Grace Locke Ward, Chris Ford, Rachel Feldmann, Adam Havlin
Sounds Like
"Petit Mal elaborates on the dusty distorted edges of '90s alternative rock, actively recalling hyper riffs, sludgy layers of guitars, and big pounding drums. Though this band leaves behind any of the slacker aesthetic associated with the '90s, updating lo-fi lethargy with precision at every point. Petit Mal's songs come on in a fitful gush of noise, pulling back, ever so slightly, for that momentary glimpse of undeniable melody. One of Iowa City's best." - Andre Perry, Missionfreak.com
Grace Locke Ward and Chris Ford formed Petit Mal in 2004 in Iowa City, Iowa. As a four-piece, which includes Rachel Feldmann on bass and vocals and Adam Havlin on drums and vocals, the band cites influences ranging from stoner metal icons The Melvins to fabulous Jewish Elvis himself Neil Diamond. This gamut produces a sound purely Petit Mal - anchoring compelling melodies to gigantic unyielding riffs for heavy poppy rock revelry. The band's forthcoming album "Bless Your Little Heart" is due out in October on Public School Records.
don't forget, this saturday may 2nd at public space ONE (and if you don't know yet, its downtown in the basement of the jefferson building, right next door to subway. )
LIPSTICK HOMICIDE !!!! ( we're gonna play a bunch of new songs you've never heard and come see us with our new 2nd guitarist if you havent' yet! )
PETIT MAL !!!! ( iowa city roc 4some , chuck full of brutal nuggets for your face)
THE WHEELERS !!!! ( cedar rapids/kansas city kings of rock, supporting their new record, which rules)
NOYER LA MER!!!! (iowa city's latest pixies esque rock n roll sensations, come see what the fuss is all about)
we'll kick things off at 9 with NLM, don't miss out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 dollar donation is suggested .
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo rachie
please come though! if you have nothing to do on a saturday night, come hang out ! it'll be super fun and super loud. plus it's always good to support local music that doesnt suck, right?
How went last night's show? Wish I could have been there. I've been wanting to see Wax Cannon again for years, and getting you guys in the bargain would have been dreamy.
Who wants a FREE Bassturd live cd for Xmas? If you answered, "FUCK YES," then you need to send me a message via myspace with your name and COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS!!! Also, you need to do this A.S.A.P. I will not be taking any more requests after Monday, Dec. 15th, so make sure to get with me soon if you want a copy. I will not be releasing any of these songs anywhere else!!! They are an exclusive Xmas gift to you... my friends. Merry Xmas! b. turd
