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23LINK CHAIN Hollywood Los Angeles

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Heavy rock three piece from Hollywood. Funk bass lines and thunderous drums provide the foundation for crushing guitars, and thought provoking choruses. Currently playing the L.A. club scene.

3 FINGER FIASCO Sacramento Sacramento

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Fast Melodic Punk that makes you want to throw stuff...usually at us

3against1 San Diego San Diego

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3against1 exploded onto the San Diego night scene in 2001 and has become one of Southern California's major, up and coming Hard Alternative Rock bands.

3rdrail Concord booking

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It's rare to find a young, explosive, talented band that have been friends since grade school, with a powerful voice,w/ melodic Full rhythms and blistering solos and a groove drummer from hell

A.D.D. Sacramento Sacramento

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Powerfull blend of Punk with hard rock breakdowns and just a drop of reggae.

ACID7 Hollywood Los Angeles

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Acid 7-Formed in '98 by singer/guitarist Alan Wolstrup.They are filling clubs over So.Cal.(The Key Club,The Whisky,Dragonfly)

ADAM MISFORTUNE Buena Park Orange County

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Our first full length album entitled "In Binary"! This 10 song cd is guaranteed to blow up your stereo with the craziest snyth-rock sounds ever to come out from behind the Orange Curtain.

AKELDAMA Ventura Ventura

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Akeldama is a Brutal Death Metal Band From Ventura California

ALIEN LOVE SYNDROME San Jose Amador

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Alien Love Syndrome has been defining itself for over five years by infusing a mix of psychedelic rock, punk,& grunge into their music creating forceful, unique sound that is infecting the masses.

ALMOST GONE Simi Valley Ventura

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We're a punk rock band with jazz roots and psychadelic aspirations. We play punk rock which is mainstream enough to be enjoyed by the average listener, but progressive enough to set us apart

ALONG FOR THE RIDE San Ramon Contra Costa

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Seperates themselves from most bands with amazing stage presence & crowd involvment.They all share a love and dedication to the music & truly think of nothing but their band and fans

AMHERST San Diego San Diego

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Brian Murray - Drums, John Cunningham - Bass, Dan Deaton - Guitar & Vocals

ANALOG HEROES San Jose Santa Clara

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Influences include BUILT TO SPILL, FUGAZI, The strokes,WEEZER,Led Zeppelin etc... They have low self-esteem,are extremely depressed, and are ready to come to your town.

ASYLUM Concord Contra Costa

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Rhythm section has always been jamming together and released an EP in 1999. We then trashed that material to come up with some fat groove slammin music. We formed ASYLUM in 2000 by adding singer Erik Andersen.

AUDIOSTAGG Modesto Stanislaus

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A five piece original Heavy Rock Band from Modesto California. AUDIOSTAGG takes pride inperforming music that comes from the creative soul.

AUTOMATIC ANIMAL Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

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The band melds together elements of TOOL, SABBATH, RUSH, and ZEP while at the same time staying true to the chemistry the four of them share in the practice room.

AUTOMATIC HOTEL Hollywood Los Angeles

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Automatic Hotel sounds like no other band. Four best friends play versatile, well written emo / alternativemusic. Sometimes sweet, somtimes hard edge. Headlining in L.A.

AUTOSELECT Modesto Stanislaus

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Our sound is a unique blend of rock, alternative, and punk music. Visit our site to download our music, view images of us in action, and check upcoming show dates.

BADFISH Santa Ana Orange

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opening for Jimmy Cliff, Third World, Sizzla, Poncho Sanchez, Half-Pint, Long Beach Dub All-Stars and many more badfish has earned its place among the Reggae-Dub community.

BAGGAGE Fullerton Orange

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Baggage is a chick fronted band that mixes Punk and Rock N Roll to bring you catchy, upbeat songs with sing along lyrics.

BARBEE KILLED KENN San Francisco San Francisco

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female fronted pop/punk band captivating audiences everywhere.In the genre Blink 182,No Doubt,Green Day,the Ramones, Barbee Killed Kenn has catchy hooks,memorable lyrics and lots of attitude

BENEATH THE ASHES Sacramento Sacramento

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Our style can be described as blistering metal,with a slight twist of other obscure adjectives.Our influences range from BlackSabbath and Iron Maiden, to bands like Poison The Well,..

Black Tongued Bells Los Angeles Los Angeles

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BLOCKAGE Los Angeles Orange

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Blockage is best described as a loud punk-fueled rock 'n' roll. Building on influences from Old School Punk, Classic Rock, and 1950's Rock & Roll

BONITA DOWNS Sacramento Sacramento

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Hardcore rock with a Heavy Hip-Hop vibe. Members include Sleepy T, J Downs, Squeek Jones, Bam Bam and DJ 1/2Grill.Representin'Sac since 97'bring the rawest live shows and the hardest songs.

B-PHASE San Francisco San Francisco

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it began when Dan Menapace(bass,synths)&Shawn Preble (guitar) met up with Noa Appleton(drums)and the search for a front man ended with Forest Huggins, wierdo.

BRAINSPOON Thousand Oaks Los Angeles

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description or short bio: Female-fronted Rock 'n' Roll Punk. Our songs are good and our website is neat.

BRAND X SAVIOR Sacramento Sacramento

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Creating a musical foundation of rock and metal combined with the multitude of diverse musical influences each member brings to the band,Brand X Savior achieves their Power Grüüv signature sound.

BROKE TIL THURSDAY Los Angeles Los Angeles

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street punk,oi,rock n' roll band from the L.A area.an orig mix of anthemy sing-a-long punk, influnces: The Clash, Rancid, Bouncing Souls, One Man Army, Flogging Molly, Swingin' utters,

BROKEN SOCIETY Sacramento Sacramento

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4 piece old school influenced punk rock band. We have a split 7" in the works with the Clusterfux from Colorado,a release called United we Sit & are working on a DIY tour in July

BROTHERS FROM ANOTHER PLANET Oceanside San Diego

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a four piece ensemble of musicians whose backgrounds span from suburban lifestyles to inner-city upbringing. These four inherent personalities create their own

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CANDYFARM Sacramento Sacramento

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candyfarm has been around the sacramento area for a while now, and has played all over including Reno, and San Jose with a hard edge sound that can not be defined.

Captain & The Diva Sacramento Sacramento

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Catch 22 Q Q

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A powerful synthesis of catchy pop appeal and alternative cool with subtlety, style and steel-plated consistency

CEDRIC SHOOTS Apple Valley San Bernardino

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Cedric Shoots is an independent christian punk band from Apple Valley, Ca.They have played high energy shows all over California, and will on a DIY tour through 4 states summer 2002.

CHAPTER 11 Long Beach Los Angeles

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Mixing Reggae, dub and hip hop, Chapter 11 has come a long way since its birth two years ago. With a rapidly growing fan base, and an incredible live show, these guys are a must see band......

CHRONIC ZHEN Lincoln, Placer County

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Hard-core Rock,or is it? With vocals that take you in with love and leave you dying for breathe!

Circle of 5ths Sacramento Sacramento

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Five individuals with a common goal- To blur the lines of popular music.

Clayhenry Venice Los Angeles

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Clayhenry's emo rock sound is somewhere between the soaring melodicism of Jeff Buckley,the dream pop of Coldplay and the ambitious earnestness of U2.

CONTROVERT San Jose Santa Clara

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Controvert is continually cranking out fresh new hard rock, building a following with its live performances and is prepared to introduce itself to the planet!

CRESTFALLEN Ventura Ventura

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We are a Melodic, Hardcore, Metal Punk band from Ventura that Bleeds originality.

CROSSSIGHT Napa Napa

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we are a hardcore punk band from napa ca. some of our songs are about god but we are not jugdemental at all. after all i got a mo hawk. non christians should easyly be able to enjoy our music.

CRYPT ORCHID Stockton San Joaquin

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5 piece melodic hardcore band. Their music defies the laws of sound with their crushing low end chest pounding drums and fierce guitar tones, not to mention the emotional intensity of the lyrics.

CURSED Merced Merced

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sounds of vintage death metal bands like Pestilence,Grave,Entombed Cryptopsy and The Haunted.It will only be a short time before Cursed is tearing down the walls of heaven.

D. R. I. Oakland Alameda

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One of the Original Ca. Punk Bands. Began the crossover between Punk and Metal! This is one of the best Punk bands of all times!

DAMAGED GOODS Sacramento Sacramento

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performs mostly classic rock cover tunes from the 50's thru the 00's.Includes hardrock, soft rock, R&B, slow dance, country, easy listning, alternative and blues.

DAMAHUCKUZ Rancho Cordova Sacramento

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With these 5 powerful forces together no one can stop them.

Deprivation of Vital Substances Q Q

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DESOLATE CHAOS Littlerock Los Angeles

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A hard hitting thrash and hardcore with the soothing melodies of nu-metal, that are ready to make people question everything they think they know about life, religion and the human nature.

DESPISE Palmdale Los Angeles

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With hard beats, heavy hitting bass, thrash guitars, screeching vocals, and insane sampling, they add a kick-in-the-teeth sort of sound to your eardrums.

DETRACTION Camarillo Ventura

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The music of Detraction is existing in the Electro-Acoustic outskirts of industrial music and exploring of the depths of humanity's mind, body and soul.

DEXTER DANGER South San Francisco San Mateo

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Dexter Danger is a DYI band from San Francisco. Mixing styles of Punk/emo & rock & roll, they are branding the Bay Area with their mark of emotion filled music and charismatic live shows everyday.

DIFERENTIAL Stockton Solono

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A band of strength,soul,energy,& love. we exhibit the sound & performance to the public with the desire of entertaining & pleasing all. Soft, Heavy, Fast, whatever it may be,there are no rules to the music.

DIFOOL Sacramento Sacramento

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Brian (vocals),Matt(guitar),Thierry(bass)and Dave (drums). These four have a way of making music that makes you bounce, shake, rock, and skip away from their shows while humming their tunes.

DISTANT Irvine Orange

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Distant was born in 2001. The Demo and the webpage was created in 2002. George Plays Guitar, Carlos plays Bass and Kenny Plays the Drums.

DISTEMPERED DOG San Jose Santa Clara

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In the beginning there was only Raul and Meno. Then Kris cam along Then came Nite after she found a flyer outside of Musicians Wherehouse. Nite then found Ernie. Now they are all an eclectic punk

DISTILLED SPIRITS Whittier Los Angeles

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Distilled Spirits Started Out In The Early 90's Having Bands Like The Off Spring, Dark Angle And PennyWise Opening For Us. Through The Years The Band Had To Replace Drummer Jimmy Falcone A Cool

DON DIABLOS SIDESHOW Los Angeles Los Angeles

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A paradox of sound and thought. SideShow carefully blends in with the "now", while changing what listeners expect from the hard bands of tomorrow.

DOSE Sacramento

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DOSE! Is an original Rock band with a jam band attitude. Tight breaks, melodic yet powerful. Our tunes all have a different feeling and sound.

DROWNING ADAM Sacramento Sacramento

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Dynamically Powered Punk. Guitars melting perfectly to a seamlessly tight rhythm section,memorable melodies and melodic choruses. Accented by soul-rattling howls and paradoxical lyrical images.

E STRING NOOSE West Covina Los Angeles

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a four piece skate punk band known for their catchy tunes and wacky antics. They consist of James -Vocals, Mikey -Guitar, Paul -bass, and Arish -drums.

ELEMENT8 Merced Merced

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powerful emotional metal, Cali style, intense stage presence, explosive music, diverse lyrics relating to the disires, frustrations, fears, and emotions of everyday life.

ELEVENTEEN San Francisco San Francisco

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Live 105's best local unsigned band - Eleventeen opened the "Not so Silent Night" at the Compaq arena, recorded their debut album in a major studio, and have received airplay on College and Commercial radio.

ENOUGH SAID Woodland Hills Los Angeles

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Enough Said is a four piece based out of So Cal. They specialize in a blend of rock and punk. They bring a wide array of influence together to create their unique sound.

ENTROPY Long Beach Los Angeles

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psychedelic music group with an eclectic writing style,exploring both traditional and experimental arrangements. Rock,Jazz & Blues augmented by an understanding of classical harmony. A unique aural sensation

ESSEN Rancho Cucamonga San Bernardino

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an emo-punk band from Ranco Cucamonga. consists of 3 members.

EVERDAY JOE Sacramento Sacramento

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Primary influences include The Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, etc. and improvisational jazz innovators of the past. Everyday Joe is the new sound of Sacramento

FACE TO FACE Victorville San Bernardino

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Access amongst the cream of the '90s punkrock crop." If you think this is all you need to know about Face To Face, get ready for a re-think.

FAKERMARK Ventura Ventura

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This fusion of Math Rock and Screamo hails from Ventura, CA.Hold onto your mullet, these boys pack a powerful sonic assault into every show.

FINAL DESIGN Ventura Ventura

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We are a alternative/metal band from Ventura, CA. Our influences are Open Hand, Incubus, Hoobastank, Alien Ant Farm, Strung Out. Check out our website for more info.

FIREPIE Sacramento Sacramento

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With thier perfect mixture of metal & reggae, they're guaranteed to get any crowd up on thier feet and moving.

FITHLEAF Sacramento Sacramento

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A Hard-core Band, mixing Rap, Metal, Funk and a few nugs of the Dank! So HIT on us!

FOOLS PARADISE Port Hueneme Ventura

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Makes an audience take notice. Their new album allows a listener to experience a wide array of emotions and in the end leaves them with the I want to hear that again feeling.

FORSAKEN Bakersfield Kern

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We are a heavy metal band from Bakersfield, Ca.

FOUR MINUTE MILE San Francisco San Francisco

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...now serving fresh rock sandwiches.

FREQUENCY Santa Fe Springs Los Angeles

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Rock Band out of Los Angeles....

G.L.U.G. Davis Yolo

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Colin Stambusky (Vocals), Josh Lawson (Guitar), Randy Teresi (drums) and Schwa (bass). Management by Ana Marie Sotuela.

G9 Sacramento Sacramento

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With great reviews for both their live performances and their recordings, they are currently near completion oftheir first full length CD and gigging constantly and completing their first full length cd.

GORDO San Pedro Los Angeles

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Formed in the summer of 2000, GORDO has brought a new sense of energy and style to the otherwise blasé and repetitive forgettable sounds now heard inSouthern California. We play punk and don't take shit.

GRAM RABBIT Riverside San Bernardino

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From space disco to psychedelic Hawaiian, Gram Rabbit embodies everything weird you alwayswanted to hear but were too afraid to ask.Wave goodbye to the two legged blah-bahs and jump aboard the Rabbito Express.

GROUP THERAPY Ventura Ventura

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a power trio covering a wide range of Rock music from 70's to now. With originals and covers depending on Venue. Very fun band with a ton of energy and love to rock hard.

GUILT BY ASSOCIATION Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Three Guys, a Girl and a rock band with a heavy sound and penetrating lyrics.

HABIT OF MINE Berkeley Alameda

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HABIT OF MINE IS A ROCK BAND FROM BERKELEY CALIFORNIA. CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR PICTURES, GIG DATES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE BAND WILL BE RELEASING THEIR SELF TITLED CD IN FEBRUARY 2003.

HALF A CHANCE Corona Riverside

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We are a 4-piece melodic punk band and have been around since summer of 2001

HANDOVERFIST Redding Shasta

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Incredible post-hardcore/indie rock trio. Formed in April of 2000, performed alongside such bands as Further Seems Forever, American Nightmare, Limp, Audio Karate, onelinedrawing, and more.

HEADCHANGE Victorville San Bernardino

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Mixes the sound of Tool, Deftones, and Incubus.

HEROINE Orange Orange

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original. female fronted. progressive. dark. heavy. melodic. you need this.

HILLSIDE VILLAGE East Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Hillside Village is a skater punk/pop punk trio based in East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley and finds its influences in Blink 182, face to face, Goldfinger, and NOFX.

HONEYSPOT Sacramento Sacramento

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Honeyspot takes their well-crafted songs to the next level w/stellar harmonies and melodic hooks that truly set them apart from the rest of the crowd. Honeyspot's self-titled CD is now available.

HOT TOWN JUBILEE San Jose Santa Clara

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HTJ captures the essence of jazz from the dance halls, speakeasies & after hours joints of the 1920-40's. These musical ideas can be called swing, hot jazz, or as we like to call it "Deco Jazz".

IGNOBLE La Habra Orange

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We are a hardcore band from southern California with melodic singing and hardcore screams. Our biggest influences are Deftones, GlassJaw, and Poison the well.

INCUBUS Calabasas Ventura

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So. Cal band, blending Melodic Rock with Unique vocals. Incubus has taken the world by storm!

INNERSIDE Los Angeles Orange

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Hard Hitting Modern Rock that fuses powerful metal with cutting edge rap and lyrics that cut to the heart of today’s issues, reminiscent of such bands as Metallica, System, Rage, & Red Hot.

IRON REIGN Ventura Ventura

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Fast becoming the band of choice. rapidly growing fan base. This Rock trio will leave you screaming for more,as they belt out their all-original songs written and composed by the band.

IRONIC Hollywood Los Angeles

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Tribute to the music of Alanis Morissette. Sara Ripley's recreation of this popular artist is remarkable and the band adds an edge to the music that makes the performance really rock.

JAMMIN JAMES GARAGE BAND Sacramento Sacramento

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A fun, funky style, performing a variety of tasty originals. Listeners love to dance to the music, but also notice the intelligent, incisive lyrics and the well-crafted, artistic songwriting.

JOEL LEVIN Ventura Ventura

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acoustic singer/songwriter in the Neil Young/Bob Dylan/Elliott Smith vein,blending country and folk music with the themes and style of modern punk and emo bands a sound Joel labeled Nashville Emo

JONNIE LUNCHBOX Monrovia Los Angeles

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we are a small town pop-punk/skate punk band, we have played many shows around the so-cal areas no clubs yet but many many coffee shops!

JUDGE UNGER Vacaville Solano

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JUDGE UNGER is an original band with a professional outlook on what they hope to be an amazing experience. The hard-hitting female vocals are backed by a bombastic sound.

KENTUCKY SKINNER Sacramento Sacramento

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Kentucky Skinner is not hip hop, not *ock rock, not some wannabe pretend to be punk deal, it's just good old fashioned rock and roll. Well maybe with a little jazz for spiciness.

KRENSHAW San Jose Santa Clara

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Started in 1999, this five-piece metal band from San Jose is on the rise and making a quick name for themselves in the Bay Area. Their music is impressive, unique and sure to make heads bang all over.

LARISABRYSKI Saint Helena Sacramento

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Larisa Bryski is alternative rock with killer vocals. Larisa's band has shared bills with such renowned artists as Journey, Poe, The Tories, Color, Butterfly Jones and Tommy Castro.

LAST ONE DONE Costa Mesa Orange

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Their acoustically driven sound with its original melodies,catchy hooks,and vocal harmonies has you singing along to the lyrics and bobbing your head to the beat

LAST SECOND Palmdale Los Angeles

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Last Second is a melodic hard rock band. Hard hitting agressiveness with style.

LESDYSTICS Sacramento Sacramento

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A punk, ska and hardcore seven piece band from Sacramento

LIFESIGNZ Sacramento Sacramento

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A pop-funk neo-metal-jazz rock band that mesmerizes their audience with hypnotic cries for help.

LONG BEACH SHORT BUS Long Beach Los Angeles

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Skunk Records! Take the bassist from Sublime and add the Singer and drummer from Long Beach Dub Allstars, and you have Long Beach Short Bus...

LOWBOY Sacramento Sacramento

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lowboy is a professional 4 piece band that delivers a full array of emotions

MALCONTENT Vacaville Solano

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Vacaville / Fairfield based w /hardcore guitar riffs, melodic bass lines, hard hitting percussion and samples set the foundation for the intense vocals.

MINDFLAW Thousand Oaks Ventura

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Heavy, hard-rock band based in Thousand Oaks, CA.

MISALIANCE Alameda Alameda

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Misaliance is a newly formed band from the Bay Area. Misaliance plays mostly original written songs influenced by the sounds of pop punk and Alternative Music

MIX MOB San Diego San Diego

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MIX MOB has been holdin down the hood out in PB for the past five years.We're in your face drum & bass with a spaded ace. 2/6 strings mixin rhythmand leads with vocal melodies of a different breed.

MORALLY TORN Lomita Los Angeles

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Morally Torn is a super awesome punk band out ofLomita, CA. We just wanna play our music, have fun, and get our message heard.

MR NAKED HAPPY Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Los Angeles' Mister Naked Happy is powerful five piece Alt/Rock band with a variety of guitar driven melodic songs.

MYME Sacramento Sacramento

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Heavy,dark sound combines metal,industrial, melodic vocals and dark soundscapes.captures the dark conflict of our internalstruggles,powerful guitars, pounding sonic pressur and unique vocals.

NEVILLESTAPLE Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Neville Staple former lead singer of The Specials worked with Elvis Costello, David Byrne, and Ali Campbell. Shared stage w/ Ranking Roger (English Beat) formed Special Beat and toured w/Sting..

NEW BEST FRIEND San Jose Santa Clara

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New Best Friend is a 3 piece pop punk band from San Jose, formed in 2001.

NO AVAIL Sacramento Sacramento

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No Avail is a highschool pop punk band out of Sacramento, Ca, with musical influences including New Found Glory and Slick Shoes.

NO ONES HEROES Riverside Riverside

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formed under the blazing heat of the Inland Empire in 2000.The music style is a cross between MxPx and Saves the Day. Great,catchy tunes. deffinitely a band worth watching.

NO WAY JOSE Somis Los Angeles

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No Way Jose Combines music of punkrock ska,reggae,rock, bandito punk polka skate rock,&raw rock to a new level.Get ready for the ride of your life and join the band for a No Way Jose experience.

NONSTOP Pleasanton Its Pleasant

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played alot of shows around the east bay area. They have played w/ bands like One Time Angels,The Locals, Eleventeen and AKA Nonthing. THey silence critics w/ mature and upbeat songs.

Nu-Clear Placerville El Dorado

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Nu-Clear is a poprock/ska/alternative band from Northern California.

OEDIPUS Los Angeles Los Angeles

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combination of heavy rock, funk and blues makes for an energetic and abrupt mixture of sounds that resolve well. Drawing from many musical genres, this young group is stirring up a unique sound.

OFFSPRING Anaheim Orange

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The most original Punk band of the 90's, with original, catchy lyrics and a sense of humor to boot, whats not to love about them!

ONE FLUID OUNCE Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Blends acoustic and electric guitar, drums and bass fluidly.They will deluge you with jammin' songs,slow down with an acoustic song, then bring you right back up with their next set of rockin sounds.

OSIFFER Citrus Heights Sacramento

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Led by the funky bass style, this band blends a hypnotic style of hardcore rap vocals, funky bass and driving sonic guitar riffs.

OSWALD Berkeley Unlisted

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Their music is a delicate balance of alternative rock with an emphasis on songwriting. At times, their songs evoke a paranoid feeling of controlled restraint, only to confirm the listener's worst suspicions.

OTIC Auburn Placer

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Unexpectable. That's the one word to describe how this band got together and has become what it is today. "Otic" is pretty much two bands combined. The band "Torment" and the band "Child At War".

OUTTAREACH El Monte Los Angeles

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Hailing from El Monte, Ca comes Outtareach. A five piece punk band with fueling lyrics and gripping melodies.

OVERLODE Hawaiian Gardens Los Angeles

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In the Summer of 1999 Overlode was created by three of the former members of Idle Speck, Chep (Vocals), HK (Drummer), JR (Guitarist),and joined by a new bassist, Anthony

PALE MOON SKY Benicia Solano

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They play a wide variety of music including Acoustic Rock with a little Folk, Country and Blues thrown in for good measure. New cd called This Feels Like Home"

PAPAROACH Vacaville Solono

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unlimited Raw energy! One of the best live shows around. Hard Rock with Heavy, yet perfectly timed Bass Lines and strong lead vocals pouring with EMOTION! that Makes you want to break stuff.

PAREDIMSHIFT Vacaville Solano

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bringing back the feel of the early 90's grunge and throwing in a heavily distorted metal drive and clean meaningfull lyrics.

PATIO BOY Palm Desert Riverside

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We are a couple of guys that just wanted to play music.

PEARLS FOR SWINE Alameda Alameda

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We are a local punk band that likes to f*#k around and make music. We play our own music or punk out some classic's. Check us out and PUNK SHIT UP!!!!!

PEPPER Vista San Diego

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With Steve Kravac (blink-182)producing, Willie Waldman (Sublime, Snoop Dogg) on horns,and Ronnie King (Death Row Records) on keys. The result... KONA TOWN...

PHONIC Sacramento Sacramento

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A Sacramento based Jam band.Expect a wide range of variety at a Phonic show, often including free-form improvisations, extended jams, odd meters, and humorous stage antics.

PIECE OF MIND Sacramento Yolo

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we have played small venues with heavy bands. Original songs newly released 5 track ep.

PLAN-R Hollywood Los Angeles

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Guitar/melody oriented rock,influenced byclassic rock and early nineties.No DJ,or gimmicks, just vintage, genuine rock focused on songwriting. Did I say that we were rock?

POLAR San Jose Santa Clara

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A local melodic hardcore band straight outta San Jose, CA. Where beautiful melodies and hard emotions collide. Check site for more info, shows, and mp3s

POOP Fullerton Orange

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TOUGH, THANKLESS,IN-YOUR-FACE MUSIC.ONCE YOU’VE HEARD IT,THERE AIN’T NO COMING BACK,AND NO ONE IN THE WORLD IS GONNA BE ABLE TO PICK UP THE PIECES AFTER THE NIGHT IS OVER,AFTER THIS THERES NOTHING.

PRESCRIPTION Sacramento Sacramento

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four guys making waves by bringing a new style of modern rock to our generation.heavy guitars and driving beats fuse to overwhelm the listener with energy and life. The music is full of beautiful harmonies

PRETTY SNEAKY SIS Hollywood Los Angeles

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At almost two years on the L.A. scene, the buzz that surrounds the band 'Pretty Sneaky Sis' has recently broken attendance records at some of the cities premier venues. Don't miss, Pretty Sneaky Sis.

PRIVATE SELECTION Agoura Hills Ventura

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Punk Rock from Agoura Hills, California influenced by many bands like Lagwagon,Incubus,No Use For A Name, and Alien Ant Farm to name a few.

PROTEUS Victorville San Bernardino

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industrial electro video game alternative rock

PUMMEL Sacramento Sacramento

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Exciting power-punk that blends elements of melodic punk, metal, and alternative styles to form a unique sound. Influences Stung Out, Propagandi, Lagwagon.

PYRE Sacramento Sacramento

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PYRE is a group of native CA musicians - David Chavez, Geoff Miller, Andre Gallardo,JeffTuttle, & Sandi Leeper -who sharethe vision that with each song, they create a new type of music and sound.

RAD BONES San Diego San Diego

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California surf/skate culture,Rad Bones continues to write music and has, in the meantime, created their own indie-label called Keg Troll records.

RADIO STAR Carmichael Sacramento

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We are a nerd rock band from Sacramento, CA. We are here to have fun and write funny songs and songs about girls. We just want to rock you.

REDLOCH Sacramento Sacramento

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Redloch is a powerful metal band from Sacramento, CA Redloch is Kainan on Vocals(formerly of the metal band Mahalah) Brad Spencer Guitar, Aaron Gruen Drums, Andres Cervantes Bass.

REFUTE Camarillo Ventura

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indie/punk/pop/hardcore 5 piece with keyboard. have played in such venues as, The Whiskey (LA), the Majestic Ventura (Ventura) and The Living Room (Goleta).

RELEASE Sacramento Sacramento

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a creative blend between Incubus, A Perfect Circle, Refused, and Far. They are a rising band that is known for their live show. Come out and see them and you won't be disappointed.

RELIK Auburn Placer

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Relik is a 5 piece band out of northern California.We have our own style,but our influnces are Deftones,Thursday, Poison The Well, and Taking Back Sunday.

RESTAURANT STYLE Fairfield Solano

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3 dudes from fairfield who get togther and throw out some kickass tunes!!!

RIFF RANDALS Sacramento Sacramento

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The RIFF RANDALS are an all female punk rock band from Sacramento, California!

RIGHT OF CENTER Burbank Unlisted

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Right of Center is the blend of classic rock roots with a contemporary cutting edge. A twist of metal adds to the thundering guitar, soul-quenching vocals, and heavy grooves, with refreshing new flavor.

RIOTGUN Anaheim Orange

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represents the trials and tribulations of our American Working populations. Blue collar and possessing a notion of musical defiance against the mainstream "punk" populus,"riotgun." set out..

RISING DECLINE Ventura Ventura

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Rising Decline is determined to explode in the face of the SoCal music scene. With influences such as MxPx and NOFX, these guys deliver a melodic monstrosity of fast paced emotion and unyielding energy.

SAMIAM Berkeley Alameda

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pioneers of emotional punk. Hard driven guitars backed with powerful vocals

SANIK Paramount Los Angeles

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We are 4 guys who put on bad ass shows and look up to system,deftones,korn,soulfly,danzig,and misfits we are a hard/heavy band and put on bad ass shows and we will play anywhere at anytime!!!

SAP Vallejo Solano

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SAP is a five piece alternative metal band out of Vallejo CA. Formed in 1996, and having played with such bands as Papa Roach,and Fingertight, SAP is definitely a band you want to experience.

SHAKEDOWN Sacramento Sacramento

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An upbeat, High Energy band that keeps the crowd wanting more, with its mellow reggae beat that mixes Ska and good ol fashion Rock and roll, How can you not FEEL THE VIBE!

Shannon Beaty Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Shannon Beaty is a Nashville born singer/songwriter and there is evidence of this Southern upbringing in her writing.

SHIFTAGISM Agoura Hills Los Angeles

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Who needs music when you are this hot?

SHOPPY Riverside Riverside

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Funk/ Rock / Jazz / Hip Hop band from Riverside Ca.

SIMON SAYS Sacramento Sacramento

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"The Meat and Potatoes of Heavy Rock Bands" says Zack Diebles, the guitarist of Simon Says. Their records are complete and honest with no holds barred!

SIMPLY INTO FORM Napa Napa

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Formed in 2001, Simply Into Form is from a small town called Napa,CA. Yes this place sucks, And yes we play Emo/Metal, and have fun doing so. Please visit our website.

SINIKAL Adelanto San Bernardino

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We are a bad ass band from Adelanto.We playthings such as Deftones type sounds. We are a 4 piece band One vocals, guitar, bass and drum. We fu*#ing rock the high desert

SKAMPER Los Angeles Los Angeles

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sKamper is a lo-fi musical clash of dischordant noise, infectious melodies and rich, layered choruses.

SLOW CAR CRASH Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Ca.kings(and queen)of soultronic. late night,sexy grooves and bass laden backdrops make up this band's aesthetic.Variety of styles to fit many moods with strong vocals and lyrical content.

SOCIAL DISTORTION Anaheim Orange

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Easily one of the all time greatest Punk Bands! They shaped what America calls punk. With Strong hypnotic lyrics, and catchy guitar riffs, Its no wonder Social D may last forever.

SOLEA Berkeley Alameda

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collaberation from members of samiam and texas is the reason.as much as they are trying to forge their own sound,they are not necessarily engaging in a departure here...more aptly, a progression

SPENCE San Gabriel Unlisted

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Skate Punk Our sound is unique in many aspects and extends to different pop-culture audiences. Our mission in life is to expand our sound internationally and bring people together.

SPIRIT FALL Chico Butte

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Vivid aggression colliding with melody leaving a beautiful wreckage for all to see.Touching vocals hit home and float serenely over epic guitar work that all comes tied together by a powerful

SPLYT San Francisco San Francisco

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Meet Splyt, a Peninsula-based power quintet that may well be the most ass-kicking act to crash the Bay Area heavy metal scene since MACHINE HEAD. A raucous, mind-shattering montage of KORN,

SPUTNIK Napa Napa

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Sputnik is ready to make its debut as a highly original and inventive new take on rock, with its guitar powered songs and power-packed lyrics.

STEPHEN COOPER Los Angeles Los Angeles

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style can be define as Goth / industrial - melodic - techno - hard rock,with lyrics of anger, misanthropy and depressions.Influences: Guns and Roses, Metallica, Nirvana, NIN, Marilyn Manson, White Zombie.

STIGMA Sacramento Sacramento

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Tribal drums, alternative metal, with a strong gothic over tone

STRICKEN Orange Orange

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Stricken is new hard rock/punk band that has a catchy tune. They are new and upcoming band that you will never forget about, when you see them live. So take a look.

STUCK IN A RUT Torrance Los Angeles

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3 piece band from the south bay, Los Angeles. Vocals/guitar-Shaina, Vocals/bass-Rachel, Drums- Mish.started .influences range from The Distillers to hardcore and metalcore.

SUBLIME Long Beach Los Angeles

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Not just a band but a way of life, Sublime captures the soul and takes you on a tour of how life was suppose to be!

SUPER PORTAL POWER PATROL West Hollywood Los Angeles

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A stray torpedo of sound locked on to your army of braincells which are poised to execute a plan so crazy it just might work.

SUPER*ROCK Santa Clarita Los Angeles

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Filled with crunchy guitars and songs with more hooks than a tackle box,Super*Rock leaves you with a smile on your face and a song in your head you can’t shake.

SUREFIRE Sacramento Sacramento

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Surefire blends raw guitar riffs and rhythmic patterns to create a sound all of their own.

SWIRL San Francisco Alameda

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Female fronted alternative Pop with hook-heavy melodies, intricate harmonies and tight instrumental musicianship.

SYSTEM OF A DOWN Los Angeles Los Angeles

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A Unique Hard Rock band that has everybody guessing whats up next! One thing for certain: They don't just lie down and except conformity!

SYSTEM SEVEN Riverside Riverside

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hard-core/metal band dedicated to spreading the gospel and the hope found in Jesus Christ.Our mission is to offer an uplifting alternative to the negative music flooding the airwaves

TEN MILE TIDE San Francisco San Francisco

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Ten Mile Tide is an acoustic rock band, whose sound blends touches of folk, bluegrass, and groove. The band has shared the stage with national touring acts and played at the Great American Music Hall.

THE BROKE Sacramento Sacramento

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hARD WORKING THREE PIECE sACRAMENTO PUNK BAND, ONE YEAR UNDER OUR BELT, ONE TOUR, AND ALMOST TWO DISCS. i HATE BIO'S

THE BURN VICTIMS Sacramento Sacramento

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Est. Mar '02. Oldskool influence (Black Flag/Misfits/Minor Threat) w/dark themes.

THE CLASSIFIED San Diego San Diego

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The Classified is a four piece rock band from SD, CA. They're influences range from Bad Religion and Rocket From The Crypt to Foo Fighters and Faith No More. Check them out on mp3.com/theclassified.

THE DISASTERS Baldwin Park Los Angeles

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5 member Punk Band Formed 4-01, Edward & Lupe Granillo, David Haro, Edgar Martinez, David Perez. Influences; Blues,Rockabilly,Country,Old School Punk,Classic Rock. Proudly From the San Gabriel Valley

THE DISCOUNTS Auburn Placer

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the discounts are a punk band out of good old auburn california, they strive to make the music that they love with their biggest influences being, AFI,

THE LIBRARIANS Oakland Alameda

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The Librarians are a dirty, gritty, pop-garage outfit out of the Bay Area, and they rock much harder than their name would suggest. Check 'em out!

THE LOCALS Sacramento Sacramento

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Punk, Pop, Reggae, and Funk, mixed together as only The Locals can

THE LOZERS Concord Contra Costa

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We are a 5 piece punk rawk band from concord. Currently we are making our cd and working on our website. Come check us out.

THE MARTINI KINGS Thousand Oaks Ventura

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Over 15 years of providing quality entertainment in the Conejo Valley. We play bars, restaurants, weddings, Bar Mitzvas, Bat Mitzvas, clubs, and parties!

THE MORMONS Los Angeles Los Angeles

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We are The Mormons and we're here to say, We love Fruity Pebbles in a Major Way

THE PLEASE San Francisco San Francisco

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The Please embody everything that's good about the Strokes--only with an endearing underdog scruffiness that makes them more fun to root for-- all mixed with Britrock elegance. - CMJ

THE PRESS Placerville El Dorado

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The Press! Breaking out large and loud on the NorCal Music scene! The Press is Ginger Rae, Andrew Irish, A.J. Monroe and Jack Raymond.

THE PROJECT ROKU Irvine Orange

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RoKu is a collaboration of music that transcends many genres. The roots of the RoKu consists of Home Town Funk, Psychedelic Groove, New age Jazz, Classic Rock and topped with Hip-Hop.

THE SHARPIES Truckee Nevada

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Three brothers from Texas. Seth, Eddie, and Whitey Sharp... Now live in Truckee, and together they are The Sharpies.....

THE SPUN Huntington Beach Orange

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The Spun, an Exciting Melodic rock band with an in your face outlook on music. Their songs tell a story, their dynamics make you look twice, listen longer, and feel better.

THE STEPPIN OUT BAND Merced Merced

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The Steppin Out Band is a 4 peice band that play all styles of music and have been doing just that for over 20 years.Their live performances are a mixture of music,comedy and generally a good time had by all.

THREE FINGER JACK Modesto Stanislaus

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Three Finger Jack is progressive/metal/blues/hard rock band, with great original songs. A Three piece band that has been together for three years

THREE WITHIN Santa Rosa Sonoma

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Santa Rosa based Three Within has forged a unique blend of metal that draws from each of their diverse musical backgrounds. three within has just released a six-song promotional EP.

TITC Folsom Placer

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These guys are 3 kick ass musicians out of Folsom I know their website sucks now but they rock. They play hardcore music with melodic singing and bit of screaming. Come check 'em out soon.

TOIZ Hollywood Los Angeles

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Some TOIZ weren't meant to be played with... Brian Steele - Drumz Stitch - Bass Wingnut - Systhetics Wondo - Guitars Ivan Greening - Vocals

TRAMPING GROUND Hollywood Los Angeles

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our live show is very tribal, cathartic, energetic and we also have a fast growing fan base

Tried And True Nuevo Riverside

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We are a five member punk band with message & loves to rock for Christ.

TRIP TO MARS Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Melodic-Emo-Punk band. The first month we recorded 6 songs. With a steady fan base & and many visits to our shows & website, we are ready to do what it takes to get known.

TROUBLE MAKER Alameda Alameda

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Straight up old school American Hardcore..This is the real deal.No drop D tuning,ballads or rack mounted effects found here. Their paths crossed in 2001 and they have been playing rib crunching, skull

TSOL Huntington Beach Orange

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In The Begining their was T.S.O.L. Hardcore, Raw Punk Rock at its finest. This band has stood the test of time. Their first self titled album was released in 1981. and 21 yrs later...

UBERBAND Los Angeles Los Angeles

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the most egotistical band the world over if they didn't back themselves up with all the searing excitement and creativity they promise.They offend and amaze with their own blend of gonzo punk-Jazz.

UNDEFINED San Gabriel Los Angeles

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elements of classic rock, latin, metal, and grunge. With topics of racism, suicide, and relationships, this band touches all of lifes problems with their music.

UNJUST CAUSE Huntington Beach Orange

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If the X Games made porn, Unjust Cause would be the soundtrack.

UNKNOWN ROAD Corona Riverside

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An Alternative/Rock band with a lot of energy looking to make a name for ourselves and expose our talent with one goal to go out have fun and Rock out!

VIGIL San Jose Santa Clara

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The band "Vigil" started with Mike Vigil and Rick Redondo playing in a band that soon parted. Thereafter, Mike called upon his twin brothers Mario and Maurice Vigil to fill in the gap of bass and samples

VISITOR 42 Oakland Alameda

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Visitor 42 offers a West Coast aftershock of old school punk and rock, blending a great mix of styles to welcome the return of rock and roll!

Welt Sacramento Sacramento

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With influencessuch as BlackFlag,Descendants/ALL, HuskerDu,and Motorhead,they have truly crafted their own style of loud blistering punk rock with great pop hooks and straight from the heart lyrics

WHISKEY PIE San Francisco San Francisco

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Whiskey Pie is a rock band. They seamlessly blend groove, funk, jam, and country into their own melodic sound that is bar-friendly and solid-gold dancer approved.

WHOLE LOTTA ROSIES Los Angeles booking

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LA'S ALL GIRL AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND.

WIGGUM San Francisco San Francisco

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Basic no fuzz 4 guy lineup with dual vocalists and a rhythm section that kicks and rips.Hard rock with 1000influences,from Hendrix to santana to tool to system of a down

WINSTONS'S DOGS San Diego San Diego

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Since 1995 Winston's Dog has been alternating back and forth, playing both the San Diego and Philadelphia music scenes.

WITS END Concord Contra Costa

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A Hard Rock Band out of the East Bay, WIT'S END hits you with a sound that has been discribed as Linkin Park, Green Day, and Stabbing Westward having an orgy.

XSTATIC San Leandro Alameda

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Classic,Orig.Rock Band formed in 1990. playing bars,clubs,wedding, festivals,and private parties.

ZEKES WHEEL Lincoln Placer

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We are a band that plays a lot of Christian Rock and some covers. Our style is pretty straight, loud ROCK.

ZERO BELLY Vacaville Solano

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ZeroBelly is the bastard son of RedHotChiliPeppers, Slayer, Metallica, and Snoop Doggy Dogg.