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EVOKA

General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock

    Location Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US

    Profile Views: 158913

    Last Login: 5/26/2011

    Member Since 10/25/2004

    Website www.evokamusic.com

    Record Label none

  • Bio

    .. ........ Powered by a captivating live show and memorable music, EVOKA is emerging as one of the South's most promising new artists. Formed in the hills of Western North Carolina, EVOKA quickly gained recognition performing dates for the Warped Tour, as a finalist for the AMA Music Awards, as a featured band on XM Satellite Radio's RADAR Report, and through licensing deals with MTV, Subway and ESPN. Propelled by lead singer, Taylor Redding's gifted songwriting, the band is establishing itself as a frontrunner of the region's rock scene... .. Growing up in the isolated community Hildebran, NC, Redding, drummer Bryan Ledbetter, bassist Pete Small, and guitarist Price Stevens, had few musical influences to inspire their songwriting. It wasn't until college that they discovered a new underground music scene devoid of Top 40 radio. Suddenly T-Rex, The Verve, Led Zeppelin, and Johnny Cash became newfound influences. Profoundly impacted by new sounds and sharp lyrics, Redding, EVOKA's primary songwriter, incorporated dense sonic textures and brute strength rock arrangements. The pop music of their childhood, however, surfaces through Redding's soaring melodies and memorable choruses. The amalgamation of those influences results in atmospheric and brooding musical arrangements that are as accessible as they are at times chilling... .. EVOKA's debut album "Cries from the Castlegate Empire" is the result of three years of hard work for the band. The album was produced by long time friend Oran Thornton [Bleach, Flick, Golden Republic] & engineered/mixed by Dan Leffler [Weezer, Jagger, Cash]. The resulting tracks are an ample cross section of the band, ranging from the melodic "Reborn" & "Silent Actors," the formidable flex of "Almost" to the airy muse of "Take"... .. "Cries from the Castlegate Empire" is now available. With the release for their debut album, EVOKA will hit the road hard playing shows all over the Southeast sharing their music with friends and fans alike... .. ...... .. .. .... ..
  • Members

    ....Taylor Redding.. : Vocals/Guitar.. ..Bryan Ledbetter.. : Drums.. ..Pete Small..: Bass.. .. ...... ...... ...... ...... .. ..
  • Influences

    England, Brit Rock, 60's, 70's, Kent, Failure, Pink Floyd, Air, Pedro the Lion, The Veils, Radiohead, Phantom Planet, Elbow, Eisley, Flick, Spiritualized, Beach Boys, Beatles, LaGuardia, Spain, Rufas Wainright, Johnny Cash, Turin Brakes, Eels, T-Rex, LedZep, Damien Rice, Spoon, Self, Starsailor, Leaves, Snow Patrol, Badly Drawn Boy, Kings of Leon, Supergrass, Elton John, Ours, Rhett Miller, Verve, Doves, Coldplay, Interpol, Strokes, Sunny Day Real Estate, Travis, Jeremy Enigk, Fire Theft, Ambulance LTD, B.R.M.C., Remy Zero, U2, Aimee Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, Magnolia, Adaptation, Spotless Mind, Garden State, South, Unbelievable Truth, Satchel, Starflyer59, Flatland BMX, Life , Love, Music & Passion... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Sounds Like

    This quartet’s shoegazing, Brit rock is lilting and atmospheric. Their recent release, Cries from the Castlegate Empire, is quite breathtaking with guitar work reminiscent of U2’s The Edge. Soaring mood pop, laced with emotive playing and singing, is the order of the day here. And to think they hail from Winston-Salem, N.C., not Manchester, U.K., is further cause for celebration. - CCL.. .. EVOKA is one of the most promising new bands on the scene, and some of the greatest guys you’ll ever meet. A brit-rock mix between Kent, Muse, Radiohead & Coldplay. -Will McGinnes [Audio Adrenaline].. .. The debut by EVOKA, is as startlingly good a disc of energized modern pop music as can be found anywhere-and that is not a hyperbole - Ed Burngarner, W-S Journal.. .. EVOKA are stars in the making. The Smith’s intonations with atmospheric rock, a la U2, and a colorful frontman make them the frontrunner for radioland. - Charlotte Creative Loafing.. .. Strong songwriting & lots of hooks from these modern rockers will leave you humming their tunes in your sleep - Terry Thompkins, Columbia Records... .. The debut album by EVOKA is just aggressively quiet and daunting, and it’s something to be proud of. - Ryan Kelly, Relevant Magazine.. .. ........ .. ----------------------------- .. ..Inquries:.. .. info@evokamusic.com.. -----------------------------.. .. Find us on the web..... .. ...... .... ...... .... .............. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .......... ..........

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Comments

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  • the caleb

    can't wait to play with you guys on the fourth. :D

    3 years ago
  • Tanisha Johnson

    Evoka should come to Charleston

    4 years ago
  • Delete This

    im seriously considering calling in sunday to be at the CVBC. ugh work.

    4 years ago
  • sunday melee!

    Thanks for the add! How are things going?

    4 years ago
  • Wrecking Season

    miss you guys!
    -WS

    4 years ago
  • Sound Volume Clothing

    Thanks for checking us out! We're a brand new company from North Carolina that's rapidly growing thanks to great friends like yourself! Be sure to check out the webstore sometime to see if there's anything your style! Thanks again!

    Todd and the SV Crew

    4 years ago
  • IC Mid Atlantic

    Hello,

    We are going to be in your area the weekends of March 28th-29th and April 4th-5th and we were wondering if you guys would be interested in setting up and playing a benefit show for Invisible Children. We are trying to do a lot of Invisible Children events leading up to the big, nationwide event we will be having April 25th (an event we hope will bring the remaing child soldiers in the LRA home).

    If this is something you would be interested in we would love to talk more about it!

    Thanks!

    4 years ago
  • the caleb

    absolutely flawless in hickory tonight, guys. such a good live show. i really loved it and i'll be picking up your CD as soon as i get the cash. thanks for coming by.

    4 years ago
  • bandit

    okay, where is your 'gigs' section... maybe I missed it? Anyway, Saturday night, the Brewery? Mo-town? I think I'll be there. Will you be there? ... haha. (market mo-fo's!)

    4 years ago
  • Steve Lamb

    Hey EVOKA, how are you? Come by my page and download my entire new album for free.

    4 years ago
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Bio:

..
Powered by a captivating live show and memorable music, EVOKA is emerging as one of the South's most promising new artists. Formed in the hills of Western North Carolina, EVOKA quickly gained recognition performing dates for the Warped Tour, as a finalist for the AMA Music Awards, as a featured band on XM Satellite Radio's RADAR Report, and through licensing deals with MTV, Subway and ESPN. Propelled by lead singer, Taylor Redding's gifted songwriting, the band is establishing itself as a frontrunner of the region's rock scene.

Growing up in the isolated community Hildebran, NC, Redding, drummer Bryan Ledbetter, bassist Pete Small, and guitarist Price Stevens, had few musical influences to inspire their songwriting. It wasn't until college that they discovered a new underground music scene devoid of Top 40 radio. Suddenly T-Rex, The Verve, Led Zeppelin, and Johnny Cash became newfound influences. Profoundly impacted by new sounds and sharp lyrics, Redding, EVOKA's primary songwriter, incorporated dense sonic textures and brute strength rock arrangements. The pop music of their childhood, however, surfaces through Redding's soaring melodies and memorable choruses. The amalgamation of those influences results in atmospheric and brooding musical arrangements that are as accessible as they are at times chilling.

EVOKA's debut album "Cries from the Castlegate Empire" is the result of three years of hard work for the band. The album was produced by long time friend Oran Thornton [Bleach, Flick, Golden Republic] & engineered/mixed by Dan Leffler [Weezer, Jagger, Cash]. The resulting tracks are an ample cross section of the band, ranging from the melodic "Reborn" & "Silent Actors," the formidable flex of "Almost" to the airy muse of "Take".

"Cries from the Castlegate Empire" is now available. With the release for their debut album, EVOKA will hit the road hard playing shows all over the Southeast sharing their music with friends and fans alike.

Evoka ..  

Member Since:

October 25, 2004

Members:

Taylor Redding : Vocals/Guitar
Bryan Ledbetter : Drums
Pete Small: Bass

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Influences:

England, Brit Rock, 60's, 70's, Kent, Failure, Pink Floyd, Air, Pedro the Lion, The Veils, Radiohead, Phantom Planet, Elbow, Eisley, Flick, Spiritualized, Beach Boys, Beatles, LaGuardia, Spain, Rufas Wainright, Johnny Cash, Turin Brakes, Eels, T-Rex, LedZep, Damien Rice, Spoon, Self, Starsailor, Leaves, Snow Patrol, Badly Drawn Boy, Kings of Leon, Supergrass, Elton John, Ours, Rhett Miller, Verve, Doves, Coldplay, Interpol, Strokes, Sunny Day Real Estate, Travis, Jeremy Enigk, Fire Theft, Ambulance LTD, B.R.M.C., Remy Zero, U2, Aimee Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, Magnolia, Adaptation, Spotless Mind, Garden State, South, Unbelievable Truth, Satchel, Starflyer59, Flatland BMX, Life , Love, Music & Passion.

Sounds Like:

This quartet’s shoegazing, Brit rock is lilting and atmospheric. Their recent release, Cries from the Castlegate Empire, is quite breathtaking with guitar work reminiscent of U2’s The Edge. Soaring mood pop, laced with emotive playing and singing, is the order of the day here. And to think they hail from Winston-Salem, N.C., not Manchester, U.K., is further cause for celebration. - CCL

EVOKA is one of the most promising new bands on the scene, and some of the greatest guys you’ll ever meet. A brit-rock mix between Kent, Muse, Radiohead & Coldplay. -Will McGinnes [Audio Adrenaline]

The debut by EVOKA, is as startlingly good a disc of energized modern pop music as can be found anywhere-and that is not a hyperbole - Ed Burngarner, W-S Journal

EVOKA are stars in the making. The Smith’s intonations with atmospheric rock, a la U2, and a colorful frontman make them the frontrunner for radioland. - Charlotte Creative Loafing

Strong songwriting & lots of hooks from these modern rockers will leave you humming their tunes in your sleep - Terry Thompkins, Columbia Records.

The debut album by EVOKA is just aggressively quiet and daunting, and it’s something to be proud of. - Ryan Kelly, Relevant Magazine

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