Lost Acolytes is a Portland group forged from the remains of such legendary bands as Napalm Beach, the Wipers, the Cosmetics, and the Divining Rods. The band specializes in original, old-school rock and roll songs with hooks, heavy guitar riffs, and raw vocals. Melodic, primal, and sometimes exotic, the songs draw on styles ranging from 60's British invasion, 70's hard rock, 80's new wave, 90's grunge, and punk influences executed by four experienced and creative local musicians.
The band members are Sam Henry on the piano, organ, and synth (drummer of Napalm Beach), Dave Minick on bass (bassist with Napalm Beach 1981-83 and The Cosmetics of SF), Paul Vega on drums (formerly with "Roach" Simmons' outfit, Pure Decadence), and Chris Newman on guitar and vocals (founder of Napalm Beach, Snowbud and the Flower People, and the Divining Rods). They've just finished recording and mixing their album "Chasing Heaven" at Platonic Studios. They are now completing artwork/design and expect the album to be released this spring.
Interviews with Demon’s
Claws, Red Mass, The Black Lips, Dead Ghosts, artist TrUdE, The Sunday
Sinners, Bloodshot Bill, Manic Attracts, Nardwuar the Human Serviette,
Gerard Van Herk (Deja Voodoo), Teenage Hookers, Petroleum By-Product,
Simply Saucer plus other lubricants like a tribute to the late Sky
Saxon, Mike Sniper (Blank Dogs), reviews, and a 25-track CD Comp of
the best new garage, punk, and rocknroll!
The future rockers guild of America has elevated the Lost Acolytes to legendary status. That version of "I like myself" performed at Shine and Show apparently has had the same effect on them that Ted Nugents "Double live Gonzo" had on me when it came out. THANKS FOR THE ROCK!
Pierced Arrows, The Family Gun, Lost Acolytes [LIVING HISTORY] If Portland had a punk-rock museum with some sort of animatronic Country Bear Jamboree-style band that wrote original songs, it would probably sound something like Lost Acolytes. These aren't the Greg Sages of the local ’80s scene, the (relatively) big names recognizable to people outside the city, but the four members—which include former contributors to Pacific Northwest legends Napalm Beach, the Divining Rods and, yes, the Wipers—were vital cogs nonetheless. This new group reflects the old-school aesthetic, drawing on ’60s garage blues, vintage punk and the ’90s grunge these guys played a part in helping birth. MATTHEW SINGER. 8 pm. Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. Cover. 21+
"Oh well" my ass! Let's not get technical man, it FELT good! Go listen to some old live Doors recordings and you'll wonder how they ever made it. YES, THAT'S RIGHT...I'M COMPARING THE LOST ACOLYTES TO THE DOORS!! KEEP ON ROCKIN'!!!
Erika's right, I knew I was missing soemthing this morning:0) You guys are amazing, thanks for doing 45 automatic, you guys made my heart happee:0) I hope you enjoy the video!
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