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The Stigmas

About Me

Brady likes Guinness, Colorado sports, and old horror movies. Jake likes cigarettes, Budweiser, and the New York Jets. Together, they make The Stigmas.

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Member Since: 24/02/2005
Band Website: www.thestigmas.net
Band Members: Brady: lead vocals, guitars, harmonica, effects, synths // Jake Mertes: drums // Dan Sheck: bass
Influences: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Radiohead, U2, The Police, Motown, Hendrix, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Incubus, The Doors, Bowie, and whoever you think we sound like.
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Be patient...

what up, Jake here.  We originally had our cd release show set to go on at the Toad August 22nd.  Due to an unexpected illness in the band, we are postponing the show.  Brady really wan...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:49:00 GMT

Bassist/Guitarist Wanted

The Stigmas are auditioning bassists and lead guitarists.  Right now, we have a solid situation going but are looking for some more guys to rock with.  Currently, Dan Sheck is playing bass f...
Posted by on Mon, 19 May 2008 12:46:00 GMT

The LATEST

Hey Stigma Militia and random readers...The Stigmas haven't done much lately, so we wanted to give you an update of what we are doing, and why we haven't played a show in a month or two.First, we didn...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:45:00 GMT

Stigmas News

In being a band, especially a local one, there is consistent change.  Sometimes the change is great, sometimes it isn't.  Either way, change is inconvenient and in most cases, slows us down,...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:14:00 GMT

Hear us on 93.3 KTCL Sunday, August 5th!

Hey Stigma Militia...93.3 KTCL is playing "A Sweeter Honey" on Sunday August 5th at 9pm.  Tune in and hear The Stigmas rock the airwaves for about 4 minutes...Also, please do not call the station...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:31:00 GMT

NEW songs up soon!!

Hey all... We are recording just a few new songs for you to check out.  We have two brand new ones..a heavy riff-rocker in "Autonomy" and a more melodic song in "Swimming in Fire".  We also ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:07:00 GMT

On the radio, May 6th!!

Hey Stigma Militia... The Stigmas new song "A Sweeter Honey" is going to be played on 93.3 KTCL on Sunday, May 6th at 9pm.  Tune in and check the song out!! PLEASE NOTE:  Do not, and I compl...
Posted by on Wed, 02 May 2007 00:28:00 GMT

Finally! Good Stigmas News to report...

For the past year, John Lundock from Blue Million Miles has been playing drums for us as a fill-in.  He has been the best drummer we could have asked for, and has been the greatest help the past ...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:08:00 GMT

The Walnut Room

Last night, I was at The Walnut Room checking out The Gin Blossoms and Angie Stevens (love both immensely).  Besides it being an incredible show, I noticed that our favorite Stigmas bartender Den...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:31:00 GMT

Stigmas News

All... Just wanted to let you all know that as of today, March 15, 2007 lead guitarist Andy Anderson has decided to leave The Stigmas.  The Stigmas wish him the best of luck in his future endeavo...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:46:00 GMT