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Astral Guard
Psychedelic / Post punk / Rock

Songs for the next density...



DEKALB, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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Member Since2/15/2007
Band MembersCarl Nelson - Vocals, Guitar

David Click - Vocals, Guitar

Jacob Miguel - Vocals, Bass

Matt Judson - Drums
InfluencesThe great psychedelic groups of the 60's-70's:
Pink Floyd
Jimi Hendrix
Led Zeppelin
The Grateful Dead
Carlos Santana
The Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Velvet Underground
The Doors
Jefferson Airplane
etc.

More modern influences:
At the Drive-in
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Circa Survive
Coldplay
Deftones
Fugazi
Mars Volta
Mastodon
Nirvana
Queens of the Stone Age
Radiohead
Smashing Pumpkins
Sparta

The ever modern:
Miles Davis


My wife:
Amy Winehouse


And other more local groups:
Pattern Crawler
The Great Influence Machine
Loose Lips Sink Ships
Spacklebury
Strongshark
Pilgrims of the Age of Fire
Anni Rossi (LA/Chicago)
Light Pollution
Chimera Twilight
Aktar Aktar (Chicago)
Forever Days Forgotten (CA)
Casket Salesmen (CA)


the void that lies within

R.I.P. Sam Brakefield
Sounds LikeJagannatha Processional
(The House Cafe 1/15/09)
Jagannatha Processional


Narcissanon Narcoleptic (Narasingh Flourish)
(The House Cafe 1/15/09)
Narcissanon Narcoleptic (Narasingh Flourish)
Record LabelThe Rising Sun Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Astral Guard

Astral Guard was formed in 2006 by Guitarist/Vocalist & Songwriter Carl Nelson, with Jacob Miguel on bass guitar. After David Click joined the band, our heroes quickly realized they needed louder, sturdier equipment, and quickly. Mark Walters took up the task of hammering out ball-busting beats on the drumset, again destroying everything in sight. With the addition of mad scientist Douglas Pendleton on the synthesizer, the band has been exploring the vast expanses of the netherworlds in search of music that melts faces and explodes the senses into golden infinity spirals of immortality nectar.

In October 2007, our fearless warriors had a unique opportunity to take over a local recording studio in downtown DeKalb, Illinois. Remodeling it, turning it into a recording studio/full performance venue and renaming it "The Rising Sun Studios", this would prove to be a worthy home base, and a cornerstone in the town's music and art scene.

The summer of ..08 found the Guard taking a two-month West Coast tour, playing at a variety of historic venues, including
Quixote's in Denver, CO, Winston's in Ocean Beach San Diego, The Whisky A Go-Go in West Hollywood, and Mt. Tabor Legacy Theater in Portland, OR. The band recorded their exploits in a DVD documentary, see blog for details.

As we reach the beginning of 2009, Astral Guard is working to mix and master their first album, and have plans to record their second full-length album at the Institute of Professional Recording in Minneapolis, MN. They also are continually seeking to find steady management/A&R/record label assistance.


Reach us at theastralguard@yahoo.com!

See our blog section for booking info, documentary info, check out our crazy pictures and 'training of the guard' videos, and let us know what you think!!


(all songs copyright Astral Guard 2009, all rights reserved...don't steal our shit!)

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Jul 2 2009 3:02 AM

it will be a few days for both electronic and hard copy invitatins... but they are coming
Whiskey & a Gun





Jul 2 2009 12:56 AM

Hook it up with electronic invitations!
Orpheus





Jun 26 2009 4:34 AM

thanks for the add!

If you dip a granola bar in cream cheese it tastes like carrot cake.

GOLD





Jun 24 2009 4:23 PM

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Brutus and the Psychedelic Explosions





Jun 24 2009 3:20 PM

sounds good let me check with everybody. thanks brutus
Kelly





Jun 24 2009 2:07 PM

We ready to rock out with some rural Illinois slam grass my brothas
Train Company (Cubby Bear July 24th!)





Jun 23 2009 6:07 AM

What's up brother, as you can see we've got a show both of those dates ha. Give me a call hopefully we can work somethin' out, you know we'd love to rock it. 630 862 7001. peace.
Whiskey & a Gun





Jun 23 2009 3:42 AM

we're in...let us know what's up!
Company of Thieves





Jun 21 2009 10:24 PM

hey jacob-
thanks for the invite!
we are playing wicker park fest on the 26th and i have family coming in on the 24th and we have rehearsals, so i don't think we can do it. but thanks for thinking of us!
Hope all is well
marc
Prabha Kaal Bhairava





Jun 21 2009 10:20 PM

checkout my sat sangam
AktarAktar





Jun 21 2009 7:39 PM

jacob that sounds fucking awesome. We are playing a festival in mi on july 24 25 and 26. Im really sorry, i really would love to be a part of it, and i know all they guys would too. shit well if the date changes let us know and we will be there. If we dont see each other sooner than the second i will see you then.
brad
Merlin





Jun 21 2009 5:03 PM

Count us in bro
Jared Malmfeldt at Chicago Peace Fest June 20th!





Jun 21 2009 8:30 AM

yeah, of course im down. 224-305-3766
Merlin





May 28 2009 11:39 AM

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May 15 2009 2:55 PM

hideout poster may 16

Memphis Graham (is over read blog!)





May 9 2009 7:41 PM

sick show guys. well have to do it again sometime
Another Nameless Face In The Crowd





May 8 2009 8:59 PM

what up guys? the 'fluffer guy' film is close to done.

when you coming back out west?
Train Company (Cubby Bear July 24th!)





May 4 2009 12:38 AM

hell ya. i'll do some research and help out. i'll let you know. definitely a good idea with two days.
ROCKSTAR





Apr 5 2009 10:47 PM

i dont know anyone up in dekalb anymore other than you guys marks sumwere lol but def will wens ur next gig my numbers 708 828 9867 hit me up id luv to come see u guys play again and maybe chill afterwards
Hollus





Mar 30 2009 12:01 AM

good to hear from you, i'mna give this stuff a listen, it's sounding fuckin great already, cheers
Company of Thieves





Mar 29 2009 11:49 PM

what up jacob! dig the tunes man! cool shit. keep doing your thing. i gotta catch a show sometime
marc
AktarAktar





Mar 12 2009 1:20 AM

thank you so much for brining us out to play. we had a blast, a little to much no one could drive over to the party after the show. BUT soon my friends. lets get another show booked, we will keep you posted when we get something hooked up in chicago.
later
Luke





Feb 28 2009 5:28 PM

"Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions,they become your habbits.
Watch your habbits, They become your destiny;(some philosophical dude)"
Shannon!





Feb 25 2009 9:42 PM

PRAISE ASTRAL GUARD IN ALL OF ITS INSTRUMENTAL WONDER
jacob freeekin miguel...what





Feb 16 2009 8:27 PM

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=6anqroSUcoA

also... watch the other fucked up shit ive posted!!!! :)
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