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Divided Sky

absorb. accept. embrace.

About Me

DIVIDED SKY is a quartet of entities who feel it necessary to abandon the stagnating confines of traditional rock and create a fresh and exciting vibrant hybrid of sonic pleasures. They have summoned a style of music that most have attempted to classify as heavy divergent rock. What is that, you ask? It is a potent recipe for an aural stew of intelligent rock, jazz, pop and classical influences that makes for an undeniably tasty listening experience.

The band began in 1999 in a basement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as an experiment in progressive rock and quickly grew into a full fledged obsession. The music became an escape from sterile, clone-like mainstream trends that plagued the airwaves.

Divided Sky pierces your helpless mind with potent, prophetic lyrics seamlessly woven into a backdrop of vastly dynamic music ranging from serene beauty to total chaos. The band dares to challenge the sensibilities of the listener and assault their ears with unpredictable, often unconventional arrangements and approaches. Heavy, melodic, intricate and often just plain bizarre, Divided Sky represents forward-thinking music at its finest.

Absorb.

Accept.

Embrace.

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Member Since: 7/15/2005
Band Website: dividedskymusic.com
Band Members: Crisden (vocals, guitar)

Rich Banister (guitar, vocals)

Jonny Chops (drums, sawdust)

Kevin McLaughlin (bass, political intrigue)
Influences: Al DiMeola, Cynic, Death, Derek Walcott, Dillinger Escape Plan, Galactic Cowboys, Genesis, Glen Phillips, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Incubus, Jason Becker, Jonatha Brooke, Joseph Conrad, King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Meshuggah, Michael Jackson, Mr. Bungle, Pat Metheny, Rush, Shawn Lane, Steve Vai, W. B. Yeats, Yes
Sounds Like: Divided Sky. The easiest comparisons, although not fully accurate:A Perfect Circle, Cynic, Mad at Gravity, Opeth, Postman Syndrome, The Mars Volta, Tool
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Bass and/or Drums Wanted

Divided Sky is now hiring* both a drummer** and a bass player*** to round out our ever stable**** lineup. Please be able to:Enjoy Divided Sky music. Love Kittens.Show up for an actual audition. No, s...
Posted by Divided Sky on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:21:00 PST

Holiday Hijinks

Well, it's that time again - time to bounce up and down on some old dude's lap in the hopes that he'll give you presents. We call it "Christmas" (Kevin calls it "Tuesday"), and this year we're only wi...
Posted by Divided Sky on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:27:00 PST

Nov 17th Show Cancelled

We apologize for the late notice, but our show on the 17th has been cancelled due to some unforseen scheduling issues. Hopefully this doesn't cause anybody any undue distress. If you're real hopping m...
Posted by Divided Sky on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:03:00 PST

Grape Street, Grape Nuts Moved

Our show at Grape Street next week has been moved. Here is the new show info:Divided SkyTuesday November 7th 2006Grape Street4100 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19019 (Manayunk)21+While this will be sa...
Posted by Divided Sky on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:06:00 PST

Schedule Altered

The Firestation 8 show has been moved from the 18th of September to the 27th. The stated reason was that MD needs extra time to prepare their disaster relief efforts. Best stock up on that space herpe...
Posted by Divided Sky on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:12:00 PST

New Dates, Reviews; Massive Storm Approaching

In case you are unaware, some nice reviews of our new album have been coming in, and they are available for your reading pleasure in the press section of our website. We're simultaneously relieved, su...
Posted by Divided Sky on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:23:00 PST

Franklin Buys New Lease on Life; McLaughlin Abandons Hope, Future.

It takes quite a caliber of man to survive the Divided Sky audition process. Sure, one has to hack their way through a few DS tunes and arrive approximately on time. Bathing optional. It goes without ...
Posted by Divided Sky on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:48:00 PST

Come Hang with DS at ProgDay and PITP

We'll be showing our pale, pasty faces at this year's ProgDay and Prog in the Park Festivals. While we won't be performing, we will be hanging out selling merch, signing boobies and looking to chat ab...
Posted by Divided Sky on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:14:00 PST

Vidiots

Videos have now been added to YouTube for those who had trouble downloading them from the DS site. Now you can stream away! www.youtube.com/user/dividedskymusic You can still use the good ol' www...
Posted by Divided Sky on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:51:00 PST

Network Television's Loss is YOUR Gain! Divided Sky Video!

Network Television's Loss is YOUR Gain! Divided Sky Video! What's better than watching Family Guy reruns or the horror classic "Mildly Irritated Scarecrow"? Watching the members of DS shamelessly demo...
Posted by Divided Sky on Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:38:00 PST