Grand Stafford Theater

Trey Brown & Mission Dorado w/ The Bluebird Specials
2013-07-19 21:00 - 23:55 (America/Chicago) | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Trey Brown & Mission DoradoMission Dorado is a dynamic, eclectic, mercurial indie folk-rock quartet from Texas. The band takes typical folk song structures and warps them, with a penchant for heavy grooves and psychedelic guitar-laden soundscapes. The group’s principal songwriter assembled the initial lineup to record the first full-length LP, Trey Brown & Mission Dorado, recording and mixing start-to-finish to 2″ tape without the use of computers. This record helped to define the band’s developing style, highlighting Brown’s adept lyricism and lush, thoughtful arrangements. Mission Dorado takes a different turn with their newest release, Yannash Nahollo. Here, while recalling some of the strengths of previous work, Mission Dorado explores new musical territory with renewed confidence and perspective. Psychedic, moody, pensive, ecstatic, hypnotic – this collection of Mission Dorado songs proves to be entrancing, indelible, and will surely leave you wanting more.Trey Brown & Mission Dorado on Facebook | Trey Brown & Mission Dorado on Twitter | Official Website
The Bluebird SpecialsThe Bluebird Specials are two Missourians and a Pacific Northwesterner who met in a cat house in Big Sky Country. After burning it down they high-tailed it to Austin, Texas where they traded in their garters for sweet harmonies and hawked their wedding rings for musical instruments.The Bluebird Specials on Facebook

A Candle Lit City w/ Against The Archaic & Bricks For The Pyramid
2013-07-18 21:00 - 23:55 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
A CANDLE LIT CITYA Candle Lit City have burned a hole in their hometown of Houston’ rock scene since 2008. They have built their career brick by brick, fan by fan and show by show. From local shows to the Vans Warped tour the band has logged the miles and are NOW prepping for the national spotlight. If you want an alternatively aggressive blend to your metal then look no further than these five southern boys from Texas. Pure adrenaline resonates from every live show while their lyrics speak of deeper topics, culminating in an emotional whirlwind. “Every song for us has been about growth, we feel that we are writing our most thought provoking, yet rowdy music we have ever produced and we couldn’t be more proud” asserts lead singer Ty Johnson. Having grown artistically; Ty (Vocals), Wade (Guitar/Vocals), Chris (Lead Guitar), Alex(/Bass/Synth), and Jacob (Drums) realize that all roads lead to NOW. With the force of new music and growing legion of followers behind them the band sets their sights on the pollination of their infectious, riotous anthems across the US. Expect this journey to leave a trail of friends, fans and virtual onlookers who can attest to the sincerity of their reverie as well as the generosity of their dedication to living life, NOW.A Candle Lit City on Facebook | A Candle Lit City on Twitter | Official Website
AGAINST THE ARCHAICAgainst The Archaic started in Austin, Tx in 2008. In early 2011 They put out a debut album recorded locally to help build a solid fan base. Eventually, they decided they wanted a newer, more solid, and more current sound, so from December 2011 to April 2012 they wrote a new cd with a more modern and heavy style. It had tighter music, better lyrics, and a better quality recording engineered and produced by Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire. The cd released December of 2012 and has been a milestone that pushed the band to bigger and better things. Now, they are touring and playing all around the Texas area to secure a solid Texas fan base, with plans for makings their way across the entire U.S among the next year. Look for the band on tour this summer on their facebook show dates.Against The Archaic on Facebook | Against The Archaic on Twitter
BRICKS FOR THE PYRAMIDA band made up of motivated, dedicated musicians, putting their whole heart into the music they make. Hailing from Austin,Texas, striving to get their name out there. Bricks For The Pyramid’s members are Duke Furlong, Taylor Nickell, David Garcia, Mitch Sinnema, Mike Andres,and Jeff Powell. They will stop at nothing to create and finish their hard work and dedication! Looking forward to start touring, Bricks For The Pyramid are real close to finishing up their EP (TBA). Also planning to shoot a music video soon. Stay tuned for video updates and music! Also having guest vocals with other musicians you know 😉 We hope this will have an impact on you as it has to us! Thank you very much for your love and support!Bricks For The Pyramid on Facebook

WE B3
2013-07-17 20:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
WE B3WE B3 — Veteran jazz cats Richard Kent, Chris Hollar and Greg Tivis unleash their musical creativity in a powerhouse fashion with hard-hitting drums and blazing tenor sax lines centering around the sound of the most powerful and dynamic instrument in the world–the Hammond B3 organ. It’s jazz, funk, and blues at its best! For the hardcore jazzheads, WE B3 is a heavy hitting trio playing improvisational jazz, funk, and blues. The three veteran professional include tenor saxophonist Richard Kent, Chris Hollar, and Greg Tivis. Originally, from New Jersey, Kent is a graduate of the UNT Jazz Studies in Denton, and was a featured soloist on the One O’Clock Lab band’s Grammy nominated 1977 album. Kent spent 20 years in New Orleans before retreating to the B/CS area during hurricane Katrina. Currently he performs with the Greg Tivis “Nawlins” Jazz Band, and Midnight Express. Drummer Chris Hollar is a hard-hitting jazz/funk/stuidio drummer from Tennessee, has a Masters degree in Jazz Studies, and is currently director of the Jazz & Athletic Bands at A&M. Performing on his 1974 Hammond B3 organ is a local entertainer better known for his New Orleans style monthly jam sessions and his long running weekend jazz gig at Veritas Wine & Bistro—Jazzman Greg Tivis.

GOBI w/ Zeale, Lance Lane & Syne Wav
2013-07-13 21:00 - 23:55 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
GOBIThe story of GOBI begins in west Texas, in the far border town of El Paso, where Justin Dillon and Phil Arciniega first met. The two would venture across the border every weekend spending countless nights dancing in the clubs and Discotecas on “The Strip” in Ciudad Juarez. There the thriving grooves and uptempo beats would take them on many sleepless nights and instill an unstoppable curiosity and desire to create electronic dance music. GOBI’s hybrid of EDM mixed with lyrically driven hooks, has been compared to “RATATAT fronted by Zack De la Rocha”, and has gained GOBI the reputation for turning any room into a dance party. The band’s highly anticipated debut LP is set to be released in the fall of 2012.GOBI on Facebook | GOBI on Twitter | Official WebsiteZEALEZEALE is an emerging Hip-Hop/Indie artist from Austin, Texas. Often playing chemistry with the genres of Hip Hop, Indie Rock, and EDM, ZEALE seeks to create a hybrid of music with depth. ZEALE is currently working on his debut EP featuring the sounds of AWOLNATION, Dwight Baker, CJ Eiriksson and more.Zeale on Facebook | Zeale on Twitter | Official WebsiteSYNE WAVTony Stewart a.k.a. Syne Wav comes from a very diverse musical background, which is apparent from both is work and his live performances. Raised on country legends and classic rock and role while being totally immersed in the electronic age of music is the result of such a diverse spectrum of musical styles and taste. Syne Wav first made his entrance into the B/CS music scene in the summer of 2011 after teaming up with the Drasco for his first show and since then has been performing on a regular basis in the area, as well as a handful of shows in Houston and Austin. His combination of live instrumentation alongside his critical mixing skills he blurs the lines between live musician and DJ, which is what truly separates him from the rest of the pack. Anyone that attends one of these performances is always in for a real treat, with addictive groove’s and melodies the whole way through it’s impossible not to get sucked into the music. Be sure to keep on the lookout for this rising star!Syne Wav on Facebook | Official Website
LANCE LANELance Lane is a songwriter/mc/instrumentalist residing in Austin, TX.Lance Lane on Facebook

Jay Satellite w/ A Sundae Drive & Lightning Briefs
2013-07-11 20:00 - 2013-07-12 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
JAY SATELLITEJay Satellite is a trio from Hutto that unabashedly rings out early ‘90s big guitar power pop with catchy melodies and songs you swear you’ve heard before…but there’s a dark undercurrent to the lyrics and guitar chords and a quirkiness that shows their record collections go deep towards post-punk, goth, shoegaze and beyond.Jay Satellite on FacebookA SUNDAE DRIVEIt’s hard describing a band without saying “Here, listen.” So imagine this : The Pixies meet Yo La Tengo meet Arcade Fire. Only then can you start to get an idea of what A Sundae Drive is all about. ASD’s been playing with sounds since the early 2000’s. Taking turns at lead vocals and switching up instruments is something its players are keen on doing, layering melodies with harmonies, feedback, and good old-fashioned distortion . A Sundae Drive is Zeek, Jennifer, Sergio, and Mike from Houston, Texas.A Sundae Drive on Facebook | Official Website
LIGHTNING BRIEFSLightning Briefs. 4 College Stations musicians that combine the prairie expansiveness of Crazy Horse with the claustrophobia of New York no-wave. Or rather, they drink a lot and play the same riff over and over again until they and their audience see visions.

Red Line Chemistry w/ Signal Rising, Brothers N Arms & Saint Carmen
2013-07-10 20:00 - 2013-07-11 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Tickets for this show will only be sold a the door the day of the concert for $10.RED LINE CHEMISTRYRock quintet Red Line Chemistry has announced an April 30th release date for the band’s upcoming album TUG OF WAR. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Stone Sour) the 12-track offering exhibits tremendous growth in the band’s songwriting, production, and collaborative process. Following the independent releases of Chemical High & A Hand Grenade (2006) and Escape Plan (2008), Red Line Chemistry joined forces with Bulldog Productions in 2009 and released Dying For A Living in 2010. The singles ‘Dumb Luck,’ ‘You Don’t Get It,’ and ‘Ultragigantor’ all charted at active rock radio. The acoustic EP and according to the band “All of our parents favorite RLC record,” Easy Does It followed in late 2011. In 2012, as a bridge track, the single ‘Unspoken’ was released to rock radio achieving great success in the active format. It also represents the band’s first in-studio collaboration with producer Nick Raskulinecz, and marks the beginning of the Tug Of War recording sessions. As they approach a decade together, Andy Breit (guitar), Tom Brown (bass), Brett Ditgen (vocals), Dave Fyten (guitar), and Mike Mazzarese (drums) continue to fight with and for each other in their battle to sustain their ability to do what they love. Lead guitarist Andy Breit shares, “We’re a tight knit group from the same town and we’ve been together forever. We want our music to grow with us and reflect where we are as people and as a band. We want to explore new ideas and evolve.” Guitarist Dave Fyten adds, “The aim was to try new things and push our limits. We want to carve our own way and follow our own path.” The growth musically is widespread, and Red Line Chemistry were the beneficiaries of the tremendous impact of working with producer Raskulinecz. Also in the fold, producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Porno for Pyros) worked closely with Raskulinecz and the band during the early stages of preproduction and production, and also mixed Tug Of War. Drummer Mike Mazzarese reflects, “Nick pushed us to find the best within ourselves, and that was a great thing for us.” The selection of Tug Of War as the album title reflects the dichotomy of the repertoire and the process of creating it. Breit offers, “About half the songs are heavy and aggressive, while the others are more subdued and musical. Those dynamics colliding has a lot to do with why we chose Tug Of War as the album title.” Singer Brett Ditgen adds, “We wrote this record as a democracy. We have a foundation to work through our differences when we are writing and recording. It’s about finding a balance and trying to make it come together in a way that makes all five of us happy with the result. If we can do that, we feel other people will be happy with the result as well.” Their fifth release overall, Tug Of War is the band’s second full-length record with Bulldog Productions. The independent label has shown unlimited commitment toward giving Red Line Chemistry the support they need to achieve success. Ditgen shares, “We’re in a fortunate situation, because we have a really positive work environment. Everyone is working together toward the goals of our band, and it’s not necessarily a typical situation, which we’re thankful for.” Bassist Tom Brown adds, “Unlike a lot of guys I’ve talked to in other bands, I don’t have anything bad to say about our label. We have the freedom to be musicians and write music that makes us happy. We guide the artistic side of things and they guide the business side. That’s huge.” Tug Of War affords Red Line Chemistry another chapter in a career that began with the simple dream of finding a future that took them away from their blue-collar midwestern roots. They grow daily as they continue to notch accomplishments on their belt, gain respect amongst their peers, and garner exponentially more fans with each release. Fyten declares, “We have all evolved and found the pocket of who we want to be.”Red Line Chemistry on Facebook | Red Line Chemistry on Twitter | Official WebsiteSIGNAL RISINGRock that will snatch you up….draw you in! Signal Rising (formerly Linus) came together to create music that our fans connect with. We are a regional touring rock band based out of College Station, TX. Signal Rising has exploded on the scene over the last three years playing dates with national touring acts Ten Years, Fair to Midland, Earshot, The Hectic, Flyleaf, Static X, Pat Travers, Skidrow, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Last Place You Look, Deuce,New Medicine and Saturate. Using monstrous guitar riffs, explosive drums, enthralling bass lines and soaring Vocals to draw in new fans at every concert, club gig, and acoustic show!Signal Rising on Facebook | Official WebsiteBROTHERS N ARMSBrothers N Arms is not just a band. It is a system of thought, an experience, a journey. At the beginning an idea, along the way awesome people, places, and relationships, and at the end….who knows? BNA is Jesse James on the bass guitar, Hoss on the drums, and Daniel Vines on guitar and vocals. The trio is based in the central Texas cities of Bryan/College Station and Austin and performs across the state. The music is hard hitting drums and loud guitars, carefully choreographed chaos, and vocals that aim to show a better way. Each member of the BNA team brings their own perspective that has been formed in the fire of trial and triumph. Jesse lays down bass lines that are as powerful as his hulk-like presence would suggest, Hoss pounds the drums with the force that matches the intensity of the engines that power the souped-up cars and motorcycles he prefers, and Vines bends the guitar with intensity as he brings to the front the message of hope and reality that is the reason for BNA.Brothers N Arms on Facebook | Official WebsiteSAINT CARMENSaint Carmen is a hard rock band with a modern sound and face-melting intensity; A new breed of ‘mainstream’ rock that knows no limits. Things started kicking off when the band found it’s current line-up in September 2012. With Avery Krueger on lead vocals/guitar, Dylan Cash shredding out the lead guitar, Buck Blackerby on bass, and Jake Bellamy smashing the skins and singing the back-up, Saint Carmen was built on a recipe for a hellacious wall of rockin’ sound.Saint Carmen on Facebook | Official Website

Brazos Valley Metal & Hardcore Festival 2013
2013-07-06 17:00 - 2013-07-07 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
F13 MUSIC & LONESTAR METAL PRESENT: THE BRAZOS VALLEY METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2013TICKETS ONLY AT THE DOOR COVER: $5 BEFORE 7:00PM / $10 AFTER 7:00PM BANDS:– IN THE TRENCH – MYRA MAYBELLE – A THEORY ON CONQUEST – CLOSED HAND PROMISE – KLEOS – INSIDE FALLING SKIES – AGAINST THE ARCHAIC – ASS – A CHANCE AT REVENGE

FREE First Friday Concert feat. Hi Fi, Chris Taylor Band, Wes Taylor Band & Daniel Gonzales
2013-07-05 17:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Grand Stafford Theater presents: First Friday Free Concert Series:
5 PM – Doors open
5:30 PM – Daniel Gonzales
7 PM – Chris Taylor Band
8:30 PM – Hi Fi
10 PM – Wes Taylor & Friends
Hi FiHI FI is a five member ensemble with a love of and addiction to performing classic and original rock and blues and they call Bryan/College Station Home. As a newly formed band in the area and growing local talent, HI FI is dedicated to the development and prosperity of the arts and culture of the Bryan/College Station community. Each memeber has decades of experience with playing music and live performance. They have brought all of their talents together to form HI FI. Now they are playing shows to support the growing live music culture in Bryan/College Station.Hi Fi on FacebookChris Taylor BandChris Taylor is a local musician, him and his band perform great rock blues in College Station, TX.Wes Taylor & FriendsWes Taylor is a local musician/songwriter/worship leader that was born and raised right here in the heart of the Brazos Valley. For the past 6 years Wes has been actively involved in the Bryan/College Station music scene and has expressed his love for music through songwriting, performing, leading worship, running live sound, and working as an audio engineer in the area. Since 2009, Wes has written, recorded, and produced three albums with brother Josh Taylor at their home studio in Bryan, TX. The past couple years has brought about a lot of new music along with a 5 piece blues/rock band that have hopes to fully return to the secular music world and quickly develop into a well known group in the area.Wes Taylor on FacebookDaniel GonzalesDaniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter out of Dallas, TX currently living in College Station. Playing with a full band for the first time at this show and with an upcoming EP to be released later this Spring.Daniel Gonzales on Facebook

Blue Bear w/ The Southern Renaissance, Elkhart & Trey Lyon
2013-06-29 20:00 - 2013-06-30 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
BLUE BEAR

Blue Bear is a 5-piece indie/folk band based in Austin, Texas. Following in the footsteps of their biggest influences, Fleet Foxes and Grizzly Bear, Blue Bear has quickly gained a reputation for their infectious melodies and impeccable four-part harmonies.
Band founders, and former high school classmates, Brandon Aguilar and Jeremy Holmsley started the band in the Summer of 2011, quickly recruited another former classmate, Casey Arthur, and played as an acoustic trio for several months, performing at open mic venues in Austin. The three recorded the first EP in January and by February of 2012, the full band performed for the first time (with yet another former classmate, Jeremy Wilkinson, on drums and Holmsley on bass). They quickly recruited bass player and vocalist Khoury Moore, not only to hold down the bass, but to add a fourth harmony.
In May of 2012, Blue Bear won The Recording Conservatory of Austin’s 6th Annual “Unsigned Artist Competition,” after competing against bands from across the country in an online vote-getting contest, as well as a final 4 showcase in front of industry reps. In June, they were handpicked to be the featured band at The Art Institute of Austin’s “Summer Studio 2012,” a week of master classes and workshops for high school students interested in pursuing audio engineering, photography, graphic design, and more.
Blue Bear has mesmerized crowds all over the central Texas area with their unique sound and intricate harmonies. They are quickly building a dedicated fan base in the Austin area and are currently working on their second EP.
Blue Bear on Facebook | Blue Bear Band on Twitter | Official Website
The Southern RenaissanceAs front man Michael Donner entered the Dallas music scene in 2011, he had partnered up with old friends Eric Pearson and Jackson Giles to help bring some of his songs to life and get them out in the open. The trio put their heads down, drawing from influences such as Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, and The Band, and they constructed a cohesive Americana/Alt-Country album that took them to a studio in historic Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Michael Donner & The Southern Renaissance’s debut album No Better Time, released in September 2011, earned them high marks from the local music scene, being deemed “not only one of the best under the radar releases of the year, [but] one of the best releases period.” (Chip Frazier, Twangville). The Dallas Observer even listed it as one the “Four North Texas Albums You Need”. In 2012, the group added a full-time rhythm section with new members John Aisner (drums) and Blake Butler (bass). Riding on the popularity of their debut album and by their memorable and energetic live performances, the group has been given the opportunity to open up for major artists such as The Civil Wars, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Wayne Hancock, Dylan LeBlanc, Will Hoge, The Wheeler Brothers, and Junior Brown. With a full time five-piece band, the group has undertaken a much more collaborative writing process as they construct what will become their next album, and they are now known only as The Southern Renaissance.The Southern Renaissance on Facebook | Official Website
ELKHART

Elkhart is a Dallas-based indie rock band formed in late 2007. The guys in the band – Travis Hopper, Michael Crowder, Jarad Brown and Justin Bolin – met over the course of the 2000’s while playing in other Dallas-area acts. Travis writes the lyrics, sings and plays guitar, Michael plays electric guitar, Jarad plays the drums and percussion, and Justin plays bass.
Their debut album “The Moon” (self-released 2008) was recorded and mixed in Dallas, TX at Pleasantry Lane Studio with Salim Nourallah and Rip Rowan. It was mastered in New Windsor, NY at West West Side Music by Alan Douches (Midlake, Sufjan Stevens, My Morning Jacket).
Guest musicians include Eric Pulido (Midlake), Kevin Minihan (Eastwood), Daniel Hopkins (Radiant), Salim Nourallah, and Rip Rowan.
Delusions of Adequacy said this about “The Moon”:
“Elkhart’s first record is as profoundly beautiful as most great artist’s fourth record. A little bit of that Wilco alt-country aesthetic without feeling like a ripoff…songs that are remorseful and tragic without feeling overly nostalgic and trite….a bit of dust on their guitars and dullness to their drums, they come off as thoughtful, introspective, and authentic. The Moon is covered with breathy, deliberate vocals, kind of like a subdued Silversun Pickups, copping the same kind of dreamy, wistful feel, but softer, older, heavier. I really like how Elkhart takes its time with this record. It has an old, well-traveled feel…it’s the same delivery the Wrens use, and I think we all know how fantastic that band is. Like the Wrens, Elkhart evokes powerful emotions with so little, making the whole record seem effortless. It makes me want to drive somewhere far, even though I know there’s nothing there for me. This isn’t a record about getting what you want. It’s about wishing you could go back and do it over, so maybe, just maybe, this time around you have a shot.”
Elkhart on Facebook | Official Website

Dixie Witch w/ Signal Rising, Whiskey Six & The Truman Syndrome
2013-06-28 20:00 - 2013-06-29 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Tickets for this show can be purchased over HEREDIXIE WITCHOne of the true heavy-weight rock power trios! Ben running for ten + years and our first new record in 6 is coming up! To all the fans who have stayed with us we say CHEERS! Dixie Witch is about to stomp out our strongest record yet! Through years of tearing it down, nomading, and almost falling off the rails, 2011 will see new Dixie Witch anthems and live shows with power and soul! Keep in touch, catch up with us here on FB and Small Stone Records oughtta Detroit, respectively!Dixie Witch on FacebookSIGNAL RISINGRock that will snatch you up….draw you in! Signal Rising (formerly Linus) came together to create music that our fans connect with. We are a regional touring rock band based out of College Station, TX. Signal Rising has exploded on the scene over the last three years playing dates with national touring acts Ten Years, Fair to Midland, Earshot, The Hectic, Flyleaf, Static X, Pat Travers, Skidrow, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Last Place You Look, Deuce,New Medicine and Saturate. Using monstrous guitar riffs, explosive drums, enthralling bass lines and soaring Vocals to draw in new fans at every concert, club gig, and acoustic show!Signal Rising on Facebook | Official WebsiteWHISKEY SIXIn the three years since forming Whiskey Six, this quartet has become one of the Southwest’s premier live acts, winning awards and praise from Hollywood to Austin. Incorporating the styles of blues masters Robert Johnson, Skip James, and R.L. Burnside with today’s fast-paced energy, the band sets itself apart from the usual hard-rock act. Whiskey Six isn’t just a band…its a brand all it’s own.Whiskey Six on Facebook | Official WebsiteTHE TRUMAN SYNDROMEThe Truman Syndrome is a rock band based out of Tyler, Texas. Formed in 2009, The Truman Syndrome features former members of the bands Within Chaos, Plummet, and Stone Circle Conspiracy. The band released their first EP in the form of a 5-song demo in early 2010 and quickly developed a following around the East Texas area after sharing the stage with many national artists’ including HELLYEAH, Sevendust, Mushroomhead, Saliva, HedPE, Cavo, Drowning Pool, and many other regional and local artists. The Truman Syndrome released a self-titled, 6-song EP in 2012 and has had several songs on the Tyler rock station 96X, Shreveport’s 99x, and 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas including the local/regional radio singles “Lake of Fire”, “You Will Find”, and “Overcome”. The band will spend 2013 promoting the EP throughout East Texas/Louisiana, and beyond!!!The Truman Syndrome on Facebook

Straight Line Stitch w/ Hindsight, In The Trench & Myra Maybelle
2013-06-27 20:00 - 2013-06-28 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Tickets for this show can be purchased over HERE
STRAIGHT LINE STITCHHeavy metal and hard rock fans are a fickle and discerning bunch. Bands that attempt to make a career for themselves by trend jumping with half-hearted devotion do not last. Straight Line Stitch has been steadily ascending the ranks of metal and hard rock through authentic and impassioned performances, an organic evolution of their writing and recording, and a tried and true road warrior mentality towards touring. The band defined who they were early on in their career and held steadfast to their beliefs while making the natural progressions and growth of a committed touring band. While being genuine at the core of a band’s being is an absolute necessity for credibility and longevity, it gets you nowhere fast if the songs do not matter. The SLS sound is commanding and universal, engaging casual fans of hard rock and satiating the most stringent fans of metal. The tenacious musicianship is on full display upon first listen, quickly establishing the virtue of the players. The balance between aggressive punch and highly charged hook goes a long way to explaining the wide and diverse range of devoted SLS loyalists. Whether sharing the stage with the titans of metal like Slayer, or playing a coveted slot at the Punk driven Warped Tour, Straight Line Stitch captivates and levels all in attendance. Vocalist Alexis Brown is a blazing persona that demands the attention of a room. Throughout their songs, Alexis navigates a seamless shift from harrowing screams to heartfelt melody that adds depth and sincerity to their music. Her clean vocal parts never take a back seat to the punishing screams, as they are sung with an assertive power and spirit that soar mightily.Straight Line Stitch on Facebook | Straight Line Stitch on TwitterHINDSIGHTThe riff and percussion driven hard rock band “Hind§ight” formed in Sugar Land, Texas at around the turn of the millennium with a group of young musicians desiring to make music that would both rock hard but melodically inspire the minds of an audience. Hind§ight’s music is focused on the life experiences of each of the band members. So, if you are at a Hind§ight concert, feel free to ask them about some of the stories behind the songs. If you are looking for disingenuous Disney pop music written by industry song writers for pop singers who need auto-tune just to get out of bed in the morning, this is not your band and may god have mercy on your soul. If you want some rock music that you can jam to and relate to in your daily life come and rock out with us.Hindsight on Facebook | Official WebsiteIN THE TRENCHIn The Trench has established a reputation, not only for their original and exceptionally tight style, but for putting together one of the most exciting live performances you will find anywhere. Vocalist Stephen Harding, and guitarists Jarrod Cook and Michael Giroux, welcome the addition of bassist Seneca Homeyer (Zero And Falling) and drummer Mark McBride (Red Team Go, Miphix, Emura). Their self-titled debut album (2009) shares similarities with their new material (release date TBA). However, the unmistakable improvement in songwriting, vocals, and musicianship in general, brings with it a somewhat more refined, and intense flavor. Brutal screams, crushing power-grooves, and chainsaw guitar riffs are now accompanied by sharper, more dynamic transitions and multi-layered screaming & singing vocals. In The Trench is here to make their mark.In The Trench on FacebookMYRA MAYBELLEWe all come from a long line of musicianship. Will and Camo were formerly members of Behold the Great Throne. After BTGT departed ways Will,cam, and former guitar play of sea of wolves luca, decided to launch a new project with no limits. Night after night the booze clanked the walls shaked and and music littered the air. We had minor set backs, but we shook them off and rose out of the ashes and found the Norwegian pancake-c lo green, and former Transcend before Azalia bassist Michael Brammer, to form what you would call powerhouse band “Myra Maybelle”. Music is love. Friendship is key. And family is everything.Myra Maybelle on Facebook

Opportunist w/ !NO!
2013-06-26 20:00 - 2013-06-27 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
OPPORTUNISTop·por·tun·ist – A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by principles or plans.Opportunist on Facebook | Official Website!NO!!NO! is a dirtbag Texas rendition of a German kosmiche music band in the vein of Neu!, Can, Amon Duul II and Cluster.!NO! on Facebook

Ishi CD Release Show w/ Vegenaut & Jared Tucker
2013-06-22 20:00 - 2013-06-23 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
ISHIIshi formed in Dallas, Tx as a duo with JT Mudd & Brad Dale at the end of 2006. Their sound derived from their vision to unify the instrumentation of Folk music with the endless soundscapes of electronic production. They started the recording process early 2007 with the intent to take their listeners on a uplifting journey exploring new sounds & resolving back to their forefather “Folk” which inspired it all. Ishi released their debut record “Through The Trees” May, 2010 & received two awards in the 2010 Dallas Observer Music Awards for “Best New Act”&”Best Electronic/Dance Act”. In 2011 the band was nominated again for “Best Electronic/Dance Act”& received the award on 10/18/11. Ishi has shared bills with such bands as Phoenix, Pretty Lights, Big Boi, Neon Indian, Toro y Moi, Boombox, Twin Shadow, The Toadies, Marina & the Diamonds, Friendly Fires, Art vs. Science, El Ten Eleven, School of Seven Bells, & Matthew Dear. The band is currently working on their second record & plan for a 2012 release.Ishi on Facebook | Ishi on Twitter | Official Website

Seryn w/ Chambers
2013-06-21 20:00 - 2013-06-22 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
SERYNSeryn is a 5 piece band who calls Denton, Texas their home. When listening to the well layered textures of guitars, ukulele, accordion, bass, viola, banjo and various percussion, it’s hard to imagine This Is Where We Are is the band’s debut effort. The band’s strength resides in their vast musical talent and understanding of dynamics. Their beauty is gracefully displayed through chilling harmonies. Each member and their voice carry the same importance. One is not complete without the other. It is in this craft that the young band shines so bright. It has earned them a sound that isn’t easily defined, but still proven triumphant. What may first appear as straight folk songs, later transcend into menacing walls of sound. The term “Folk-Pop” has been thrown around and maybe it loosely fits, but we will leave the definitions up to you.Seryn on Facebook | Seryn on Twitter | Official Website
CHAMBERSChambers is a mood-rock band from Denton, TX. They’ve grown quickly and proven their adaptability, while adding to their lineup. Chambers has shown an intense hunger for more. The final product consists of five members who each bring something unique to the table. Chambers’ recent release of a one take, live-sound music video, for their song “Make It So,” was well-received and got released with an interview on (local art blog) We Denton Do It. They’ve released a self-titled demo. Rumors of a pending album engineered in Redwood Studio by members of Midlake are spreading. An album release in the coming months is anticipated.Chambers on Facebook | Chambers on Twitter | Official Website

The Couch w/ The Beans
2013-06-20 21:00 - 2013-06-21 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
THE COUCHThe Couch is a 4-piece sweaty rock band based in Austin, TX. How they found each other involved many beers and various endeavors in the Austin music scene. The point is they are a group now and work very hard to make music people can sling whiskey to, get mad at, dance the night away to, and find lovin’ at the end of it all.The Couch on Facebook | The Couch on Twitter | Official WebsiteTHE BEANSThe members were all brought up in Houston, Texas where at various times in their lives they met and befriended Brendan. Nearing the end of his college coursework (in December 2010) Brendan called together his friends for an informal jam session with the hopes of masterminding a sophisticated & crude rock n’ roll band. His plan worked. The Beans started writing songs and performing around the city in March 2011. By January of 2012 The Beans had finished recording a demo and built a devout fan-base largely due to the raw energy of their live shows. They are currently working on touring to promote their debut album.The Beans on Facebook

Race To The Moon & Almost Handsome w/ Mike The Engineer, Bachelor Police & Golden Sombrero
2013-06-15 20:00 - 2013-06-16 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Race To The MoonRace to the Moon, based in Houston, TX, draws on its punk and indie rock influences to create driving, sophisticated music. Four recent transplants to the Houston area joined forces with a shared love of Wilco, Dinosaur Jr., and high energy live performance to create a charging rock and roll band. Race to the Moon started its journey in June 2012 and is gaining steam, bringing a boost of punk rock energy and dynamic songwriting into the local Houston indie scene. Their first EP is set to be released in July 2013.Race To The Moon on FacebookAlmost HandsomeThe beginnings of what would become ‘Almost Handsome’ may have started in the swamps of New Orleans. During an ‘alternative’ spring break of sorts James Hoelscher and Will Sullivan met and by some phantom grace found friendship and understanding in music. During their week stay at Loyola James and Will formed tentative plans to play music together, or as James would have it ‘start the revolution’ in Aggieland, Bryan/College Station, Texas. Alex Arispe was shortly thereafter tapped to play drums. Things quickly came together and an indie rock trio was formed. Now forcing their way into your heart through your ears, no sense in fighting it, people all get ready…Almost Handsome on FacebookMike The EngineerMike The Engineer was created in tribute to the Mike that is inside of all of us. Formed in the summer of 2011, Mike The Engineer is a band from Bryan by way of San Antonio and Midland who strive to create fun fuzz punk songs which incorporate everything from The Beach Boys to The Ramones to WAVVES. They can often be spotted making people dance in Bryan, have played at Loud!Fest in 2011 and 2012, and have also performed in Houston and Victoria.Mike The Engineer on FacebookBachelor PoliceWhen members from local legends Almost Handsome and Fistful Öf Dollars decided to join forces during the summer of 2010, people told them they were nuts. How would they even practice without it ending in a fist fight? But alas, these musicians have created a sound that is both fun and rockin’. If you’re in need of a good time, call the Bachelor Police.Bachelor Police on FacebookGolden SombreroGolden Sombrero is a newer member of the Bryan/College Station scene, having been in existence since July 2012. Comprised of musicians from other area bands such as The Ex-Optimists, Pearl Light Specials, and Bachelor Police, this group has a classic four-piece lineup and mixes the style of roots rock with the energy of garage. They have played in both of the twin cities at venues such as Revolution Café and Bar and Zapatos.Golden Sombrero on Facebook

Hi Fi
2013-06-14 20:30 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Hi FiHi Fi is a classic rock band from College Station, TX.Hi Fi on Facebook

The Lonely Hunter w/ The Reynolds Number, The Feeble Contenders & Danielle Grubb
2013-06-13 20:00 - 2013-06-14 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
THE LONELY HUNTERThe Lonely Hunter is a rock band originally from College Station, TX. Despite the town’s profound country music background, The Lonely Hunter has developed an original sound that has drawn crowds all over Texas. Most of the guys hail from the Dallas area and have spent their younger years around the big city scene. Now that they are in Central Texas, these guys have been a driving force in the local scene, and have begun to branch out into the surrounding cities. Their sound can be defined by their beautiful melodic textures. In their latest self-titled release, The Lonely Hunter worked with Producer, MD Thompson, to create a 6-song EP that grabs you by the ear and holds you by the heart. The Lonely Hunter believes in music with a purpose and a meaning, and their on-stage performance shows nothing else.The Lonely Hunter on Facebook | The Lonely Hunter on Twitter | Official Website
THE REYNOLDS NUMBERFormed in early 2011, The Reynolds Number is an Austin based quintet that has discovered a very unique blend of melodic rock and roll. Since their conception, the band has toured around Texas in support of their upcoming EP, set to be released in November of 2011. With Josh Atkins and Chris Soltani on guitars, Gabriel Elpers on bass, and Om Shankar on keys/vocals, the band has crafted its niche in the Austin music scene by using choral guitar harmonies, thumping bass, intricate percussion, and powerful vocal melodies to captivate the crowd. Their upcoming record, “For November”, is a seven track CD that truly shows the bands diverse musical influences, and its true soul, telling a story of a man simply trying to find his way again. With the record being on the brink of release, The Reynolds Number simply hopes that those listening will find some inspiration in their words and melodies.The Reynolds Number on Facebook | The Reynolds Number on Twitter | Official Website
THE FEEBLE CONTENDERSThe Feeble Contenders are a loud rock n roll band from Texas.The Feeble Contenders on Facebook
DANIELLE GRUBBD.C born and Dallas raised, Danielle Grubb began writing music at a young age. Playing in and out of Dallas during her high school years, the Arts Magnet Alum played many shows and festivals with Southern Indie Rock band, The Forest Fire; sharing the stage with the likes of: Mute Math, Bowling for Soup, Vanity Theft, Sick of Sarah, and others. She currently attends SUNY Purchase College in New York where she studies Studio Production and writes music for many purposes in her free time. Recently, she has composed music for the Fastlifeshow.com, the short film “Her” by Dillon Stark, and collaborated with Cary Pierce on a song called ‘Missing Me’. She now focuses on her solo career, writing experimental blues rock music.Danielle Grubb on Facebook

The Background & Red Box Harbor w/ Fire In The Kitchen
2013-06-08 20:00 - 2013-06-09 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
THE BACKGROUNDThe Background are an American rock band who thrive from a well thought out DIY strategy. Based in the heart of Dallas, TX, the band is comprised of singer-songwriter Shaun Gunnels, guitarist Kris Trevino, guitarist James Gonzalez, bassist Sean Bottoms, and drummer Ray Baumgratz. The band spent time honing their craft in their local music scene as well as logging shows regionally & releasing the ‘Your Friends’ EP to the masses in 2011. Recently, the band released new singles “Okay” (June 26, 2012) and “Hands Up” (November 13, 2012). The Background garnered attention in Texas by playing shows with NeverShoutNever, Mae, Action Item, Set It Off, Cady Groves, Eisley, Lydia, This Providence, The Dangerous Summer, Sparks The Rescue, and I Call Fives along with SXSW 2012 and Six Flags Over Texas in August 2012. The five-piece will continue their momentum into 2013 with a new single, “Take It Slow”. They will release it on January 29, 2013 along with a music video to follow. The band will also spend time writing new songs for an extended play release later in the year.The Background on Facebook | The Background on Twitter | Official WebsiteRED BOX HARBORWe are Red Box Harbor. Our band consists of Zachary Golden, Jeremiah Turner, and Mark Schroeder. We are from Houston,Texas! Our songs are written upon basic life encounters that will give everyone something to relate to and let the listener know you aren’t the only one that feels the way you do. Our friends, family, and love for music keep us going. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy our music as much as we enjoy making it! Be sure to tell your friends about us to.Red Box Harbor on Facebook | Red Box Harbor on Twitter

FREE First Friday Concert feat. Walking Bear's Farewell Show w/ The Fox & The Bird, Larynx & Daniel Gonzales
2013-06-07 17:00 - 2013-06-08 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
WALKING BEARWalking Bear is the brainchild of Bryan, Tx musician Chad Petty. What began as a solo project has grown into a full band experience featuring Nicholas Bauer on organ, piano, and slide, Chad on lead guitar, vocals, and harmonica, Lyndsey Torres on bass, and Marty Chronister on drums. Walking Bear has grown from an all acoustic folk act, with hints of bluegrass ballads and dark gospel back tones, to a an outright fusion of folk, blues, whiskey, and rock and roll. Chad has grown from lead guitarist in various metal/hardcore bands growing up in Houston, to a prolific songwriter in the genres of folk, blues, and rock and roll. He arranges pieces with a dark, heartfelt, and interestingly “old soul” manner. A multi-instrumentalist, playing such instruments as mandolin, banjo, guitar, harmonica, drums, bass, and more, chad keeps it simple and lively in his solo performances. His on-stage presence and performance is truly a “One Man Band” experience. As a full band, Walking Bear is an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Nicholas Bauer is a musical genius, sporting instruments such as organ, piano, banjolele, and accordion, to name a few. Lyndsey Torres is the kind of bassist you want in a band, methodical, witty, and full of ideas, and fantastic arrangements. Marty Chronister, former vocalist of Bonnie Blue, has come on board to keep the band in time. He’s the kind of drummer who puts the “rock” back in “Folk/Rock.” This is the perfect storm of sorts. Walking Bear brings a new kind of band to the table. Chad toured with Gina Chavez (Austin, Tx) in Feb. 2012, representing his full band while on tour. Tour stops included: Bryan, Tx, Dallas, Tx, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis Tennessee. This will be Chad Petty’s & Walking Bear’s last show in Bryan/College Station.Walking Bear on Facebook | Walking Bear on Twitter | Official WebsiteTHE FOX AND THE BIRDFox and the Bird blends folk and orchestral roots music & draws its energy from gang vocals and layered harmonies for a sound that’s communal. The band began in the living room of Dan Bowman, with Travis Lawrence (of Addison Road), Wheeler Sparks, Daniel t. Hall and Ray Weyandt began collaborating on music soon thereafter, contributing to what began to resemble a small folk choir. Fox and the Bird first came together through the Dallas house show scene and the famed Annex house. The band continues to produce and self-release its albums, touring from time to time and always committed to music that is made on back porches, in living rooms and on the streets.The Fox & The Bird on Facebook | The Fox & The Bird on Twitter | Official WebsiteLARYNXAfter humble beginnings in the small town of College Station, Texas the Band now known as “Larynx Music” began what they thought would be a slow and steady growing process. Playing their original music at various open mic nights, and other events in the college town home of Texas A&M University, Larynx’s music went viral and made it way across the map… On Monday August 20, 2012 Larynx Music recorded their first single “The One” along with “Circles” for their First EP ” Cosmic Love ” at ” New Fiction Studios” in Dallas, Texas with Producer Bryan David. This platform propelled their music off the ground like never before… Larynx Music seeks to inspire and to make the listener feel the pleading vocals, and thoughtful arrangements of every song. Their music will surely tap at you heart until you let them in.Larynx on Facebook | Larynx on Twitter | Official WebsiteDANIEL GONZALESDaniel Gonzales is a singer/songwriter out of Dallas, TX currently living in College Station. Playing with a full band for the first time at this show and with an upcoming EP to be released later this Spring.Daniel Gonzales on Facebook

Savannah Berry w/ Christian Porter & Sage Johnston
2013-06-06 19:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
SAVANNAH BERRY￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼The Voice. Team Blake. Safe And Sound. That’s how the world discovered Savannah Berry. But like most “overnight success” stories, there were years of dedication and commitment that came before. Savannah, 18, has been performing live since she was 8 years old. It all began when her grandmother first brought her on-stage to sing with her at a Saturday night Opry in Texas. When she was in the sixth grade, Savannah got the idea that it would be fun to videotape her performances of songs and post them on YouTube for her family and friends. Her first YouTube video was “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and Savannah was surprised when people that she did not know started posting song requests. She did, of course, and with each posting the audience for her YouTube channel grew. In 2011 Savannah’s YouTube channel took off catching the attention of the Academy of Country Music and her favorite artists, Sugarland. They asked if she would be interested in doing a “video duet” that would be used as a promo for the ACM Awards show. Savannah jumped at the chance and met up with Sugarland at the Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry, to record a video of the duo’s #1 hit, “Stuck Like Glue.” The video was released in March 2011. Savannah went on to join Sugarland on the red carpet at the 46th Annual ACM Awards to promote the video and she was also invited to perform at the ACM Awards All Star Jam, which, as an unsigned artist is a very rare occurrence. In July of 2012, Savannah independently released her first EP of five original songs, which she wrote with Nashville songwriters Zac Maloy (Carrie Underwood’s #1 “Temporary Home”) and Kevin Griffin (Sugarland’s “Stuck Like Glue”). The EP is available on iTunes and streaming services like Spotify and ReverbNation. Savannah performs live, solo and with her band, throughout her home state at opries, rodeos, sporting events and clubs. She’s a regular at WineStyles in Houston where she sells out every show. Savannah has performed at the Country Music Is Love benefit concert for City of Hope alongside Thompson Square, Josh Thompson, Chris Cavanaugh and Brett Eldredge. She has also performed with some of the biggest stars of the Texas music scene including Jack Ingram, Sammy Kershaw, Cody Canada (Cross Canadian Ragweed), Stony LaRue, Wade Bowen, Hayes Carll and Sean McConnell.Savannah Berry on Facebook | Savannah Berry on Twitter | Official WebsiteCHRISTIAN PORTERChristian Porter is your regular all-American guy…but with extraordinaire musical talents. The 21-year-old Pennsylvania native grew up in a very family-oriented atmosphere, with his parents, Lori and Paul Porter, always supportive of their son’s goals. The young singer/songwriter became interested in music after learning to play the piano at a very young age, which helped inspire him to pursue other musical instruments (he also plays the guitar, drums, bass and ukulele) and interests, such as drama. Starring in his first musical in the sixth grade, Christian grew accustomed to the stage and the limelight, traits that would only help fuel his future career. By the time he was 14, Christian started playing the guitar, which is what ignited his passion to create music full-time. A year later, he wrote his first original song, “Why Can’t You See,” and started to play at open mics around his hometown of Stroudsburg. Taking full advantage of his musical momentum and the success of that first single, the inspired musician continued to write, having more than 12 original songs only a few months later. Proud of his accomplishments, Christian went into the studio and self-recorded his first album in 2008 when he was just 16 years old. Titled One Reason, the pop album features eight original songs and features guest appearances from artists like Randy Bigness, Regina Sayles and Tony Dellaria. The success of his music has led to opening gigs for Bo Bice, Thriving Ivory, Dawes, Ryan Cabrera, We The Kings and Gavin Degraw, in addition to various gigs at numerous bars, clubs, coffee houses, restaurants and more across the nation. With a soulful pop sound, Christian’s music is truly unforgettable and comprised of melodic beats and heart filled lyrics. Growing up, his first musical inspirations were Elton John and Billy Joel, but by the time he began playing guitar, he started to listen to music from The Fray, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Coldplay, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson. Now, his music is a refection of all these inspirations, as he begins to carve out his own musical niche within the pop world. In May 2012, Christian released his all-new EP, All About You, which consists of five original songs and is now available for purchase on iTunes. Currently, the unsigned artist is looking to expand his career and talents, while providing fans and music lovers with unique sounds that convey truth, realness and passion.Christian Porter on Facebook | Christian Porter on Twitter | Official Website

Kopecky Family Band w/ Scientist & Evan P. Donohue
2013-06-04 19:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
KOPECKY FAMILY BANDLike all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led to numerous tours, including adventures to CMJ, SXSW and Bonnaroo, three EP releases and friendships across the country. Leading the family are singers Gabe and Kelsey, along with Steven (lead guitar), Corey (bass), Markus (cello), and David (drums). The music is emotive, and evokes raw honesty and vulnerability, whilst capturing your attention through its unmistakable power and presence. The sounds created by the booming and orchestral-like 6-piece challenge the listener’s ear while still offering sweet melodies to sing along with. Early 2012 finally meant a break in the band’s relentless touring schedule, and the chance to get away to work on their debut full-length album, which had already begun with ideas and songs being hatched whilst on the road. After a co-headlining tour with The Lumineers in April, the family once again bunkered down to put the finishing touches on the album. The result is Kids Raising Kids, a culmination of 5 years of hard work shared amongst friends, family, and fans. The album is due out later this year. Never the types to sit still, Camp Kopecky play their first Lollapalooza in August and will then head to Austin for ACL in October. There’s indeed a lot on the horizon for this party of 6. There’s never a dull moment when you’re #PartoftheFamily.Kopecky Family Band on Facebook | Kopecky Family Band on Twitter | Official Website
SCIENTISTScientist is from deep in the heart of Texas. In early 2011, Brandon DuBois and Jesse Schaefer began writing their debut, World EP. Produced by grammy nominated band, After Edmund, the band recorded the five song EP over the course of twelve months. Inspired by The Killers and Passion Pit, the record consists of five songs that are pop rock to the core and wrapped with an electronic bow.
Scientist is constantly in The Lab working on new videos and responses to The Experiment, a feature where people submit cover videos of Scientist songs, and in return, Scientist covers one of theirs. Along with that, nerd glasses and pocket protectors are given out at every show, and anyone who tags Scientist in a nerdy picture will end up on the website.
The Scientist boys can be found in the Mobile Lab on tour promoting World EP with their captivating live show, complete with instrument switches, electronic breaks, and crowd participation.Scientist on Facebook | Scientist on Twitter | Official Website
EVAN P. DONOHUE“The most immediate comparison one is likely to make in describing fresh-faced local power-popper Evan P. Donohue is to Elvis Costello. And the reason isn’t just the glasses. Like the early material of the bespectacled king of brainy geek-rock, Donohue’s songs are literate hyper-pop anthems for the brokenhearted. The biggest difference is that where Costello espoused a palpable anger and bravado in his songwriting, Donohue has a carefree air of romanticism to his lovelorn pining. Fans of nervy awk-rock from favorites of the Stiff Records catalog to pre-Y2K Weezer should take notice.” – Nashville SceneEvan P. Donohue on Facebook | Evan P. Donohue on Twitter | Official Website

Blues Country Band
2013-06-01 19:00 - 23:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Blues Country BandBlues Country Band is a blues, country & rock band from College Station, TX.Band’s Name on Facebook

Second Lovers w/ Jeff Whitehead, Keeton Coffman & Wade Hill
2013-05-30 20:00 - 2013-05-31 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
SECOND LOVERSSecond lovers is a 6 piece Indie Folk band from Houston, TX. The band was formed in 2010 after the splitting of Lunara. Second Lovers started as a series of recordings done by Nic Morales with Santiago Perez. Upon completing an EP, Nic asked Kathy Garza, Henry Largo, and Ashley Parker to assist in performing the tracks locally. In the summer of 2012 the band released their debut album “Wishers, Dreamers, & Liars” and has received outstanding reviews. Currently the band is touring, writing, and excited about playing a show near you! The band has played several festivals including the Main Street Block Party, Spring Forward Festival, The Houston Wine Festival, Free Press Summer Fest, The Big Spill, and Montrose Winter Social.Second Lovers on Facebook | Second Lovers on Twitter | Official Website
JEFF WHITEHEADJeff Whitehead will release “Bloodhound Heart” in the spring of 2013. Produced by Scott Davis (guitarist with Hayes Carll; Producer for Rob Baird, Trishas, etc.) the album contains 9 songs written by Whitehead that span the spectrum of emotion, from heartbreak to lasting love to the angst of the introspective troubadour. It will be available to music fans in exchange for United States currency. It should be noted that he will no longer accept pesos or confederate dollars as payment.
In the last four years, Whitehead has released an album, an EP, 2 singles to Texas radio, and continued touring, sharing the stage with great artists such as Cory Morrow, Mike McClure, Johnny Cooper. “We love being on the road, and getting to work with such great musicians and songwriters, it really makes it all worth it,” says Whitehead.
Whether he is rockin’ with his band at a smoky dancehall or listening room, or just pickin’ a guitar or piano at home, you’ll notice one thing: he cares a hell of a lot about the song. And listeners are quick to pick up on this sentiment when listening to “Bloodhound Heart”. The album captures the energy and soul that has been winning over radio stations and audiences and is another great example of Whitehead’s dedication to the craft of songwriting.
Whitehead stumbled into the world of songwriting when, during his sophomore year at Texas A&M University, he happened across a copy of American Songwriter Magazine and found their renowned Lyric Contest. Though he had written poetry and short stories, he had never written a song. After writing 5 songs, he mailed in his efforts and waited. The effort paid off. At age 19, he had won first place in the international contest for his song “Coffee and Dreams” (now featured on the album “Outlaw in My Mind”). Along with having his song published in the next issue of American Songwriter Magazine and receiving a Martin Guitar, Jeff received the most dangerous thing you can give to a songwriter: validation.
With this new found energy, Jeff teamed up with Granger Smith (producer), to showcase his lyrical prowess with great country rhythms on the album, “Outlaw in My Mind” (2009). With an album recorded and nothing but blind faith and ambition, Jeff graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Wildlife Biology and moved to Austin the next day.
Now, with countless shows and two albums including two radio singles under his belt, and an upcoming full length album, this year is sure to be an exciting year for Jeff Whitehead music fans alike.Jeff Whitehead on Facebook | Jeff Whitehead on Twitter | Official Website
KEETON COFFMANTalented and humbly engaging, with a unique ability to paint vivid pictures of life and its beauties and struggles, Keeton has created a collection of honest, original songs to take you on an emotional journey. After leading Houston rockers, The 71’s, for more than 6 years with their bravado and in-your-face attitude, Keeton has re-created his sound with his poetic songwriting and musical abilities and brings a brand new collection of authentic, heartfelt songs from his upcoming album.Keeton Coffman on Facebook | Keeton Coffman on Twitter | Official Website
WADE HILLWade Hill and the Texas Avenue Band got its humble start in the spring of 2012 while playing various hot spots on Northgate during the financially trying times of a typical College Station summer. Since then, the group has been booking a steady amount of shows that range from Northgate, to Greek Venues, Tailgates, and pretty much any other venues that appreciate the finer sounds that country music has to offer.Wade Hill on Facebook | Wade Hill on Twitter

Ancient Wisdom w/ Mayra Maybelle, Fallacy & Firestarter '82
2013-05-25 20:00 - 2013-05-26 02:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Tickets for this show can be purchased through this link HERE.
Ancient WisdomNot unlike early death rock and neo-folkore sound, Ancient VVisdom incorporates electric guitar effects, synth sounds, vocal harmonies and abstract percussion to create a deeper, ethereal quality to their minimalist arranagements. Nathan’s powerfully honest voice is complimented by lyrics ranging from mysteries of the occult, paganism, satanic philosophy, and forbidden knowledge.Official Website
Myra MaybelleMyra Maybelle is hard hitting, high energy metal band out of Bryan/College Station, TX. We all come from a long line of musicianship. Will and Camo were formerly members of Behold the Great Throne. After BTGT parted ways Will, Cam, and former guitar play of Sea of Wolves Luca, decided to launch a new project with no limits. Night after night the booze clanked, the walls shook, and music littered the air. We had minor set backs, but we shook them off and rose out of the ashes and found the Norwegian pancake-c lo green, and former Transcend Before Azalea bassist Michael Brammer, to form what you would call powerhouse band “Myra Maybelle”. Music is love. Friendship is key. And family is everything. So be on the look out for upcoming shows and events.Myra Maybelle on Facebook
FallacyGiven the fact that this band was born in late October 2010, FallacY has amassed a loyal cult following, having done everything from internet to fm radio shows, backyard parties, local & national festivals, to sharing the stage with both national & international acts.Official Website
Firestarter ’82Firestarter ’82 start in Lafayette, LA, the hometown of Dudeman (lead guitarist/singer). Dudeman had a hard time piecing together the line-up he needed, so he sought other lands. Initially, San Diego was to be the first stop, but his roommate Doug suggested the “Live Music Capital of The World”, so they moved to Austin, TX. Here, the search for musicians started slow, but eventually he found his first guitarist, Issy Martinez, followed by a bassist named Dee Castillo (later titled Malice Blackhart). Not pleased with the direction, he branched off with Malice and they formed Rock Bottom. It took about a year to form a complete line-up and eventually start gigging, but inner tension in the band caused its demise. Not willing to quit, Dudeman continued on with his drummer, Craig Norris, and formed Firestarter ’82. The band went through a few incarnations before finally gaining completion with it’s current line-up: Art Green – drums, Jonny Rocket – keys, Ian Smith – guitar, Melissa Krenek – Bass. And the legend continues…Firestarter ’82 on Facebook

Least of These w/ Should've Been Cowboys & Time With Addy
2013-05-24 20:00 - 2013-05-25 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
LEAST OF THESELeast of These consists of 4 young men from the DFW area in Texas, who simply want to know Christ more deeply. Their goal as a band is to spread the gospel throughout the nations and love others in doing so. They are a band set on writing honest, passionate, and heartfelt lyrics put to music that is equally as passionate. Least of These is a band that doesn’t try to fit in a mold, but writes whatever is put on their hearts no matter what the sound is. Christ is the main reason this band exists and He gets all the glory. As of 11/1/2012, Least of These is starting fresh. Same message, a little bit more raw sound. “This EP, More Than Conquerors, is a passionate collection of songs put together by an extremely talented group of four guys based out of Denton, Texas….Each song has an incredibly heartfelt message and meaning which makes the album feel inspired, not only by the ideas of the writer, but by the voice of our Almighty God speaking straight to the songwriter…This album is a great one if you like indie rock with meaningful passionate lyrics. Even though this is only a seven track EP, in some ways it feels like the perfect amount of music. But it also in other ways doesn’t feel like enough. It has a really kind of bittersweet ending which left me feeling satisfied. I definitely recommend checking out this band and album.” – Cimarron Hatch – Indie Vision Music “Overall this is a great debut from Least of These. They have crafted some very creative and enjoyable indie rock. These guys have a lot of talent, and I look forward to seeing what they come up with next. For this being their very first album, I am looking forward to what they come up with in the future. Least of These have created a strong debut album that is well worth your time to check out.” – Joshua Clark – Christcore.netLeast of These on Facebook | Least of These on Twitter | Official Website
Should’ve Been CowboysShould’ve Been Cowboys is a 4-man rock band based out of College Station, TX.Should’ve Been Cowboys on Facebook | Should’ve Been Cowboys on Twitter | Official Website
TIME WITH ADDYTime with Addy is a Post-Grunge band from College Station, Texas. Members, Tyler Wise (Lead Singer) and Bain Marze (Rhythm Guitar), formed the band in the summer of 2012 with the addition of Phil Bruxvoort (Drums/Percussion) and Nathan Ybarra (Lead Guitar/Bass). The band then recorded a 5-song EP, titled, “Haggard Season EP” at 5th Street Studios in Austin, Texas. “Haggard Season EP” was released on October 1st and a music video for Track 03 (Medicate Myself) off the album was released on YouTube the following day. Time with Addy, presently, promotes it’s album and performs live around the Bryan/College Station area alongside working on a full-length album.Time With Addy on Facebook | Time With Addy on Twitter

Leopold & His Fiction w/ Luke Wade & No Civilians
2013-05-23 20:00 - 2013-05-24 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Leopold & His FictionNaked, stripped down and aching with adrenaline is the rawness of Leopold and his Fiction. A revolving group of friends led by Detroit native Daniel James (lead vocal/guitar), their essential make up sprouted from collaborations made on the road in the whirlwind cycle of touring. From San Francisco to LA to Austin various musical adventures had come and gone, until James found a common vision in the musicians he’d met along the way. Their seminal force is the catalyst for soul-drenched, bare-bone rock ‘n’ roll that shakes with the power of ’73-era Stooges while seducing with the rhythm and blues of Motown. Originally formed as an outlet for Daniel James to exercise his virtues gained from years in Detroit, Leopold and his Fiction absorbed pieces of the Motown catalog along with the protopunk resonance of Iggy’s Stooges and molded them into a personal version of the rock ‘n’ roll dream. “I lived a heavily drug-induced, alcohol-crazed lifestyle that I thought you needed to live to get to the top of an industry whose facade is fueled by such,” says James. “It wasn’t until I moved far away and met this family of musicians, that I found who I really am, it’s where I need to be.” James balanced his raw, naïve energy and became a founding member of country folk rock act Cowboy and Indian, enjoying a successful run playing festivals including Austin City Limits and recording a full length album. “Vocal harmony and traditional folk is one side of me,” says James, “but I need to release this direct surge of energy.” Composed and redefined on and off stage, Leopold and his Fiction is a beast in all its glory when plugged into their amplifiers and fully cranked. It’s as if they, themselves, are connected directly into an electric socket. “The band elicits a power when it’s time to perform that is unable to be harnessed in any other medium short of a fist fight,” says James. “Whether that’s on stage or in a recording studio it’s almost hard to contain it. It’s more life than I’ve ever felt before.” It was that sonic fever that landed the group recent support slots for The Cult and ZZ Top. When James was younger he wrote songs about escaping, and long trips through a desert, never really looking back, always pushing forward. With Leopold and his Fiction the songs have naturally matured. “Leopold is a fictional entity that gives me a vehicle to discover these characters,” says James. “For me, it is similar to writing a novel by cultivating very specified personalities in various and often ominous situations with different outcomes.” The songwriter claims to have gone through a rebirth since coming to Austin. It’s where he fell in love, quit drinking and had a daughter. “With nothing blanketing my receptors I can let down my guard,” he says. “I’ve never been more vulnerable and, in a way, never more fearless. It’s very honest and liberating.” For the past year Leopold and his Fiction have been working with Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith (The Datsuns, Slayer, Jet, The Dandy Warhols, etc…) in recording and capturing a captivating musical journey that is as relentless as it is inspiring. “Frenchie saw our show and listened to our records,” says James. “He was very blunt and said, ‘I’m confident I can make you guys shine!’ He brought a lot out of me and the band. The energy was very positive and the songs are confident, edgy and packed with emotion.” Amidst the band’s hook-filled party rock James was also able to refine his more melodic Neil Young / Jackson Browne side. “When I was really young and spent all my time listening to records, I would dedicate my attention to songs that facilitated my emotions,” says James. “Sometimes ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,’ other times “Going to California’. The best music for me explores a demographic of both introversion and extroversion. It’s a craft just like any other. I have to work at it rigorously over and over until I find the combination that works best for the song.” The next Leopold and his Fiction album promises a full pallet of artistry from America’s deep, dark underbelly and rootsy fabric to a revival of an Rn’B-tinged, backwoods charm. It goes back to the days when Motown and Stax loaded singles with a hip-shaking groove on the A-side and a ballad in 6/8 on the B-side that could be crooned under the moonlight.Leopold & His Fiction on Facebook | Leopold & His Fiction on Twitter | Official WebsiteLuke Wade & No CiviliansLuke Wade is a graduate of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX where his first band Hurt Street would form and call home for the six years they toured the Texas college circuit. He was born and raised in nearby Dublin where he worked at the historic Dr. Pepper plant though his college years. His Father, an Artist, and Mother, a dance instructor, both still live and work in the small town. For eleven years starting at the age of three, Luke was a student of his mother’s dance studio, and gives this experience credit for always feeling comfortable performing his music in front of crowds. He credits his father’s influence as a painter for showing him the importance of patience, honesty, and integrity in making any kind of art. In 2009 Luke Wade relocated to Fort Worth where he worked as a bartender at Scat Jazz Loung. Luke’s debut album, “Tomorrow’s Ghosts,” was released in June of 2010 to regional praise and moderate commercial success. It wasn’t until September of 2011 that Luke began touring nationally, gaining a broader base of fans and attention of the music industry. Since then, Luke has played the Mississippi River Music Festival in St. Louis, the PGA tour championship in Kiawah Island, SC, and he and his band No Civilians are currently recording a follow up Album with a plan for a summer 2013 release.Luke Wade & No Civilians on Facebook | Luke Wade & No Civilians on Twitter | Official Website

B/CS Loud!Fest 2013
2013-05-16 20:00 - 2013-05-19 02:00 | Grand Stafford Theater, 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
B/CS LOUD!FEST 2013B/CS LOUD!FEST exists because Matt, Niki, Kelly and Michael hate The Toadies. Seriously. That’s the short of it. The long of it is that we got tired of local B/CS bands getting screwed over at supposed “local” music festivals, so we decided to start our own. We are all in bands, we know how we’d like to be treated when we roll into a club out of town, so that’s how we run Loudfest. Do unto otters as you’d have otters do unto you. LOUD!FEST 2013 is May 16+17+18, 2013 @ Revolution & Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan, Texas. Yup, that’s right. THREE whole days of LOUD. 30+ awesome local, regional and national bands! Wristbands are only $5 and good for all three nights. That’s like 15 cents a band. You can’t even buy a piece of bubblegum anymore for 15 cents! Mark your calendars and ready your earplugs! BANDS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM Anxious Fate (BCS); Galactic Morgue (BCS); Bad Lucifer (ATX); Eclipse (BCS); Harvard (New Orleans, LA); The Wrong Ones (HTX); Come And Take It (ATX); ASS (BCS); Strange Weapons (HTX); Frank Smith (ATX); Street Pizza (BCS); Inflatable Baptists (ATX); Signal Rising (BCS); Hate Pony (HTX); We Were Wolves (HTX); Black Cock (ATX); Modern Convenience (Memphis,TN); The Ex-Optimists (BCS); Myra Maybel (BCS); Something Called Nothing (ATX); Solomon (DFW); Skyacre (ATX); The Blood Royale (ATX); Venomous Maximus (HTX); StereoType (BCS); GirlBand (BCS); Fistful Of Dollars (BCS); Muhammadali (HTX); The Chumps (ATX); The Hangouts (BCS); Vidor (HTX)
Tickets will be sold through Loud!Fest’s website below and at the door.Loud!Fest on Facebook | Official Website
GST LINEUP
THURSDAY
8:00 PM doors open
9:00 Bear’s Yearning
9:45 Galactic Morgue (BCS)
10:30 The Wrong Ones (HTX)
11:15 The Swamps (HTX)
12:00 Knights of the Fire Kingdom (HTS)
FRIDAY
8:00 PM doors open
9:00 Strange Weapons (HTX)
9:45 A Sundae Drive (HTX)
10:30 Black Cock (ATX)
11:15 Street Pizza (BCS)
12:00 Inflatable Baptists (ATX)
12:45 Signal Rising (BCS)
SATURDAY
6:00 PM – doors open
7:15 Anxious Fate (BCS)
8:00 Immaculate Creation (BCS)
8:45 Critical Misfire (BCS)
9:30 Myra Maybelle (BCS)
10:15 Skyacre (ATX)
11:00 Solomon (DFW)
11:45 The Blood Royale (ATX)
12:30 Venomous Maximus (HTX)

Snake Skin Prison w/ Saint Carmen, Rockett Queen & Echo Temple
2013-05-11 20:00 - 2013-05-12 01:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Saint CarmenSaint Carmen is a hard rock band with a modern sound and face-melting intensity; A new breed of ‘mainstream’ rock that knows no limits. Things started kicking off when the band found it’s current line-up in September 2012. With Avery Krueger on lead vocals/guitar, Dylan Cash shredding out the lead guitar, Buck Blackerby on bass, and Jake Bellamy smashing the skins and singing the back-up, Saint Carmen was built on a recipe for a hellacious wall of rockin’ sound.Official WebsiteSnake Skin PrisonRock 103.9’s Home Brew Top Shelf pick for March Snake Skin Prison was born from the distilleries of Hard Southern American Rock N Roll. Based out of Austin Texas, SSP is playing the entire state of Texas and building a strengthened fan based. You want it hard, loud, and fast…well look no further…this is the best unsigned music in America. I dare ya to disagreeOfficial WebsiteRockett QueenNot every band can boast the title “Best unsigned band in America”… Rockett Queen can. Rockett Queen quickly earned the title “Best Unsigned Band in America” by winning the contest that ultimately resulted in their hit single “The Next Big Thing” to be featured in the full length film “John Tucker Must Die.” This earned them a spot on the soundtrack along with The All American Rejects, Cartel, Ok Go and many more. With that notoriety, it wasn’t long before MTV beckoned and featured “The Next Big Thing” in their hit TV show “Newport Harbor”. Following the success of “The Next Big Thing,” Rockett Queen quickly raced back into the studio to record their sophomore EP “Kiss and Tell,” which has already been declared “the best thing Rockett Queen has released to date.” The track “Since You Been Gone” gained notoriety and received heavy airplay on Top 40 radio station The Breeze, where it continues to thrive.Official WebsiteEcho TempleEcho Temple contain some members that may be familiar to those on the Houston scene, including Tom Calandra of Z-Lot-Z. Immediately the band set the standard with their prog influenced Metal with an edge. Having never heard the band before, I didn’t know what to expect, nor can I tell you the song titles. However, their set was nearly flawless in execution. There were definitely some professionals on the stage that night. What really caught my attention was the cover of Evergrey’s, “A Touch of Blessing.” I was floored by the power of that cover alone, which admittedly forced me to pay more attention to the band afterward. Echo Temple are a band to watch for. Tom’s vocals are serene, yet delivered with a hidden power that will knock you back. The dual guitarists are incredibly talented masters of their instruments, and deliver precision solos and emotional melodies in ever song. The drummer and bassist hold the songs together with a varied backbone. Look for Echo Temple at several LSM showcases in 2013.Official Website

Tribute To A Firefighter: A Benefit Concert for the Bryan and West Fire Departments feat. The Coleman Brothers & Eric Myers
2013-05-10 19:00 - 2013-05-11 00:00 | 106 S Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Tribute To A FirefighterAlways There for Texas presents Tribute to a Firefighter: A Benefit Concert for Texas First Responders of the Bryan and West Fire Departments featuring the Coleman Brothers with Eric Myers In association with Advent GX, Grand Stafford Theater and sponsored by Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Milligan Hill Technical Services LLC, Mariott Homes, Messina Hof, Acme Glass and Domino’s Pizza. Event Details: A concert event featuring The Coleman Brothers with their hit song “A Tribute to a Firefighter” and musician Eric Myers including a silent auction of locally donated services and goods. All proceeds will go to the firefighters and their families affected by the February 2013 Bryan tragedy and the March 2013 tragedy in West, Tx. Always There for Texas is a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving volunteer fire departments in Texas. Their mission is to be “always there” for first responders, helping them to be well-trained, equipped and in a state of readiness when the next emergency call comes in. This event was inspired to help the families of the local Bryan firefighters who lost their lives and were injured in February 2013 but has now extended to also support first responders affected by the explosion in West, Texas, in March 2013. Recent events across the nation and state serve to remind the community of the need to support our first responders and their families in these times of tragedy and to continue to support them well after these events disappear from the headlines.The Coleman BrothersThe Coleman Brothers new single “Lonely in The Lonestar State” from the album “Keepin It Reel” is set to make an impact worldwide. The Country Music world is buzzing about the previous single “Ghost Town”. The Coleman Brothers have performed live on CBS KHOU Houston “Great Day Houston & NBC Tyler Texas “East Texas Live”. The Coleman Brothers are planning a 2013 tour. Casinos, Festivals & Clubs all across the world. They are also members of the Country Music Association (CMA) This bands new sound was influenced from great country icons like Merle Haggard, George Jones, Willie Nelson etc .. mixed with the new sound of Nashville country music. The Coleman Brothers stay with their roots in this new album all while bringing a little bit of Texas Music Flavor& Mixing it with Nashville Country Sound. Just recently The Coleman Brothers opened for Dierks Bentley at Texas Toyota Bass Classic. They will be playing at the Isle of Capri casino on May 18th in Lake Charles LA appearing with Dion Pride, son of legendary Charley Pride. Denny Coleman (Vocals) Greg Coleman (Keyboard, guitar, vocals) &Legendary guitarist Don Hutchko make up The Coleman Brothers. Greg & Denny Coleman out of Houston Texas .. grew up in Camden Arkansas & Louisiana. They have been rooted in Texas for more than 20 years. The previous single “Ghost Town” topped music row charts at number 27. At the time they were the highest ranked Independent band on the chart. The single also hit number 2 in the UK and held a number 1 spot on New Music Weekly for more than 4 weeks.The Coleman Brothers on Facebook | The Coleman Brothers on Twitter | Official WebsiteEric MyersIn 2009, Eric caught a break and was introduced by Larry Bitner to Roger Creager’s band leader and bassist, Stormy Cooper. With this introduction, opportunity and friendship would arise. In the summer of 2009, the two would begin the production of Eric’s debut CD, “What Are We Waitin’ On”. During the process of recording this project, Eric was fortunate to be able to land top musicians to play on his album which included, Josh Owen, Lyndon Hughes, Allen Huff, Matt Baker, Chris Whitten, Jake Lowe, Cameron Parsons, of course Stormy Cooper, and fiddle legend Gene Elders.Eric Myers on Facebook | Official Website
