Ryan Kosola (vocals and guitar),
Paul Gedbaw (guitar),
Justin Connealy (bass and vocals),
Taylor Stein (drums)
Influences
Pearl Jam, Weezer, Carolyn's Mother, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Death Cab For Cutie, Poppleton, What Made Milwaukee Famous, The Apples In Stereo, Rocky Votolato, Nick Drake, Stroke 9, James, Phantom Planet, Something Corporate, G.Love, Blue Moon Ghetto...etc., etc.
Sounds Like
"Its full-length debut, Bridges and Brighter Days, establishes the Ten O'Clock Scholars as a band of incredible versatility and impressive musicianship. Combining some blues and twang elements with a memorable pop rock sound, this four-piece has built the ultimate bar band, appeasing listeners from veritably every rock 'n' roll background."
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
"Omaha, Neb. has become a mecca of indie rock, and the Ten O'Clock Scholars have found themselves in the right place at the right time...and the band has risen to become one of the Midwest's top acts."
-The Eagle Spotlight (College Station, TX)
"Multifaceted and marketable rock for Midwestern bars."
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
"...a refreshing break from the unfortunate fatal accident that contemporary music has had with itself."
- Storm Lake Pilot Tribune (Storm Lake, IA)
"...the combination of the primary songwriters' styles makes for something truly unique."
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
"...they put on a good show."
- 89.7 the River (Omaha, NE)
Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska and described as anything from Indie-Pop-Rock, to “…a refreshing break from the unfortunate fatal accident that contemporary music has had with itself,” (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune), Ten O’Clock Scholars have been making a name for themselves in the renowned Omaha music scene. Together, members Ryan Kosola, Paul Gedbaw, Justin Connealy and Taylor Stein, blend their unique musical backgrounds to create a sound that’s reminiscent of late 90’s radio rock. Drawing from various genres, including indie-rock, grunge, folk, pop, classical, emo, and plain old rock ‘n’ roll, the Scholars use solid lyrics to write memorable songs that catch the ear of the listener.
During the course of their existance they’ve shared the stage with Deep Blue Something, Marty Casey and The Lovehammers, Jeffrey Gaines, Zack Hexum, The Alternate Routes, The Nadas, Sarah Benck and the Robbers, The Feds, and Anonymous American, and they’ve played festivals with the likes of Toadies, What Made Milewaukee Famous, Sister Hazel, Saliva, Ingram Hill, Green River Ordinance, and Railbenders. After the release of their first full-length album, “Bridges and Brighter Days,” in 2006, Ten O’Clock Scholars began playing regionally across Nebraska, Iowa and Colorado. They’ve played the 36 Hours of Keystone Festival (2006), Northgate Music Festival (2007, 2008), and have played campus events for local and regional universities.
Over the past four years, Ten O’Clock Scholars have had eight different songs played on local radio stations, including their most recent release, “Please Baby Please,” from the Onken-Stein Records compilation CD, “Pulling Focus.” They were band of the week on local television station KXVO in 2006 and 2007. KXVO’s online radio station, The Source, has Scholars music in regular rotation. In September of 2006, the Scholars were the featured band on the Lincoln website StarCityScene.com. If you’re looking for even more information, head over to the Ten O’Clock Scholars website, www.10oclockscholars.com
i feel like i haven't seen you around or talked to you in a while. it makes my life kinda feel less fulfilled. how's married life? any puppies yet? haha
