Bellringer is Bob Jones- Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Programming, and Production. The band has had a revolving cast of musicians over the past 5 years or so including:
Chris Bronowski - Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keys.
Dan Giorgi - Guitar, Bass, Keys, Backing vocals, Engineering, Production. Charles Levi-Bass
Scott Churilla - Drums. Mike Horick-Drums.
Jason Mcninch- Guitar, Engineering, Production.
Influences
My mind has a looping hard drive that spits out a blend of sounds influenced by:Pixies, Flaming Lips, Royal Trux, Death From above 1979, The Cherubs, The Who, Wire, VU, Wilco, Eels, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Brainiac, Stones, Beatles, Cake, Radiohead, Refused, Mr.Show, Bill Hicks, Ween, Mike Patton, Mr. Bungle, Shuggie Otis, The Ramones, Butthole Surfers, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Thin Lizzy, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Liars, The Cars, Spoon, Black Flag, Shins, Elliott Smith, Tom Waits, Pink Floyd, Jesus Lizard, Califone, Electronic experiments, Yo La Tengo, Fugazi, Goblin, Jellyfish, Failure, Random noises you hear in the city, PRE- scientology Beck, Arcade Fire,(70's)Journey & Fleetwood Mac , Stevie Wonder, Butter 08, Mingus, John and Alice Coltrane. Also twisted artists, writers, directors, and mysterys of the universe. Like: Ivan Brunetti, Mark Leyner, Bret Easton Ellis, Bukowski, Chuck Palahniuk, Hubert Selby, David Cronenberg, Sam Raimi, Harlan Ellison, William S Burroughs, Crispin Glover, Russ Meyer, Sarah Silverman, Harmony Korine, Todd Schorr, Derek Hess, Robert Williams, Robert A Wilson, Chuck Palahniuk, Dario Argento, Tim Leary, Easter Island, The Ocean, Space, UFO's, Wormholes, Parallel Universes, Time travel, and Infinity (which makes me think too much and freaks me out!)
Sounds Like
Pieces of The Who, Cake, Flaming Lips,Elliot Smith, Tom Waits, Pink Floyd, Royal Trux, Ween, Wire, other influences and secret ingredients blended well in a giant crockpot in my mind, Cooked at the temperature of the sun for 5 years and served under doctors supervision. Best served through headphones after reaching a state of mental relaxation and internal harmony. =Bellringer= Try some today. You deserve it!
Short story: Bob Jones plays bass and/or sings in a few bands with varying degrees of success including: 8-Ball Salad Productions,The Arm, Sister Machine Gun, Lick, Kneel Drill, UK Caller, Fucko Orchestra, Banana Furnace, The Fork. During time with these bands Bellringer was a side project of songs simmering on the back burner. They just didn't fit in with the vibe of the band he was in at that time. A car accident put 808 out of action for about 5 years. It's been a year since surgery and recovery has been a long road. 808 has been focusing on recording in the wonderful world of Bellringer. A schizo mix of tunes made to ring yo' bell. The supakillarilladilla. No rulebook. Just a well blended mix of songs that have been aging for flava. Bellringer: Fun music with multiple personalities for people with diverse taste. Existing mostly in the recording world. Will hit the stage when the time is right. Until then, put on some cans and enjoy!
yo bobbo! thanks for the comment on my blog. i can't even begin to tell you why i posted that, but it's a ton o drama. i'm glad you saw it for what it is. hope all is well with you health.
