As one cuts through the smoke and mirrors of thoughtless, lifeless, and heartless hardcore you will find a beacon of light coming from the Gem City of Erie Pennsylvania. That beacon of light is the band of brothers known as Smoke and Mirrors.
In 2007, during a typical harsh Erie, Pa winter, five hardcore punk veterans of the Lake Effect hardcore scene united to form a not so typical band now known as Smoke and Mirrors. Boasting a combined dedication of nearly 100 years to the Erie hardcore punk music scene and serving time in such bands as Brothers Keeper, Shockwave, and Problem Solver Revolver, S&M formed a band with hardcore music pouring through its veins. Lead by Dave Vogt (vocals) and backed by EMS (bass/vocals), Jon Molar (guitar), Joe Nolan (guitar), and Pat Bolla (drums) S&M have taken Erie, Pa and the surrounding areas by storm with a groovy and energetic sound filled with passion and heart.
Smoke and Mirrors started out fast in 2007, recording six songs at More Sound in Rochester, NY in early 2008 and knocking out another 3 tracks in late 2008, all of which received a great response throughout the local area. The band was also mentioned and photographed in an issue of nationally seen heavy music magazine Revolver before they had even played a show! With a bag of tricks and songs in hand S&M spent much of 2007 and all of 2008 taking their traveling side show on the road hitting up the likes of Huntington, WV; Lexington, KY; Pittsburgh, Pa; Toronto, Canada; Johnstown, Pa; St. Albans, WV; and many other stops along the East Coast and Mid West. During these travels Smoke and Mirrors has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some of hardcore&8217;s finest such as Madball, Bane, Reign Supreme, Advent, Have Heart, Die Young, Pound For Pound, War of Ages, Jesus Wept, Where it Ends, Steel Nation, Heavy Hearted and many, many more.
Heading into 2009 Smoke and Mirrors is hard at work playing out, writing new music, and developing the most amazing illusions man has ever seen. With the backing of a record label with the same passion and energy for hardcore music and its message, 2009 is sure to be another breakthrough year for Smoke and Mirrors, followed by many years to come.
SMOKE AND MIRRORS:
Dave Vogt | Vocals Jack Molnar | Guitar Joe Nolan | Guitar EMS | Bass Patrick Bolla | Drums
was sup ems.we are old friend if ya still remember me. a very long time,zine called NOTHING TO DECLARE.from singapore. ya send me shockwave cassette for review.anyway nice seeing ya still around now i run a label too here. www.myspace.com/onevoiceasia check it man.i will email ya on trades.
thanks alot, im tryin to get u dudes down here in jan with my new band www.myspace.com/nodiscretionpa check it out if u get a chance ill be up to get tattood soon let me know if u dudes are able to play in jan like a sat most likly take it easy -eddie
Solid Ground Inc. and RapForever Media Group Presents The Official Tale Of 2 Cities Mixtape Release Party with a Live Performance by GQ aka Nothin Pretty
December 17th, 2009 at Pachangas (St, Nicks) 170-172 W Allen Street Allentown, PA 18102
9pm to 2am 21 and up with proper ID
Hit Up The MySpace to Purchase Tickets $5 for Ladies $7 for Fellas or gqnothinpretty@gmail.com with your contact info
Or Tune in to WLVR 91.3 fm every Friday Starting November 20th for your chance to win 2 free tickets also log on to listen http://www.wlvr.org/ 610-758-3913
Live Performance by GQ Nothin Pretty Featuring.. Adlib, Future, Dwan Dink Young, and LG.
On the 1’s and 2’s for the night is A towns very own DJ Menace mixing everything from Old School Hip Hop to New School and that Bangin Party Ish.
Hosted by Atowns very own JB the Mic Assasin One of the Livest Hosts in The Lehigh Valley
Have A Chance to Win A Nothin Pretty Mixtape Package Including... Aint Nothin Pretty The Mixtape Beginning Of The End The Mixtape Tale of 2 Cities The Mixtape and a Tale Of 2 Cities T Shirt
Ladiesss be the first to try the "Nuttin Pretty" Mixdrink First 100 Ladies get a free "Nutthin Pretty" Compliments of GQ
$2 "Nutthin Prettys" All Nights G Shots for the Fellas
!!!!! Give A Ways All Night!!!!!
We be recording Video Footage of the event and Taking Pictures All Night Long so lets make it a night to remember!
Hey i just posted my new song"Our Father" the final studio mix please check it out this is my first release on my new label "BOTT Records" Thank you for supporting my ministry and please spread the word and tell everyone to come check it out! Once again thank you and God Bless!
Friday October 30th - Doors 7:30pm @ The Appalachian Brewing Company on Cameron St in Harrisburg, PA
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FREE BEERS - Sideshow Oddities - Portfolios from area's TOP tattoo artists - SUICIDE GIRLS - Costume Contest and Gift Cert Prizes - DJ's The Thing with Two Heads..
Prices: $12 prepay, $15 at the door
OR
ONLY $6 with ANY piercing or tattoo for the month of October ..