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the Fling

About Me

A loud, versatile and intense genre-bending rock n' roll band. Rock n' roll, the bastard child of blues and other traditional American music but we don't stop there. We openly borrow ideas from the past and many different styles of music to create our own blend and somewhere along the line, maybe break some new ground.We're a year old now and independently released our first EP on Halloween 2006. The first three months of 2007 are going to be rather quiet as far as live performances are concerned, as we’ll be focusing our attention and energy into recording a full length album due out in early 09'. With the help of our good friend Jason Gloria (Diatonic Productions), who produced our EP and who we've retained to take the helm on the new album, we've put a very talented team together that's committed to continued musical growth, songwriting, recording and social consciousness. Combine all of this with a very tight and intense live show and you have us. If you've made it to show then you know what we're talking about and we owe you our THANKS! For those that we haven't had the pleasure of meeting or entertaining, come on out and join us for a show and a drink sometime, we won't disappoint. Take care and THANK YOU FOR VISITING!
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Member Since: 10/20/2005
Band Website: coming soon...
Band Members: Alex Eastman - Bass

Erik de la Cruz - Drums, Percussion& Vocals

Justin Kangrga - Vocals, Guitar & Woodrow

Influences: Beatles (and all their solo efforts), Sam Cooke, Gershwin, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, James Brown, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, 3 Kings(Albert, B.B. and Freddy), the Meters, Dr. John, Medeski, Dizzy Gillespie, Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Miles, Mingus, Coltrane, Sam Rivers, Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, Stevie Wonder,Zepplin, Clapton, SRV, JIMI, Black Crowes, Allman Bros, The Band, Derek Trucks Band, Neil Young, Jayhawks, Phish, Wilco, Duane Allman, Traffic, U2, Prince, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Police, Van Morrison, JJ Cale, Galactic, Greyboy Allstars, Elliott Smith, Norah Jones, the Dead, Mellencamp, Beck, Mike Mineo, Grass, the Heathens, Wynn Bros, Mobella, KG and the Band, Legendary JCs, Chris Burns, Band Marino, Sourwood Honey, Amos Lee, Petrillo Relents, Nervous System, Robert Newton, Michael Peter, Jason Gloria, Cretin Vandalias, Urban Deer
Sounds Like: the Fling
Record Label: Flatfoot Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

A word from our esteemed producer Jason Gloria of Diatonic Productions

Greetings from the depths of Diatonic Studios!This is a most exciting week for bands, their fans, audio geeks, and beer drinkers.  If you haven't heard about FMF, it is a 3 day music fest in...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 11:14:00 GMT

Rock For Hunger Artist of the Week write up - Thanks Logan!!

It takes a lot to persuade me to get up and dance. Historically, my recalcitrant movements are only incited by funk, soul, and the tastiest hip-hop grooves. While the Fling, may not present all of tho...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 11:07:00 GMT

Thank you Flatfoot!! (Testimonial)

About a year and a half ago I was hosting an open mic down at Central Station Bar downtown.  I had just gotten done playing a set and a guy named Shaun Calhoun approached me and claimed he w...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:50:00 GMT

Underwater

Torn away from this place Pillars that propped up heaven are gone Far away and not replaced  I hope on the last night,  I hope there sprang some new love  Never spoiled, suspended joy ...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:34:00 GMT

Hold On

Hold On, caught me stuck here jugglin piecesAnd the tale it wags this dogThe truth left town now here's the rumorWhispers thin and bent to whim, it can't catch on      &n...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:50:00 GMT

Who is She?

Up the street, down the road They said there's a chance to find you But then it's all a crap shoot Keep my eyes wide open til you cross my path Will I realize what I have&   It's a fine line, bet...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:40:00 GMT

Wise

ADJ remember, a much different shift here in the tone when last we spoke and talked of hope&better never live this down Talk about a deal, a steal A real bargain indeed Dead weight in gold will neve...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:26:00 GMT

This Was Mine

Perfect smile and kindred thoughts Drawbridge down and unwatched Memory's Moat most useless made Forgotten lore of foreshadowed fate Start has changed, outcome the same The wishing well won't take my ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:08:00 GMT

Lighthouse

Lighthouse   Must've seen it spinning there for oh so longI understand the symbol now, never lost or aloneAwhile now kept from being on your ownNever allowed to swim to far from shoreMy ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:29:00 GMT