Brice Samuel Woodall-guitar, singing, writing, dancing, drum machine, hand claps
Full band Brice Woodall and the Positrons-
Steve Barber-producing,engineering,bass, vocals
Josh Scolaro-guitar, vocals
Gregg Brooks-drums, percussion, peace keeping
Mark Crabtree-piano, synth, pipe
Influences
Akira, Miyazaki, the newspaper, wine on Thursday nights, 4 track recording devices, Chicago, DC, Richmond, drugs (not anymore), family, friends, camp, Night of the Living Dead, Akira Kurosawa's movies, Murakami, the weather, Wii, negative temperatures, the sun, lost mediums, scenes from the next
The year is 2008. I'm not sure if anyone gives a flying flip about music anymore. But crazy MFs like Brice Woodall can't hear that noise. He and his Positrons are way too busy making a ruckus of their own. This May, Brice Woodall and the Positrons are all set to unleash their latest Sine Wave Sea on AEMMP records. They will then take to the road and play their hearts out for you. And fulfill their unspoken goal of doling out 1,000,000 hugs by 2009.
Though he now lives in the great windy city of Chicago, Woodall is from Richmond, VA. A quick jog to Wikipedia reveals that trailblazing tennis man Arthur Ashe hails from there as well. And that the state motto is Sic Itur Ad Astra, which means "Thus do we reach the stars." And it's also where textbook hero Patrick Henry uttered his "Give me liberty or give me death." This ain't Aly and AJ, kids; better hold onto the railing.
One can reasonably expect a well-rounded, textured, and lavish affair from Woodall and his Positrons. As musicians, they're all double, triple-threat musicians. As humans, well ? you'll have to find out by attending one of their raucous shows.
What you get then, is an endless bounty of good things. Songcraft. Haunting melodies. Heaps of feeling. Electronic burbles, coos, and purrs. Whispers from the crowd that suggest that Brice Woodall and the Positrons would be in good company with other up-and-comers like Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Wilco, and U2. Like those bands, Brice Woodall and the Positrons' strikingly unique tunes can bear repeated listenings; go on and try.
Notable Events:
March 2008-Chicago, IL
Brice Woodall and the Positrons sign to AEMMP Records (Columbia College)
February 2008-UK
Brice Woodall and the Positrons tour the UK. Included in the tour, an XM Satellite Radio session @ Abbey Road Studio, and a gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
August 2006- Indianapolis, IN
www.midwestmusicsummit.com
Brice Woodall and The Bots performed at the Midwest Music Summit
October 2005 ? New York, NY
http://www.discmakers.com/imws/
Brice Woodall was the grand prize winner of the Independent Music World Series (NE).
Brice was one of six finalists competing before a panel of twelve judges that included representatives from Billboard, EQ Magazine, J Records, Dubway Studios, BMI, Rolling Stone, Spin and Bad Company. Over 1000 unsigned bands and independent artists submitted entries for the Northeast region of the IMWS.
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=84574
January 2003:
Brice Woodall was awarded honorable mention in the 2002 International Songwriting Competition for the title track, "Awkward." The competition looked at almost 7,000 entries from around the world before selecting 26 winners in 7 categories. Judges for the competition included: Rob Thomas (Matchbox Twenty), Andy Summers (The Police), Eddie Kramer (Producer/Engineer, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, etc.), Kim Stephens (VP of A&R, Atlantic Records), David Bendeth (VP of A&R, RCA Records)' Arif Mardon (VP of Manhattan Records), Jeff Fenster (VP of A&R, Island/Def Jam Records), and Monte Lippman (President of Universal Records).
Brice! Haven't heard of the venue, but I definitely know where it is - looks awesome! I would love to go - let me know if you need to crash again! Caitlin(+theartofpersuasion)
okay. sounds good, although i don't know any 17 year olds. and i have to find a babysitter. CD release party, aye? fancy. so will the positrons move to chicago, then? or will you move to VA? or neither? will you be going on TOUR?
We aren't run by the same owner, so I don't exactly know how to contact the one on Montrose - perhaps you could just call them and tell them they're starting to suck - maybe you would get a free pizza out of it. Anyway, I'm moving away in August, so ours might suck after that too.
Good ol' J.J.! He was insane... I think he used to call me "Tree". By the way, my parents are very proud of you (they somehow knew your dad back in the day).
You know, those daily rides to & from Gildersleeve were so interesting. Sometimes I wish I was still on the cheese brick for 30 minutes a day; just for the entertainment. I'll surely be watching when you're playing in Richmond or D.C..
I would say that the ideal location(smaller venues) is Johnny Brendas, but The Khyber is great, and the Trocadero/Fillmore are good ones to push for! Johnny Brenda's is one of my favorites, they're getting great acts these days...
mother fkr... the universe must be against me catching some good live tunes (and eye candy). ill be keeping a closer eye on the tour dates from now on...
