The Parlor Mob

Red Lender, New Jersey’s the Parlor Mob arose from the ashes of a youthful, short-lived band called HOW ABOUT Frank, circa 2004, and quickly drawn a small pursuing in local night clubs. Made up of vocalist Tag Melicia, guitarists Dave Rosen and Paul Ritchie, bassist Nick Villapiano, and drummer Sam Bey, the group also gained much critical compliment for their fascinating translation of traditional ’70s rock products (believe Deep Crimson, Uriah Heep, Captain Beyond, Granicus, etc.) into contemporary indie rock appearance. Inspired live shows and songwriting classes continuing apace and, in a short time, the Parlor Mob experienced scored a advancement cope with Capitol Information. But, just like the band’s eponymous, four-track EP was going for launch in early 2007, the Parlor Mob became embroiled in the untidy merger between Capitol and Virgin Information, watched the majority of their on-staff followers laid off, and therefore decided to component company using the label instead of cope with any extra fallout. Best for them, because they quickly found a fresh house with Roadrunner Information later that summertime, and immediately go about planning their debut full-length, AND YOU ALSO Had been a Crow, for an early on 2008 discharge. After touring for the record, the band resolved in to focus on fresh materials, but tensions inside the band led to the departure of Nick Villapiano, who was simply changed by Anthony Chick. The Parlor Mob ultimately adopted up in 2011 with Canines.