Bio:

While the term rock band might sound one-dimensional in today's music industry, taking the time to listen to Eighteenth Hour's wide range of rock songwriting on their latest CD “Chasing The Following” puts that misconception to rest. From the driving rock anthems "Halfway Gone" and "Unsaid" to the intimate ballad "Wasted" to the funk-rock infused "How Can I Make You Understand" to the groove-oriented single "Would I Lie", this new release highlights a fresh, acoustic-driven rock sound from Eighteenth Hour while still capturing the energy and intensity that the band has become known for.

Eighteenth Hour's accomplishments include winning numerous Lehigh Valley Music Awards including "Best Rock CD" and "Best Original Band", receiving "5 out of 5 stars" for the "SHINE" CD review and "Best Original Band" in the Reader's Choice Poll of Pulse Weekly Magazine, being named "Best Band" in the Lehigh Valley Magazine's Best of The Valley Poll, and being the RECORD HOLDER for 17 consecutive days at #1 on vMRadio’s “Top 10 at 10” chart.

Eighteenth Hour's reputation as a great live band spread quickly after winning WZZO 95.1FM's 15th Annual Backyard Bands Competition which was judged by representatives from Atlantic, Virgin and Interscope Records. This was the launching pad that lead Eighteenth Hour to regular performances at the best original music venues in the tri-state area including The Bitter End (NYC), Grape Street Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA), The Mercury Lounge (NYC), Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem, PA), Arlene's Grocery (NYC), and their recent CD Release concert at Sands Casino Resort (Bethlehem, PA). They have also performed several years at the nation's largest free festival, Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA).

Member Since:

May 21, 2006

Members:

Tom Chaffier (drums), Geoff Houser (vocals, acoustic), Jim Touchton (bass) and David Zullo (electric)

Influences:

Zeppelin, Floyd, Hendrix, The Stones, Billy Joel, Jeff Buckley, The Black Crowes, Living Colour, Stone Temple Pilots, Super 400, Anberlin, Candlebox, Emm Gryner and too many others to mention...

Sounds Like:

you be the judge...

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Eighteenth Hour "Cure" featured in CEC Collegiate Empowerment Company video (video created by K Studios)




Geoff & Dave "Exhale" Acoustic on The Tim Qualls Show (Oct 2007)




Geoff & Dave "While We're Waiting" Acoustic on The Tim Qualls Show (Jan 2007)




Fan vid of Eighteenth Hour "Sound the Sirens Off" live and acoustic in Philadelphia (2008)



Here's what the PRESS is saying:

eighteenth hour has "the ability to put on a kick-ass modern rock show at a large, loud, electric-oriented venue one night... and then turn around and put on an equally good performance at a small acoustic-oriented venue with a completely different set of songs the following night. That diversity is on display on the band's latest album, The Analog Sessions, which features a range of styles and influences." - SKOPE MAGAZINE, national publication (March/April 2008), Adam Bernard, © 2008.

"Why they rock: If Bon Jovi and Nickelback spawned a child, it would probably sound a lot like Eighteenth Hour, and that's a good thing. The band has made a name for itself on the Lehigh Valley music scene with an armful of catchy sing-a-longs and an energetic live show. Its fan base has stretched across the Lehigh Valley and into New York City and Philadelphia. Career highlight(s): Besides taking home WZZO's coveted Backyard Bands trophy in 2005, Eighteenth Hour has two singles resting atop the "Most Requested" charts on VM Radio.com -- ahead of national recording acts such as Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, Silverchair and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Pod pick(s): "I'm Gone," "Trainwreck No. 1"" - EXPOSED MAGAZINE, excerpts from "10 Bands Not to Miss" (March 2008), Dustin Schoof & Amy Stetts, © 2008.

“For an unsigned act, Eighteenth Hour is pretty much playing in the big leagues. Just look at their latest string of victories. Their newest release, The Analog Sessions, is an ambitious stripped down blues-tinged effort that’s pricking ears and receiving praise.” – ORIGIVATION MAGAZINE, excerpts from “THE Eighteenth Hour” (February 2008), Annamarya Scaccia, © 2008.

“As the title “The Analog Sessions” indicates, their new disc (the band’s fourth of original tunes) is a throwback to pre-digital music. The eight songs feature big distorted guitars, bluesy solos and dramatic acoustic ballads. “Sound the Sirens Off,” the most overtly blues song, is a standout. The opening track, “Come Back Later,” is also impressive. Here the guitars sound modern in a Foo Fighters sort of way while vocal harmonies add a soft touch over the heavy fuzz.” - THE MORNING CALL, excerpts from “The Analog Sessions” CD Review (September 8, 2007), Josh Berk, © 2007.

“Straight-ahead rock. That’s the only way to describe it. The band is known for rocking audiences with an array of driving, anathematic original tunes.” – THE EXPRESS TIMES, excerpts from “Meet the Band” (August 17, 2007), Dustin Schoof, © 2007.

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