Matt Howenstein (Guitar / Vocals)
Matt is well known for his roll as guitarist and co-founder of the Capital
Region's premier progressive rock band Aztec Jade. He was
previously a member of Skeeter Creek, the reigning champs of the
Froggy 107.1 best country band shootout for 2 years running.
Matt plays Hamer electric and Takamine acoustic guitars.
Brian M. Flaherty (Guitar / Vocals)
Brian has been playing since the age of fourteen. He enjoys a variety of
music styles with influences including Van Halen, Metallica, Johnny
Cash, Gary Allan and many more.
Brian plays Takamine acoustic and PRS electric guitars.
Eric Baumes (Bass / Vocals)
Eric plays electric and upright bass. He previously has played with
The Decadent Royals where he recorded two albums and played a few
dates on the 1998 HORDE tour, including the Saratoga Performing
Arts Center. Eric also plays in a jazz duo and has released one album with Cocktail Swing.
His influences include Steve Harris, John Paul Jones, Stanley Clarke,
and Geezer Butler.
Mike Moczydlowsky (Drums)
Mike has been playing drums for over 20 years and has played with many local artist including Joe Pratt and Barry Swartout of Rochdale, Aaron Lewis of Vesper, and John Lenss formerly of Upon Arrival. Mike's Favorite bands include Metallica, Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Godsmack, Korn, and Tool. Mike plays Tama drums and Zildjian cymbals.
Influences
We play tunes from all of our myspace friends. You help us do what we love and we have a great time. In turn, we are promoting you. We are always happy to discuss any covers we do with fans in the club and just chat about music in general.
To all of the bands we cover and to our friends, we say "thanks".
Sounds Like
A much better band when the audience is drunk. ;-)
Pariah is an energetic 4-piece band comprised of
musicians with diverse backgrounds in rock, metal, jazz,
and country located in New York's Capital Region. Some
of which are former A&M, Adrenaline/SteelHeart and
Maggie Mae Records recording artists who's touring
experiences span across the U.S. and abroad.
Hey! We’re coming all the way from Australia to play Japan, U.K Spain and The U.S. We’d love to see you at a show or two! Power Pop for fans of Weezer, Fountains of Wayne, Elvis Costello & Cheap Trick.
