Ween, Peen, The Meat Wagon, The Electric Trousers, The Megally Awsumz, Beck, William Shatner, Wesley Willis, Mike Ketola, Tenacious D, The Talking Heads, QOTSA, Pink Floyd, Money Mark, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, The Flaming Lips, movies, your mom, various menus and other written things, the walls in the basement, life... and The Fans
The Kings of Belmont were conceived when Ross van Brocklin and Aaron Ahlbrandt teamed up as a guitar/keyboard duo in the basement of Ross’ house in Charlottesville, VA. In the heart of the Belmont neighborhood, they began generating their diverse take on contemporary rock and soon began landing gigs around Charlottesville. As their popularity grew and their music evolved, Ross and Aaron yearned for the powerful sound of a full band. Max Collins and John Spagnolo, having played with Ross and Aaron in a previous band, were quick to jump at the opportunity to join the project. The Kings then tapped childhood friend Chris Coleman on bass to round out the group.
The well-established bonds of their friendship allowed The Kings of Belmont to meld together quickly as a band, and their diverse range allowed them the flexibility to explore and express just the right sound without being constrained within a specific genre or style. The Kings of Belmont will have you punching the sky with rockers like "Play For Free" and "Entertainment & Arts" and then have you two-steppin’ to "Talking To Myself". "Keanu Reeves" and "Git r Done" will have you bobbing your head and laughing at the cynical lyrics mocking pop culture while "South Bound" will keep your feet moving through an extended improvisational jam. Whether its rock or country or hip-hop or jams, you will find it woven into the sound of The Kings of Belmont.
The Kings of Belmont thrive off performing live and their shows have been described as "anything but predictable." While the set lists and song arrangements vary from show to show, the one constant is the energy of the band. This energy is matched by their loyal fans that come to each show prepared to lay it all out. The dynamic is intense, infectious and will make you want more.
The Queens of Belmont covering Hit Me Baby One More Time @ R2 Halloween 08
We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' last month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We just had a great interview w/ 'ZOSO' - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at 'The National' (RVA) on 10/16/09 ... You can check out our entire audio interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
Back by popular demand The SeeDz will be rocking out 330 this Friday(4-3-08)!!! We will be playing NEW MUSIC from our up coming album, The SeeDz we plant! You have to be there it's going to be a BLAST!
The SeeDz are coming to Outback on Thursday, 330 on Friday and Big Al's on Saturday. We will be playing music from are new album, The SeeDz will be playing with special guest The SteMz, BRING YOU BUDZ!!
Big ups to KOB! Thanx again for a killer show on Saturday. Hope we get to share the stage wit ya again! Really appreciate Mike & lights (Kirby?) too...it was great.
Drop by my page my friend. I posted a video and MP3 of me doing one of the hottest versions of “Voodoo Child” that you’ll ever hear.....guaranteed to make you smile! …..and you can download the MP3 for free!
You should come out and rock out with The SeeDz this weekend! WILD WINGS in C-ville on FRIDAY and LIVEWIRES on SATURDAY in Hopewell. It’ going to be awesome!! NEW MUSIC!!
Hey Whats up? The SeeDz are playing at 330 in Scottsville this Friday and on Saturday at Wintergreen for the Freestyle Double Cross competition. We will be play new music from our up coming album, it should be out by this spring. See you soon!
