The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!)

About Me

Just follow these four simple steps:
1. Download and install iTunes
2. In the top menu, go to Advanced / Subscribe to Podcast
3. Copy and paste this address into the URL box:
http://www.vinyltones.com/podcasts/vinyltones_podcast.xml
4. Click OK
Rather than write a bunch of boring words that don't really describe us that well, we're gonna show you a clip of us playing "Numb" at the Mad Frog last year, from the live DVD we just finished.
And here's another little treat for you... "The intro to the DVD, as well as the first song, "So Far Away.
Press for the 'Tones:
Fans of Supergrass(lots), The Churchills, The Nines, Digby and The Argument have to jump on this one a it..s a great debut for most pop fans here! WOW! The Vinyltones shamelessly display all things great, endlessly endearing about cool pop: instantly digestible melodies; short and tuneful solos; bottom-heavy distorted fuzz bass; a pounding backbeat; multiple layers of guitar crunch; harmonic bliss. Want more? Okay, we..ll let the superlatives spew on about the smart production flourishes, willowy, floating melodies, just the right amount of guitar bite that gets wrapped around caressing vocals, Memoirs Of A Songbook is just simply fantastic! .
-notLame.com
Everything about the band's performance, from its vintage, beards-and-flannels aesthetic to its quick turns between gruff Rock and sweet Pop, is a seemingly effortless embodiment of the Indie ideal. Playing the largest of arenas or the smallest of festivals, the Vinyltones, in their mission to deliver visceral, "slow-burning" Pop music to the world, sport cool accessibility throughout.
-Hannah Roberts, CityBeat
"Memoirs is a revelation, showing the 'Tones to be one of the most talented new bands in the city. The album moves from more bouncy Power Pop fare to balls-out melodic Rock, with some amazing mid-tempo and ballad-like numbers tossed in for a well roundedness that makes the band sound like they've been together for a decade."
-Mike Breen, CityBeat
"The album is full of modern power pop songs with urgent hooky melodies. The group, little known to most locals, immediately checks in as one of the best new bands on the power pop scene in town."
-Rick Bird, Cincinnati Post
"The band's songs are peppered with just the right amount of studio tweaking. Despite the fact that this is a slick and polished album, many of the tracks still have quite an edge. These songs might best be described as hard power pop. The playing is spirited and ballsy at times...but the melodies are ultimately hummable and catchy."
-LMNOP.com/Babysue
"On Memoirs of a Songbook, the Vinyltones are already playing world class music, so here's hoping the world starts paying attention."
-Amplifier Magazine
you probably don't want to read a long and boring history of how the band came together, blah blah blah. and i don't feel like writing one of those long boring things either. so let's see if we can trim it down a bit:
-we play rock'n'roll
-some people think we're pretty good at it
that's about it... everything else is just details. if you really feel like you need to know more, go to our website and read the rest.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/17/2005
Band Website: vinyltones.com
Band Members: Bryan Billhimer: Guitars, skinny jeans, matchless

Craig Dockery: Vox/keys/guitars, bearded one, hookah

Mike Hartless: Bass, peace pipe, chill

Shaun Schaefer: Drums, cowbell, bandana, treacherous

Influences: The Beatles, the Ohio River, mildew, divorce, Neil Young, hot rods, cigarettes, the cool older brother, Skyline Chili, working sucky jobs, hookah's, long car rides, Bob Dylan and the Band, mowing grass, Bryan's grandma Surface, old school instruments.
Sounds Like: ...the kind of stuff your crazy old uncle turned you on to.

...somebody took a bright and shiny LA powerpop band and made them sit nekkid in the Ohio River for a couple weeks.

...the spawn of a one-nighter between The Who and the Allman Brothers Band.

...the bass player smokes a lot of cigs.

...matchless, rogers, sg's, ampegs, leslie's, c3's

...cool
Record Label: Yer Moms
Type of Label: None

My Blog

With a heavy heart

Today is a very sad day for us in Vinylland. Our friend Mr. K.(Ken Glidewell) passed away this morning from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Memorial day. I had the pri...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Wed, 28 May 2008 04:02:00 PST

New Song Tomorrow and The Cleveland 100 this Friday!!

Hey everybody Thanks a ton for listening and supporting us over the past few months--we've been getting lots of love over myspace, and it's been great. To celebrate, we're posting another song from ou...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Tue, 13 May 2008 12:19:00 PST

what up fools

It's been a while since we updated...oh wait it's been since last week. Anyway, Craig's down south helpin' out the peoples that need help from Katrina...STILL! Yes, I was down there a coup...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Wed, 07 May 2008 08:06:00 PST

Updates and NFL drafts

Yo yo...it's been a while since we posted a blog. Here's a quick update. New management, Gorilla Productions is doing wonders for us. Gettin good shows out of town with crowds...it's weird...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:19:00 PST

A new year

The new year is here so I guess we should update you all. The new record is coming along smoothly. We're in the middle of recording our 7th song. Check the myspace page player for th...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:35:00 PST

Updates...

It's been awhile...not to quote our favorite band Staind, lol. You might have thought we dropped off the face of the earth, but we haven't. We're continuing to work on our 2nd record and b...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:35:00 PST

Whats New

Hey everyone. Just wanted to update you on what's new in Vinyltones land. First, we've been doing a weekly podcast for about the last 7 weeks. It's kind of a year in the life of a rock and roll ban...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:06:00 PST

Friday June 8th DVD Release at the Mad Frog

Hey all, more details on the DVD Release party Friday June 8th. -Friday June 8th at the Mad Frog -doors at 8pm, show starts at 10pm -18 & up welcome $5 cover -1st 50 through the door get a FREE DV...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Tue, 22 May 2007 08:00:00 PST

We're still here....

It's been a while since the blog was updated. We've been busy....taking a vacation!!!! Actually we're working on the 2nd album and recording is set to begin within a month or so ...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Mon, 07 May 2007 07:25:00 PST

The end is near...

The end of the year is here. Christmas is 3 days away and new years about 9. It has been a very productive and exciting year for this band, not without drama and shitty people. Broke...
Posted by The Vinyltones (NEW SONG POSTED!) on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:26:00 PST