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MyGen Profile GeneratorThere are few formulas that cannot be improved upon, and the rock and roll power trio is one them. 1956 is such a trio from Milwaukee, WI; and are releasing their third long-player “Saboteur” here in their seventh year of existence. Comprised of eleven songs that touch upon the band’s experiences touring the country; “Saboteur” is a genuine, expressive portrayal of their worlds as only they could collectively create. Whilst many bands are finding it difficult to continue in today’s volatile musical landscape, 1956 are actually thriving by putting their creativity first through constant sonic and songwriting exploration. “Saboteur” introduces no less than four new instruments to their palette, meanwhile honing their craft of post-hardcore song arrangements and aesthetics. “Saboteur” is the perfect example of this consistent trio capturing their essence and further defining their highly-original sound.
1956 live is best described as something you feel, though you have to hear it to believe it. The sheer force of their epic sound is the product of, and counterpart to, their intricate and intertwined musicianship. While the purity of the band is also something to behold, as they place equal emphasis on the passion and the fun of what they do. They continue to reach and win new audiences, validated by an opening slot for the legendary Helmet earlier this fall. The show marked the beginning of another cycle of taking the music to the people, one town at a time. 1956 reminds us all why we love rock and roll: because they make every note, every word, and every emotion count.
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Member Since: 4/19/2005
Band Website: 1956theband.com
Band Members: Jay Reimer - Guitar, Voice
Troy Butero - Bass, Voice
Mike Mattner - Drums

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Influences: Stones, The Jesus Lizard, Joy Division
Sounds Like: Helmet, Queens Of The Stone Age, Post-Hardcore Pink Floyd
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My Blog

Its Rock and Roll&and its what we do

Pretty much any/every time a band puts out new music, their energy level is high. And it should be. After all, it is what we work (and play) for. So, yeah, we've got a whole new energy going on here, ...
Posted by 1956 on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:26:00 PST

A Girls Gotta Eat!

Note/Tip/Request: Please read this blog while blasting "Life's Been Good" by Joe Walsh (not the shit, lifeless version by The Eagles) OR "Clones (We're All)" by Alice Cooper (the Pumpkins version will...
Posted by 1956 on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:05:00 PST

Buy The Book

   1956, in this incarnation, has been playing rock and roll music since September 2003. That's about three and one half years, to you and me&In this time, we've done a fair bit of traveling...
Posted by 1956 on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:18:00 PST

Hope Springs Eternal?

It's the beginning of March, or as some say "The Ides of March"...Hey, remember St. Ides? That cool-ass 40 oz. of malt liquor that made all us suburban white boys feel hard (and act harder) back in th...
Posted by 1956 on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:52:00 PST

Apathy vs Empathy (2006/2007 "Audit" Blog)

Yeah, it's been 6 months since our last blog...too long. Hey, there are reasons for that, not excuses. But who cares anyway, right? Those last 6 months are so Twenty-Oh-Six! You don't want to read abo...
Posted by 1956 on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:59:00 PST

Why do you think they call it Rock-n-Roll?

Rock-n-Roll is sometimes not only a beautiful, creative expression, but also a way of life.  Being in a band, you've got to be as solid as a rock, and you've got to be able to roll with shit...so...
Posted by 1956 on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:52:00 PST

TUNE IN ON TUE. MAY 30TH WMSE 91.7/ FREE RUSTY TROMBONES

Hey Folks, just checking in real quick...been up to some stuff- like, writing and arranging songs. Y'know, the stuff that all us bands do when we're not clamoring for attention on this myspace thing. ...
Posted by 1956 on Mon, 22 May 2006 04:27:00 PST

"The Million Dollar Quartet"...more like "The Broke-Ass Trio"

   Just got back from Memphis, TN; where we recorded two songs at Sun Studio. It was a lesson- that in life (or more specifically, music) there are some things that just do not need to be im...
Posted by 1956 on Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:24:00 PST

Mosey, Mosey

We've got some new merch available, in the form of what I think is our best shirt design yet. Snap one up as we have all sizes: from pasty/skinny wimps who wish to look like The Jokes...oops,&nbs...
Posted by 1956 on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 03:22:00 PST

Reunited, and it feels so good!!

So, Amy Fisher is meeting with Joey & Mary Buttafuoco&first time ever&on national tv!!! And you mean, like, I dont have to pay to see this??? Awesome! I personally had a major thing for the ol...
Posted by 1956 on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:16:00 PST