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Absylom Rising

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Absylom Rising is an independent rock band that thrives on live performance! Recognized as one of Jambase.com's busiest bands in 2005 with almost 200 shows that year, AR has honed their chops on the road.
To date, Absylom Rising has toured CO, UT, NM, OK, MO, AR, MS, TN, KY, OH, PA, NY, VA, NC, SC, AL, GA, & FL. They took some time off last year to allow lead guitarist Gabe Rikard to complete his PhD, but a refined lineup has them back, and they're better than ever! For more info visit the band's official website at www.absylomrising.com .
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Member Since: 22/01/2006
Band Website: AbsylomRising.com
Band Members: Deric Murphy-keyboards
Heath Mahan-rhythm guitar,vocals
Gabe Rikard-lead guitar,vocals
Jonathan Williams-bass,vocals
Warren Waldrop-drums
Influences: Phish, The Band, moe., Traffic, Cream, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Funky Meters, Ween, String Cheese Incident, Jimi Hendrix, Widespread Panic, Rush, Umphrey's McGee and on and on...
Sounds Like: Lead guitar driven rock with improvisational tendancies and tight vocal hamonies
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

BRAD PORTER ON BOARD

As expected, Birmingham drummer Brad Porter is joining the band on latin percussion for 7 shows in Colorado.  Their first performance together is Friday night at The Summit in Durango.
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:38:00 GMT

AR ON TWITTER

You asked and we delivered.  You can now follow Absylom Rising on Twitter!
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:54:00 GMT

COLORADO DATES ANNOUNCED

Absylom Rising is thrilled to announce 5 shows in Colorado in late June and early July, including dates in Denver, Durango, Telluride, and a two-night run in Steamboat Springs.  Click here for all the...
Posted by on Sun, 24 May 2009 20:18:00 GMT

JONATHAN HITS THE ROAD WITH DOVA GROVE

AR bassist Jonathan Williams hits the road this week with Memphis pop rock band Dova Grove for a 9 show run through the mid-west.  Check out the upcoming dates below and go see this great band!5/15 - ...
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 12:25:00 GMT

ACOUSTIC DUO AT THE MILLTOP

Gabe & Heath will get back to their roots with 2 nights as an acoustic duo at The Milltop Tavern in St. Augustine, FL, on 5/29 & 30.  Don't miss this special weekend at a very special venue.  More inf...
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 12:23:00 GMT

FIRST LEG COMPLETE - ON TO THE SOUTH

The northern leg of the tour is in the books, and what a great time it was!  Many thanks to everyone at Kopec's, The Thirsty Ear, Firehouse Coffee, Don Pedro's, The Buccanneer, Carson's Grill, The Kaf...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:25:00 GMT

NYC, Pittsburgh, Cleveland in 2009

The following dates are confirmed for Absylom Rising's 2009 winter/spring tour2/11 - Memphis, TN2/19 - Parma, OH2/20 - Cleveland, OH2/21 - Pittsburgh, PA2/22 - New York City, NYMore dates are to be an...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:04:00 GMT

Winter/Spring Tour ’09

Absylom Rising has announced plans for a winter/spring tour in February and March of 2009 that will take the band to uncharted territory, both musical and geographical.  Preliminary pla...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:15:00 GMT

AR to open for Perpetual Groove

Absylom Rising will open for Perpetual Groove at the Kappa Sig house at The University of Alabama on Saturday, March 29.  Check back here or at absylomrising.com for all the details.
Posted by on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:18:00 GMT

Winter Tour to Colorado and New Mexico!

The band has announced their winter tour.  Preliminary dates are as follows: sat    - feb 16 - Dave's Darkhorse - Starkville, MSthur  - feb 21 - Brookhaven Pub - Memphis, TN&n...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:41:00 GMT