Joseph Handy: Vocals, Percussion;
Ed McGee: Bass, Backup vocals;
Frank Poperowitz: Drums
Waylon Hatchett: Guitar, Backup Vocals.
Influences
The Rolling Stones, The Black Crows, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Marley, Ray Charles, Ben Harper, Bruce Springsteen.Gov't Mule, Al Green, James Brown, Cream, King Curtis, Derek Trucks, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Elton John, Ryan Adams, MOFRO, Motown, Stax, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash ...
Breaking free from the contemporary rock/pop-song band
format, Sycamore Stone is reconfiguring the classic
rock sound for the next generation of rock fan. This
Southside Virginia four piece, Joe Handy (vocals),
Frank Poperowitz (drums), Waylon Hatchett
(guitar/vocals) and Ed McGee (bass/vocals), stands for
everything that is raw, primitive, direct and loose
about rock music.
Foremost, Sycamore Stone is a band that
gets back to that vibe which made 50s, 60s and 70s rock
so consequential. However, the band’s highly personal
lyric writing, undeviating guitar sound and explosive
rhythm section define a sound and feel uniquely their
own. In an era where bands subconsciously obey the
whims of a cable media culture for whom rock's central
texts (Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin etc.) are somehow
seen as old-fashioned, Sycamore Stone combines musical
sincerity, rawness and the power/arena rock sound of
its forbearers with no apologies. Like all the best
bands of the rock era, they trace their influences
right to the source.
Performing live, Sycamore Stone takes their audience
to a place that
not
only replicates a by-gone era, but captures the heart
and soul of live
music. Their rock-infused interpretation of the blues
also incorporates
rockabilly, reggae, soul, funk, jazz, classical, and
country.
Commenting
on a live performance at the Green Dolphin Grille in
Roanoke, VA an
anonymous patron stated, “I can’t believe how great
they sound… I
haven’t
heard a
live act like this in years. They, (Sycamore Stone)
are phenomenal.”
From
the moment the band hits the stage, you'll believe,
Sycamore Stone is
definitely the real deal!
Currently, Sycamore Stone continues to rehearse while
writing and recording new material.
Future plans include the release of their self-titled
EP as well as a
tour
of the Southeastern United States. Plans are also in
the works for an on-line store where fans can purchase
Sycamore Stone merchandise.
You guys are very talented and it was an honor to photograph you tonight. Its going to take me a few days to get your photos edited etc.. Here are 2 I thought you would like to see...
well i would like to thank ya'll for signing my cd....i am the girl that didn't get to come see you & my ex bought it for me...i am listening to it right now! ya'll are totally awesome...i love it....hope to see ya'll soon...
Dude thanks so much for the friend request. Yall sound sweet. I hear a mixture of The Dead,Bob dylan, The doors, and so much more. It's like yall are a combination of all the music i like.
