Mike Arbogast - Vocals, Guitar;
Jim Bidwell - Guitar;
Josh Swiger - Bass;
Bryan Martin - Drums
Influences
Train, Pat McGee, Pat Green, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Matchbox 20, Barenaked Ladies, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Nickel Creek, John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Wallflowers, Howie Day, Counting Crows, Derek Trucks, Eagles, Sister Hazel, Blues Traveler, Jack Johnson, Lifehouse, Maroon 5, Paul Simon, Rusted Root, U2.........AND.........High-school sweethearts, small-town living, evil monkeys that live in our closets, beer, self-help books on tape, each other, you all, and almost six years of sharing our music with anyone who will listen.
NEW ALBUM MONONGALIA IS HERE!!
Sounds Like
A journey down the road where rock, country, and americana intersect at every corner.
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"One of the most refreshing sounds of the year" - Alternative Addiction.com
"Best Band - Graffiti Magazine"
"Best Unsigned Band" - WVAQ Radio
"Best Live Act " - Graffiti Magazine
The New Relics are quickly becoming one of the region's favorite live bands. Touring relentlessly throughout the East Coast, the band quickly discovered what is really important in music: energy, diversity, accessability, and heart. They deliver night after night, town after town. "We try to make sure there's something for everyone at our shows," says frontman Mike Arbogast. With creative lyrics, strong melodies, and an energetic rock and alt-country sensibility, The New Relics deliver great music that everyone can enjoy and hum on their way home.
There new CD Monongalia is a collection of great songs that tell the stories about the life and times the band endures in Monongalia County, WV.
Influenced by the sounds of Pat Green, Jack Ingram, John Mellencamp, and Keith Urban, The New Relics deliver a sound that is more than country music. Its a journey about great songs. Music that makes you smile, laugh, reflect and believe in something more than yourself. Country music is more than hats and boots. Its taking care of your family, living life, good times and bad, and living to the fullest. Country, Rock, Americana, Bluegrass have all been used to describe the band. All are valid comparisons but not one can describe the band.
Having worked with great groups like The Zac Brown Band, Sawyer Brown, Pat Mcgee and more, this is just the beginning for The New Relics. Their never ending tour will bring them to you to say hello. Fans are friends and people they love. Its more than just music with The New Relics its a good time, a quick chat and a love of great music.
Take a journey down the road where great rock, country and americana intersect at every corner, The New Relics will be there waiting for you.
Hey ya'll!!! Bought a pair of wings today- and of course thought of ya'll. Miss you terribly and I suppose I need to find my way to hear you play. Hope everything is great in your world. Have a fabulous Halloween! Much Loves, LL
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