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Formed in 2000 by Brian Rogers(singer), and Curtis Harvey(guitar),
Absent Me is a 4 man Progressive rock band from Sacramento Ca.
In 2002, the jazz sound was injected with the addition of Job(bass), only to complete the ultimate capabilities in 2004 when Don(drums) joined to write and record all new music for a full length L.P., entitled "Hate To Wake You" , released September 2006.
Brian developed his haunting mix of melody and primal scream after 8 years of vocal training, 13 years of composing, and co-founding the 90's alt rock band Above.
Don's been in the Sacramento scene since the late 80's with bands like
I.G.D., Diesel, OTIS, F.R.E.D., BFE. and MDSO, he is a hard hitting drummer with thundering chops and a commanding presence on any stage.
Curtis has been formally trained in Jazz and Classical guitar styles, has been playing guitar for 19 years, and composing for 12. He has a Degree in Composition from the University of Oregon and is a combination of academic precision and soulful creativity.
Job is a bass instructor with 15 years playing rock & metal bass, and a
Lifetime of freeform, abstract, and fusion-based jazz through Dallas and Austin, TX in the 90's until finally settling with Absent Me in 2002. He plays the bass with a unique multi-timbred right hand style that matches perfectly with the skull folding rhythms from Don, the huge waves and subtle sonic nuances of Curtis, and the gripping effect of Brians story-telling vocal style.
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start to finish of an album. The gentlemen of Absent Me have done
this, and then some with their debut release, "Hate to Wake You". The
Sacramento based quartet manages to incorporate the best aspects of
the progressive metal and rock genres into a cohesive and aurally
fascinating medley that is both something familiar, yet completely
new. Mixing everything from Porcupine Tree to 311, Tool, to Rush,
Absent Me has entered the music scene with a monumental success in the
form of "Hate to Wake You," an album that shows immense musicianship
as well as unfathomable potential..........Mark Kogan/Powerslave.com.
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ALSO upon request I will throw in one FREE downloadable RA song lesson. (Do You Call My Name, Sky or Don't Turn Away) Each lesson has TAB of the FULL song and comes with multiple VIDEOS of me breaking the song down and showing you how it's played.
"A Dream Between Two Fires" is also available at these retailers: iTunes, Amazon, Guitar 9, CD Baby, eMusic, Napster, Rhapsody....and more
6/6 is ATA's LAST SHOW!!!! We're taking a break over the summer to write and record new music. Our last show will be at on the Y SATURDAY JUNE 6TH with SEXCIETY and IN THE SILENCE. It's also JAY's birthday. For those of you whom don't who Jay is, he's the sound guy at the Y. Come out and see us FOR THE LAST TIME! ('til Fall)
This sould b a good 1! We r playing @ 2:45 06/06/2009. show starts 02:00 PM - SWABBIES ON THE RIVER This is an all ages show. 5871 GARDEN HWY SACRAMENTO, California 95837 US Cost:$4 Description:SHANNAPALOOZA 7 bands 2PM-10PM ALL DAY EVENT
Formed in 2000 by Brian Rogers(singer), and Curtis Harvey(guitar),
Absent Me is a 4 man Progressive rock band from Sacramento Ca.
In 2002, the jazz sound was injected with the addition of Job(bass), only to complete the ultimate capabilities in 2004 when Don(drums) joined to write and record all new music for a full length L.P., entitled "Hate To Wake You" , released September 2006.
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