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"Rock and roll ain't never gonna die! "

Dallas, Texas
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Member Since8/29/2006
Band Websiteopiumsymphony.com
Band Members
For all booking inquiries please email Kerry@opiumsymphony.com

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Vox&Guitar - Dr. Kellen Ross

Born and raised in West Texas, Ross believes that originality, creativity and the unexpected are key to song writing. This vision drove him to move to DFW to push the re-birth of the rock and roll spirit.



Bass - Sir J.D. Eakins
A 26 year old military veteran hailing from Dallas, TX. is currently studying music composition and theory. Impressed by Kellen’s phenomenal songwriting abilities and their joint belief that time is ripe for social change, JD joined Kellen and the Opium Symphony in 2006.



Guitar&Vox - Guru Troy Schmidt
Holding a one-way ticket to a Hawaiian ocean paradise, Troy scoped out the budding Opium Symphony on a tip prior band mate, shipmate, and friend, JD. As the songs began to grab him dreams of the beach lost their hold and the path of the Opium Symphony became his own. Originally from Minnesota, Troy comes to Dallas by way of a lust for the unknown and a desire for a lifetime of musical pursuit.



Drums - Miss Leigh Underwood
With an upbringing all over the Mid-West, Leigh began drumming at age 8 with instruction from her mother. She began her career in Minneapolis, Minnesota and later moved to Dallas. Leigh met the Opium Symphony at a Terry Bozzio drum clinic. Due to the band’s experimental approach to songwriting and social stance, Leigh completed the four-piece in January of 2008.


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Sounds Likea symphonic whirlwind of emotion, poetry, revolution and pure rock.
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 7 2008 9:00P
The Double Wide w/ Exit 380 Dallas, Texas
Nov 15 2008 8:00P
Boiler Room with Siren City Denton, Texas
Dec 20 2008 8:00P
Firewater with Early Pearl and Exit 380 Dallas, Texas

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   About Opium Symphony / Official Page






In an age where the radio is dominated by predictability and the current trend of homogenized rock, the Opium Symphony is unafraid to offer rock music transcending the times.

The idea that ‘rock and roll is dead’ has long been repudiated – although the form that rock has taken has varied greatly since its inception and what many consider its peak in the mid 1970s. While comparing current bands to 70s icons is often a fruitless venture, every once in a while a band emerges that carries the swagger, idealism, and – most importantly – the quality songs to be considered worthy of that mantle.

Opium Symphony is one of those bands.

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, the band brings the Texas attitude that bigger is better – bigger hooks, bigger riffs, and bigger personalities. This combination is on display on Opium Symphony’s debut EP release “Flu Sessions,” eight songs rife with distorted guitars, pounding rhythms and soaring choruses. The band – vocalist/guitarist Kellen Ross, bassist J.D., guitarist Troy Schmidt, and drummer Leigh – also has a gift for dynamics, which gives their songs a surging, cascading sound. Standout tracks include PrettyRichBeautiful, an opus against empty materialism; God or Money, a catchy hook-ladden tune reminiscent of the best of Queens of the Stone Age; and Stars and Stripes, an irresistible track full of potent anger and ironic lines like, “my mother taught me one thing you never trust a man wearing stars and stripes.”

The four-piece has also has big ideas, like a tour advocating a boycott of the 2008 Presidential Election. The “You Don’t Deserve My Vote” Tour 2008 is a rallying cry to a generation of disenfranchised citizens, railing a system that continually fails to deliver. As Kellen Ross says, “Too often it seems voting is our only chance to have a voice. We believe that it is time that we remind ourselves and our government that we are THE voice. We want to encourage people to boycott the 2008 Presidential Election to make it known that we are discontent. The point of retracting our vote is simple. It unifies us in this cause. It has become apparent that only extreme measures will force them to listen to what we have to say.”

This idea, while on its surface may seem apathetic, is anything but to Kellen and Opium Symphony. As Kellen continues, “We are not a political band, but we are citizens of this country much the same as everyone else. It doesn’t take a politician (or a political band) to recognize that times call for a change, and that is why we are launching this Counter-Campaign Tour, You Don’t Deserve My Vote 2008. This counter campaign, backed with the solid tunes and a dedicated and growing fan base, will see Opium Symphony raising awareness while committing to great music. With the spirit of the 60s and the musical influence of the 70s, the generation born in the 80s and raised in the 90s is spreading good music and a “question everything” attitude into the new millennium, and Opium Symphony is leading the charge.

By: Jason Peterson

Mucho love from the guys at the Opium Symphony

Until next time... Keep the sabbath holy, and the stereo evil...



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Lis





Oct 7 2008 7:14 PM

Leigh kicked butt last night, the addition of the piano was awesome and the rest of you boys were rockin! I heart OS!
Thomas Evans Band





Oct 3 2008 10:45 PM

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Melissa





Sep 27 2008 3:11 PM

847-393-3864 txt or call it baby.
Sara/Izzy Loves OS





Sep 27 2008 6:45 AM

Hey yall!
Yall did AMAZINGGGGGG tonight!
I'm so glad I got to go!
XD
(The song Troy did was amazing)
(Also loved the poem JD did)
:)
Later Days.
-Sara
DJ Wolf (Halloween at J&J’s)





Sep 26 2008 4:13 PM

Good advertising around campus.











Cody and the Wolf
Tamerra





Sep 25 2008 9:58 PM

Huh i didnt know that that shows u i still have a lot to learn! do u know where in the bible it talks about that?
Constantly being Constance





Sep 25 2008 7:41 PM

stars n stripes is a HOT song..
Kimmi, SoupyGato's Fifth Listener





Sep 24 2008 11:18 PM

Now playing: SOUPYGATO SHOW #236 -- , featuring music by OPIUM SYMPHONY!

There are several ways to listen to the SoupyGato Show – the easiest is to visit our website: www. soupygato. com – or subscribe to the show by visiting http://www. gcast. com/u/soupygato/main -- and it will download to your Itunes, Ipod, etc.

SoupyGato Show #236

Jackson Conti -- Mamaoism (myspace. com/jacksonconti)

M-Swift -- Get Your Groove On (myspace. com/mswiftmusic2)
EMC -- The Angry Merch Guy (myspace. com/emcthegroup)
EMC -- The Grudge
Molly Marlette -- The Dandelion Waltz (myspace. com/mollymarlette)
Opium Symphony -- God or Money (myspace. com/opiumsymphony)

TV Smith -- Small Rewards (myspace. com/tvsmith)
Wes Weddell -- 'Shtucna's Jig (myspace. com/wesweddell)
Andy Frasco -- Tell Me (myspace. com/andyfrasco)

The Ryan Express -- Lighten Up (myspace. com/theryanlives)
M-Swift -- Soul Searchin'
The Asbestos Tampons -- The Cat We Stole From Goodwill is Freaking Me Out (myspace. com/theasbestostampons)
Mexican Institute of Sound -- El Microphone (myspace. com/mexicaninstituteofsound)

Thievery Corporation - Hare Krishna (myspace. com/thieverycorporation)


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Sep 24 2008 9:25 PM

Lis





Sep 22 2008 7:55 PM

Good times, hang with all y'all last night! Best birthday bash I've been to in a while! See ya at The Max!
Tiffany





Sep 22 2008 6:07 PM

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Sep 21 2008 11:59 PM

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Sep 21 2008 7:37 PM

no prob
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Sep 20 2008 9:48 PM

AWESOME MUSIC, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
:-D
Sara/Izzy Loves OS





Sep 14 2008 2:05 AM

Hey!
Y'all were AUSOM at Bill's tonight!
*Def Radio sounded really cool acustic* (all of them did tho):P
Later Days
-Sara
:)
Tamerra





Sep 10 2008 7:38 PM

What do u mean?
Hurricane Ngie





Sep 9 2008 5:07 AM

hey, it's angie =] lindsey's friend. the one that was doing sound stuff for ghs's battle of the bands. anyway, so i think charlie accidently sent me her cell phone number and i accidently wrote that down twice on the paper thingy without paying attention XD sooo, if it's the same number, just call her or text her and she can give you her house phone number and you should be good from there.
Tim





Sep 9 2008 4:04 AM

woo opium symphony!
♥ Krystal ♥





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Sep 4 2008 11:19 PM

hahah told you i'd get start working on it.
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i keep my word.
Tamerra





Sep 4 2008 7:12 PM

How is life treating yall?
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Aug 31 2008 9:06 PM

Hey Guys!!!

How are you doing???

I hope all is well!!!!

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Love Always
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Aug 30 2008 3:00 AM

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Aug 29 2008 5:19 PM

hey cheers for being my friend!



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Tamerra





Aug 22 2008 7:14 PM

Hey i got ur e mail and i watched ur music video u have posted on ur myspace. u guys are alright. ill be looking forward to hearing from yall again.
Tamerra
h[ART]se!!





Aug 21 2008 7:58 PM

hey thanks man... look forward to meeting you guys...
One Road Studio





Aug 18 2008 11:09 PM

hey, hows the BTS foundation?
Jordan, the Music Enthusiast!





Aug 16 2008 7:38 AM

Great show tonight guys!!
Sara/Izzy Loves OS





Aug 16 2008 6:08 AM

Hey!
Y'all did AMAZING tonight!!!
I'm so glad I got to go!
Y'all ROCK!

Later days!
-Sara
:)
Chanteralle





Aug 16 2008 4:24 AM

Holy shit...when did you guys go international??? :-D
Amy Anne





Aug 14 2008 7:31 PM

hey guys !! my cousin told me to add ya u guys are great much love from the uk ! x x amy anne