Even Elroy

..Hailed by Co-opted Music Magazine as a band that is "clearly determined to succeed," and "exciting and refreshing, with a style and sound that will never fade" by Evolution of Media, Even Elroy is perhaps this decade's answer to Ben Folds Five in the '90's... with the added element of stellar guitar work and a radio-friendly sound.
From the opening notes of the retro-feel rocker Closet, to the heartfelt tones of Babies and Dogs, Even Elroy’s new record No More Rainbows is full of intensity, determination, and the unbridled energy of a band clearly on the move. Along with their trademark pounding piano and flashy guitar licks that have become synonymous with the Northern California quartet, No More Rainbows shines brighter and rocks harder than the group ever has before, while somehow managing to take their writing to an even deeper level.
No More Rainbows marks Even Elroy’s third full-length studio release in four years--a substantial accomplishment in today’s musical climate. The group’s previous releases Nothing’s Really Changed (2006) produced by Jerry Becker (Pat Monahan, Train) and Red Jacket (2004) featuring Steve Bowman (Counting Crows), have become underground successes, due in part to their popularity on internet radio stations such as Pandora.com and Last FM. Their songs have been featured on MTV’s "The Real World" and “My Super Sweet 16”, “The Bad Girls Club” on Oxygen network, shows on Lifetime, ETV!, and USA, and on over 200 college radio stations nationwide. They have appeared live on KRON TV Inside San Diego Morning Show, KFOG 104.5FM in San Francisco, and a live DVD recording broadcasted to an estimated 40,000 viewers on Musical Café in Santa Barbara.
All off this while being an entirely independent act.
In fact, Even Elroy represents the epitome of what an independent band can achieve right now in this new music industry--if they are willing to put in the work. Booking their own tours, shooting their own videos, and promoting their music 24/7 is something the guys in EE has come to accept as business as usual... and it’s beginning to pay off. “Right now, we literally have fans from all over the world emailing us daily, asking us when we are coming to Germany? When are we coming to Norway?” says Michaels.
Soon, of course.
So what makes this band tick, and keep surging ahead in a world where major labels are crumbling and the idea of paying for music is archaic as paying for long distance phone calls? It’s pretty simple. It’s their determination and desire to create great music in an atmosphere where people can come together and have fun.
“First and foremost, we’re fans of live music. Scott, Adam, Ryan and myself have each brought what we love about performing to this group. We’re in the business of entertaining. If we sell some records along the way, that’s great, because it enables us to continue to do what we love. But putting on a tremendous live show is what we aspire to achieve, each and every time out.”
“Right from day one we’ve offered a money back guarantee on every ticket we’ve sold. So far, no one’s ever taken us up on the offer. So hopefully we’re doing something right.”
And as the number of 5 star reviews and loyal fans continue to stack up, one might argue Even Elroy is doing a lot right, except for explaining one small thing. Who is Elroy... and why is he even?