Phistine Verona

Phistine Verona was formed in the spring of 2001, when singer guitarist Ed Shafer got together with drummer Jim Nagrant and original bass player Terry Hayes. Guitarist/bassist Mike Greaney and bassist/guitarist/keyboardist Duke Dice rounded out the current lineup shortly thereafter. Many of the songs penned since that time feature concise pop song structures with buzzsaw guitars, three-part harmonies, and unusual lyrical imagery.Shortly after forming, the band released their first full-length CD, entitled "Meeting People", and performed extensively throughout the midwest and the east coast. Venues included: The Metro and The Double Door in Chicago, The High Dive and The Cowboy Monkey in Champaign, The Patio in Indianapolis, The Rhythm Room and The Hi Fi Club in Cleveland, and CBGB's, Arlene's Grocery, and The Continental in New York.Recently, the band released “New Millennium Cleansing”. This latest long player sees the band moving in a more raw and aggressive direction, yet still present is the tight songwriting and interesting vocal harmonies present on “Meeting People”. Standout tracks include the title cut (featuring Yakuza vocalist/saxophonist Bruce Lamont), “Undefeated Man”, and “Habit”. Illinois Entertainer notes that "Phistine Verona blurs the line between hard rock and punk on its latest release, 'New Millennium Cleansing'. 'IAGO' decries both the horror and rationale for modern warfare with a hard-hitting arrangement, and 'The Greatest Salesman' takes after greedy corporate types with the fury of The Clash. 'No Easy Way Out' adds a touch of glam to this ambitious 15-song effort".Phistine Verona count The Pixies, Wire, The Buzzcocks, and Fugazi among their influences, as well as The Beatles, Cheap Trick, David Bowie and Prince. Incorporating elements of punk, new wave, hard rock, and power pop, Phistine Verona offer a unique twist on modern rock...
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