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artist Audio/Rocketry

Edmonton, AB, CANADA
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biographical info

Bluegrass legend Bill Monroe may have never been familiar with the name, Audio/Rocketry, but when he said “It's plain music that tells a good story. It's played from my heart to your heart, and it will touch you. [This] is music that matters," he could easily have been speaking about them.  Combining a DIY punk ethos and a love for roots music, the group has developed a rapid underground following over the past few years. 

“Don’t forget the words you’ve sung. Don’t forget what makes you strong.” This March marks the release of their third album, Piloting… Staying true to their roots, the band will be touring heavily across the country in support of the release, bringing their sing along songs to small town honky-tonks, campfires and punk squats, picking up new friends and fans along the way. 

 

The voice behind the poetry is frontman Joe Vickers, who along with bassist Matt Murphy and banjo/mandolin player Blair Drover forms the core of the band. While these two are ever present, live shows have been known to include up to six members who add everything from spoons to washboard to the mix. But one thing that can be said about the live Audio/Rocketry experience is that no matter how many folks may be on stage, the audience is always part of the band.

 

 

lineup

Joe Vickers guitar and vocals
Matt Murphy bass

influences

Piloting a Vehicle of Audible Expression
Label Independent
Released March, 2011
Piloting a Vehicle of Audible Expression
Buskin' Songs with Audio/Rocketry
Label Independent
Released January, 2010
Buskin' Songs with Audio/Rocketry
Eastward & Onward
Label Independent
Released January, 2010
Eastward & Onward

2012 Winter Tour (Ontario to Nova Scotia)

posted by audiorocketry   
Hi friends, with the new year we are traveling in support of the newly vinyl presses for "Piloting A Vehicle Of Audible Expression." Here's a list of our tour stop: Upcoming 2012 Shows: Jan 13 - EDMONTON, AB @ Bonnie Doon Hall (18+) Jan 14 - EDMONTON, AB @ Bonnie Doon (All Ages) Jan 21 - TORONTO, ON @ Studio BLR Jan 23 - PETERBOROUGH, ON @ The Spill Jan 24 - KINGSTON, ON @ The Mansion Jan 25 - OTTAWA, ON @ Umi Cafe  Jan 26 - MONTREAL, PQ @ L’ESCO Jan 27 - ST. HYACINTHE, PQ @ Le Zaricot Jan 28 - QUEBEC CITY, PQ @ Le Scanner Feb 1 - MONCTON, NB @ Plan B  Feb 2 - CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI @ Baba’s Lounge Feb 3 - SACKVILLE @ Bridge St. Cafe Feb 4 - HALIFAX, NS @  House Venue If we happen to be traveling through your town, please drop by and bring us a warm welcome!
posted by audiorocketry   

earlier posts

2012 Winter Tour (Ontario to Nova Scotia)

posted by audiorocketry on Jan 03, 2012  

2011 Summer Tour Dates

posted by audiorocketry on Jul 12, 2011  

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