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VELTEXANS

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The debut album by the Veltexans, "Everything's the Matter," is available on XXXVII Records. Tight, punchy rhythms, searing guitars and soaring melodies are the meat of the album, while the lyrics bouncel from mundane details to the existential crisis of being alive. Zach Turner (songs/vocals/guitars) formed the VELTEXANS in a drunken ballet teachers' basement in North Boise, Idaho, 2004. The approach is very Dminim alistand the songs are heavy and hook-laden tales of modern silliness. After a year's residency at a downtown club called Opa, the Veltexans played a farewell show with the VIOLENT FEMMES at the Big Easy Concert House and moved to Santa Barbara. After solidifying the lineup with Alan Shapton on bass/vocals, and Dave Rodrigues on drums, the band landed a deal with XXXVII Records and set to work on the smashing debut, Everything's the Matter (available AUGUST 7th, 2007). The record is a triumph as it boasts vocals, guitars, bass and drums ONLY- all focus is proudly spent on songwriting and exploration. As a result, the band is touring and performing for rapidly growing audiences everywhere. Don't miss any chance to see this band live! To contact, please write to [email protected].


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Member Since: 3/20/2005
Band Website: veltexans.com
Band Members: Zach Turner (songs, vocals, guitars), Alan Shapton (bass, vocals), and Dave Rodrigues (drums).
Influences: Nevermind, Bows and Arrows, War, Turn On The Bright Lights, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, Ultimate Alternative Wavers, The Bends, Pet Sounds, Abbey Road, Man Who Sold the World, Everything All the Time.
Sounds Like: Soaring melodies, explosive beats, and refreshingly inventive arrangements, stolen mostly from Dylan, Bowie, LennonMcCartney, Young, Cobain and Martsch.
Record Label: XXXVII Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Stryker Studio...wait 'til ya hear this!

Our EP, Bring On the Boredom, is no longer in print so many thanks to all of you who own it.  In lieu of our new relationship with Stryker/Felts Publishing, we'll be in the studio for the remaind...
Posted by VELTEXANS on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:27:00 PST