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ODYC

ODYC

About Me

..This Minneapolis based alt-folk group employs a unique combination - 2 lead singers/songwriter/guitarists backed by a strong off-center rhythm section with a classically trained cellist.
After meeting for the first time in the summer of 2003 and then again in the spring of 2004, Bart Phillips and Jeromy Darling started playing and writing music together on a regular basis. What began as friendship developed into musical arrangements rooted in faith and common appreciation of each other's talent. O.D.Y.C. came out of that pairing.
In the summer of 2004, cellist Lucas Shogren, was introduced to Bart and Jeromy through mutual friends. Already touring the world with an award winning group, the Vols Quartet, Lucas brought a trained ear and incredible experience (including a solo with the great Ray Charles) to the band.
Friends and longtime local musicians from diverse musical backgrounds joined to add the backbone to the group: Jason Roath, (Dime Theory. Magic Pants, Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, et al) on bass guitar brought a solid foundation stemming from touring with rockabilly and funk bands. Matt Terry, (Solidarity, Creeping Charlie, Chump, Wee Little Kelly) on drums brought a hardcore punk/alt rock aesthetic that added a unique flavor to their more traditional folk melodies.
Last Fall, after receiving some unexpected, private donations, ODYC completed their first album, Black Sun Rising. Offering an honest look at the state of humanity, and their place in it all, O.D.Y.C. waded through their own personal shortcomings, fears and an overarching commitment to truth. Favorable reviews followed and more and more their sound began to shape as something more interesting and unique to the Minneapolis scene.
The band is currently finishing material for their sophomore release (Coldest Kiss) under a new band name, their rock 'n rol alter-ego, The Great Upset (www.myspace.com/thegreatupset) with most songs already studio-ready. The band will be recording in May with an expected release date of Fall 2007. Look for them around town in the interim, shopping their music at local clubs, theaters and coffee shops. Cheers!

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Member Since: 11/3/2005
Band Website: theodyc.com
Band Members: Jeromy Darling (lead vocals, guitar, piano) Bart Phillips (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano) Lucas Shogren (cello)
Influences: Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Patty Griffin, Mark Darling, The Allman Brothers, David Gray, Jeff Buckley, David Wilcox, Paul Westerberg, The Police, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Gram Parsons, Classic Rock
Sounds Like: Come on...can you seriously answer this. Listen to the songs.
Record Label: Jack's Music Lab
Type of Label: Indie

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Release Party Date Set: April 5

Hey everyone - after nearly a year of work on the record and a new band name under our belt, we're finally ready to release our new record. The release party is set for April 5th with time, location a...
Posted by ODYC on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:22:00 PST

About that whole "changing out band name" thing

We did. Kind of. Our first record (Black Sun Rising) made one thing very clear: We had distinct alt-folk-rock influences where a full band sometimes sounded best, and other classic folk stylings where...
Posted by ODYC on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:55:00 PST

If you're in Minneapolis this Tuesday night

So we've been a little out of touch lately (preparing for the next record and all) - but we've got an acoustic show coming up this Tues. at the Red Room in the Loring Pasta Bar (get directions). Once ...
Posted by ODYC on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:53:00 PST

Save internet radio!

Please sign this petition if you believe that the RIAA should stay away from ludicrous fee structures that are going to be put on internet radio stations (effectively shutting down pandora.com, last.f...
Posted by ODYC on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:16:00 PST

Secret Show this Monday

Hey guys, Bart and Jeromy are doin' a little acoustic show at the Varsity Theatre this Monday, the 22nd at 5pm. Head here for directions. We'll be playing a bunch of new stuff!While you're out, make s...
Posted by ODYC on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:47:00 PST

Check out Peter Welle

The first official non-ODYC release on our label, Jack's Music Lab is now available. Our good friend, singer/songwriter Peter Welle just finished up his debut solo record, The Silent Era - it's a grea...
Posted by ODYC on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:56:00 PST

Should we change our band name?

A time comes in every bands career where they begin to question the coolness of their band name. We've heard good and bad things over the past year and half and finally decided it was time to put the ...
Posted by ODYC on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 11:27:00 PST

if you own our record - read on

Would you do us a favor and review it on iTunes? Seems like we're getting a lot of looks on there and you've all been so kind to let us know how much you're enjoying it - that's probably useful inform...
Posted by ODYC on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:44:00 PST

Stalker?

Soooo, someone's been calling Jeromy's cell phone leaving rather odd/moderately disturbing voice mails from a PRIVATE number. Breathing like an animal, blowing and playing songs from our CD have made ...
Posted by ODYC on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 02:14:00 PST

Nice review

Space Junkies Magazine has posted a nice review of our single "You're My Demon" - you can find it here:http://www.spacejunkies.net/index2.htmlUnder "Navigation" click the dropdown menu and go to MP3 R...
Posted by ODYC on Sat, 02 Sep 2006 01:31:00 PST