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ALLEY KATZ 12/20/07 |
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| Location: | Richmond, Virginia |
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| Last Login: | Nov 27, 2007 (277 days back) |
About Me |
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| IDENTiTY is an alt/indie rock band from Richmond, VA. The band has quickly gained a strong, loyal following playing both large and small venues from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA.
IDENTiTY has cultivated a unique sound and style pulling influence from artists such as Nirvana, Elliott Smith, Sublime, The Clash, and Bob Dylan. The band concentrates on strong melodies and catchy rhythms, creating songs that are simple, memorable and contain intelligent and interesting lyrics. The band creates the music that they want to hear, music that evokes an emotion and truly expresses the way they feel. They focus on making music that rocks instead of trying to be overly technical, or trying to fit in with whatever trend is going on at the time.
The band was formed in May 2005 when songwriter, Mike McKinley expressed interest to his friend Justin Tanner about starting a band. He then recorded a demo at Justin's apartment. Justin played the demo for local drummer and friend Chris Salyer. Chris loved the demo and began playing music with Mike. Soon after the two began auditioning bassists. After a long string of auditions Chris invited his long time friend Randy Allen to play bass and IDENTiTY was born. Steve Owen replaced Randy in summer 2006. Geeh replaced Steve in fall 2006. Schas Sapless replaced Geeh in early 2007 due to the geographic distance between Geeh and the rest of the band.
Two years and 4 bassists later the band is now played on indie and Internet radio stations from coast to coast as well as over seas. They have also done two TV performances. One of which aired in three cities. They have also been offered two international distribution deals to date. Sign Up For This Artist Mailing List |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 7/6/2005Band Website: identityrvamusic.com Band Members: Mike McKinley- singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Salyer- drums Schas Sapless- bass Influences: everyday human existence Sounds Like: listen to it Record Label: Diverse Unlimited LLC Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Alternative / Indie / Rock) |
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My Blog |
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Clint Boss |
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| Nice to meet you speak your somethingWhat's your name? Do you come here often?Quick to tell me all your troubles, I don't feel bad to burst your bubbleSpeak to me in awkward silence, I'm a man, I attr... Posted by IDENTiTY on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:45:00 PST |
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We are now sponsored by KNUCKLEHEAD STRINGS |
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| Check them out at www.knucklehead.com and www.myspace.com/knuckleheadstrings. Posted by IDENTiTY on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:05:00 PST |
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Hocus Pocus |
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| Late one night when I came home in pouring rain and all she wroteHow are you my pet?Never spoke a single word, disconnect from all that hurtsI want you more yetAnd I wonder dream I'm under are you her... Posted by IDENTiTY on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:09:00 PST |
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Snowy Day in April |
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| Snowy Day in AprilSay it to their face, You know we have not moved but lost our placeIt seeps into your skin, And no it never hurts when it beginsThe prophecy is now, You need to find a where, and why... Posted by IDENTiTY on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:07:00 PST |
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Age |
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| Is it just me or is this a lonely game? Broke my heart and I feel the sameBecause I'm sick of getting older and my blood runs colder with ageCould you play them for a fool? Do you hate them because th... Posted by IDENTiTY on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:46:00 PST |
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Blackout |
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| She said she'd only meet me on her time, I said that's fine just not on my timeIf you want a piece of my mind, I've got half a mind to flat lineAnd I want you to know that you're not right, And I don'... Posted by IDENTiTY on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:49:00 PST |
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New .2 |
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| Who's going to save your soul when you die too young and you don't grow old?Who's going to be your friend when you've sold them off and you fail again?It's easy to let you down when you don't know why... Posted by IDENTiTY on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:48:00 PST |
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Travel |
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| On the eve of my return I cracked a little smileAnd kissed the thick and humid air I hadn't in a whileAll the lights that shined for me lit the subway hallsOn a warm, Virginia night I believe I heard ... Posted by IDENTiTY on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:47:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Get to the Choppa, VISION a.k.a. THE VOICE, INDIE 104 - iRADIO LA !!, MID ATLANTIC MIX, MAACP RADIO, Band Promotion Keys, Allbiz Entertainment, Richmond, The Funky Cole Hefina, Alycia., Elmo♥, Foxy, Krappy KateLynn, Holly., Yung Ram (YA GIRL FAVORITE GUY}, Chris, Michelle Blackburn, Biomechanic®, NICOLE...VAS SWEETHEART, Schas Sapless, Bob Couchenour, Scott, Cracker, Randy [New West], *~*Its too late to Apologize*~, StrayDogCafe, JoeJoe(Massacre In Tranquility), JESS, ~*PiLL PriNcEsS*~, Heinrich Gottlieb Fauerbach, andy, jinx, The $unset Riffs, MUNROE, jessy bulbo, lalo, TANNER, PĂ©gy, Article 48, O Shaman My Shaman
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