Daisy Ricochet

Artist Information

Biography

Daisy Ricochet is the brainchild of Neil Cabana, a Montreal born singer/songwriter/producer from NYC who became uninterested in pursuing his solo career to put together a "rock" outfit. His influences of pop sensibility across the map, including The Pixies, The Police, to Swervedriver and Brian Eno, he wrote and recorded the album "Need" in the winter of 2003/2004 with the help of numerous colleagues-including Producer/Engingeer-Nic Hard (Gold Record Producer of The Bravery), (Columbia recording artist/drummer) Joe Magistro of Prophet Omega, The Ranch Studios (upstate New York), and artist Andy Grooms to name a few.

"Need" has been praised with great reviews despite the usual curse of the critics, comparing DR to bands such as The Foo Fighters, Elliot Smith, and Radiohead, just grazing the surface of Daisy Ricochet's signature sound. Manager Sean Collins describes the album as if an early Brian Eno had a cloned baby with the mix of Alice N' Chains and the Beach Boys and sent the kid to an indi-do it yourself school of rock.

Having written music for a four piece band, Neil enlisted Matt Prine (Co-owner of The Ranch) for second guitar and a signature rhythm section consisting of Brett Sharbaugh (bass) from Baltimore, MD and Carlo David (drums) of NYC. While supporting the record playing shows from 2004-2005, DR managed to build a growing fan-base and sell CD's. The band established some satellite, college, internet and foreign radio play-including a 3 month tried and tested "residency" on XM Satellite Radio's R>A>D>A>R REPORT in the TOP 20 at #1 for four weeks. Also with the existence of a firm online presence, came label interests and music placements on commercial and cable television shows including the next up and coming season of MTV's-The Inferno, numerous episodes on extreme sports channel EPIC Sports TV, and Florida based show The Bite.

Up to date, DR has evolved into a "to the point" trio as its core, leaving a 2nd guitarist as an option for writing and shows with a lineup consisting of Brett Sharbaugh, Carlo David and of course, main writer Neil Cabana. Working steadily on new material, Neil is as prolific as ever. With Brett's addition to writing, and Carlo's natural understanding of music and rhythm, they're far from encountering a writer's block.
New songs consist of working titles such as "Stay", "My Drug", "Kill the Radio" and "Baby Wanna".
They are expecting a new album as a trio to be finished before the year ends. Nic Hard, who mixed "Need", will co-produced this one with Neil in order to keep him in artist shoes.

Instrumentation

Neil Cabana-lead vox/guitar, Brett Sharbaugh-bass/back vox, and Carlo David-drums/back vox.

Discography

Daisy Ricochet's -"Need"-the Mini LP has been on XM Satellite RADIO CHANNEL 52 Unsigned. For 3 months+in the TOP 20. 4 weeks in the #1 slot in 2005. Played on 98 ROCK -Baltimore, MD. Streaming on over 20 internet stations, and some airplay in Germany.

Audio

Lyrics

• Undertow

Video

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Press

• Gary Savelson's Friday Listening
  

  "Oddly it's like Foo Fighters, Elliot Smith, Jawbox, Everclear"

• Daisy Ricochet-Strong guitar melodies [+ Show ]
  

  May, 2004 "Strong guitar melodies: lead vox are confident, engaging, harmonies are cool. Mysteri...May, 2004
  
  "Strong guitar melodies: lead vox are confident, engaging, harmonies are cool. Mysterious but engaging lyric ideas and the sonic quality is very good."

• Swooping and diving guitars [+ Show ]
  

  "Swooping and diving guitars and pristine choral parts mark DAISY RICOCHET's spit-shined brand of ha..."Swooping and diving guitars and pristine choral parts mark DAISY RICOCHET's spit-shined brand of hard rock. "Undertow" wouldn't be out of place somewhere between Queens of the Stone Age and Godsmack, considering the group's reverence for '70s- and '80s-era crunch and for heavy dramatics"

• Rating 8.5/10 [+ Show ]
  

  Daisy Ricochet is a relatively new band. Founded in New York in 2003 and playing modern rock like Fo...Daisy Ricochet is a relatively new band. Founded in New York in 2003 and playing modern rock like Foo Fighters, Marcy Playground and Cave In from "Antenna" times. Singer Neil Cabana came to New York in 2000, he had only $80, a backpack and his guitar. Casting Daisy Ricochet are the hard guitar lines and the vocal harmonies. "Undertow"
  lies musically between Godsmack and Queens Of The Stone Age. "Curb Yourself" clings in part to Radiohead and the
  harder passages like 70's rock, at times again like Cave In material, they also have influences from these times.
  After many listenings I found the songs are solid and "Need" is fun, very accessible (beautifully receivable) with much
  drive. The packaging is beautifully formed and the abstract pictures makes you want to listen." For more information
  and to listen go to www.daisyricochet.com.
  

• Daisy Ricochet=A
  

  June, 2004 "This is a good band... Overall Impression: A"

• Sing Along [+ Show ]
  

  June 30, 2004 "Fix, has a clear pop sensibility. It's the kind of song, that if you heard it on ...June 30, 2004
  
  "Fix, has a clear pop sensibility. It's the kind of song, that if you heard it on the radio, you'd bop your head. And, if you knew the words, you'd probably want to sing along."
  

• Daisy Ricochet Rocks [+ Show ]
  

  "Daisy Ricochet is one of the few 'indie' bands that I have really got into in the last little while..."Daisy Ricochet is one of the few 'indie' bands that I have really got into in the last little while. The reason for this is they are actually good. Actually, I wouldn't even consider them 'indie' they are more of an alternative/rock band that writes infectious songs and hooks ..."
  
  "Need is what Daisy Ricochet considers a mini LP, not a full LP. It consists of 10 solid rock songs that will break your perceptions of what rock is today ..."
  
  "The combination of the musicianship and the tremendous songwriting will help Daisy Ricochet make a mark on the music world. Do yourself a favor and pick up their mini LP, I think its only $10, and be introduced to a new rock sound that could be taking the world by storm ..."
  

• Potent Brew [+ Show ]
  

  September, 2004 "Laden with heavy guitar (even Pixies-like at times), but always with a medlodi...September, 2004
  
  "Laden with heavy guitar (even Pixies-like at times), but always with a medlodic approach to songs. Quite honestly I can listen to guitar like this all of the day and all of the night. Add Neil Cabana's expressive voice and you have a potent brew.It is (good in-car music). It sounds so condescending to say this is really pleasant music - but it is."
  
  "'Get Out' has some great shouted backing vocals and 'Walls' rocks beautifully and is delivered with real passion. 'Ugly Words' is positively anthemic in an Indie rock sort of way."
  

• 'DR' is a refreshing change. [+ Show ]
  

  August 4th, 2004 "New York based 'Daisy Ricochet' of Pink Lady Records deliver an enjoyable 10 ...August 4th, 2004
  
  "New York based 'Daisy Ricochet' of Pink Lady Records deliver an enjoyable 10 track melodic pop/rock, indie/rock album 'Need'. Fronted by the multi - talented Neil Cabana (lead vocals/guitar/songwriter and producer!) They have really made an effort with this CD and it damn well shows. Each track stands out and is original, with wonderful and mysterious lyrics. 'DR' is a refreshing change to what I have been hearing lately."
  

• Need is an 8.5/10 [+ Show ]
  

  August, 2004 (translated): "I found the songs are solid and 'Need' is fun, very accessible wi...August, 2004
  
  (translated):
  "I found the songs are solid and 'Need' is fun, very accessible with much drive."
  Rating 8.5/10
  

Setlist

Walls, Undertow, Ugly Words, Hurry Up and Wait, Descent, Now or Never, Get Out, Less & Less, and Fix. Usually they do these 9 songs off of their mini LP-"Need".+ one new song "Shotty Day"

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