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About Me

Once upon a time there was a young lad in Cleveland, Ohio named Nick Baxter, who had a dream. This dream was to make a rock-and-roll album. So, one day he sat down and started to think of things that rock. Then he wiped, and the idea for The Hazards was born. Nick diligently started to compose songs and recorded with a variety of performers. The album "Hot, Hard, Fast, and Now" was the result. The next logical step was creating The Hazards as a living, breathing group. Nick called on his old friend Frank Stanek to be the guitarist. Having recorded his own music for over a decade, Frankâ€™s experience was the foil to Nickâ€™s enthusiasm. Onward they went in search for a drummer. After being banned from SuperCuts, Greg Molnar decided to grow his hair out and play some music. This couldnâ€™t have happened at a better time. Nick and Frank had been searching for a few months, with nothing to show for it. With the addition of Greg Molnar on drums, the foundation was set. Several jams and 12-packs later, The Hazards developed a loose, loud sound. Unfortuantely, Greg's job required that he work a crazy schedule. He had to make a choice, and parted ways with the group. Undaunted, our heroes of rock continued their search for a drummer. Some time passed, and the guys met Rich Berta. After their first jam session, everyone agreed that The Hazards found their drummer. From here on in, it's solid practice 'til it hurts. In the meantime, all youâ€™ve got to do is kick back with your friends, have a few beers, play some Hazards songs turned waaaaayy up, and youâ€™ve got yourself a great night! Get Hazardous!

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Member Since: 18/01/2007
Band Website: you are looking at it
Band Members: Nick Baxter - Bass, Vocals; Frank Stanek - Lead Guitar; Richard Berta - Drums
Influences: And now, an announcement from The HazardsATTENTION ALL PROMOTERS/PRODUCTION COMPANIES: BEFORE BOOKING US, READ THIS FIRST. WE'RE FULLY AWARE THAT THE REAL MONEY IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS IS NOT EVEN BEING IN A BAND. KNOWING THIS, THE HAZARDS REFUSE TO BE EXPLOITED. WE'VE PLAYED FOR FREE, FOR BEER, YOU NAME IT. WE WILL NOT PRE-SELL TICKETS TO OUR OWN SHOWS. WE ARE MUSICIANS, NOT SALESMEN!! WE DON'T BELIEVE IN THE 'PAY TO PLAY' BUSINESS MODEL THAT SO MANY PROMOTERS SEEM TO BE FOND OF. WE WORK HARD ENOUGH AS IT IS, AND WE JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE DOING YOUR JOB FOR YOU. IF WE ARE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR ROCKING YOUR ASSES, WE'LL DEAL WITH THE VENUE DIRECTLY, MAKE OUR OWN FLYERS, AND PROMOTE OUR SHOWS OURSELVES. AND THAT'S THE TRUTH.
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Correction! (Nov. 6)

We would like to announce a correction to the line-up for our Nov. 6 show at Sachsenheim Hall. The flyer lists The Slutbangers as one of the acts. However, we have recently been informed that ...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:11:00 GMT

The Felix Show - Cancelled

This is the first time this has happened to us, but Quiet Bob has cancelled our show with Felix on May 27th. We feel really bad about this, as we were really pumped to play with these guys again. Unfo...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 09:33:00 GMT

We've come a long way, baby...

We are really psyched for this upcoming show at Quiet Bob's. I know,we seem to play Bob's every other month, but they've been soooo good to us over the past couple of years. The drinks are cheap, ...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT

OUR NEW DISK

Well people it has been a tough year with many good things that happened and many shitty as well. The Hazards have been working on much new stuff and now we have it on disk, we are very happy and look...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:50:00 GMT

Victory in small accomplishments

Yes!!!! The tracks are (mostly) in the can for our next disc. It sounds blazin'! Frank wanted our new cuts to sound like 'a pitbull terrier'. Well, mission accomplished. Just a bit more tweaking... mo...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:13:00 GMT

Thank You!

A Heapin' helping of thanks to everyone at the show @ Quiet Bob's last night. We had a rippin' good time! Thanks to all the bands that played (SOK!, S.S.B.B., Sour Towel, Nightmare Mode), and thanks t...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:30:00 GMT

What Are Those Guys Up To?

A burning question indeed. What are the maniacs in the Hazards planning next? Read on, true believer! We just played live on Chin Strap Radio, a late-night program on 89.3 FM...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Working Hard

Yes we the Hazards are working hard on some new songs and have a few new toys. Stay tuned for more thanks to ALL! Drummer Rich LOVE you ALL!!
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:50:00 GMT

WE DID IT!!!

YEAAAHHHH!!! We reached 1,000 hits! Thanks to all of you who keep coming back! We've got more great stuff on the ol' drawing board, so stick around! LATE!
Posted by on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:28:00 GMT

On TV!!! (sort of...)

Just finished taping an appearance on "Still Up with David Davidson"... yeah, it looks fake, but the music is real. Frank did a spectacular job directing and putting the whole thing tog...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:19:00 GMT