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A Classic Story: The drummers former lead singer stole his long-time girlfriend and broke up the band.
The result: theRev.
The trio of Erik Eimiller, Frank Nicastro, and Bob Calabrese joined together 7 years ago. Then, in 2004, they added the sensationally provocative Erik Johannesen as their new front man, along with the multi-talented Craig Trenchard, forming a Rock 'N' Roll band that has the makings of something truly great.
Based out of Buffalo, N.Y., theRev embodies what most bands strive for. They have a truly electrifying stage show to go along with their intelligent and radio friendly song writing style. It has an edge and attitude that is rarely captured by an independent band. And they top it off with a true rock star image to complete the package. This band has what it takes to make a big time splash in the music industry.
While winning Top New Band at the 2005 Buffalo Music Awards, theRev has enjoyed averaging 100+ shows a year.
Some notable performances include:
-Edge 102.1 Live @ The Studio - Thursday at the Square - Jam in the Valley - Oktoberfest, Ellicottville - Rock for Food Festival - The Guitar Festival - Taste of Buffalo - St. Patricks Day Parade - Spring Festival, Allegheny State - Spring Festival, RIT
With their debut album entitled 'Flesh Capsule Mess', theRev has garnished thousands of hits on their myspace page, obtaining thousands of fans nationwide.
theRev has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with:
Black Eyed Peas - the Violent Femmes - G. Love and Special Sauce - Montgomery Gentry - The Ataris - The Pilfers - Marty Casey and LoveHammer - Mobile - Hanson - The Trews - The Headstones
theRev has gained the reputation of being one of the hardest working bands from the state of New York. Their fans and employers have learned that when theRev takes the stage, anyone within earshot will recognize that this band refuses to leave anyone unsatisfied.
"theRev. What an exceptional band!" -Marty Casey
"Last night I had the pleasure of seeing a really great band! They're called theRev, and I think they'll be the next group to make it big out of Buffalo since the Goo Goo Dolls." -Tom Bauerle, WBEN 930am
"'theRev are like classic rockers, but with youth. Truly amazing." -Rick Falkowski, President: Buffalo Music Awards
"These guys really have it. I didnt know there was a band this good in Buffalo!" -Danny Gare, Buffalo Sabres Legend
"These Buffalo natives play a fantastic live show that is more vigorous and lively then the energizer bunny on crack. theRev is straight-up, drum-punding, feet-stomping rock n' roll" - WJ Wright, BuffaloRising.com
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