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Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska and described as anything from Indie-Pop-Rock, to “…a refreshing break from the unfortunate fatal accident that contemporary music has had with itself,” (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune), Ten O’Clock Scholars have been making a name for themselves in the renowned Omaha music scene. Together, members Ryan Kosola, Paul Gedbaw, Justin Connealy and Taylor Stein, blend their unique musical backgrounds to create a sound that’s reminiscent of late 90’s radio rock. Drawing from various genres, including indie-rock, grunge, folk, pop, classical, emo, and plain old rock ‘n’ roll, the Scholars use solid lyrics to write memorable songs that catch the ear of the listener.
During the course of their existance they’ve shared the stage with Deep Blue Something, Marty Casey and The Lovehammers, Jeffrey Gaines, Zack Hexum, The Alternate Routes, The Nadas, Sarah Benck and the Robbers, The Feds, and Anonymous American, and they’ve played festivals with the likes of Toadies, What Made Milewaukee Famous, Sister Hazel, Saliva, Ingram Hill, Green River Ordinance, and Railbenders. After the release of their first full-length album, “Bridges and Brighter Days,” in 2006, Ten O’Clock Scholars began playing regionally across Nebraska, Iowa and Colorado. They’ve played the 36 Hours of Keystone Festival (2006), Northgate Music Festival (2007, 2008), and have played campus events for local and regional universities.
Over the past four years, Ten O’Clock Scholars have had eight different songs played on local radio stations, including their most recent release, “Please Baby Please,” from the Onken-Stein Records compilation CD, “Pulling Focus.” They were band of the week on local television station KXVO in 2006 and 2007. KXVO’s online radio station, The Source, has Scholars music in regular rotation. In September of 2006, the Scholars were the featured band on the Lincoln website StarCityScene.com. If you’re looking for even more information, head over to the Ten O’Clock Scholars website, www.10oclockscholars.com

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Member Since: 14/08/2005
Band Website: www.10oclockscholars.com
Band Members: Ryan Kosola (vocals and guitar), Paul Gedbaw (guitar), Justin Connealy (bass and vocals), Taylor Stein (drums)
Influences: Pearl Jam, Weezer, Carolyn's Mother, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Death Cab For Cutie, Poppleton, What Made Milwaukee Famous, The Apples In Stereo, Rocky Votolato, Nick Drake, Stroke 9, James, Phantom Planet, Something Corporate, G.Love, Blue Moon Ghetto...etc., etc.
Sounds Like: "Its full-length debut, Bridges and Brighter Days, establishes the Ten O'Clock Scholars as a band of incredible versatility and impressive musicianship. Combining some blues and twang elements with a memorable pop rock sound, this four-piece has built the ultimate bar band, appeasing listeners from veritably every rock 'n' roll background."
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
"Omaha, Neb. has become a mecca of indie rock, and the Ten O'Clock Scholars have found themselves in the right place at the right time...and the band has risen to become one of the Midwest's top acts."
-The Eagle Spotlight (College Station, TX)
"Multifaceted and marketable rock for Midwestern bars."
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
"...a refreshing break from the unfortunate fatal accident that contemporary music has had with itself."
- Storm Lake Pilot Tribune (Storm Lake, IA)
"...the combination of the primary songwriters' styles makes for something truly unique."
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
"...they put on a good show."
- 89.7 the River (Omaha, NE)
Record Label: Onken-Stein Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

CD Release Party...and Final Show

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Posted by on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Half of the "Mini-Tour as a Two-Man Band" Reviewed

If you're curious about how our mini-tour to College Station, TX went, then feel free to click here to read about it. It's a good read, so allow 7 and a half minutes of your day to be devoted to it.
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:49:00 GMT

Northgate Music Festival 2008!

We're pleased to announce that we have been invited back to the Northgate Music Festival in College Station, TX! Last year was our first time down there and we had an absolute blast.  We met some...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:27:00 GMT

Pulling Focus now on iTunes!

Onken-Stein Records - Pulling Focus is now on iTunes. Just click on the link that says iTunes and you can get any song from the new album for a mere $0.99...or pick up the whole album for $2.97, which...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Show Reviews Posted

The reviews are up from the mini-tour on Feb. 1st and 2nd on our website in the past section. You may want to scroll down and start with the Feb. 1st show...that way you can see what you're getting yo...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:42:00 GMT

Reminder about the Compilation CD Release Party

Hey everyone, just wanted to jog the memories of people who can't remember things for more than a week at a time...or bother to write things down......the big Onken-Stein Records Compilation CD Releas...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:50:00 GMT

Ten O’Clock Scholars On "Planet O" Tonight

For people who listen to the radio, or radio listeners, be sure to tune into 89.7 the River a little before 8pm tonight. Taylor Stein will be in the studio to promote the Onken-Stein Records release o...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Whos The Big Winner?...

Mikey! Mikey's the big winner!Swingers references aside, this is actually the first time in 5 attempts that we can say we're the big winner in a Battle of the Bands. And while that's a horrible free t...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:31:00 GMT

News!...Without The Car Driving Into The Set!

Come on, you all saw that video, right? A car drivesinto a news set in New York and I'm the only onewho's seen it? Come on now...The big news for the start of 2008 is that our recordlabel, Onken-Stein...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:21:00 GMT

Record Labels Doing Their Job, Finally...

On February 1st, 2008, our record label, Onken-Stein Records, will be releasing its first ever compilation CD, featuring our new song "Please Baby Please," as well as songs from Third Frate and side p...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:33:00 GMT