shawn sullivan... ashley cox sullivan... corey koniz... chris sweet
Influences
the rentals, muse, the cure, beatles, bright eyes, nine inch nails, marilyn manson, the temptations, elvis presely, jimi hendrix, modest mouse, and you will know us by the trail of dead, soundgarden, nirvana, the kills, jim croce, ours, social distortion, red hot chili peppers, john frusciante, weezer, led zeppelin, radiohead, ozzy, alice in chains, stone temple pilots, coldplay, ac/dc, david bowie, tom petty, creedence clearwater revival, eminem, white stripes, rage against the machine, smashing pumpkins, the strokes, black crowes, oasis, the cult, violent femmes, james brown, prince, parliment, sex pistols, the ramones, the yeah yeah yeahs, U2, dr hook, faith no more, janes addiction, duran duran, old motley crue & van halen, flaming lips, chemical brothers, beastie boys, queen, the cars, queens of the stoneage, elton john, arcade fire, the bee gee's, against me, the killers
"Professional Victims sound good loud. In fact, the Syracuse rock band's debut CD, "Penalties & Punishment," sounds great very, very loud."
-Mark Bialczak, Post Standard
We don't believe in God so let's just get that out in the open. We can't stand bands that sing about dreams, flying, California or saving themselves from themselves. Why? That's played out! We live for good music. The awful music motivates us to push on, and with that being said there is so much inspiration out there! Oh Lord answer our prayers and save us from ourselves.... we're dreaming of flying to California!
***BIO***
“We live for good music” The question is, just what do the Professional Victims think good music sounds like?
If you are looking for a new band, whose debut disc has hard driving rhythms with a marriage of gruff rock vocals and haunting hooks then this is it.
“Every time I get to track 3 I turn it up, no matter how loud I’ve already got the stereo playing” ~ Lynn H
“Despite avoiding overused themes, the music is easily accessible and songs like “Bury the Past” and “Red Velvet Rope” will become embedded in your mind after just a couple listens“~ Dave M
This music was born when Shawn Sullivan got out from behind his guitar, turned his talents to writing songs, and put together the perfect band to perform them.
Shawn Sullivan (vox, guitar, songwriter, producer)
Shawn wrote and recorded an EP entitled “The Gift & The Sickness” for the group Bitch Cassidy in 2005. After a brief tour of the UK and the US in 2006 he began crafting the songs for his new band Professional Victims.
Ashley Cox Sullivan (vox, piano, synth)
Cox is an established artist in her own right, having recorded with Clapton’s producer, countless solo shows, and dishing out 2 CD’s on her own. Ashley is a diminutive powder-keg who lives like she's about to explode with positive energy. She delivers passionate vocals that immerse the listener in harmony.
Cory Koniz (drums)
On Freya’s 2006 European tour Koniz added in “the bottom-heavy assault” and has stayed true to form on the debut disc “Penalties & Punishment.” On every track you can hear Cory’s hardcore background as he provides the backbeat for this rich and radiant collection.
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3:00pm to 3:30pm - Drylung Whiskey Binge
3:45pm to 4:15pm- Seven50Seven
4:30pm to 5:00pm- Heatseeker
5:15pm to 5:45pm-Black Water Rising
6:00pm to 6:30pm-Brand New Sin
6:45pm to 7:15-Professional Victims
7:30pm to 8:00pm -Sesod
8:15pm to 8:45pm-Ledyard
9:00pm to 9:30pm-King Snyder
9:45pm to 10:15pm-Born Again Rebels
10:30pm to 11:00pm-Sinpusher
Thanks for taking the time to post on our profile. We are honored to be your friends. You have damn good taste in music: New CD "Distilled" available at BRANDNEWSIN.COM
Great time last night, need I say it yet again, OK, you guys rock with a capital R! Please do not let much space happen before the next time, remember, dead is 4-ever!! Ashes, pine box, get the picture!! Much love, heaps of it! Sammy...
July 8 - CD Release - "Distilled" July 10 - Hot Topic Great Northern Mall 6pm July 10 - CD Release Party at Mac's Bad Art Bar - Mattydale, NY July 11 - Lucky's - Cortland, NY July 17 - Hot Topic Watertown Mall - Watertown, NY 6pm July 17 - Adams Hotel - Adams, NY July 23 - Looney Tunes CD Store - Long Island July 24 - Uncle Mike's - Manhattan July 25 - Uncle Mike's - Manhattan&l
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