Andrew Bailey - Vocals/Guitar *
Jonathan Chu - Lead Guitar/Vocals *
Sean Gosse - Bass/Vocals/Guitar *
Chris Hope - Drums *
Stewart Hope - Drums/Keyboards/Programming
If you like your rock to be as beautiful as it is obliterating, look no further than Vancouver-based hard rock quintet epos. 10-year veterans of the Vancouver independent rock scene, epos combines true song writing craftsmanship with crushing riffs to create an eclectic sound unlike any artist today. The band is comprised of Andrew Bailey (vocals/guitars), Jon Chu (guitars), Sean Gosse (bass), Stewart Hope (keyboards/programming/drums) and Chris Hope (drums).
Formed in 1996, epos was born when original members Andrew, Jon and Stewart got together to enter a high-school talent show. Even then, the band’s high-energy live shows were the stuff of legend. The first full-length epos album, a self-titled effort, was released in 2000 to international critical acclaim, receiving very favourable reviews from the UK’s Rock Sound and Kerrang magazines. This album featured the song “See Thru You”, a song which reached 2 on mp3.com’s most downloaded tracks in 2000-2001. “See Thru You” and “Round and Round”, also from their debut album, both charted well on college radio stations across the continent.
Throughout this tumultuous period, epos continually added new material to their repertoire, leading them to record and produce 12 new songs for inclusion on their as-yet untitled sophomore record, which is expected to be released some time in 2007. epos is a band that considers song writing as its focus, and their skill in this area is apparent on every track, including the first single from the new record, “Targets”, which has received national airplay in Canada. epos made their triumphant return to live performance in mid 2005 and the band’s stage presence is as strong ever. If you are fortunate enough to see them in one of Vancouver’s local venues, you will be witness to a musical force of nature. Can world domination be far behind?
Hope you can make it out!!
<br />Happy Spring!
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<br />Join us at The Bourbon Fri. March 20th for
<br />the release of CATAPULT’s new CD “Fighting for Position”
<br />and homecoming show for LIKE A STORM, back from
<br />recording in L.A.! Special guests on the bill are CFOX
<br />2008 Seeds top 10 finalists SOUNDSTEM & LOST
<br />VULTURES.
<br />Doors 7:45, show at 8:30 sharp.
<br />$12 cover @ the door.
<br />Cheers!
<br />Mz.Drew ~ Firestone Entertainment
<br />www.myspace.com/catapult
<br />www.myspace.com/likeastormband
<br />www.myspace.com/soundstem
<br />www.myspace.com/lostvultures
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<br />The Bourbon
<br />50 E. Cordova, Gastown, Vancouver
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Hey! Just stopping by to say hi, listen to some tracks, and trying to keep in touch! Hope you're having a great summer! Cheers from Victoria, BC! -Riley Smith
Dropin' by to wish everyone a rockn' successful New Year. Look for the next "Rock 'N' Roll Roadshow" and come on out and catch us live in 2008. Thanx for rollin' with us.
Just got out of the studio and have posted a new track "The Sun Sets For No One". We are very stoked on the results, come give er a listen and let us know what you think!
i had so much fun yesterday!!! i was singing see thru you the whole way home. hahaha. The last song you guys played was great!!!! My friends had a great time to. it made my year finally getting to see you guys. And buddy was just Rockin it on the drums, it was sweet. Deffinatly can't wait till the next show. Chris. ps. Andrew i want your hair! haha
hey! there's a new poll posted on the steamroller indie rock blog and this time THREE new challengers are taking on the seemingly indestructible Saturna: Vent, Wireless and Annunaki. so, go vote!
ummm.... HELL YA! even if i am working, it is soooo easy to switch. YAY!!!!!
so exciting!....
***pssssttt*** btw i got my first tattoo this last weekend, and mike and i are going to get another one this weekend!!! yay!
its amazing how much it doesn't hurt... it felt like he was massaging me. lol
anyway... keep me posted!
so whats new in epos land....
the new job is going good. but i wish i could see a performance.... whens the next show. hopefully one on a weekend. *fingers crossed*
So my friends enjoyed it.. they called me at work, while there.. hahahahaha. this next 6 weeks is gonna blow, i work till 1130 mon-fri, so it is a late start to my weekend. grrrr. i hope i can make the next show... if not i wanna sit in on a rehersal ...
duuudes that was a hella tight show you guys put on wed nite...
apparently i was pretty hammered... but i don't remember, i was sooo drunk that i passed out and didn't go to work later that nite... thats how much you guys rocked!
