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Chameleon Club Presents...:
Everclear
Sinclarity, Last Scene In Reno, The Mint
Thu, January 12, 2012
7:00 pm
Chameleon Club
$15.00 - $18.00
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http://www.chameleonclub.net/event/83285/
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Everclear
Everclear is an American rock band formed in 1992. The predominant line-up was Art Alexakis (vocals/guitar), Craig Montoya (bass/vocals) and Greg Eklund (drums/vocals), but Montoya and Eklund departed the band in 2003. Alexakis continued performing as Everclear with a new lineup comprising Davey French (guitar), Sam Hudson (bass), Josh Crawley (keyboards), and Brett Snyder (drums).
Alexakis was the founding member, recruiting Montoya and original drummer Scott Cuthbert in order to form his own band after his earlier group Colorfinger had broken up and his record label Shindig Records had failed.
After a couple of early releases (the EP Nervous & Weird and the full length World of Noise) the band sought a major label deal, settling with Capitol Records in 1994. Unfortunately this was the point at which Cuthbert left; Eckland replaced him. In 1995 the released Sparkle and Fade and the success of the single "Santa Monica" buoyed the initially sluggish sales. The album finally went platinum.
So Much for the Afterglow was released in 1997 but after a disastrous tour of Australia the band very nearly split. Nonetheless the album was successful, earning them a Grammy nomination and double platinum status.
It was at this point that Alexakis had intended to release a solo effort, but having recorded it with touring musicians, he decided he was unhappy with it and re-recorded it as another Everclear album. 2000's Songs from an American Movie, Vol 1: Learning How to Smile was the result, together with its successful single "Wonderful". Hard on its heels came Songs from an American Movie, Vol 2: Good Time for a Bad Attitude which was also released in 2000 but this double release move was not the commercial success the label had hoped for.
Slow Motion Daydream was released in 2003 but it didn't fare at all well compared with their earlier platinum successes. Eventually Montoya and Eklund left the band, with Montoya going on to Tri-Polar and Eklund forming The Oohlas. Alexakis continued with Everclear in its new guise, releasing Welcome to the Drama Club in late 2006
Alexakis was the founding member, recruiting Montoya and original drummer Scott Cuthbert in order to form his own band after his earlier group Colorfinger had broken up and his record label Shindig Records had failed.
After a couple of early releases (the EP Nervous & Weird and the full length World of Noise) the band sought a major label deal, settling with Capitol Records in 1994. Unfortunately this was the point at which Cuthbert left; Eckland replaced him. In 1995 the released Sparkle and Fade and the success of the single "Santa Monica" buoyed the initially sluggish sales. The album finally went platinum.
So Much for the Afterglow was released in 1997 but after a disastrous tour of Australia the band very nearly split. Nonetheless the album was successful, earning them a Grammy nomination and double platinum status.
It was at this point that Alexakis had intended to release a solo effort, but having recorded it with touring musicians, he decided he was unhappy with it and re-recorded it as another Everclear album. 2000's Songs from an American Movie, Vol 1: Learning How to Smile was the result, together with its successful single "Wonderful". Hard on its heels came Songs from an American Movie, Vol 2: Good Time for a Bad Attitude which was also released in 2000 but this double release move was not the commercial success the label had hoped for.
Slow Motion Daydream was released in 2003 but it didn't fare at all well compared with their earlier platinum successes. Eventually Montoya and Eklund left the band, with Montoya going on to Tri-Polar and Eklund forming The Oohlas. Alexakis continued with Everclear in its new guise, releasing Welcome to the Drama Club in late 2006
Sinclarity
With influences such as Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, Sinclarity exhibited a slight hint of lingering grunge as well as punk that makes them hard to classify and neatly wrap into one clear genre. As the many sound blasts that echoed throughout, the many personalities molded together to form this heavy, melodic energy-driven band that projected the audience into a surge of ecstatic rhythm. Matt Holmes rings through with intense vocal ability, etching the pathway for the instruments to follow with intentional direction. Will Reed's sassy bass and Will Nealy's calmly led pristine guitar sang together in angry harmony. Pat Besecker followed with insane drumming abilities, which boiled Sinclarity's already lightning momentum.
Last Scene In Reno
Last Scene in Reno is a rock band hailing from the mean streets of Lancaster, PA. Brought together by their common love of music and frustration of what their local music scene has been offering, these four friends are on a mission to create infectious songs that will get stuck inside of your head. The band doesn't have a "lead" vocalist, but two singer/guitarists who share the spotlight in addition to one of the tightest drum/bass rhythm sections around. Last Scene in Reno formed in the spring of 2011, but don't be fooled, the band members are seasoned musicians comprised from the ashes of several local favorites such as The Memory, pickupthepieces, and About Me About You.
In October of 2011, Last Scene in Reno released their first single, "Hope Against Hope", which is available for free download at www.facebook.com/LastSceneInReno.
For fans of Taking Back Sunday, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and Foo Fighters."
In October of 2011, Last Scene in Reno released their first single, "Hope Against Hope", which is available for free download at www.facebook.com/LastSceneInReno.
For fans of Taking Back Sunday, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and Foo Fighters."
The Mint
With unforgettable melodies and catchy hooks that are guaranteed to be swimming in your head for days, Lancaster's The Mint seem destined for widespread success. Reminiscent of alternative acts like Nada Surf and Phantom Planet, the group's pop sensibility is dead on. Performing boisterous rock with a kind of sunny day swagger and swing, The Mint's music provides listeners a perfectly infectious pick-me-up whenever needed. - courtesy of WXPN Philadelphia
Venue Information:
Chameleon Club
223 North Water Street
Lancaster, PA, 17603
http://www.chameleonclub.net/
Chameleon Club
223 North Water Street
Lancaster, PA, 17603
http://www.chameleonclub.net/
