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The Bastard Suns

Get to livin' before you're dead because you soon will find if you're not pushing straight ahead, yo

About Me

PURCHASE CDS BY CLICKING THE ICONS BELOW:
Blood, Sweat & Beers 2006 Dropping Expectations 2007
BAND BIO:
The Bastard Suns are a five-piece group from North Atlanta who perform original music comprised mostly of reggae-infused punk rock, often mixed with Irish drinking music. The Suns bring a high energy performance that is popular with both sexes and most age groups. All of the members are well into their 20’s and all are extremely dedicated to their art.In only two short years, The Bastard Suns have released a full length album and a subsequent split CD under their label - Unable Records. The Suns are currently touring Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky & Tennessee. They have participated in the showcase at the Atlantis Music Festival in 2006 & 2007, competed and advanced to the national semi-finals in both the Bodog Battle of the Bands and The Emergenza Music Festival and competed and won first place in the Audition Atlanta 2007 contest. 2008 plans for The Bastard Suns include continuing on a regular southeast tour schedule and promoting their new release.
CONTACT US FOR BOOKING:
[email protected]
CLICK TO VIEW ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT:
LIVE @ MASQUERADE ATLANTA
Apocalypse productions 2006
(http://www.myspace.com/tylerapocalypse)
LIVE NEW YEARS EVE
Apocalypse productions 2007
(http://www.myspace.com/tylerapocalypse)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/13/2005
Band Website: sonicbids.com/thebastardsuns
Band Members: CLICK ON A BASTARDS PIC TO VISIT THEIR PERSONAL MYSPACE SITE

Clayton Hiers
Vocals

Levon
Bass

Wes "Platinum" Driscoll
Lead Guitar

Kevin Howell
Rhythm Guitar

Jay Tea
Drums

Influences: Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, Sublime, NOFX, Bad Religion, Bad Brains, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Buju Banton, Strung Out, Lagwagon, Pulley, Ten Foot Pole, Pennywise, Authority Zero, G-Love & Special Sauce, Soulfly, Catch 22, Mustard Plug, MadCaddies, Groove Stain, Drop Plan, Lucky Boy Confusion, Less Than Jake, AC..DC, Guns & Roses, Guns & Wankers, Snuff, Guttermouth, The Clash, Jimmy Cliff, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Nina Simone, James Brown, Percy Sledge, Ill nino, Dispatch, Slipknot, Slayer, Iron Maiden, you know, stuff like that.
Sounds Like: We Say - "Sublime, Buju Banton, Face to Face, Cee-lo Green, & Flogging Molly if they all had a huge, drunken orgy."

Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA says - "If Sublime and The Drop Kick Murphys had children, they would be Bastard Suns."

Aaron Hickman of Project 96.1 FM in Atlanta says - "The Best F*cking Band in Atlanta"
Record Label: Unable Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Claytime Issue 3: The Saga of Platinum

Ok, ok. If any of you have managed to read my first two 'articles', (which can both be found on the bastard suns blog soon) you might be thinking, "wow, this guy really has to deal with some negative ...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:30:00 PST

Claytime Issue 2: The Unfortunate Story of Dick Chumbawumba

Alright folks, here it is. My first official 'article' on, well....whatever the hell I want. I just like to tell stories, some funny, some sad, but most share one thing in common: a point. A moral of ...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:29:00 PST

The Bastard Suns music in a movie

Take a look, Some of our new songs are being used in an independent film!!Convenience Store is a clever comedy and a sure crowd pleaser from award winning director Dustin Brown. The script, written by...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:51:00 PST

Claytime Issue 1: AN OPEN LETTER TO ATLANTA MUSIC FANS & BANDS

Alright everyone, sit down around the campfire & get comfortable because Uncle Clay is gonna tell you all a story that really illustrates why there isn't a better punk music scene in Atlanta.First...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:02:00 PST

ONE OF OUR BIGGEST SHOWS OF THE YEAR!!!

THE BASTARD SUNS ARE OPENING FOR BADFISH, THE NATION'S BIGGEST SUBLIME TRIBUTE ACT!! AND WHAT COULD MAKE THAT EVEN COOLER? ITS HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE!!! GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE FRO...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:37:00 PST

THE BASTARD SUNS COMPLETE A NEW SONG, CHECK IT OUT NOW ON MYSPACE!

Well, The Bastard Suns have had one HELL of a month. First, we found out we're opening for 311 & Matisyahu July 19th @ HiFiBuys Amphitheatre. Then we recieved an offer for a one-record deal from a...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:58:00 PST

Girlfriends of the band ( Stolen from the running )

-Dont try to be the manager do not get involved with the band business. That is for the Band...:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />   -Dont ask his Band mates for Relationship Advice.   -Do not complain...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:08:00 PST

More News (you decide if it's good or bad)

So, Clay is still recovering from his knee surgery. He hasn't been able to get out of bed for any longer than it takes to use the "facilities" yet but he is getting better everyday.   Unfortunat...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:54:00 PST

bad/good news continued.....

Well, I (Clay) finally got my knee surgery date-and its not till NEXT FRIDAY!!! Thank you SOOOO MUCH, you marvellously efficient genuises of modern medicine! I'll just hobble around for another FREAKI...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Fri, 18 May 2007 02:16:00 PST

The good news & the bad news!!

Word. So its time for another bastard suns update, and I'm laid up with a knee injury bored out of my skull, so I guess I'll be the one giving it to you. First things first, yes, my knee finally got t...
Posted by The Bastard Suns on Fri, 18 May 2007 06:34:00 PST