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The Insidious Rays
Rock / Surf / Funk

rock n roll since the millennium began



BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania
United States

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Member Since1/31/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.insidiousrays.com
Band MembersRev. Matty Love, Mikey Retard, Jonny Pakalolo, Dickie Mean Bean
InfluencesYa know how in science class when they try to explain the distance between the sun and any of the planets, the teacher will be all like, "if this apple was the sun, the nearest planet would be five miles away", or some shit like that. It's kinda cool and interesting information, but you sure as shit ain't walking five miles to get the full effect. Well, it's the same with the Rays' list of influences. It would probably be easier to type out the dictionary... but I'm not gonna do that either. Suffice it to say that The Insidious Rays are influenced by music of all types. Progressive, simple, grandiose, intimate, traditional, brand new, whatever. The better your understanding of the artist playing the music, the more likely you are to be influenced by it.
Sounds LikeEverything you've ever heard before, and nothing you've ever heard before.
Record LabelInsidious Music


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 13 2009 4:00P
The Touchstone Theatre Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Sep 13 2009 7:00P
The Touchstone Theatre Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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   About The Insidious Rays

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The Insidious Rays, PO Box 5381 Bethlehem, PA 18015

insidiousrays@hotmail.com

www.insidiousrays.com

BIOGRAPHY

The Insidious Rays are a 4 piece rock band that spans multiple styles of music.

Hailing from Bethlehem, PA, The Insidious Rays (Matty Love--vocals/guitar, Dickie MeanBean--bass, Jonny Pakalolo--drums and Mikey Retard--guitar have been performing since Jan 2001. The Rays have worked relentlessly by releasing four albums, promoting numerous tours, and contributing unique music to compilations, soundtracks, scores, and theatre productions. In January of 2006, they were voted band of the week by High Times Magazine.

Their explosive live performances have received acclaim from audiences of all demographics, and attracted the attention of producer Andrew Weiss (Ween, Rollins Band, Butthole Surfers, Yoko Ono, and Grammy winners Café Tacuba). This relationship led to Weiss recording, mixing and producing the Rays 4th album (Exotic Handshakes, 2005).

The Rays have certainly established their presence, and with new doors opening they have no intention of idling now. They will continue to pursue their vision the same way they always have, with honest songs and phenomenal music.

SELECTED VENUES PLAYED:


World Café Live, Philadelphia, PA
Martyrs, Chicago, IL
Higher Ground, Winooski, VT
Ground Zero, Spartansburg, SC
The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ
CBGB's, New York, NY
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
The Funk Box, Baltimore, MD
Stella Blue, Asheville, NC
Nectars, Burlington, VT
The Way Out Club, St Louis, MO
Alley Katz, Richmond, VA
Club Metronome, Burlington, VT
The Lions Den, New York, NY
Visulite Theater, Charlotte, NC
The Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
Fergiess Pub, Philadelphia, PA
The Blue Fugue, Columbia, MO
10 High, Atlanta, GA
The Funhouse, Bethlehem, PA
Club 218, Philadelphia, PA
Pontiac Grille, Philadelphia, PA
Stella Blue, Asheville, NC
John & Peter's Place, New Hope, PA
Stinger Club, Brooklyn, NY
The Rongovian Embassy, Trumansburg, NY
The C Note, New York, NY
Go! Studios, Carborro, NC
The Half Shell, VA Beach, VA
North Six, Brooklyn, NY
The Continental, New York, NY
Soundwaves, Reading, PA
The Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ
Revolution Hall, Troy, NY
The Magic Bag, Detroit, MI
Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, PA
The 5 Spot, Atlanta GA

SELECTED FESTIVALS AND BENEFITS:


The Brookridge Farm Benefit, 2004, New Hope, PA
Sprouting Grass Festival, 2004, Mars Hill, NC
BeLeVe Festival, 2003, Bethlehem, PA
Riverfusion, 2003, Bethlehem, PA
Musikfest, 2002, 2005, 2006 Bethlehem, PA
Northeast Kingdom Music Festival, 2005, Vermont

SHARED THE STAGE WITH:


G-Love and Special Sauce (Brushfire)
Hello Goodbye (Drive Thru)
The Sound of Urchin (Hybrid Recordings)
The Undead (Post Mortem)
Vice Squad (EMI)
Instant Death (Chocodog)
The High Strung (Tee Pee)
Chris Harford and the Band of Changes (Soul Selects)
Granola Funk Express (Big Dirty)
Bargain Music (Beatville)
Dude of Life (Elektra/Phoenix Rising)
Project Object (CEG)
Garaj Mahal (Harmonized)
Lake Trout (RX/Palm)


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Dec 17 2009 1:50 PM

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Kevin Rowe

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Dec 16 2009 9:38 AM

hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.

I've got my new single 'Dancing On The Kitchen Tiles" on my page at the moment, as well as a couple of new live videos. I'd love to know what you think.

Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and enjoy the Christmas season! PS: the song Feel Good, should make you feel good! :o)
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Dec 15 2009 10:00 PM

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David Murray

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Dec 15 2009 11:05 AM

Hi! -Great to have you as a space friend.
Enjoy the music and all the free info on my profile!!!!

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Dec 10 2009 12:23 AM

Saying hi again....I appreciate the support, take sec to peep my songs...lol...take care
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Dec 7 2009 6:09 PM

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Nov 21 2009 4:55 PM

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Nov 19 2009 4:32 PM

the Worms play the Works 9pm on Wednesday the 25th of November. the night before Thanksgiving.. Line up is Kris Kehr , Trey LaRue, Joel Henry and James Jewell. so if you wana hear some honest to goodness Berks county music, come on out and dance... ps thanks to all for such a great time at the works last time!! the Worms play the Works Wednesday November 25, 2009 - 9:00 PM The Works 1109 Bern Road Reading, Pennsylvania 19610 USA Cost: free
Aaron Koppel

Aaron Koppel



Nov 13 2009 8:17 PM

We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it.
Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago

Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums

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Wet Dentist

Wet Dentist



Sep 14 2009 2:40 AM

wow. that show RULED. it should be crime that you don't play more
Wet Dentist

Wet Dentist



Sep 6 2009 1:03 AM

looks like i'm going to see the Insidious Rays again soon
BrandyD

BrandyD



Jul 25 2009 6:24 PM

Can't wait until sept. 12th. I'm going to drive to you since you will not come to me!!! :)
Wang Mang

Wang Mang



Apr 30 2009 8:07 PM

It's second round reunion time fellas.... Let's go!
nenfertiti

nenfertiti



Mar 18 2009 6:12 AM

i am happily confused. so, this an ongoing thing again? if so, might you be coming to chicago in the next month and a half? oh, i've been so out of touch.
xoxo
Wang Mang

Wang Mang



Mar 11 2009 9:39 PM

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Dec 14 2008 3:29 AM

:)
hi

hi



Nov 14 2008 4:30 AM

Do you know any bands in the Bethlehem area looking for a drummer?
Ben Miller

Ben Miller



Nov 10 2008 9:45 PM

Stop by Morici's Ristorante and Pizza on the Hill (218 CATTELL ST) before the game on Turkey Day (in Easton) for drinks and music. Big jam session...lots of famous local musicians, bring an instrument, tell a friend, and let me know if you have any other question. bencole.miller@gmail.com Bye!
STONE IMAGE

STONE IMAGE



Aug 7 2008 3:23 AM

Thanks for being my friend on myspace. What's up Matt. Great to see tonight at Musikfest. I am sorry I could not stay around to watch you perform. Please check out STONE IMAGE and get my new CD called Dawn Of A New Creation. If anybody is interested in my new CD just email me. Peace, Insidious Rays.
justin h

justin hall



Aug 3 2008 9:05 PM

Great fucking show last night!!!!!!!


i posted some pics on the WF


good to see you all again

justin
Loly Reynolds, Moral Agent

Loly Reynolds



Jul 31 2008 12:40 AM

Is it true ya'll playin' on some barge in the Lehigh River....rumor is goin' around.

BTW...if I haven't said it enough... you guys rocked our wedding so frickin' hard! a big THANKS!Party Barge
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