| “Going
to Los Angeles / Wants to be famous / It’ll be fabulous”.
While these lyrics from “Lost Angeles” epitomize
the thoughts of many artists who move to L.A., the four members
of the alternative rock band 39 Reasons are determined to
NOT! live out the cliché described
in their own song. With influences ranging from U2 to Weezer
to Aerosmith to Pearl Jam, 39 Reasons creates original, modern
songs that are commercial while still maintaining an edge.
Fans of bands such as Incubus, Foo Fighters and U2 will find
a familiar, yet fresh sound with this band. Vocals hint at
Brandon Boyd with an Eddie Vedder growl thrown in.
Created in December 2003,
39 Reasons played its first show two months later to a sold
out crowd at 14 Below in Santa Monica. Since then, they
have performed at many Los Angeles venues, and high profile
events including Sports Illustrated’s 50th Anniversary
Tour at its stop at the Santa Monica Pier, and the National
Professional Paintball League World Series in San Diego.
In August 2005, they successfully completed their first
cross country tour, hitting St. Louis, Lancaster (PA), Philadelphia,
Springfield (MA), Nashville, El Paso and Phoenix. This tour
gave them their first opportunity to meet many of their
fans face to face for the first time.
Songs from their cd can
be heard on internet, college and indie radio stations worldwide.
Garden rates among the top rated downloads, and
most played songs on Radio Wazee. Photograph received
high praise and an honorable mention in the alternative
rock category of the 2004 Billboard World Song Contest.
All Access Magazine calls them “a Modern Rock
band with good energy and singable lyrics”, and
says that Lost Angeles “sounds like something
you’d regularly hear on your local radio station”.
Nate Stauffer pairs his
passionate vocals with an in your face attitude that can
instantly take control of an audience. Brian Angely’s
guitar riffs and infectious hooks partner effortlessly with
a rock solid rhythm section. Bassist, Joe McLaughlin, and
drummer, Scott Speer feed off of each other so well, they
act as a single unit. Live shows are energetic and entertaining
and leave fans wanting more. Music Connection Magazine says
“39 Reasons plays an earnest and musically tight
set …they have all the right moves.”
Music Vault calls them
creative, original, genuine and honest and says “I
could easily name 39 Reasons to love this band, but I won’t
because you’ll find out for yourself.”
No excuses…
39 Reasons
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