Steve Bowes: vocals, guitar Phil Rossi: bass, vocals
Ben Mellott: drums
Trey Ponish: lead guitar
Influences
Greg Dulli/Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers, Mark Lanegan, Jane's Addiction, Tom Waits, the Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, Hanoi Rocks, the Kinks, Stevie's Wonder and Ray Vaughan, Mister Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Guns N' Roses, Buzzcocks, Waylon Jennings, Sisters of Mercy, Dogs D'Amour, Circus of Power, Peter Murphy, Stranglers, Clash, Brad, Screaming Trees, David Bowie, Gun Club, Jam, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, W.A.S.P., Merle Haggard, Cramps, Ramones, Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction, Life Sex and Death, Johnny Thunders, Stiv Bator and Lords of the New Church, X, Alice Cooper, Dead Can Dance, and Johnny Cash.
The Pharmacy Prophets are a rock and roll band from Washington, DC.
The band released their debut record "Songs of Death and Happiness" in the Spring of 2003, and a promotional EP "Pan Into the Grayscale" in Autumn 2005. The band is currently in the studio recording their new album "Fantomé", their most ambitious project to date.
PRESS
D.C.-area rockers Steve Bowes and Phil Rossi have a well-earned
reputation as hard charging, no nonsense throwbacks to an era before image
consultants satisfied gullible consumers with third generation new wave
bands in matching suits. "Pan Into the Greyscale" shows that the Pharmacy
Prophets walk the walk. From the opening chords of the title track
through the final suggestive invitation of sultry closer "All Night," the
band demonstrate their appreciation for intricate guitar interplay and a
tight-knit rhythm section. Drummer Ben Mellott and bassist Rossi drive
this set and the guitar tandem of Bowes and Trey Ponish ably utilize the
strong foundation. The purchase price for Greyscale is justified by
the guitar lead that ends "Mansion on the Hill" alone.
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THANKS to all who showed up to Martin's Downtown for our 1st DVD video shoot and dance contest .....
we also would like to congratulate Ryan who was the winner of the dance contest ..... he recieved 2 tickets to the 420 fest w/ Ekostick Hookah and many others
We're looking forward to seeing you at the next show on April 14th w/ Lagerhead (also appearing at the 420 fest) .....
