Biography
PLAY> is set apart by its inability to sound like any other band. They have a unique quality that is welcoming, undeniably original and ready to rock. PLAY>'s live shows have always been described as "over the top" and now that they have the right people and attitude they are unstoppable.
PLAY> was founded by Tris and Connor back in 1996 when they were classmates together at University of Portland. They quickly gained noteriety for their insane stage shows, one of which resulted in the quick firing of the original bassist. Unable to sustain a line-up - the Portland curse - both relocated for a brief time to New Orleans before eventually ending up back in P-town. Tris joined Captain Rock, a popular power pop band led by Beth Kelly while Connor formed his own band: Swingin' Amiss. In 2006 they got together and started jamming again, recruiting Colin from the Vantucky Diamonds and eventually recruiting Brenden McElderly on bass. While continuing to play live in and around the Portland area, the band settled in to record their first full length LP. A year later, the album is now heading to duplication and the band is preparing to promote it up and down the West Coast and beyond.
Instrumentation
Tris Lass: rhythm guitar/lead vox
Connor Doe: drums/vox
Colin Ranney: lead & rhythm guitar
Discography
play> demo: 1996
dissident27 bittersweet: 2000 (available @ amazon.com)
dissident27 ep: 2002 (available @ amazon.com)
PLAY>: ep 2006
PLAY> Full Length National Debut! 2008
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Links
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