Patrick Scheu (VOX), Nick Gathard (BASS), Ben Gathard (GUITAR), Joe Pfister (GUITAR), Dan Rapp (DRUMS), and Ben Capoccia (KEYS).
Influences
Hall and Oates, My Morning Jacket, Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Kings of Leon, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Shins, Aloha, Rogue Wave, Travis, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Doves, Wilco, The Doors, jean jackets, sloths, beer, taquitos, cigarettes, White Castle, The Casino Queen, dogs bigger than Chihuahua's, our friends, our fans, our family, the great phallic state of Florida, Lindenwood University, SLU, Webster U, teachers, co-workers, John Cusack, Jack Black, David Cross, Gob and Buster from Arrested Development, The Strokes, Pavement, Nada Surf, Pearl Jam, Uncle Tupelo, Joy Division, Echo and The Bunnymen, Interpol, and all the great musicians/bands we've been privileged to befriend in St. Louis over the past couple years....
Recently, The High 5's have decided to part ways. We're toying with the idea of a finale show, but no guarantees. We want to thank our family, friends, other musicians, and fans for all of the support over the past 3 years. The following is a list of what the future holds for each member:
1.) Ben C. (AKA "Bear") is having a cub soon...
2.) Ben Gathard will be wed to his lifemate Ellen in late spring/early summer...
3.) Joe Pfister still loves technology
4.) Dan Rapp will be playing drums for The Muppet Band and Jon Dittmer...
5.) Nick is helping produce Patrick's solo project "Owl Brigade" which should be done by late spring...
Other then that here's our previous bio:
It is hard to pin down a dominant influence for The High 5's. It's fitting that the band hails from St. Louis, Missouri because the oft-intoxicated crew combine sounds of east coast industrial indie/alternative rock (The National/Interpol/The Strokes), southern grit (Kings of Leon/MMJ), west coast indie pop/60's and 90's rock (Pearl Jam/BRMC/The Doors), and a touch of Brit Pop (Doves/Editors). Founded in 2005, the 5's original lineup included Ryan Mueller on bass (formerly Wesley Drive), Brett Ramsey on drums (The Hibernauts), Ben Gathard and Joe Pfister on guitars, and Patrick Scheu as the frontman. After two months of practicing, Ryan had to focus more on WD, so Nick Gathard took over on bass. Jason Wagoner replaced Brett on drums only to leave for California one year later. Recently, the band added Dan Rapp on drums who has added some flash and bang to the band's always evolving sound. Ben "Bear" Capoccia, the newest and most inclined to perspire member, plays keys/keytar.
Psychonaut - our newest CD is available on CDBaby. Just follow the link http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/operator303 and you can purchase individual songs or the whole digital CD for only $9. After you listen to PSYCHONAUT, write a review and post it on the site.
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8/22/2009 7:00 PM at Fubar 3108 Locust, St Louis, Missouri 63101 Cost: $8
This is going to be a great night. The show starts at 5:00. We'll go on later around 7:00 maybe. We won't know until the show date exactly what order the bands will play. There will be a lot of great bands to see and we'll be there too. Tell the door guy at the Fubar that you are there at our invitation (or we don't get credit for bringing friends which is the name of the game)...
We continue to book shows. The next event will be fun and crazy stuff at Broadway Bistro Zoo on September 12th. Fun and sexy adult entertainment. More info to follow shortly.
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Tonight Saturday October 18th The Ten Mile House Welcomes, Stephanie Brickey, Vijoy Rao & The Removers, The Homewreckers, 21 and up, 8:30pm $5.00 @the door
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