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The Rocketboys
Indie / Ambient / Rock

formerly Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2009
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   The Rocketboys: General Info
Member Since1/23/2005
Band Websitewww.rocketboyband.com
Band MembersJosh Campbell (bass, vocals)

Mitchell Holt (guitar, vocals)

Brandon Kinder (vocals, guitar, piano)

Daniel Wheeler (guitar, aux)

Justin Wiseman (keys)

Member photos taken by Leah Muse,
Leah Muse Photographay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leahface)







THE ROCKETBOYS MERCH

LIVE CD/DVD record at Antone's in Austin,
Texas! Released 2/9/08! Available now!!!
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Sing. Bird, Sing Ep
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Click DVD Cover to buy "Live in Levelland"
(Live Ep) through ITUNES Music Store
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Colder Nights of Texas DVD/CD (2 Disc)
Live In Levelland Audio CD:
1. Shadows
2. In A Matter Of Days
3. Photograph
4. A Song For Fearless Lovemore
5. Run
6. Heartbeat
7. The World Did Not Deserve You

Colder Nights Of Texas DVD:
Tour Documentary
Run Time: 110 Minutes
Live In Levelland Concert
Run Time: 40 Minutes
Plus Bonus Features
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South Plains EP
SOLD OUT - GET IT ON ITUNES!
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InfluencesBooking information
Email: therocketboys@gmail.com

Publicity
Brett Cannon|Paper Thin Media - iambrettc@gmail.com

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Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
DAYTROTTER Rock Island, Illinois
Jul 6 2009 8:00P
LEMONJELLO’S w/ Dear Future Holland, Michigan
Jul 7 2009 8:00P
FRANKIE’S w/ Dear Future Toledo, Ohio
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
SPY CLUB w/ Dear Future Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 11 2009 6:00P
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY w/ Dear Future **EARLY SHOW Brooklyn, New York
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
BLOCKLEY POURHOUSE w/ Dear Future Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
TREMONT MUSIC HALL w/ Dear Future, My Epic, Jonas Sees In Color Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
NEW BROOKLAND TAVERN w/ Dear Future West Columbia, South Carolina
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
DRUNKEN UNICORN w/ Dear Future Atlanta, Georgia
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
THE REFUGE w/ All Get Out & Rova Zetella Macon, Georgia
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
EXIT/IN w/ Dear Future Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
PLAY BY PLAY CAFE w/ Dear Future Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 22 2009 7:00P
THE WAREHOUSE w/ Dear Future Carmel, Indiana
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
OFF BROADWAY w/ Dear Future St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
THE BLACK SHEEP Springfield, IL
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
YOUNG AVENUE DELI w/ Dear Future Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
REV ROOM w/ Dear Future Little Rock, Arkansas
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
THE MARQUEE w/ Dear Future Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jul 28 2009 7:00P
MONKS w/ Dear Future Abilene, Texas
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
AMARILLO SOUTH w/ Dear Future Amarillo, Texas
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
THE PROPHET BAR w/ Dear Future Dallas, Texas
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
BREWTONES w/ Dear Future Tyler, Texas
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
STUBB’S BBQ (INSIDE) w/ The Steps & Dear Future Austin, Texas

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Email: therocketboys@gmail.com

Publicity

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Biography

The western territory of Texas is not especially renowned as a musical breeding ground, but The Rocketboys, having spent the first years of their career in the unassuming town of Abilene, created an anthemic, ambient sound that matched the expansive landscape in which they lived. Composed of six guys who met in college, The Rocketboys formed in late 2005 and over the next three years somehow found time to record and release two E.P.'s and two live DVD's, embark on multiple national and regional tours, and amass a substantial fanbase in their home state of Texas while finishing their degrees.

At the onset of 2009, The Rocketboys are taking steps to pursue their love of creating and performing music in more professional ways. Residing now in Austin, TX, the band is writing their first full-length album, with which they hope to reach a new level of musicianship and artistic creativity. Keep an eye out for the new album "20000 Ghosts" to be released in the fall of 2009. Also, stay up to date with The Rocketboys on myspace, facebook, and virb for an upcoming show in a city near you!

Finally, you can purchase all music by The Rocketboys on itunes, amazon, myspace, or at live shows.

Press

"Building gray-hued swells of chorused guitar and minor-key piano processionals, the Rocketboys may have a sound as wide as the West Texas skies, but they’re decidedly overcast with clouds that perpetually threaten rain."

—The Onion, Austin

"The Rocketboys' sound is rife with shimmering ambience, reverberating piano, pinging guitars and lead singer Brandon Kinder's smooth yet soaring vocals, bringing a sound resembling other bittersweet and earnest acts such as Keane."

—The Oklahoma Gazette

"The Rocketboys showed a mastery of mood and subtlety. Amplifying a sound made familiar to Texas music fans by bands such as Cue and Explosions in the Sky, the six-member group adorns singer Brandon Kinder's soaring melodies with clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drumlines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos."

—The Austin American-Statesman

"The Rocketboys were musically educated ... now they’re gaining even more experience on the road, adding that much more to their music. It’s a wonder they aren’t signed, but maybe they like it that way."

—HM Magazine

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Melina





Jul 5 2009 12:38 PM

Take me out for the weekend. Read ABOUT ME! to find out how...
Melina





Jul 5 2009 11:43 AM

Take me out for the weekend. Read ABOUT ME! to find out how...
♥Broken Doll♥





Jul 5 2009 7:12 AM

good show in du quoin tonight! really enjoyed it. hope to see ya'all back! ;)
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Jul 4 2009 12:21 PM

hi :) so thanx..... i'm wishing happy and music full days to you................ kisses........................







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Jul 3 2009 11:35 PM

Awesome interview with The Rocketboys about touring, sports, and the Texas music scene.
http://www.scenesc.com/2009/07/03/7-questions-with-the-rocketboys/
Brooke





Jul 1 2009 7:26 PM

I <3 The Rocketboys!!!
Mr. Lu-wen





Jun 29 2009 11:12 PM

You guys make some amazing music.
Lionheart Stanza





Jun 29 2009 6:24 AM

Goodluck on the tour guys. Keep in touch.
Cheers, Lionheart Stanza
The Soldier Thread





Jun 27 2009 10:02 PM

Really good seeing you all last night. I always thoroughly enjoy your set. Good luck on the tour. Be safe. Cheers, Patricia
Waves [TDF][SS][TA][AI]





Jun 27 2009 5:47 PM

absolutely loved the show last night
can't wait to see you guys again <333

<3 shaun
Dear Future [Holland, MI - July 6th]


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Jun 27 2009 7:47 AM

safe travel boys. see you in a few days
paul
ethaneatscheeseburgers





Jun 25 2009 2:37 PM

SHWING!
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
ethaneatscheeseburgers





Jun 25 2009 5:02 AM

hey guys,
me and five of my friends are trying to go to the dallas show on friday night.
two of them are under 18,
not that you know the rules of every establishment,
but could that be a problem?
we're from ada oklahoma, and we're probably your gnarliest fans,
so we'd love to check this show.
britni [cup noodles]





Jun 25 2009 2:39 AM

i'm super bummed this tour isn't coming to fl. take care of matt for me!

<3
brit
Nicole





Jun 24 2009 1:14 AM

of course :] i most definitely will :]
Nicole





Jun 24 2009 12:36 AM

looking SO forward to seeing you guys at Cornerstone :)
robert





Jun 23 2009 3:46 PM

Thanks for the add, now if you could make it to Milwaukee this summer life would be complete.
Sara





Jun 23 2009 12:37 PM

I'm so pumped you guys are coming to Cincinnati! See you there!
Waves [TDF][SS][TA][AI]





Jun 22 2009 11:01 PM

i will see you loves friday <3
Kristen Renae كريستين رينيه





Jun 22 2009 10:00 PM

You're going to be in Nashville on my birthday, and I'm just not okay with that. :(
Caitlin





Jun 17 2009 2:06 PM

what a bummer - you're going to play c-stone before i even get there!
Dear Future [Holland, MI - July 6th]


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Jun 15 2009 7:23 AM

closing in on 2 weeks gentlemen. we are getting super excited for this
.Dave.Curcio.





Jun 14 2009 6:54 AM

Yeah I showed you guys to a bunch of my friends when I heard your stuff; I'll try to get everyone out for it. Public Assembly is a pretty sweet venue. Are you guys sticking around NYC that night or are you not sure yet?
The Lo-Fi





Jun 13 2009 6:59 AM

"... use the Force The Rocketboys"
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