Earth Quaker

 Earth Quaker is a local rock band formed in 2010 that is based in Knoxville, TN.  It features Michael Cover on the bass and vocals, Nick Kurtz on the guitar and vocals, Bill Van Vleet on the drums and vocals, and Nate Farmer on the guitar and vocals.

Earth Quaker, whose members used to be in a rock act called 1220, has a classic, guitar-driven sound.  The vocals are also rotated among the members to give the songs a similar difference. 

Earth Quaker started out as a cover band by necessity but had original music after six months of playing.  They released a full-length debut album on April 7, 2011.

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Rock'n'Roll Cowboys

"My newest materpiece is of that work of art you used to love: fast train, running off rails."

-Long Way Down

BarrelBright is an alternative rock band hailing all the way from Wichita, KS. We have a pretty serious long-distance relationship with these guys, because I can’t get enough of their unique sound. They’re unlike anything I’ve ever heard, and from the rumors I get they have an amazing show with tons of great energy. They’re starting a revolution, just wait. This is a revival of an intense type of rock that I haven’t heard in a long time. The vocals send chills down my spine, the guitarists can shred one moment and form melodic riffs the next, and the bass and drums keep a beat going that has you hooked from the start.

The band is made up of James Dean on the mic, “Brazzle” on guitar and backing vocals, and Chuck Nusser on guitar, Geneva Arena on bass, and Nick Engle on drums.

Their debut album “The New West” is available on Amazon, you can order it from the link below. Have a listen, and support them if you like what you hear. You also really need to check out their merch on facebook. They have a steampunk shirt that’s totally killer.

Order the The New West on Amazon | Check out BarrelBright on Facebook!

Fifth Street Saints

Fifth Street Saints is a rock/alternative group from Sevierville, TN. They recently were crowned winners of the 2011 Thunder on the Rock Battle of the Bands and in 2010, won the Battle of the Bands at the Tin Roof in Knoxville.

The members of Fifth Street Saints are Eddie Self on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Chad Webb on lead guitar, Shane Hoosier on bass guitar and Jeremy Arangio on drums. If you are a fan of bands such as Incubus or 3 Doors Down, then check these guys out!

The group is currently working on an EP with Grammy nominated and award winning producer Travis Wyrick. Until then, you can catch them September 4th at Boomsday in Knoxville or September 9th at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. And don't forget to check out the video for "Once" below.

Once

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Check out their Website here and their Facebook Page here.

Royalty in Knoxville? Who knew?

Royal Bangs are a local three-piece indie/experimental rock group from right here in Knoxville, Tennessee. This band consists of front man, Ryan Schaefer who plays keyboards, guitar and sings, Sam Stratton on guitar and Chris Rusk on drums. They have had quite a bit of success so far and have recently played on The Late Show with David Letterman. Billboard Magazine reports that, "this rambunctious Knoxville, Tennessee, outfit caught its break after Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney discovered the group's brand of scuzzy dance rock on Myspace." They are signed by Glassnote records and have a new album out called Flux Outside. This is one of 3 albums they have released so far. They have a ton of energy on stage and are a lot of fun to watch.


Right now, they are touring in the UK but will be back to Tennessee in September. So if you get a chance to check them out definitely don't pass it up! And if the music isn't enough to draw you in, they have cool beards too!

Click here to check out their website!

Rise To Retribution

Rise To Retribution is a local band located in Maryville, TN.  It features Ryan McMillan on the guitar, Psalm Brown on the guitar, Zen Brown on the bass, Justin Munday on the drums, and Nicky Austin as the vocals. They will  have a show September 24th at 5 pm at The Remedy, Alcoa, TN.

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/RiseToRetribution?ref=ts

They have not yet put their music online though you may be able to find videos of them on their Facebook page.

The Beginning

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We're going to be doing reviews on bands, venues, etc... as well as providing you with some hidden talent that we've dragged up from the darkest areas of the United States: we're talking local bands that should be hitting it big but just haven't yet.

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