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The Idiomatics

About Me

The Idiomatics are a three-piece band formed in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 2009. Together, they blend many genres of music in one exciting, energetic show. The Idiomatics are a band you do not want to miss because of the stage presence, musicianship and genre-crossing talents that merge everything into blissful ear candy. The band’s guitar player and vocalist Michael Geddes, who has his own solo compact disc “Create” available, brings a style of play and writing comparable with some of the best pop indie and alternative bands on the planet. Audience members have compared The Idiomatics with bands such as Radiohead, Sonic Youth and even The Beatles. Dan Telvock, the bassist and New York transplant, has played in various bands for 10 years. However, even he agrees The Idiomatics will be his most successful musical adventure to date. Jonathan “JB” Burkett, the percussionist, also has played in various bands since his college days at James Madison University. The Idiomatics came together in a bedroom, meeting one another through mutual friends. After playing a Radiohead song called “Nude,” the three felt an irreplaceable connection and they soon were playing music together. The Idiomatics already have played every major venue in Fredericksburg, including The Loft and the Colonial Tavern. But they’ve also been able to tap DC venues such as Wonderland Ballrooms and Sollys, where they were well received. Geddes has already sold numbers of his own disc “Create.” More than 400 people have signed the group’s newsletter and more than 100,000 people have visited the group’s MySpace page. The Idiomatics are planning a summer tour and have numerous gigs planned for the year. To contact the band, visit the contact section of the band’s Web page, theidiomatics.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 14/03/2007
Band Website: www.michaelgeddes.com
Influences:
Sounds Like: Flowers
Record Label: MSG Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Devil's Backbone Brewery Gigs Were Inspiring

The Idiomatics got home yesterday from a Memorial Day weekend blast-out at Devil's Backbone Brewery in Nelson County, VA near Wintergreen slopes. We all arrived Saturday night at about 8:15 and had to...
Posted by on Tue, 26 May 2009 08:24:00 GMT

Live at Solly's: Big Whoop!

When it comes to getting a gig in Washington, DC, it is hit or miss if you don't already have a built-in audience. The Idiomatics have yet to build a built-in audience for the sprawling district 55 mi...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 07:24:00 GMT

Song Writing: The Heartbroken Bandits

The three of us sat down an wrote some really interesting new material tonight. Its nice to hear some fresh stuff coming out into the works. Due to some turbulance inside of my life concerning my rela...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:28:00 GMT

Radiohead Show

Last year I had the bright idea of going to a Radiohead show at the Verizon Center in Manassass, VA. I thought for sure I was in for the time of my life. I purchased a pit ticket off Ebay and was high...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Frank and The Mill

Today was a milestone for Frank the Pug Dog and me. About a year ago, Frank and I found a path in the back of the housing development where he lives. (By the way Frank owns his own house). The housing...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:19:00 GMT

Texting While Driving

So, in Virginia, they recently passed a law banning texting while driving. This is most likely a good move because it's mostly a visual action...Or is it? Recently I've discovered that I can text with...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:41:00 GMT

Blah. I dont enjoy being sick!

It came to my attention this morning that I am not feeling as spry as usual. Im not sure whats wrong but I think as soon as I get some spare time I'llhead to the doctor's office. We had a good practic...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:14:00 GMT

Walking Frank

I take care of a pug dog named Frank and right now he is running around the neighborhood enjoying his afternoon walk. I call him French because he is just seems likeif he was humanhe would have a fren...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:44:00 GMT

Come see the show @ Colonial Tavern April 23, 2009

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Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:07:00 GMT

Charity Updates/Live Show Updates/Create in Apple Music

Good Evening! Whats on every ones mind tonight? Couple of quick updates for you:The Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters (RBBBS) and The Idiomatics did our first Charity event on  Saturday March 21, ...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:10:00 GMT