Tag Archives: 2003 in Austin

Not to end up being confused using the Canadian rock music group from the later ’80s merely named Sword, the Sword certainly are a retro-metal four-piece hailing from — of most areas — the vocalist/songwriter oasis of Austin, Tx. First conceived in 2003, the Sword actually strike their stride in …

The epic emo-rock of Christian band 100 Year Storm is established by vocalist/guitarist Costs McCharen, guitarist/vocalist David Kiesel, drummer Brandon Johnson, and bassist Shane Fling. Produced in the summertime of 2003 in Austin, TX, the quartet may be compared to well-known Christian music group Switchfoot, but 100 Year Surprise also …

Rock purists Ignitor hail from Austin, TX, and appearance to “traditional” metallic titans like Dio, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest for inspiration. Produced in 2003 and offering vocalist Erika Swinnich, guitarists Stuart Lawrence (ex-Agony Column) and Beverly Barrington, bassist Brendon Bigelow, and drummer Pat Doyle, the group released a six-track …

Before forming the Latin rock/salsa band Grupo Fantasma, guitarists Adrian Quesada and Beto Martinez, bassist Greg Gonzalez, trumpeter Gilbert Elorreaga, sax player Josh Levy, trombonist Leo Gauna, drummer Johnny Lopez, and conguero Matthew “Special Lou” Holmes were most within an Austin, Tx, funk band called the Blimp. In 2003, quickly …

Hailing from Austin, TX, What Made Milwaukee Famous features Jeremy Bruch (drums), John Farmer (bass), Michael Kingcaid (vocals/guitar), and Drew Patrizi (keyboards). The indie rock and roll quartet came collectively in 2003 to make a playful indie rock and roll sound that’s perfect for followers of Brendan Benson, Spoon, as …

Produced in 1992 by Ed Hall, expatriate drummer Kevin Whitley, Owen McMahon (bass), and Brent Prager (drums), the Cherubs surfaced in the Austin, TX, LSD punk scene using a jackhammer of nightmarish, rhythm-driven song set ups and a lot of Butthole Surfers whimsy and terror to maintain things a lot …