Imagine a band that mixes humor, sincerity, sarcasm, and more hooks than your uncle Jims tackle box...and you have Vertigo Bliss. Working their way to the top of the music scene in Spokane, Washington, Vertigo Bliss has always believed in playing music for the masses with their clever hooks, suspicious themes and addictive power pop melodies. Fun is what this band is all about. Vertigo Bliss, comprised of principle songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Dave Kotlan, bassist Denny Holler, and drummer Hurly, have been dubbed the rowdy trio by area music editors for their outrageous antics, sense of humor and energetic live shows. They flawlessly meld off-the-wall humor, tongue-in-cheek sarcasm, and comedic tragedy with edgy vocals and thoughtful, heart-piercing song writing reminiscent of Bowling For Soup, Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, and Marvelous 3. From 2003-2006, this reputation caught the ear of EMI and Anheuser-Busch and prompted them to add Vertigo Bliss to their exclusive (100 bands worldwide) True Music Live program as the only band to represent the Inland Northwest.
Vertigo Bliss blasted on to the music scene in 2000 with focus, their debut CD that spent 6 weeks in the number 1 position on the Inland Northwests top 10 charts (and 1 ½ years in the top 10). Their newest CD, entitled phonophobic, is drenched in unapologetic power-pop tunes glazed with a fresh attitude that greatly reflects the personality of Vertigo Bliss and their live shows. From the tongue-in-cheek songs: "zipper-mask," "bi-curious girlfriend," and the ode to Britney Spears called "bs," to the more serious side with: "my bad," "the last drive-in theatre" and the wedding favorite "you,"...Vertigo Bliss has something for everyone. In September 2003, their song snafu went to the number 1 spot in Spain, according to the Plástico Elástico radio show. Currently, Vertigo Blisss music is being featured on 3 compilation CDs, including Shut Eye Records Buzzlighter series entitled Sharp Cuts.
In October 2001, after six weeks of competition, Vertigo Bliss blazed their way into first place in the Inland Northwest Battle of the Bands finals, held by the areas number 1 rock radio station KHTQ Rock 94 ½. From there the band has been regularly played, and requested, on many of the top Northwest radio stations and has shared the stage with many heavy-hitting, signed acts including Collective Soul, The Flys, Nazareth, Tommy Tutone, Save Ferris, and more. In late 2004, Vertigo Bliss was recruited to contribute two songs to the upcoming film "Legends of the Palouse," based around their homestate's Washington State University football team (to be released summer 2006). They wrote an original track "GameFace" specifically for the film and recorded a cover of the Beach Boys classic "Be True To Your School" revamped into "B. Troo 2 Yer Skool" in traditional VB fashion.
Vertigo Bliss has quickly become a favorite among community charities and music fans alike. Among their many charity events is the Rock For Tots concerta show they founded, organize and headline every Christmas since 2000. This is an event that brings together the Inland Northwests finest bands for an incredible evening of music in an effort to collect toys (thousands to date) and raise cash for the Toys For Tots Foundation and Inland Northwest kids. The boys from VB also contributed their version of the track "beautiful" to the CD Too Much Rawk For One Man...a tribute to the music of Butch Walker, formally of the Marvelous 3, to benefit the American Cancer Society ...and also for a the CD "ReadyTributeGo" to benefit the Humane Society.
Hey dave its justin sowl, remember rod sowl, im his oldest son, we havent talked for awhile, but i just want to let u know, u were my inspiration to start making music, so anyway, thanks, but i cant believe ur stopping, u can visit my space and i will be putting my music on it soon, so, thanks and when i get famous, i will put in good word for u guys rock on, see ya later
