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The Management

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"There are bands that should just quit, and there are bands that are going places. The Management is going places." - Thomas Stephen Talbot, Audio Junkie

Gritty, in your face, guitars lined with punk aggression and metal squeals, ska and reggae bounce that'd make Bob Marley proud, emotional demon screams and melodic gypsy-jazz horn lines. These are the sounds of The Management, a 9-piece rock band out of Salt Lake City, a band who's sound simply says they were sick of doing what was expected of them, and not satisfied with mediocrity.
The Management was formed by Steve-O, Dave and Steve Matney, and Eric Class in 2004 after their previous attempt at something different crashed and burned. They knew the ska-metal style they had established had something special, but needed something different, and that difference came in a pair of inspirational horn players, Eric Soper and Dave Gardner. Their melodic, jazz-influenced, melodies were the perfect counter part for the ruggedly aggressive guitar lines that would fit better in an Ozzy or Iron Maiden tribute band than in one laced with mellow reggae upbeats. As the sound developed, the need for more horns arose, filling in only previously dreamed countermelodies and harmonies. Insert Austin Wilkins, Erik Ohlson, and Tye Gardner, Dave's little brother.
With a line-up not only visually --but musically-- massive, this group of talented musicians are ready to pickup where previous attempts have left off, filling the air with a sound like no other and with an energy that has been thought lost by all but the hopeful, and a promise to leave you wanting more.


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Member Since: 1/26/2005
Band Members: Steve-o -Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals
Matney -Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vox
E-Rock -Bass, Backing Vox
Squink -Drums, Backing Vox
Soper -Trumpet/Ska Explosion
Tye -Trumpet

Influences: Ozzy Osbourne , RX Bandits , Iron Maiden , Five Iron Frenzy , System of a Down , Jesus, and more...
Sounds Like: It's been stated on many occasions that we are metal, ska, rock, the new James Brown... whatever. And on many more occasions those accusations were proven wrong... Truth be told, we are a melodic mesh of many different types of music, the above and more included. Listen to our songs, and come to our shows, and decide for yourself.
Type of Label: None

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In case you haven’t heard...

We broke up. We just weren't having fun with this, anymore, and we weren't really progressing. Sorry to dissapoint you. Now, for all your TM needs, Ecks, Soper, and Matney play in Fews & Two.&nbs...
Posted by The Management on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:26:00 PST

BBBBLLLLLLAAAWWGGG

     I don't know exactly what I'm going to write about yet, but I thought our blog needed something fresh.  Soooo.... How about an update of the band?    ...
Posted by The Management on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:48:00 PST

Conviction

Ever feel like everything you hear on the radio is recycled copies of the past, designed to catch the ear of the masses and simply make money? That every "emotional" lyric has no history behind it, t...
Posted by The Management on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:36:00 PST

Thank you!

Words alone cannot give justice to the warmth this 9-piece musical-misfit troupe felt last night. It's a singular, intoxicating moment in time when a crowd and band decide to let loose and feed off ea...
Posted by The Management on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:19:00 PST

Support your local music scene!

Alright, this is going to be brief... mainly because it won't have ALL the info (that'll come ASAP, I promise). First off, we're playing in South By Southwest... Friday January 6th, at 11:00... only $...
Posted by The Management on Wed, 21 Dec 2005 01:08:00 PST

Happy Skaladays!

Well hey all, I guess I didn't notice you come in. What? O, I was just thinking about a show that my band has coming up. Heh heh, yeah yeah I know, I'm in a band, me of all people right? Anyways, I wa...
Posted by The Management on Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:48:00 PST

What Are We Waiting For?

First off, thanks to EVERYONE that came out to our show this last friday.  It means alot to us that you'll come out to our shows, even if they are relitively expensive.  Also, please note th...
Posted by The Management on Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:48:00 PST

The Management and the Acoustic Revolution

That's right, folks, Acoustic Revolution.  Much like Streetlight and their Bandits, but we're the same band, without strings. What's this mean, exactly?  Well, occasionally we'll play a coff...
Posted by The Management on Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:10:00 PST

Come see us for free!

That's right, you've seen the flyer... I'm feeling super lucky, and REALLY want people to come to the show(even if it means paying for it myself), so here's the deal. Tell me where I got the image fr...
Posted by The Management on Sun, 30 Oct 2005 03:33:00 PST

It's a Ninja!

So... for all of those that have wondered where Kris, our most dedicated(seriously, she's been to EVERY show(medically possible), ever... even as Scapegrace) fan, has been, she's b...
Posted by The Management on Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:46:00 PST