Scott Kennedy-Vocals
Tim Scritchfield-Guitars/Vocals
Ben Ehrhart-Drums
Influences
Pink Floyd, Tool, Foo Fighters, Slayer, Counting Crows, David Gray, Damien Rice, Ben Harper, Alice in Chains, Hallowed Cain, Lamb of God, Juicy Newt, The Who, The Beatles, Soundgarden, Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, CSNY, Led Zeppelin, Primitive Reason, Tom Petty, STP, RATM, Black Sabbath, Willie Porter, Fine Young Cannibals, Patti Griffin, King's X, Opeth, Sarah McLaughlin, In Flames, Big Wreck, NIN, Live, 30 Seconds to Mars, James Brown, Lionel Cartwright, Little River Band, Bryan Adams, Ryan Adams, Satchel, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Thin Lizzy, Journey, The Darkness, Tenacious D, Sciflyer, Queen, Killswitch Engage, The Cars, Little Feat, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Ivan Sandomire, Radiohead, Doogie, The Commitments, How and Lightning, Blues Traveler, 3rd Time Around, Ronnie Milsap, Johnny Cash, Nick Beech, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Muse, Shallowpoint, LSD and the Search for God, Regina Spektor, dredg, The Cremains, Louis Armstrong, The Killers, Independent Existence, Steve Winwood, Late!, Probot, Queens of the Stone Age, Burnt Cabins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Calexico, Mat Kearney, dandn, Matt Weddle, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Eminem, Blue October, Smashing Pumpkins, Blues Traveler, Elvis Presley, Black Star, Gavan Wieser, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, The Eagles, Simon & Garfunkle, Homesick Billy and The B-Side Band, Default, Billy Joel, Elton John, Les Claypool, Tom Waits, IZ, Leaf, Mergence, Lyserg Sands, Headroom, Darkness Dear Boy, Jackson Browne, The Format, Alicia Keys, Ray Lamontagne, Tinted Windows, Orchards and Ponds, Whats Left, Amos Lee, Porcupine Tree, Kings of Leon, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Ivan & The Terribles, Dead Men Sway
Sounds Like
A Saw and a Cello (or. . .Chronic Roots mixed with Maple Grove & Mad Apathy with a twist of Independent Existence)
With influences ranging from Lamb of God and Opeth to Amos Lee and David Gray, this Greater-Phoenix-Area 3-piece band has managed to create a sound unique in and of itself. A tremendously beautiful blend of acoustic and electric guitars, vocal harmonies, and smooth beats, it is apparent where SAWCELLO gets their name the moment the serenity of the music is transformed to edgy distortion, ear-shattering screams, and thrashing drums, bringing to mind immediately the contrasting difference between an elegent cello and a grinding buzz saw.
Formed in late 2006 by Scott Kennedy (vocals) and Tim Scritchfield (guitar & vocals) as a two-piece acoustic setup reminiscent of Tenacious D and Simon & Garfunkle, the duo soon realized they were creating a sound that could not be fully embraced without plugging in and getting a little louder, thus also requiring some percussion. Enter Ben Ehrhart (drums).
Scott met Tim at a warehouse in Phoenix where they were both employed in mid-2006, two years after Scott had moved to Arizona from Elkton, Maryland, where he had performed with his previous band, Maple Grove. Here, the two became aware that they shared a passion for music and a love of many of the same bands, including Pink Floyd (specifically the work of David Gilmour), The Beatles (specifically the work of George Harrison), Tool, and just about every band that has ever been labeled "grunge" (specifically the pure, raw harmonies of bands such as Temple of the Dog and Alice in Chains) to name but a few. Once they each realized the other's musical potential, it was a downhill slide into a fast-forming musical bond neither had experienced previously.
Raised in Arizona's Flaggstaff and Show Low backwoods on healthy doses of rock and folk music, Tim had previously played with the band Chronic Roots before moving to Phoenix, but was not currently involved in any projects. It wasn't long before Tim introduced Scott to his friend Ben, who was at this time drumming for a little group called Independent Existence. Hailing originally from Lumberton, Texas, Ben was stolen away from Independent Existence and quickly filled a gaping hole in the music of Sawcello, sustaining their new sound like glue.
Having frequented such establishments as Last Exit, The Ruby Room, Hollywood Alley, Crabby Don's, Donna Jean's Libations, The Stray Cat, The Firehouse, Joe's Grotto, Chaser's, and The Joint (Flaggstaff), among others, Sawcello sees Kennedy, Scritchfield, and Ehrhart rising from the ashes of their previous projects and making waves in the city whose name is reknowned for the same.---------------------------------------------------------------------
SCOTT-
D.O.B.- 06/05/1980///
1ST MUSICAL INFLUENCES- LIONEL CARTWRIGHT, GARTH BROOKS, BRYAN ADAMS, PINK FLOYD, MEAT LOAF, ELVIS, NIRVANA///
1ST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT- TROMBONE (5TH GRADE)///
CURRENT INFLUENCES- PINK FLOYD, THE BEATLES, THE WHO, CSN&Y, TOOL, PRIMITIVE REASON, FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS, KINGS X, COUNTING CROWS, FOO FIGHTERS, KELLY BELL, BEN HARPER, TEMPLE OF THE DOG, ALICE IN CHAINS, KEVIN MARTIN, MYLES KENNEDY, JAMES BROWN, LEAF///
HOBBIES- ACTING, WRITING, WATCHING FILMS, EXPLORING, ANIMAL WHISPERING, SMOKING THE POT////////////
TIM-
D.O.B.- 11/14/1978///
1ST MUSICAL INFLUENCES- JOHN DENVER, JAMES TAYLOR, LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN, SLAYER///
1ST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT- PIANO (AGE 5)///
CURRENT INFLUENCES- DAVID GILMOUR, DAMIEN RICE, PATTY GRIFFIN, JIMMY PAGE, WILLIE PORTER, ADAM JONES, SLAYER, ANI DIFRANCO, TOOL, TORI AMOS///
HOBBIES- SAVING ANIMALS, READING, LOVING, MAKING CHRISTIANS DOUBT////////////
BEN-
D.O.B.- 11/07/1981///
1ST MUSICAL INFLUENCES- THE TOADIES, BECK, CHEVELLE///
1ST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT- CLARINET (MIDDLE SCHOOL)///
CURRENT INFLUENCES- KINGS OF LEON, WHAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS, CREEDANCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, BREAKING BENJAMIN, TOM PETTY, PHIL COLLINS, JOHN BONHAM, THE CREMAINS///
HOBBIES- SOCCER, BIKE RIDING, CAMPING, HANGING OUT IN THE DESERT
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Come on down to the Dixon Buckhorn Saturday Night Oct. 10th for FootBall Hoes & Average joes Girls dress up in football attire while guys wear jerseys. Drink specials all night while there is no cover charge to get in the door. Enjoy Dj TaKeN spin'in Mashups and Top40
830 N Adams St Dixon, California 95620
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if your not doing anything friday night come down and hang with us...we can drink whiskey together :-) Cause you know what they say: Whiskey makes the heart grow fonder.
You should come down to Club Image in Sacramento on J street; Saturday, Sept 5th. If you text your names to me at 707.673.7111 or message me, ill put you on my guest list; you will get in free before 11pm. If you have never been to Image this is your chance to check out a really hot club in down town sac!
9/5/2009 9:30 PM at VIP Image 705 J St, Sacramento, California 95814
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Wud up Budddy, Huge ROCK Party @ Flickas in Scottsdale This Saturday night. Scottsdale rd & Mcdowell next door to Babes Caberet. Only $5 to get in with some of Arizona's biggest bands. $2.50 Coronas all night long. Concert start s @ 8PM - ROCK N’ Roll B-Day Pary on 8/15 W/ Levi from Scar Lit Soul
Starting
Aug 5 2009 Homesick Billy and the B-Side Band will be hosting Open Mic
at Pale Dog Live! Join with the band, play solo, or bring your own
band. Drums, keys, PA, lights and stage provided. Please bring your own
amps and instruments. Every Wednesday 9-12. Must be 21+ to enter. Free!
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