John Fitch [Bass, Lead Vocals, Synths, Programming]
Mike Vincitorio [Guitar, Vocals]
Chris Weldon [Drums, V-Drums]
Influences
Tool,
Lake Trout,
The Faint,
Mobius Band,
A Perfect Circle,
NIN,
QOTSA,
WEEN,
Aphex Twin,
Team Sleep,
Boards of Canada,
MUSE,
Sneaker Pimps,
Radiohead,
Depeche Mode,
Joy Division,
Death From Above 1979,
Bauhaus,
Massive Attack,
Editors,
Nirvana,
Tomahawk,
Squarepusher,
MSTRKRFT,
Tears For Fears,
Blitz,
The Clash,
Wire,
Fischerspooner,
KMFDM,
Project Pitchfork,
Stranglers,
Daft Punk,
Black Flag
“Combining trip-hop, grunge, industrial, drum & bass, and elements of electronic pop, (3 Dollar Hostage) is making some ominous music unlike anything else…” “SHOUT Magazine” September 2006 .
3 Dollar Hostage is based out of Chapel Hill and Raleigh in North Carolina and are creating a unique electro-grunge sound that is very innovative. The group met while attending ASU in Boone, NC. They immediately connected and started playing shows full of fast live electronica filled with improvisation and segues in and out of songs. Two years later they would change their style and incorporate rock, grunge, pop, and metal into their sound. Thus leading to a whole new outlook on music direction and a much needed move back to their hometowns of Chapel Hill and Raleigh. 3 Dollar Hostage has shared the stage with The Roots, Thievery Corporation, RJD2, Brazilian Girls, The Disco Biscuits, Benzos, Brothers Past, Indobox, and many more. Armed with an arsenal of electronic instruments, the boundaries of what a rock trio can sound like are constantly growing.
Wish you guys could play my birthday party.. I sure could use a kick ass late night set... Oh well... I will try and come see you guys at the cave.. Take care
I am trying to get you the date at Emerald Lounge. that is where you need to play, but it needs to be the right night. hard to get people in Asheville to pay for shit they don't know. What about 4/20?
hey fitch, sorry i didn't have time to check out the pedals this weekend. i was pretty busy but i definitely want to get together sometime soon and look through what you've got. i have some free time after 9 tonight or tomorrow night otherwise it will be this coming weekend b4 i have time again.
Mike Vincitorio [Guitar, Vocals]
Chris Weldon [Drums, V-Drums]
“Combining trip-hop, grunge, industrial, drum & bass, and elements of electronic pop, (3 Dollar Hostage) is making some ominous music unlike anything else…” “SHOUT Magazine” September 2006 .
3 Dollar Hostage is based out of Chapel Hill and Raleigh in North Carolina and are creating a unique electro-grunge sound that is very innovative. The group met while attending ASU in Boone, NC. They immediately connected and started playing shows full of fast live electronica filled with improvisation and segues in and out of songs. Two years later they would change their style and incorporate rock, grunge, pop, and metal into their sound. Thus leading to a whole new outlook on music direction and a much needed move back to their hometowns of Chapel Hill and Raleigh. 3 Dollar Hostage has shared the stage with The Roots, Thievery Corporation, RJD2, Brazilian Girls, The Disco Biscuits, Benzos, Brothers Past, Indobox, and many more. Armed with an arsenal of electronic instruments, the boundaries of what a rock trio can sound like are constantly growing.
