Reason To Rebel

Artist Information

Biography

There is something to be said for longevity and determination. When talking about the eight years San Diego’s Reason to Rebel has been a band, the subject can’t help but come up. Most musicians are content to just play music for fun with the hope that something good may eventually come of it. Reason to Rebel’s approach has always been a little different. Ever since releasing their first album in 2005, the band has made it a point to travel to the farthest reaches of the country in search of new fans and the kind of experiences that stick with you for a lifetime. Where other bands couldn’t handle the stress that comes with performing for your next meal, this band thrived on it, and used it as motivation to become the best musicians and entertainers they could possibly be. When not on the road, they were constantly writing and recording, knowing that you’re only as good as the next thing you put out. This work ethic and strive for excellence is what made the band self-release four albums, and drew such accomplished guest musicians as Ikey Owens (The Mars Volta, Jack White) and Brent Hinds (Mastodon) to perform on their recordings. There has always been a deep message attached to the lyrics found on Reason to Rebel’s music. Fed up witnessing indignities and corruption permeate our society on a daily basis, the group set out to make music that was socially conscious, as well as a rallying cry to the disillusioned. Over the course of the band’s career, their music has evolved on a continuous basis, seamlessly melding elements of hip-hop, jazz, and metal into a form of Southern California hard rock that is most definitely their own. Over the last few years, the band has had the opportunity to open for some of the biggest acts in music, including Incubus, Sublime With Rome, Cypress Hill, Smashing Pumpkins, and Serj Tankian of System of a Down, amongst others. The two times the band has competed in local Battle of the Band type events, they emerged victorious (first in 2011 at the Cabo Wabo “Your Shot To Rock” competition, and most recently at this year’s Hard Rock Cafe’s “Hard Rock Rising” battle). The year 2013 promises to be unlike any other for the band, as they have been hard at work writing and recording demos for an upcoming fifth album with Alex Pappas, drummer of the band Finch. They are especially excited about this new material, as it is by far the band’s most accessible yet. Be prepared to see a lot of Reason to Rebel in the months and years ahead. This is without a doubt a band poised to make the leap from underground sensation to, quite possibly, the next big thing...

For booking contact email reasontorebel@gmail.com

Instrumentation

Luke Chandler-Vox
Evan Jones-Guitars
Daniel Zivkovich-Drums
Sam Hartjen-Bass
Jeremy McCall-Guitars

Discography

2005 The Politrix - AboveGround Records/Broken Note
2007 An Arranged Mistake - AboveGround Records
2010 Imaginary Foe -
AboveGround Records
2011 Movement of Clarity - AboveGround Records

Official Website

http://www.reasontorebel.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Last.fm
• MySpace

Audio

• Open Up
  Listen  
• The Streets
  Listen  
• Legacy
  Listen  
• Live to Feel
  Listen  
• Sick Of The World (ss+6) 070811
  Listen  

Video

Reason To Rebel - Truth and Dare

Shaleshocked

Photo Gallery

Press

• Muen Magazine CD Review [+ Show ]
  

  Reason To Rebels’ latest album “Imaginary Foe” is one hell of a ride! Catchy, meaningful and downr...
  Reason To Rebels’ latest album “Imaginary Foe” is one hell of a ride! Catchy, meaningful and downright amazing! ‘Imaginary Foe’ is their third album released via AboveGround Records, they’re currently on tour throughout the US on a self proclaimed movement to raise awareness on the legalization of marijuana. Which should make for an interesting turn out all around.
  
  
  
  10 songs and each one has a different yet unique sound. Some are slightly more rhythm driven then others, some are heavier sounding but ultimately they all come together nicely to create and showcase true rock.
  
  
  
  Granted this is Reason To Rebels’ third album and it definitely shows growth from the first one. I definitely recommend you get a hold of “Imaginary Foe” and blast it on your radio! Tell your friends about it and then head on over to check them out live. Full tour dates can be found on their MySpace page.

Setlist

Typical set list ranges from 30-120 minutes.
"Movement of Clarity" album:
1. Black Tide
2. Last Dance
3. Money Trail
4. Shaleshocked
5. Freedom is Armed
6. The Fifth
7. Sick of the World
8. Truth & Dare
9. Time's Up
10. Moment of Clarity
"Imaginary Foe" album:
1. Its Our Fault
2. Guantanemo
3. Demoted
4. Hemp War
5. Put God Away
6. Imaginary Foe
7. You're Dead
8. Hypocratic Oath
9. French Quarter Curse
10. Our Great Depression
"An Arranged Mistake" album:
1. What Meets the Eye
2. The Charge
3. Trust Not
4. Calm Half the Night
5. Who We Are
6. A Love of Money
7. Breathe Hard
8. Arranged Mistake
"The Politrix" album:
1. Slowdown
2. The Cancer
3. Mass Hysteria
4. Debate
5. Facade
6. Honorary Martyrdom
7. Debate

Basic Requirements

Calendar