Sabbath. This band will keep you guessing from their homemade instruments to their eclectic sound." Why Johnny Kills web site... Why Johnny Kills MySpace site... Last played May 10!

Yard Darts! Chris Powell Mike McCormick Scott Wallace "Influences: Superchunk, Karate, Drive Like Jehu, Portastatic, Dinosaur Jr, Sonic Youth, Dillinger Escape Plan, Earth Day Is Everyday, Mike Watt, and others Sounds Like: A black hole for brown liquor." Yard Darts! MySpace site... Played August 30, 2008

"Kenley Young has been a part of the Columbia music scene for the better part of a decade, in groups such as Fling and How to Vanish, and now his new band, Kenley Young and The Open Fires. The band lineup includes guitarist Pat Wall (of So Hush Hush and formerly of Alaska the Tiger); drummer Mike McCormack (also known as Mike Model, formerly of Hungry Models and currently of West Bank); and Woodie Wentworth (also known as Girl Woodie)." Kenley Young web site... Kenley Young MySpace site... Last played June 5, 2010

"As even-keeled harmonies swoop into effervescent choruses and swooning bridges, The Young Sons' most impressive characteristic - the effortlessness that permeates their just-right jangle pop - is clear. Not surprising for a band of veterans who count among them members of Bellglide and The Talk. Their full-length debut, Hearts, Inc. is on the horizon, and if it's as consistently good as the songs posted online, we're in for a treat." - Shuffle Magazine, August, 2008 The Young Sons MySpace site... Played September 13, 2008

Yukari Yucca "The Yukari Yucca Project is a brand new hybrid of multi media and culture. The composition and production of original song and video is presented to the audience in the form of stories which people of all backgrounds can relate to. " Yukari Yucca web site... Played January 1, 2007

Yukos the Crude is an experimental rock band that spans a wide range of genres: lounge, ska, metal, prog, and oldies, to name a few. Many of their songs are satirical in nature or downright bizarre. Yukos has been compared numerous times with bands like Ween, They Might Be Giants, and the Flaming Lips. Their stage presence is energetic and usually just as zany as their songs. Yukos The Crude MySpace site... Last played March 20, 2010

"The Yum Yum Tree was spawned in Atlanta, GA around 2000. We play edgy pop music with loud guitars, lots of bass, heavy drums and Andy sultry voice. The press has said that tyyt is "'one of Atlanta's brightest lights in the foggy pop underground,'" Tyyt 'recalls the best moments of late 80's Pixies and Throwing Muses without borrowing directly from the source.'" The Yum Yum Tree web site... The Yum Yum Tree MySpace site... Played September 29, 2007

"Well, here you are. Welcome to Zach Seibert And The Red Wagon. Some of you may know me from my former band Due East (love you guys) or maybe have heard about the new act I'm playing with Westbank and hopefully some of you will be newcomers in search of good music (may you find it here)." "Influences: Leon Russell, Jeff Tweedy, John Cougar, Whiskeytown, Buddy Miller, Hank Sr., 16hp, Warren Zevon, Tom Petty, Pete Yorn, M.Ward, Micheal Knott, Ralph Stanley, The Faces, John Prine." Zach And The Red Wagon MySpace site... Last played May 9, 2009

Philly-based foursome Zelazowa has a sound that acts as a virtual grab-bag of Modern Rock influences. On the group's debut full-length, Rest Easy, there is little restful or easy, as the band marches through the history of '90s and '00s Rock & Roll, touching on dirging Grunge, soaring AltRock, dynamic Punk and stoner-friendly Hard Rock, meshing it all together with the intensity of a Catholic heart surgeon working on the Pope's ticker. Mike Green CityBeat Zelazowa web site... Last played January 11, 2007