the peachbones

Layout made by infamous_chiq at CreateBlog.com . In their 10 years of playing music together, Ron Copenhaver, Matthew Hoover, and Donne Copenhaver have changed their band name almost as many times as the band have altered their distinct sound. The Peachbones, as theyve been known for about 5 years, have crafted a work of rock music influenced more by their own imaginations rather than the rock and roll fads theyve seen come and go since their inception in 1994. Ron and Matthew met at Ashland University in 1994. They soon began writing songs together, Ron playing guitar and Hoover singing. Donne, twin brother of Ron, became the drummer, and the search for a band was on. After years of playing in Columbus in an attempt to earn money for a debut album, the band longed for another change. But before they would do so, they recorded Big, Ohio, their first full-length album. The album received good reviews in the Columbus media. Many of the bands influences became evident on the album: Hoovers love of old country, along with the Copenhavers allegiance to harder rocking modern bands like Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, and then-bassist Vern Millers discovery of Wilco and Son Volt all contributed to the rock sound of Big, Ohio. This diversity of influence, along with a general love of classic rock from the 60s and 70s, made up the Peachbones trademark sound. Instruments like pedal steel guitars, pianos, accordions, and mandolins deftly made their way onto the album, providing an alternative country texture to their songs. Once Big, Ohio was behind them, the band began writing new material. The band once again underwent a personnel change, departing with Vern Miller in 2002. Enter Andrew Ditlevson, a much needed spark to the bands creativity and direction. Andrews presence opened doors of creativity for the band, allowing many ideas and concepts to develop that an earlier version of the band might have prevented. A new style of rock had emerged. Their sophomore album Revenant showcases this new sound, offering up both more contemplative and intense rock. Slower, darker songs find their way onto their second effort, yet the rock offerings eclipse even the hardest heard on Big, Ohio. More experimental guitar sounds and synthesizers aid in distinguishing this batch of songs from those on Big, Ohio, but the core of the Peachbones soundbooming drums, driving bass, melodic vocals, and superb guitar tonemakes this album a quintessential Peachbones work. visit www.thepeachbones.com