OTF is: (and not limited to) Tucker - vocals Logan - guitar Cramberg - drums Dusty - bass
and sometimes other friends
Influences
The love of music, Nine Inch Nails, Social Distortion, Alice in Chains, David Bowie, The Beatles, Foo Fighters, grunge rock, beer, taquito's, punk rock and females.
Sounds Like
Straight forward rock - sometimes heavier, sometimes softer.
'Listen to the music of old souls,' sings Optimistic to a Fault singer Tucker Carter. Perhaps that is the best definition of a band whose sound ranges from heavy to melodic and is difficult to pigeon-hole into any one particular musical genre. Known to their fans as OTF, their sound is influenced by each individual member's musical taste, which ranges from punk, to grunge, to industrial, to old-school blues, and much more. What ties it all together is a genuine love of music. As the members of OTF often say, "WE LOVE TO ROCK!" And they do. Find your way to a live show and you will know it's true. The most notable difference between OTF and other bands is the level of seriousness they have for their music, coupled with the experience and sheer ability it takes to bring such a patchwork of sound together into something complex, meaningful, and unique. Further, when you listen to OTF's lyrics, you may find that you have learned something about yourself and the world around you. Their music touches on many facets of everyday life; yet, many times, there are important polemical messages and heated debates positioned within the lyrics. Probably the most important message you will gather from OTF is to remain aware of the world around you and your own place within it and that there is something to be said for the power of one's own mind. But, most importantly, OTF knows how to keep it real. Echoed within the depths of the song, 'The Pride of Youth,' are the words, "Don't quit before you follow your heart," and I think that's exactly what the members of OTF are doing. After all, they are: OPTIMISTIC TO A FAULT.
Check out our current Featured Band, Why Bother here: www.fourstateshows.com/featuredband.html
While you're there, make suggestions for the next Featured Band.
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Upcoming Shows:
May 16 Why Bother (CD Release)/Fractured/Killer Strangelet/Northern Lights @ Foxtown City Limits -- May 26 Straight Line Stitch (Koch Records)/The Autumn Offering (Victory Records)/Saint Diablo/All Kills Aside/Triggerfinger/Creature Eats Creator @ Foxtown City Limits -- May 31 Primer 55/Love Said No/Critical Bill/Red Line Chemistry/Why Bother/Fractured @ Foxtown City Limits -- May 31 Chance Anderson/Travis Condon @ Idle-A-While Bar & Grill ----- June 12-14 FOXFEST 2008 Featuring: Scum of the Earth (ex-Rob Zombie guitarist), Ekotren, Rikets, Why Bother, The Sacred Have Fallen, Killer Strangelet, Everyday Chaos, Evil Twin Skippy, Hearken, From the Ashes, Cooper's Wish List, Shifty Henry, Berlin Drop and MORE!
For more info on all of these shows, visit: www.fourstateshows.com
But I SERIOUSLY need your help! all you have to do is go to my page, locate the blueish demand flier, press DEMAND, enter your zip code and email (spam free) and It will get me a step closer to playing this years DFEST (music festival much like SXSW)
if you decide to be so kind to help me out, comment me back to let me know and I will show my gratitude! THANKS! :D
You guys are off to better and more amazing things I just know it!! But I will miss you....even though I was a loser I missed you more then anything Rest in peace pirates! Love, your first groupie!
Are you coming to see Comedian Jerry Mullen at Cowboy Sharkies tonight?? The shows start at 8:00 and 10:30 Hope to see you there!!! Friday December 7th Cowboy Sharkies 5840 South Memorial Drive Tulsa , OK
Like if there was a DAUGHTRY show, and an OTF show on the same night in the same city... I'd totally TRY to get out of the DAUGHTRY show in time to see you guys!
