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foma *
Rock / Funk / Country

Debut Album Available NOW!!!



DENVER, Colorado
United States

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Member Since10/29/2007
Band Websitefomamusic.com
Band Members

MIKE HINDS
Drums/Guitar

JIM FIERRO
Bass/Vocals

JOE APICE
Guitar/Uke/Banjo/Vocals

MICHAEL RODHOLM
Fender Stratocaster/Moog

JACE SMYKIL
Guitar/Lead Vocals

InfluencesTHE BEATLES, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, RADIOHEAD, THE KINKS, NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL, WILCO, THE FLAMING LIPS, JOANNA NEWSOME, ELLIOT SMITH, MARTIN SEXTON, IAN COOK, BOB DYLAN, JEFF BUCKLEY, KINGS OF LEON, THE SHINS, JOHNNY CASH, SUFJAN STEPHENS, STRAVINSKY, MICHAEL JACKSON, FRANK ZAPPA, PAUL SIMON, CHOPIN, JACO, THE TALKING HEADS, VELVET UNDERGROUND, THE BEACH BOYS, CHIC COREA, GLEN PHILLIPS, JOHN FRUSCIANTE, MILES, BECK, BILL EVANS, LED ZEPPLIN, PINK FLOYD, DEBUSSY, NICK DRAKE, AND THE SMASHING PUMPKINS........Mmm mmm GOOD....
Sounds Like
foma*: Songs for the Surgeon General
Record LabelSCHIDT BIKE RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie


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Foma by The Swami

“We refuse to accept the notion that guitar bands are dead/dying/on the way out.” What’s not to appreciate about that statement? Foma, a five-piece outfit of musical aptitude, does things different — in a great way. While fusing together tones of Rock, Funk and Country, Foma finds a way to take you to sonic places you haven’t been yet, but yet make your memory bank feel like you’ve been there before. Jace Smykil and company are finalizing their full-length album at Summit Road Studios, much to the anticipation of a burgeoning fan base. We expect the support to soar in ‘09 with big shows, tours and admiration.

If you like: Wilco, Neutral Milk Hotel, Bob Dylan Live: Feb 19th – Bluebird Theater, Denver

Thanks to everyone over at CMB!

foma* is a rock quintet home grown out of Denver, Co. Their sonic palette combines a blend of rock-alternative, funk, blues, and is lightly peppered with a pinch of country twang.

Very much against all odds, these five naturally handsome gents, are slowly becoming the darlings of the Denver music scene.

Contrary to the so called status quo, the members of foma* were not boyhood pals. It was only by sheer divine intervention that this fab five found each other. In fact, foma* might not have ever even been a band, if it wasn't for the threads that link together in an enormous network of friends. It all started with Jace Smykil and Mike Hinds. Old high school chums, Jace graced the stage in all the theatrical productions, while Mike played quads in the battery of the marching band. Jace and Mike went their separate ways after high school.

In what would seem like a whole other galaxy, Jim Fierro and Mike Rodholm met each other in a combo rehearsal at Lamont school of music. Sparked by a PHISH t-shirt, their friendship and musical clairvoyance flourished from there.

The final member of foma* is none other than Joe Apice. A talented actor with rugged good looks, and a disgusting fetish for the electric guitar, Joe found himself as a theater major at UNC. It was during school that Joe finally met Jace, who also was a theater major. On the other end of the proverbial galaxy, Jim and Rodholm had developed a great deal of success in an old Denver band called The Chronophonic...you may have heard of them. Joe, Jace and all of their UNC theater cronies would frequently come to Chronophonic shows.

You can see how the pieces are starting to come together now.

It was only a matter of time, before the Chronophonic finally folded, and the idea of a new project would come into fruition. Luckily Mike Hinds answered the call for the drummer position. Jim would then step down from being a drummer himself, and take on the bass. Jace assumed the lead vocal spot. Joe on guitar, as well as quite a few other fun goodies such as banjo, harmonica, and uke. And Mike rodholm on a blazing stratocaster to be the lead guitarist.

Thus the inception of foma* began. {}

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Nov 18 2009 10:25 PM


 

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Eve



Oct 20 2009 7:37 PM

Thanks for the add!  All the best...

EVE
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Dino Romanelli

Dino Romanelli



Oct 12 2009 5:08 AM

Greetings!

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Buy Standing Still HERE!

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BERDOO

BERDOO



Oct 6 2009 10:18 PM

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Kim

Kim Keo



Sep 7 2009 10:48 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
Kim

Kim Keo



Aug 21 2009 10:54 PM

just droping by to show some luv <3<3
Earth Angel

Earth Angel



Aug 16 2009 9:33 PM

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I hope your week coming up is a successful one.

xo.....Alexandra
Kim

Kim Keo



Aug 13 2009 10:08 PM

Thanks For The Add!
Jake

Jake Spencer



Jul 25 2009 9:13 AM

Foma, with you, I'm sure the Surgeon General is well pleased...but hey, you're not my problem. I really just think we should all take the long way home so we can stop and smell the flowers. Well done boys, well done...
WhaleHawk

WhaleHawk



Jul 21 2009 4:57 PM

Go get em' boys! Good luck at the CD release and I hope it releases itself on the masses faces, so they have no choice but to touch said faces. Alright. Good. Security for the evening's event provided by...
Earth Angel

Earth Angel



Jun 27 2009 10:43 PM

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He's s Not Exactly What I Expected But That's Life.......:)

Hugs.....Alexandra
David Reed Watson

David Reed Watson



Jun 24 2009 6:04 PM


Sketchnote

Sketchnote



Jun 24 2009 5:08 PM

It means the world you even gave us a chance..so many bands on myspace and yet you took the time to listen..just wanted to personally thank you..how have you been?
SHINE

SHINE



Jun 19 2009 7:42 PM

What is up :) Hope you dug the jams!
write back if you can
MyKelle J*

MyKelle J*



Jun 5 2009 8:16 PM

Hey awesome show last night! Sooo you guys seriously NEED to do a show with Limbeck. I think it would be the most amazing thing EVER!
KindleTree™

KindleTree™



Jun 5 2009 7:13 PM

HEY THANKS!!! great stuff, / good job on best band in denver last year. Check out the music, keep in touch, we'll be seeing you soon
Earth Angel

Earth Angel



Jun 3 2009 12:51 AM

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Have A Peaceful Night,

xo.....Alexandra
Cassius

Cassius



Jun 2 2009 1:05 AM

New recordings sound AWESOME gents. Nice friggin job!

Cass
DUALISTICS

DUALISTICS



Jun 1 2009 3:40 PM

word, fellas.

We're looking forward to hearin the new tune.

See ya Thursday!
Bones

Bones



May 21 2009 7:10 PM

what's up fellas? how did recording at coupe go? Can't wait to play with you guys, more than any other band. anyway, i think we're gonna just take the rest of the summer off after our 2 show's coming up and just focus on recording our songs. after that's done i'm gonna try to plan a big one, i'll keep you posted. keep on rockin!
SFS Lincoln

SFS Lincoln



May 20 2009 9:14 PM

Thanks for being our friend!  Hope you like our music :)
Chanell

Chanell



May 13 2009 5:30 AM

You guys are truly amazing!!! I love your music!!! Hit up sometime so that we can network...Take care <3
Fanny

Fanny CHubby



May 12 2009 11:06 PM

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