Paul Bernstein: Lead Vocals,
John Lyons: Lead Guitar,
Smokin’ Steve Austin: Rhythm Guitar,
Johnny Mac: Bass,
Ross Johnson: Drums,
Influences
AC/DC,THE ASSOCIATES,ADAM AND THE ANTS,ROXY MUSIC,THE TUBES,IGGY POP,THE CLASH,DURAN DURAN,AEROSMITH,SCOTT WALKER,DAVID BOWIE,THE EQUALS,THE MIGHTY BOOSH,VAN HALEN,ULTRAVOX,THE RAMONES,IAN DURY AND THE BLOCKHEADS,WHAM!,THE WHO.BLONDIE,JAPAN,BLACK SABBATH,HIPSWAY,THE VILLAGE PEOPLE,STEVE HARLEY AND COCKNEY REBEL,XTC,DEVO,SWEET,THE SEX PISTOLS,SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES,PLACEBO,JOBRIATH,BLUR,THE NEW YORK DOLLS,MORRISSEY,FRANZ FERDINAND,PAT BENATAR,RUSSELL BRAND,ART BRUT,THE JAM,ORANGE JUICE
Paul Bernstein and His Wide Stance are an eclectic and exhilarating blend of Glam Rock and disco.What does that sound like? Imagine blending the sultry, sexy sound of Roxy Music with the edgy jagged beat of The New York Dolls and the pop and dance ability of The Village People. Voila!, Widestance.
The group formed in New york City in 2007, with lead singer Paul Bernstein hailing from London, England, lead guitarist John Lyons (Formerly of E-13 , Ozgood Slaughter,The Barnyard Playboys, Peter & the Pansexuals & presently The Dishwashers) and drummer Ross Johnson from Detroit & Marquette, Michigan respectively, Rhythm guitarist Smokin' Steve Austin (Formerly of Pink Swords and presently of Bad Wizard) and bass player Johnny Mac (Pansexuals) from Austin, Texas.
2008 has been a busy year for the band playing regularly around NYC and Brooklyn and recording and releasing their first e.p. currently available from C.D Baby.com.
Paul Bernstein and His Wide Stance live is an experience not to be missed, the band pump out high energy theatrics reminiscent of early Bowie laced with wit and and humor that will undoubtedly keep you coming back for more!
READ THE REVIEW OF OUR NEW E.P ON WWW.VEGLAM.COM
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PAUL BERNSTEIN AND HIS WIDE STANCE - "WIDE STANCE E.P" REVIEWED IN ISSUE 33 OF "BUBBLEGUM SLUT" FANZINE!
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Hey!:] Thanks a lot for being our friend. Hope you're having a great day. Don't forget to visit our forum! (: Greets and much love, Your Soulmates Never Die. Placebo forum. <3 xxx
we're coming to play in the uk are you coming to our gigs ? 5 NOV LONDON @229 8 NOV Leslie(scot) @Greenside 11 NOV Edinburgh @BongoClub Lots of kisses in the meanwhile, Mac Mir & Necros
what a lovely treat to hear your tunes, its right up my back alley.. hope to catch your show when i go to the u.s. next year much love & creativity glitta xxx