Rob Reger-Guitar, Bow, Comb
Dan Martin-Drums
Eiso Kawamoto-Guitar, Singer
Joe O'Donnell-Bass
Jessica Gruner-Keyboards
Influences
We all, at one point present or in another time and space, have been inspired by:
Joy Division, My Bloody Valentine, Dust Devils, The Damned, The Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Jesus and Mary Chain, Fugazi, Scratch Acid, PJ Harvey, The Germs, Mission of Burma, Big Black, Bad Brains, Slint, Ruins, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Cows, Crime and the City Solution, Jesus Lizard, Melvins, Pussy Galore, Human League, Sonic Youth, TSOL, Christian Death, Chrome, Wire, Swans, Steel Pole Bathtub, The Cure, Karp, Gang of Four, Black Flag, Uzi, Boss Hog, Live Skull, Boredoms, Rites of Spring, John Zorn, Rodan, Boredoms, Stereolab, Nation of Ulysses, Dirty 3, Butthole Surfers, Brian Eno, Iggy Pop, Echo and the Bunnymen, Drive Like Jehu, Ed Hall, Unwound, Syd Barrett, Oiler, Helmet, Bongwater, Laughing Hyenas, Tina Age 13, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Trans Am, Jawbreaker, Van Halen and the Fucking Champs
Influenced by the energy of 80's new wave, the darkness and drama of iconic bands
such as the Damned, Bauhaus, and Birthday Party, This Isn't It combines richly-
textured, intertwining guitar leads, careworn vocals, dramatic percussion, lilting
piano, and tortured, synthesized symphonics to create love songs that eschew
sentimentality for the starker terrain of waning affection. Comprised largely of
veterans of Santa Cruz's early nineties music scene, the band draws on its members'
own musical pasts - in particular, the modulated abandon of Bakamono and the free,
organic tones of Thuja - to make music equal parts indie pop, dirge rock, and 80
new music scene.
Enter into a realm where fantasy & reality coexist in harmony together ~ Simultainiously synchronized to enhance the very synapse of endorphins that will ultimately elevate you into a sanctuary of ecstatic self fulfillment ~ inner peace ~ & unconditional love that exists as you will transcend beyond a simple listening pleasure ~ You are always welcome inside my Ashram / Asylum ~ I hope you like my tunes !
I have a new tune on my other myspace called 'Jazzy Blue' ~
This is the first time I've gotten to record within my brand spanking new ~ totally optimized Ashram / Asylum ~ & I must say with this updated digital recording facility & some new axes to grind ~ it is truly a luxury at it's finest ~ at least it is for me me me !!!!! So here it is ~ just a rhythm track I'd made over the last couple of days ~ in order to acclimate myself with all the new toys I now have at my disposal . . . I'll be writing lots of new lyrics as well as new music ~ for both of my upcoming projects ~ the follow-up to my debut CD now available on Moiko Records ~ it's a new concept album I've been (Ben) working on for over a year & a half ~ as well as the awesome new version of The Altruistic Messiah's latest touring band ~ a line up consisting of life long friends & a few of the most amazingly talented new individuals I have just recently had the honor to become associated with ! I am always wishing each & every one of you the very best ~ & this continues to be the primary focus of any & all communication between us as individuals ~ it is my belief that this concern is fundamental in the advancement of humanity ~ & that this is the reason we are alive ~ that this is what we are living for ~ as human nature must transcend into something greater than it ever has been (Ben) ~ as every single one of us collectively evolve into everything we are destined to realize ~ & we must leave no man or woman behind ~ STOP WAR ~ I know I go way off the beat & path often ~ but I love everyone !!!!!! Peace, Ben P.S. PLease don't forget to attend my CD Release Party at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip ~ It starts at 3:00 P.M. November 1st & of course YOU ARE INVITED !
Hi ! We’ll be playing Slims SF April 25th Friday night! Check the video to get a glimpse of the explosive SF Bay Area lineup! CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX ONLINE !!
Why must you always play awesome shows when we're going to be out of town? And Hedgehog!?! Let's go back down to Santa Cruz and rock the House of Nine Gables once again.
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