Where some of our inspiration comes from: Wilco, Incubus, Kings of the Killerfish, O.A.R., My Morning Jacket, Son Volt, Ben Harper, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Nirvana, The Shins, Galactic, Jack Johnson, David Gray, Pearl Jam, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, George Clinton, Johnny Cash, The King, Jupiter Coyote, Amos Lee, Blues Traveler, Radiohead, Guster, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, Ryan Adams, Stone Temple Pilots, Live, Jeff Buckley, The Doors, The Beach Boys, Nada Surf, Better Than Ezra, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, The Meters, Jump Little Children, John Mayer, Bush, Foo Fighters, Counting Crows, Butch Walker
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The First Stone is an eclectic culmination of working-class musicians based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their sound is best described indie-folk-rock infused with funk. TFS is led by front man Brian Kelly on guitar and vocals. Brian has spent time in Chattanooga, TN., Athens, and Augusta, GA as a solo artist and with other full band projects (Drive South, Tony Kick). Dave “Danger” Baranik keeps the groove alive on bass while Aubrey Bailey balances it all out on percussion and drums. Dave has played with bands such as Swoon 19 and The Funktron Bomb. Aubrey’s musical past includes bands such as Bound and Great White Dolemite. Guitar player Nate Kieser hails from Peoria, IL and has performed all across the country. He brings unique guitar riffs and a killer sound to the band.
TFS officially formed in early 2008 and after contemplating what they should do for a practice space; they compromised and built the “home office studio” in Brian’s garage. From there it’s history; they recently recorded their first EP in the “office studio” with Atlanta Live Recording which is now available through SNOCAP. The First Stone will be recording their first full length album at Southern Tracks Studios in Atlanta in the fall of 2008.
Hey Guys - What a Freakin' Awesome time at NRT!!! We hope you guys will come out and celebrate the release of our first album with us...It's gonna be a PARTY for sure!!!
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so we're back again with new members and completely new songs. It would be cool if you could check out our page and let us know what you think, even if you don't think anything of it. We have all the info on what's been happening in our new blog. We are playing shows again so come see one and come talk to us.
-and again sorry for commenting like this.
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american art
I will try my best and what's your latst endeavor? playing gigs around Atlanta and the SE states? Brandon still managing you guys? i'm doing well just working like Hell. hwne is you next gig after this one tonight?
Hope you can make it out this Saturday to Smiths Olde Bar! We have invited One Flew South & Rick Brantley to open the show. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketalternative.com and all advance ticket buyers will be entered to win a FREE living room concert from Gary Pfaff & The Heartwells at their house! Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the show! Thanks for the support!
hey again, we feel bad sending these but we have to tell you about some new updates. we have remastered all our albums and we have a new album, basically bsides, called rearranging the furniture. it has a cover of arcade fire's rebellion if you would like to check that out. anyway, head to our myspace for free download information. let us know what you think even if you don't think anything of it.
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american art
We hope you can join us for this 1st annual 3 day festival in Loganville,Ga. We are musicians helping women and childrens' shelters in our North Ga. area. $1 raffles all weekend long, win great merch donated by local business'. May 1,2,3 at Atmosphere on Hwy 78. Only $10 per day. bring wristband back for discount at the door . Hope to see you there. Check out all the great bands playing.
Hello from the Wildhorse Saloon in Downtown Nashville, TN! Thank you for the add! Please check out www.WildhorseSaloon.com for upcoming events, food/drink specials and more!
Hey guys thanks for the Add! I'm writing this from my phone so I can't listen to your stuff yet but I will as soon as I get to a computer. Can't wait til the show!
The First Stone is an eclectic culmination of working-class musicians based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their sound is best described indie-folk-rock infused with funk. TFS is led by front man Brian Kelly on guitar and vocals. Brian has spent time in Chattanooga, TN., Athens, and Augusta, GA as a solo artist and with other full band projects (Drive South, Tony Kick). Dave “Danger” Baranik keeps the groove alive on bass while Aubrey Bailey balances it all out on percussion and drums. Dave has played with bands such as Swoon 19 and The Funktron Bomb. Aubrey’s musical past includes bands such as Bound and Great White Dolemite. Guitar player Nate Kieser hails from Peoria, IL and has performed all across the country. He brings unique guitar riffs and a killer sound to the band. 
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