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Stoning Mary

About Me

Debut CD self-release "The First Stone Is Thrown" available @ Mole's Records in Clifton, Shake It! Records in Northside, and Everybody's Records in Pleasant Ridge. New songs in the works for upcoming shows.

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Originating out of Cincinnati in 2006 as a three-piece, the band is now a hard rock four-piece with alternative, grunge, and pop influences, among others. Playing gigs and recording our first CD have been the main priorities in late 2008. Our debut full-length self-release is set for March 29th '09 and new songs are in the works for the next CD and upcoming shows. We are currently shopping the demo around to industry labels.Our sound is generally heavy with the ability to pull-back in both volume and style. We value our freedom to explore and refuse to be constrained by one particular label that works for us. Sometimes venturing into the hardcore, sometimes into the psychodelic, still there are other directions that can be found. Others have yet to be discovered for us, but if it interests us, just give it time. We stress crafting good "songs" and appreciate the notion of solid vocals. All this viewed largely through a dark prism, the filtered results are right there, layed out in front of you...The band has played sveral successful venues and festivals in 2008 including the Wang Dang Doodle Festival in southwestern Ohio and placing first in a Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands satellite round. We have also recieved local radio airplay on WMWX 88.9 ClassX Radio. Looking forward for 2009, the band is booking gigs both locally and regionally and hopes to play some more festivals and begin new recordings. Art Direction by Marlene Wajert/Eric.
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Member Since: 04/02/2008
Band Members: Eric -lead/backup guitar, lead/backup vocals. Russ - lead/backup guitar, lead/backup vocals. John -bass, backup vocals. Garry -drums, percussion
Influences: Alice in Chains, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Jimi Hendrix, Sonic Youth, Misfits, Nirvana, Dead Boys, Stooges, Rush, X, the Damned, Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Velvet Underground, too many 70's and 80's hardcore/punk bands to name, Lords of the New Church, MC5, Modern Lovers, anything that succeeds in delivering an emotional response, TSOL, Pantera, Motorhead, bands with great backup vocals (Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, etc.), Ween, Frank Zappa, STP, Foo Fighters, GDMFers...Joy Division-Warsaw...Belfegore
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Dayton, the 4th of July and ghosts!

We're looking forward to hitting an out of town show up in Dayton on America's birthday! (My fave holiday- summer, fireworks, good food good beer, founding Fathers, etc). Garry has to work all weekend...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:51:00 GMT

Drummer search

Stoning Mary has found Garry Glenn as our new drummer and could not be more pleased! He has major chops and figures to add a much anticipated new slant to things. I knew it would take some time to rep...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:32:00 GMT

Finishing the Demo

We recorded the vocals for all the songs on the demo tonight. We're all really excited with how everything sounds so far. Russ will be driving the recording bus as he will be mixing and mastering ever...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:09:00 GMT

Recordings

We've made some real good progress these last couple of weeks. The songs are literally ten levels above what's on the site quality wise. We have about five ready for vocals, a few more in progress and...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:10:00 GMT

The first stone has been thrown...

Our debut show was a blast! We want to thank all who attended. The show was a success and we definitely learned a few things. Can't wait for the next one. One thing was I won't forget to change t...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:37:00 GMT