Forty Cents Flat
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | SELF
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The ACHS stage filled with an entirely new set of creatures, including saxophones and trumpets. It was easy to tell they had been playing together for 3 years by their confidence and sychronicity. Forty Cents Flat, id composed of Kenny Jones on the saxophone, Nick Soria on bass, Zach Moser on the trumpet, and sibling extrodinaires Will and Michael Richter on Guitar/Vocals and Drums, respectively. The entire group performed tremendously and were greeted warmly by roaring crowd approval. They made an even bigger impression with their reggae beats and ska instruments. Usually a note, "forty cents flat" is said to sound terrible, but in this case, the guys simply carry an ironic name. - Tom Tom Newspaper
The ACHS stage filled with an entirely new set of creatures, including saxophones and trumpets. It was easy to tell they had been playing together for 3 years by their confidence and sychronicity. Forty Cents Flat, id composed of Kenny Jones on the saxophone, Nick Soria on bass, Zach Moser on the trumpet, and sibling extrodinaires Will and Michael Richter on Guitar/Vocals and Drums, respectively. The entire group performed tremendously and were greeted warmly by roaring crowd approval. They made an even bigger impression with their reggae beats and ska instruments. Usually a note, "forty cents flat" is said to sound terrible, but in this case, the guys simply carry an ironic name. - Tom Tom Newspaper
Discography
FCF Demo, August 2012
On the Ride Home E.P. release date 16, September 2013!
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Bio
In November 2010, The Brew City received its newest local band. Formed in the wake of Milwaukee punk/ska groups such as The Allies and Ceasefire, Forty Cents Flat looked to break the mold by bringing a brand new sound to the scene. On that chilly November day, a warm fusion of reggae, ska, punk, and rock was born.
Brothers Will and Michael Richter are united as songwriters for the first time, creating a musical chemistry that can only be formed by years of cranking out cover tunes ranging from Rise Against to Led Zeppelin.
Drummer Michael Richter has played with punk/ska band Ceasefire for over a year, but a recent fascination with bands such as O.A.R., Sublime, and The Expendables has pushed him to form this new group with a desire to master the intricacies of reggae. His tight snare and tighter rhythmic sensibilities are a hallmark of the Forty Cents Flat sound.
Lead guitarist and singer Will Richter has co-fronted The Allies since 2005, recording 3 EP's, 1 full-length album. He's a time-tested veteran of the local music scene and has countless shows under his belt. He provides a dark twist to the genre, while staying true to the chirps and picking patterns that are essential to reggae and ska.
Nick Soria is the newest member of Forty Cents Flat, having joined the band in July of 2012. His musical talent can hardly be overstated: he's a phenomenal player of nearly every style and genre. His experience as a jazz bassist and his passion for all things funk and punk—along with his svelte 'stache—give the band a fat bottom and a groove master parallel to none.
Kenny has been playing saxophone for 10 years, and he provides both the volume of a marching band saxophone player and the tact of a jazz player that ska playing demands. A fervent listener to all of the best and latest groups in ska, he strives to equal and best the bands by whom the band is so influenced. His ability to write infectious horn lines is incomparable, as his ear for both melody and harmony prove an indispensable tool.
Zack brings an eclectic mix of influences and playing styles to the group. Having extensive experience as a jazz and concert player, he is eager to pursue rock, ska, reggae, and other new musical spaces. As a horn section, Zack and Kenny provide the complex colors that make Forty Cents Flat a tasty melodic listen.
If you are looking for something new to tickle your cochlea, look to this talented quintet!
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