ODIST has a very impressive line-up of musicians, making a three piece band sound much bigger. Formed in December 2007, ODIST has accomplished much in the short year and half that they've been together. They played their first show at Corndogorama, a famous Atlanta festival, in June 2008 and blew their audience away. Haveyouheard.net stated the next day "...this three piece holds it down...Prog rock sound, flawless transitions, banging breaks.." and that was the first show! Since September 2008, they have toured all around the east coast in support of their self-titled debut EP, and have even broken records for most views on independent internet show Dirty South TV (www.dirtysouthtv.tv). Parker Newell (guitar), Jason Craig (bass), and Sarah Wilson (drums) all make up the extraordinary band ODIST, a band with new refreshing ideas on rock music today.
"Behemoth" live at Lennys, 4/18/09
PRESS:
"Don't let the Mickey Mouse vest fool you, this is
some serious shit. Mouths are agape before the band
starts playing at the black chick who takes her seat
behind what the announcer claims to be "the coolest
drum kit we've seen all fuckin' day." Prepared with
their own dry erase board announcing their band, this
three piece holds it down. Prog rock sound, flawless
transitions, banging breaks. Odist plays with
dynamics, transitioning from rim riding to unison
rocking!"--haveyouheard.net, june 28th, 2008
"ODIST sounds a bit spooky and pretty cool..."---www.bhamweekly.com
"This Athens trio makes prog-rock for the Radiohead generation with FX-heavy guitar mood pieces that evolve into psychedelic workouts, utilizing purposeful, consistent drumming and occasional vocals within expansive epic rock compositions."---'the weeks 12 most promising concerts', www.charlotteobserver.com
"For the uninitiated, you’ll find rumbling toms and double bass-drum drives, effusive cymbal precision and capable automatic weapon beats augmented by a flurry of synthetic swishes, swoons and blips. Add subdued, nearly inaudible vocals, sure-handed bass lines and dense, lurid guitar work. For fans of My Bloody Valentine and Coheed and Cambria searching for progressive, shoegaze jams peppered in metal shavings, Odist comes recommended."---http://flagpole.com/Weekly/CalendarPick/Odis
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VENUES PLAYED SINCE JUNE 2008:
Corndogorama @ Lennys- Atlanta, GA
Clermont Lounge- Atlanta, GA
Tin Roof- Charleston, SC
Go Bar- Athens, GA
North River Tavern- Alpharetta, GA
Sentient Bean- Savannah, GA
the Atlantic- Gainesville, FL
Sweetwater Bar and Grill- Duluth, GA
the Nick- Birmingham, AL
East Atlanta Icehouse- Atlanta, GA
Live on Dirty South TV- Atlanta, GA
the Spazzatorium Galleria- Greenville, NC
Wonderroot- Atlanta, GA
the Juggling Gypsy- Wilmington, NC
the Nightlight- Chapel Hill, NC
97 Estoria- Atlanta, GA
the Engine Room- Tallahassee, FL
the Wormhole- Savannah, GA
Ziggy's- Chattanooga, TN
the Masquarade- Atlanta, GA
the Rock Shop- Fayetteville, NC
Bar 46- Hackettstown, NJ
Larry's- Danbury, CT
Trash Bar- Brooklyn, NY
Lit Lounge- New York, NY
the Triple- Richmond, VA
Fred's Speakeasy- Ashville, NC
Head on the Door- Montgomery, AL
the 5 Spot- Atlanta, GA
the 5 Spot- Nashville, TN
Barberries House Party 2008
