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The Nite Lights are a Philadelphia based original rock band fronted by local artist Joe B. whose well known cutout posters for shows and political/social satires can be seen plastered all over the city on telephone poles or abandoned store fronts or carefully displayed like his exhibitions at The Bean Cafe' and Wexler Gallery. Since their beginning in the summer of 2002 they have increased their local following with a stylistically diverse sound and cabaret inspired performances. Drawing on influences ranging from traditional rock and roll to vaudevillian Americana inspired folk and a reputation for creating psychological narratives coupled with solid grooves, unconventional composition, and classic guitar work. Combining elements of classic country, backwoods blues, and vaudeville with the indie-pop sensibility of the modern hipster, the group keeps fans guessing--but keeps them listening, too." (Editors review - download.com)STARTING IN OCTOBER 2008 Join us at our website and download NEW FREE UNRELEASED SONGS and the ACCOMPANYING ARTWORK

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Member Since: 16/08/2005
Band Website: http://www.thenitelights.com
Band Members: Joe B. -------- Artifyin', Vocalizin' and guitarin'in/--------------------------------- "Little" Stevie Burkitt --------- guitarin and complainin'/--------------------------------------------Swif ty Morgan ---------- malignant low end thumpin'/-------------------------------Jon "killer" Kois ---------- skin poundin'/---------------------------YETI- Muse
Influences: Angelo Badalamente, The Velvet Underground, Cheap Trick, Miles Davis, Albert Ayler, The Beatles, Bowie, Honest Abe, Doo-wop, Led Zeppelin, Elvis, Rockabilly, Bernard Hermann, Ornette Coleman, Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Yo La Tengo, The Dells, AC/DC, Alice Cooper Band, Jimmy Scott, Link Wray,CCR, Stravinsky, The Philadelphia sound, Phil Spector, Booker T, Tom Waites, Marc Ribot, Merle Travis, Berlioz, Can, Laurie Anderson, Elizabeth Cotton, The Kinks, Jeff Beck, The Who, Neil Young, Chuck D, Chopin, The B-52s, Talking Heads, Slayer, Queen, Jonathan Richman, Carl Perkins, Brian Setzer, Bad Brains, Black Sabbath, Nina Simone, Nick Drake, Julee Cruise, T Rex, James Burton, David Lynch, Bukowski, Keith Haring, John Fahey, The Monks, Bartok, Nat King Cole, Elliott Smith, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Niko Case, Screaming Jay Hawkins, The Replacements, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Sonics, Mickie and Sylvia, Nazareth, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Joe Meek, the Pretenders, yeti.
Sounds Like: tHe NitE liGHTs
Record Label: Barking Spider Records
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Poster Series

..TR class=AttachmentCount> ..TABLE> Philadelphia's perenial art rock band The Nite Lights are proud to present their newest venture, "The Poster Series". Inspired by the illustrated poetry o...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:41:00 GMT

Treatise by Joe B.

Ladies and Gentlemen, The latest dramatic episode in the epic journey of The Nite Lights has transpired. As we have delved deeper into the concentric circles of obscure rock band hell we have encounte...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Feb 2006 07:37:00 GMT