Victor (Vocals/Guitar), Jeph (Lead Guitar), German (Bass), Nick (Drums)
Influences
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, Radiohead, U2, Nirvana, The Doors, The Pixies, Air, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, The White Stripes, The Strokes, David Bowie, T-Rex, The Smiths
Formed in Hacienda Heights by founding members, Victor Lopez (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Nick Sanchez (drums) in early 2002, The Poppies were not a complete quartet until recruiting German Aguilera (bass) and Jeph Valenzuela (lead guitar/keyboard) in 2004. Originally playing gritty, toe-tapping rock and roll, it wasn’t until the members reached back to their early musical influences, and a few from today as well, that they developed the sound they have today, a progressive, throw back rock reminiscent of The Beatles and even today’s Secret Machines. Though the band has worked as a whole to write the songs, it has been Victor who has always brought the skeleton of the songs to the rest of the group. This is where Nick’s precise drumming and German’s intricate bass lines help Jeph to fill in the gaps with his unique style of guitar playing and keyboard effects. But it’s the band’s musicianship that allows them to often switch instruments and display their unique versatility for songwriting.
Even with having recorded an early demo, as well as a 6 song EP in 2005, it has been the constant writing of new songs that keeps every live show different. With a repertoire of over 20 songs in just one year, the set lists range from their early 3 minute dance-rock tunes, to 10 minute instrumentals that reflect their inspirations taken from other bands like Pink Floyd, and The Mars Volta.
Beginning like most, The Poppies first started playing at backyard parties where they built a strong hometown following, but have quickly moved on to local venues such as The Whiskey, Cat Club, Spaceland, The Alley, BB Kings Blues Club, and a few shows at The Glasshouse in Pomona, where they opened up for Gram Rabbit and Kansas City’s The Golden Republic (Astralwerks). Impressing the club owners, The Poppies were asked to play again with Seattle’s Dolour (Made in Mexico Records) and The Catch (Made in Mexico Records).
Hi boys, well It's very hard to see anything on your page because the background is blinding, but I hope ou'll see this. We are still waiting to see you guys get back on stage. We were listening to your c.d. this weekend and then couldnt help but notice there is a car commercial out right now( I think its for a car) that sounds like you guys, don't sit on your talent, use it, enjoy it before you get to old. We really miss hearing your awesome tunes and my daughter and I (Jessica not Christina) are still waiting for our t-shirts, lol. love to you all, Mamalori
Hey The Poppies ,
Thanks for your support and a (late) Happy New Year 2007.
We are one of five bands who have been nominated to play at the myspace-live event in Berlin on Feb.3rd.
Until January 26th,you can cast your vote here to send the band on its way to Berlin.Thanks for your help!
Our new song "Drake" & Still going nowhere" is available for free download ....don´t hesitate !
Please listen more to our songs and if you like one - write to us and we write back.
Gruesse aus Wiesbaden /Germany
Take Care
Rabin ,Louis & Jan
All the best The Amber Light
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Our new song "Drake" is available for free download !
Please listen more to our songs and if you like one - write to us and we write back, we see you soon . Thanks.
Ok, just a question type of comment here. Have you ever given someone a gift that you knew they could use and appreciate then a few months later the person has tossed it aside and maybe doesnt even know where it's at?? well wouldnt that bother you, that you went out of your way and cared enough to give something that was special and meant so much and they just pushed it away???!!!! Well that is how God feels right now about your voice and talent, he gave that to you to use, re route the direction you were headed, get your shit together and do something positive with your god given talent, it's why you have it. I will be at your shows to give you support because I believe in you, even though you don't know who I am or probably even care, God knows who you are, now go out there and make a difference, It's in you, I saw it there, don't waste it.
