If you’ve ever gotten dumped by “the one,” only to meander sadly, soon thereafter, to a roadside Tex-Mex café whose dimly lit confines offered complete consolation via a heartening blend of pure amphetamines and perfectly-seasoned soft-shell tacos, you’ve already experienced the essence of RCM400.
As bold as Starbuck's Sumatra Blend and as mysterious as the uvula, RCM400 stumbled onto the thriving New Street music scene in 2007 and quickly churned out their first hit single, the decidedly succinct "Jack of All Trades," written in homage to an effigy the band members made out of bar stools this one time.
2008 saw the release of the band's follow-up to "Jack," the ten-minute epic "Dr. Bieselin." "I think it's subject matter everyone can relate to," co-founder and lead ranter Rob "Superball" says, commenting on the early success of the song. "It's a cautionary tale about investing and deities."
Soaked in equal parts piss and vinegar, Rob's Chicken is ready to massage ear-drums with their melodic post-9/11 bio-punk jams. At the moment, the band is holed up in the studio working on a concept EP that tells the riveting tale of a microscopic dog and the real-sized boy that loved him. Stay tuned.
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-----> The reviews are in!
"I didn't expect the music to be this good." -Evelyn S., Features Reporter, The Record
"You must be the change you want to see in the world. [RCM 400 totally rocks my socks]." -Ghandi
"The music is good, the lyrics are bonkers... it comes together as something new and special..." -Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor, I Don't Wanna Throw Bowls (idontwannathrowbowls.blogspot.com)
"Dude, you didn't tell me Space Baby was gonna be like, -creepy- and sh*t!" -Fitz
CONTRABAND'S FINAL SHOW WITH PHIL!!!!! Greetings to all!
Contraband will be making it's last bit of noise with our beloved keyboard player Phil "Black and white ivory" Selesnick. As sad as this is, I applaud his courage to pursue a career in the medical industry in which he will be helping droves of sick people. I know that it will work out for him. Congrats on winning at life Phil....
So let us send him off right by playing a great gig for a cabochon crowd in a vatic village . (see "weird words" for definitions of cabochon and vatic)
The skinny:
CONTRABAND'S FINAL PERFORMANCE WITH PHIL PLAYING AWESOME CLASSIC ROCK COVERS SATURDAY AUGUST 29TH FROM 9:30-1:30 CASA DEL SOL ON MAIN STREET IN NYACK NY 10960 NO COVER!!!!
Hey we're all online right now! Except for Jacobs. Legend has it that if all 4 members of RCM400 are online at the same time, the world explodes. And Phil gets cookies. Yay! (?)
Well, Pyramid Scheme is making our triumphant return to a stage! We have not played together as Pyramid Scheme since 2006! And guess what....We are playing in Rockland NY for two shows only. One show is Friday night @ The Pearl River Hotel, and the other show is Saturday night @ Olive's. If you can't make one, go to the other, if you can make both, we will change our set in order to keep you entertained. Let us know if there are any songs that you would love to hear...we will work on it and do our best.
So here is the skinny....
PYRAMID SCHEME Returns!!! (with Patrick McGrath from CHIN MUSIC) Play aweosme music for all to enjoy! Friday June 6th from 10:30-2 The Pearl River Hotel 4 S. Main Street Pearl River NY 10965
PYRAMID SCHEME Returns!!! (with Jameson Steinway) Play aweosme music for all to enjoy! Saturday June 7th from 10:30-2 Olive's Main Street Nyack NY 10960
Personally, I would rather our pals come out the one in Pearl River because that will be more oriented as our night...however...do what you must..I just hope to see all your beautiful faces.
Pyramid Sheme has something special. First of all, my brother is in the band, and my friend Mike (who I consider a brother) drums for the band. This band could jam out for hours and we would have no idea how long we were playing, just that we were having fun. To make music with family is an incredible feeling. To look next to you on the stage and see the people you grew up with sharing th
CHIN MUSIC will be back in the saddle on June 22nd @ THE TURNING POINT in lovely Piermont, NY for an early Sunday evening performance with some very talented friends!!!
"Turns out you were not a doctor...That's why we love you!" The newest teen anthem. This is going to be big....High school Proms across America beware of the power that is Dr. Bieslen!
