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The Common Era

About Me

The band formed after TJ carried 5 queen sized mattresses back from a motel 1/2 mile away from the apartment, by himself... on his head. Which they then built into a vocal booth. The band has since moved on to recording in real studios so the mattresses are now used to absorb sound in the recording studios and one is actually used for filming a low-budget indie film called "Bukkake Party"
The band is comprised of vocalist/strings player TJ, who directs and acts in low budget "art" films on the side.
Andy Hill is the second string player, and one of the best damn players alive. A high profile columnist once stated "You shouldn't 'uh dun dat, he's just a boy" when AHill played so hard, and so enthusiastically that a young boy dropped dead in shock.
Brett Carpenter lays down the rhythms and hits the drums so damn hard that the practice space is littered with PA speakers/monitors just so that the band can hear themselves over the drums.
The band just released their first EP, Self Confessions and Love Professions.
The Primal Call: Hexagon Bar 3-6-08
Dr. Jekyll / Maddam Hyde What's Up Lounge 1-25-08

Live on Letterman Hexagon Bar 3-6-08

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/08/2007
Band Website: thecommonera.com (not real yet)
Band Members: TJ- Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
Andy- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Brett- Drums

Influences: Fugazi, Radiohead, Portugal. The Man, The Prodigy, Primus, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Primal Scream, The Libertines, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction, The Mars Volta, Metallica (though TJ hates to admit it), the DIY ethic of REAL punk music and then books, cinema, life, loved ones, failed relationships, philosophy, and the news. It's coming from everywhere!
Sounds Like: A hard rocking, energetic live act that is a joy to behold.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Updatin’ Ya’ll

Hey everybody,I decided I should use this lil blog thing and post more. So anyone wondering what we’ve been up to?Well, our first EP, Self Confessions and Love Professions, is in the absolute l...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:17:00 GMT

All Ages Shows

Finally some All Ages shows!  Since our band is right around 21 (22, 22, and 21) at least half of our fans are under 21.  But, we've got a few gigs coming up for you younger folks.4/6/2008 a...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:17:00 GMT

Lyrics (Here they are)

So you wanna know just what it is I'm singing about? Well here you go...LyricsHey Mr. MarioHey everybody listen to the words that I sayAbout my friend and I think that you will agree'cause you know, ...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:58:00 GMT