Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
“…could be best be compared to the schizophrenia that Ween concertgoers lay witness to, Charlotte-based band “the side.” can claim a show and a sound that is all their own. They can shift from onstage practical jokes to a serious rock show on a whim, and odds are they don’t even know what will go down at their upcoming show yet.”
~Andy Stokes from Metro Spirit Magazine in Augusta, GA
- The Metro Spirit
Discography
2002 "the better singles"
2003 "so shines a good deed in a weary world"
2005 "whachudoin'wit'at'nake?"
(2006 3rd album in progress)
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
-the side. is a musical group based outside of charlotte, nc,
-performing since 2001 (~35+ shows per year).
-in 2003, the side. recorded their first cd,
“so shines a good deed in a weary world.”
-in 2004 the band made a follow-up recording,
the “whatchu’doin’wit’at’nake?” ep, later adding songs to this cd in 2005
-several of the songs have received radio play on mainstream, local, college, and internet radio stations.
-the band is currently working on a third official cd
(often the side. are featured for radio or written interviews and reviews, being credited with having an unique style, and an original energy filled with intense emotion).
-the side., include james (singer/guitar), nathan (bass), and benje (drums); but often have guest performers playing additional instruments.
-the band truly has a style that they can claim as their own and their live performances are known for being energetic, passionate, sincere, and at times humorous.
-during performances, the side. strive to create an
atmosphere celebrating music, rather than an image or genre.
-the shows are fun and emotional experiences,
with many dedicated friends and fans who share the side.’s compassion for their music.
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official sites:
http://www.thesideisawful.com
http://www.myspace.com/thesideisawful
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