Local Noise: Not Quite Punk

Name: Not Quite Punk

Hometown: Sandpoint, ID

Genre: Rockabilly/Ska/Swing/Punk

Band Members:
Brian Grise: Vocals & Guitar
Paz Rainbow: Trumpet & Vocals
Myles Larson: Drums & Vocals
Reese Warren: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Troy Falciani: Bass & Vocals

Influences:
Rancid, Bad Religion, Mad Sin, Django Reinhardt, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Mad Caddies, Scott Joplin, Fats Waller

Releases:
"Hometown Heroes & Degenerates" (LP, Forthcoming)

Bio:
"Formed in late 2009, Rockin' is this band's #1 goal, and their Guitar, Trumpet and Bass driven sound will make your foot want to tap right out of your shoe! Swingin' with Not Quite Punk is a style all it's own, influenced by greats such as: Django Reinhardt, Sublime, Stray Cats, Mad Sin, Rancid, Mad Caddies and more. The reminiscent yet unique and new sound of N.Q.P. is a mixture of Brian's swing & rockabilly influence, Paz's ska and jazz trumpet, Reese's shredding guitar solos and jazzy progressions, Troy's smooth bass lines, and Myles' booming swingin' drums. It is a sound that appeals to audiences of all ages.


After a little more than one year, Not Quite Punk slayed 70+ gigs in the Northwestern U.S. during 2010 expanding their fan-base through Washington, Idaho and Montana, and is now expecting release of their first studio album titled: “Hometown Heroes & Degenerates” due May 1st 2011. A very busy year has had them playing months of back-to-back shows, sold-out shows, and playing for big audiences including: Missoula Hempfest, 3 live on-air hour long sets on one of the nation's top AAA FM radio stations, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Relay For Life, and Sandpoint City Beach Music Festival and many more. N.Q.P. has recently launched a new website, is currently working on a new music video and preparing for a Cd Release Tour in summer 2011."

Upcoming Shows:
September 3 at the Grail Venue, Coeur d'Alene, 7 pm
with Jesi B. & the All Rites, Icabod and RFB



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Local Noise: Ghoul's Crypt

Name: Ghoul's Crypt

Hometown: Post Falls, ID

Genre: Horror/Punk/Metal

Members:
Ghoul: Vocals/guitar
Jasin Gorgoth: Bass/backing vocals
Scott Hankins: Lead uitar/backing vocals
T-Bone: Drums

Reverbnation Bio:
"Ghoul is the founder of the DIY label Haunted House Productions and has become respected in the music community as a business-minded legend of the horror/punk/rock scene. A guru whose musical fame mostly stemmed from success as the singer/songwriter of the underground 90's horror/punk group "HUMAN MONSTER". A leader with a focused and structured musical direction, who is versatile vocal style and range has over the years been compared to by many as: "if DANZIG had a prodigal son, Ghoul be thy name"... having the mind-set of combining catchy rock/metal hooks w/ breathtaking vocal howls.

With an array of song writing ability that covers such genres as rock, metal, punk, horror, death, and rock-a-billy (to name a few), the group's focus will consistently and strictly produce music with a "do it yourself" mentality, sustaining thus another notch in this front mans belt, unveiling the heavier stoner/doom/garage sound that has become the focus and direction of this new super-group. With an all star line-up that was carefully hand selected by Ghoul himself, evil has a face and name and it's "Ghoul's Crypt".

Gorgoth was born, raised, bred and fed in the dark ages of the 1970's... Hailing from the dulcet desert lands of Arizona. Influenced and instilled at an early age by classic 70's rock groups such as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Joining as Ghoul’s full-time bassist in April of 2010, Jasin (Ghoul’s #1 comrade) has played a key role in helping write and form many diverse playing styles using thumb, finger and pick applications as needed during recording sessions within the walls of Ghoul’s garage. Gorgoth has undeniably enhanced Ghoul’s writing ability and has nourished the evil/melodic/gloomy style and tone that is rich in playability, which has brought the “heavier” edge that has become “the sound” of Ghoul’s Crypt."

Upcoming Show:
Saturday, Sept. 24 - Umatilla County Fairgrounds, Hermiston, OR

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Local Noise: Jawbo

Name: Jawbo

Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop

Hometown:  Coeur d'Alene

Upcoming Gigs:
Viral Versatility Record Release Party
Friday, July 1 @ 9 pm
@ Rendezvous, 216 E. Coeur d'Alene Ave., Cd'A
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Tidbits:
Jawbo's birth name is Jory Sutton.

Jawbo is currently negotiating a contract with professional boxer Evander Hollyfield's Atlanta-based Real Deal Records, home to Nuwine, Sason and Exhale.

Reverbnation Bio:
"Jawbo is one of the leading artists in the Northwest. Jawbo has been recording music since the age of 14. He has already appeared on many albums including his early 2008 solo album "My Music" as-well as his 2009 group release "Black 17 Northwest Roulette" and many other local and leading artists albums. Jawbo's solo album 'Viral Versatility' will be released in July 2011.

Jawbo has many talented producers and engineers backing him including Squintz Wavbenderz Productions, Riot Division Digital and Risky Division Digital director/video producer. Jawbo is down to colab with any artist about there music and is always looking for financial backers and promoters so be sure to contact him with any questions / opportunities."

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Weekender Jawbo Feat Squintz Riot & Risky by Jawbo

Breeze Wit a Mack FT KROWN ROYAL & RIOT by Jawbo


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