Alright folks, here's the story...
In the days before MYSPACE there was a rock band named THE MEANS which was comprised of Jason Frederick, Brad Swinski, Emily Ann Allen and her brother David Wayne Allen. The band worked fairly hard and managed to accomplish alot together before Jason Frederick announced, via phone call, that he wanted nothing more to do with the band's life. In this phone call he did put forth the suggestion that the band might find his replacement and continue on-a-rockin' and-a-rollin'.
A long time after that phone was hung up the Swinski/Allen camp decided to do just that with Jacob Sundermeyer (of the EVIL QUEENS) taking Frederick’s role. Since that time they have played some great shows and have even managed to pen a few rock ditties of their own.
THE MEANS hope to continue rocking in whatever capacity seems relevant, which in all probability will include recording and releasing further collections of HARD ROCK music. This music hopes to build on the HARD ROCK foundation built by the original line up’s three full length CD’s and various 7 inch records.
Sun Tzu writes, “Ground that forms the key to three contiguous states, so that he who occupies it first has most of the empire at his command, is ground of intersecting highways”. A bit of a heavy handed passage in this context to be sure, but applicable in the sense that we have picked up the story of THE MEANS first, and those who have since adopted the monicker have done so while occupying desperate ground.
So, in staying within the teachings of the great Sun Tzu, “On ground of intersecting highways, join hands with your allies. On desperate ground, fight”. Please join us as we continue to do what we have done since we first figured out how to rock way back when we were teenagers; and for no good reason at all. Allies only please. -SWINSKI-
Hello Means. Great to meet you and thanks for the add. Great music guys and gal..) Keep it loud and proud. Great stuff !! Check us out when you can as our debut CD is now out friends. Take care and stay in touch
What kinda set is that? Tama? Pearl? What is it? Ludwig? Drum Workshop? I only play Slingerlands. What kinda cymbals are those? Paiste? Paiste is the best, by far. You got a splash? I have 7. I can play happy birthday on em.
Let me know when you're listening in...i play off the wall shit for you anytime...everytime! Lets play a show together soon...sick of missing your loud asses!!!!
Hey, I'm hanging with Jason and his revenge band who played the Union Bar & Grill last night under "The Meanz"! How ironic!!! Jason wants to know why you turned the Columbus version into shoe gazer metal?
I'd love to make the show, kids. The Means + Grafton? Damn, that'd be worth the 12+ hour drive, I think. But maybe not at the price of missing Boxcar Satan and STNNNG locally...Maybe we can trick you guys to come to MN in the future?
god can tell you when the war will be over... god can... god can tell you when the war will be over, alright...god can. he can tell you when the war will end...sure can...god can tell you...he could, you know...
Look at all those mugs, I want to reach out and pinch 'em, in a non-painful sort of way. When're yous guys coming to NY? When am I coming to Columbus? Love the new songs and you too.
