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Scale The Summit
Progressive / Experimental / Metal

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Houston, Texas
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Chris Letchford - 8 String Guitar, Annoy King, inventor of the best way to drink Dr. Pepper!


      

Jordan Eberhardt - Bass, being a tall mexican, keeper of the Fro


      

Pat Skeffington - Drums, but also talking like Yoda, Beetle Juice, Fat Bastard, Chewbacca, Old Man, Irish Man, making Trumpet sounds, Random Crow Sounds, Russian, the Mom voice, George W., and two steppin.


      

Travis LeVrier - Guitar, Ninja Warrior, inventor of the rat face.




  
  
  


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 17 2009 8:00P
Headlining Show @ House Of Blues w/Animals As Leaders Dallas, Texas
Jan 8 2010 6:00P
Rocketown with BTBAM and Devin Townsend Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 9 2010 7:00P
The Masquerade with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Atlanta, Georgia
Jan 10 2010 5:00P
House Of Blues with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend New Orleans, Louisiana
Jan 11 2010 7:00P
Meridian with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Houston, Texas
Jan 12 2010 7:00P
The Prophet Bar (Big Room) with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Towsend Dallas, Texas
Jan 13 2010 7:00P
White Rabbit with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend San Antonio, Texas
Jan 15 2010 7:00P
The Clubhouse with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Tempe, Arizona
Jan 16 2010 7:00P
House Of Blues with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend San DIego, California
Jan 17 2010 7:00P
House Of Blues with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend West Hollywood, California
Jan 18 2010 6:30P
Slim’s with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend San Fransisco, California
Jan 20 2010 7:00P
Cervantes with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Denver, Colorado
Jan 22 2010 7:00P
Headliners Music Hall with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Louisville, Kentucky
Jan 23 2010 7:00P
The Magic Stick with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Detroit, Michigan
Jan 24 2010 5:00P
House Of Blues with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Chicago, Illinois
Jan 25 2010 6:30P
Peabody’s Downunder with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Cleveland, Ohio
Jan 26 2010 7:00P
Opera House with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Toroto, Ontario
Jan 27 2010 7:00P
Club Soda with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Montreal, Quebec
Jan 28 2010 7:00P
House Of Blues with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Boston, Massachusetts
Jan 29 2010 7:00P
Northern Lights with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Clifton Park, New York
Jan 30 2010 7:00P
The Fillmore @ Irving with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend New York, New York
Jan 31 2010 7:00P
Trocadero with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Feb 1 2010 7:00P
Sonar with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Baltimore, Maryland
Feb 3 2010 7:00P
State Theater with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend St. Petersburg, Florida
Feb 4 2010 7:00P
Music Farm with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Charelston, South Carolina
Feb 5 2010 7:00P
Bijou Theater with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Knoxville, Tennessee
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
The Fillmore with BTBAM, Cynic and Devin Townsend Charlotte, North Carolina

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   About Scale The Summit




In a music industry engulfed in replication and mediocrity, SCALE THE SUMMIT has cemented their position as young mavericks (the quartet boasts an average age of 22) with their blend of organic and melodic instrumental music. Already on a number of "most anticipated releases of 2009" lists, Carving Desert Canyons builds upon the band's self-released debut, Monument, with crisper production and songwriting that has grown exponentially over the past three years.


In 2004, guitarists Chris Letchford and Travis LeVrier moved to Los Angeles to attend the Musicians Institute where they met drummer Pat Skeffington. Several months later, the band was completed with the addition of Jordan Eberhardt, While attending M.I. Chris and Travis also attended a luthier course, where the duo learned to build their own custom guitars.


With an unparalleled chemistry, the band easily progressed into a serious affair. At the end of 2006, SCALE THE SUMMIT moved to the Letchford’s home state of Texas (Houston to be specific), where they recorded their self-released debut album, Monument. The result of a great deal of hard work and commitment, the album stood as a testament to the dedication and perseverance of the young quartet and garnered the group international recognition. Magazines such as Kerrang, Rock Sound and Amp heaped praise upon the band while early radio play also helped to bolster their reputation and fan base.


SCALE THE SUMMIT’s influences aren’t the obvious names you’d expect – the band reveres the technicality of Dream Theater and Cynic – but at the same time, Letchford feels the band has taken strides toward developing its own identity. "Our music is very organic-sounding. Since we started writing music, we've had people talking about how our music takes them on a journey, so we decided to call it ‘adventure metal.’ It felt better than just calling it ‘progressive metal.’"


Soon after signing with Prosthetic Records in 2008, the band began recording its second album, Carving Desert Canyons, New Jersey’s Nuthouse Recording with producer Tom Beaujour. The album taps into the many different musical textures that SCALE THE SUMMIT has mastered. One example is” Glacial Planet,” which submerses itself into everything, from great chord voicings to heavy riffs and melodic structures. Highlighting the overall dynamic scene of the album is “The Great Plains,” while a particular standout for the Letchford is “Dunes,” which he says is “a little different from what we’d normally write, in that it’s slower, heavier and darker.”


“The new album has way more dynamics than Monument,” adds Letchford. “The production alone was our biggest concern for this album. On the last CD, we didn’t quite get the production we wanted or enough time in the studio. We were able to spend a lot more time writing Carving Desert Canyons, and I think it shows, with the song writing having matured”.


SCALE THE SUMMIT is preparing for their most active year yet. Entering into the next stage of their careers, the band is hoping to tour throughout the entire year to promote their newest release. SCALE THE SUMMIT’s determination to grow can only be rivaled by the love they have for creating music that they are proud of, regardless of fickle trends or genre classifications. “As far as fitting in with modern music,” Letchford says, “I don’t think that we fit in with anybody-- at all.”








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ADAMHAWTSAUS

Adam Lukach



Nov 9 2009 11:42 PM

I'm looking forward to you guys in january.

Keep up the beautiful work

See you in montreal!
Jake Guy

Jake Guy



Nov 9 2009 11:42 PM

No problem man, great tunes!
Rob Shameless loves the hell out of you

Rob Shameless loves the hell out of you
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Nov 9 2009 11:42 PM

me to i was talking about you guys all night tonight at the dallas gwar show
Allison

Allison Williams



Nov 9 2009 11:42 PM

Its cool. I do understand. Maybe i can make a trip down to cali and check u guys out. Just remember to rock the fuck out and always give the fans everything u have cause they willl love and respect u more!! till then..............
BRITTANY BRUTAL (since oh fucking five)

BRITTANY BRUTAL (since oh fucking five)



Nov 9 2009 11:41 PM

Stellar! Myspace.com/omnioidphoto if you want to check out some of my work! Real name's Brittany Shields. I believe last time I shot at the HOB the tour manager/anyone from a band can go up to the people at the ticket desk and inform them that I'd be coming by for a photo pass. Looking forward to shooting you guys!
EGO

EGO



Nov 9 2009 11:41 PM

SCALE THE SUMMIT!!!

PYSCHED to see you guys & share the stage with you when you come to
Cleveland on January 25 @ Peabody's!!!

The last time you were supposed to come to town there was that CRAZY SNOW STORM!!!


Cant wait it is ONE KILLER FUCKING LINEUP!!!!


Your Bro's EGO
~ Mike Risko
UNHUMANHYMN

UNHUMANHYMN



Nov 9 2009 11:41 PM

Great Musicians. My friend turned me on to you guys about a month ago. Glad to hear something different for a change. UNHUMANHYMN are in the final DigitalMastering stage of our EP. New Music to be Posted soon. Congrats on your tour in Jan 2010.
Jayboni

Jayboni



Nov 9 2009 11:40 PM

Went out and bought the CD Carving Canyons, WOW! What great musicianship. Great production! I Love IT! It's all I've been listening to. Alll my friends dig it, They all want to go buy your CD. Can't wait until You guyz come through Arizona! We'll be there! For sure! Carving Canyons is An INSTANT PROG CLASSIC! My opinion! Take care guyz and thanks for responding to my comments. You have my respect.
Jennings

Austin Payne



Nov 9 2009 8:10 AM

HOly fu...my god...my dear bear god.
BLACK MAGIC!

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Nov 9 2009 8:10 AM

Oh man you guys are very very talented come to Memphis Let's make it happen
Joseph

Joseph SalaS



Nov 9 2009 5:33 AM

i listen to Carving Desert Canyons when driving my car. its awesome.
Ly

Hailey nguyen



Nov 9 2009 5:33 AM

awesome..thanks for the heads up! that's a good lineup =) see you in january =)
BassLine

BassLine



Nov 9 2009 5:33 AM

caught you guys with dream theater. wow. good work.
Josef

Josef



Nov 9 2009 5:33 AM

no problem, you guys fuckin rule!
Adrian

Adrian



Nov 9 2009 5:33 AM

I'm sure my parents have just organised those to be your goals to spite me.
Brad

Bradley Bengtson
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Nov 9 2009 5:33 AM

No problem. your music has got to be the most insperational music that ive ever heard. I especially love the tap section of the great plains. sheer genius. Keep up the good work!
unknown

unknown



Nov 9 2009 3:28 AM

see you guys on the 17th of january!:)
amazing tracks by the way.
Irish Weedman

Irish Weedman



Nov 9 2009 3:28 AM

thanks for the best music ever created dude
Becky Tension Experiment

Becky Tension Experiment
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Nov 9 2009 3:28 AM

I am soooo going to see you in Febuary!! =D
Tomás

Tomas Pelaez



Nov 9 2009 3:28 AM

No problem<3
Jay

Jay Williamson



Nov 8 2009 10:48 PM

haha cool to hear back from you guys! I have always belived that metal needs a few more
sick instrumental bands and I think you guys wave the flag for a bright future... So I will see
you guys in Denver.
Maureen

Maureen



Nov 8 2009 10:48 PM

Wow, that is a killer line-up. Thanks for the heads up. Can't wait for it!
Garrett

Garrett Bennett



Nov 8 2009 10:48 PM

my band should open for u..first on my top if you wanna give a listen to some shitty recordings, but its legit ;)
Chris

Chris Radosevich



Nov 8 2009 9:11 AM

Your welcome guys! And I already know a bunch of people that would give anything to go to this show(:
RICKY [HSOV]

RICKY [HSOV]



Nov 8 2009 12:37 AM

cant wait to play with you dudes and btbam on jan 25th in cleveland
its going to be a sick show
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