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01) Dandy 02) 3 Monkees 03) She Don't Feel... 04) Eggshells 05) Helluva Guy 06) Punched n' Pleezed 07) Help Me 08) Hang-up 10) Say When 11) I'll Carry On 12) Wait
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A bittersweet center bundled in an oh so tasty candy shell. This is
what makes up the delightful morsel that is The Vague. Since its
inception in late 1994, the common thread that holds this outfit
together is a genuine love for power pop.
Within a couple of months of Chuck Oney (Vocals, Guitar, Bass and Keys), Scott Carr (Guitars and Vocals) and Jamie Forsythe (Guitar, Bass and Vocals) joining forces, they began laying the foundation for what would be their first demo. Their songs, catchy and somewhat sardonic, are a welcome departure from the "stare at your feet" approach to music, which has dominated the industry in the 1990's. Instead the band chooses to bounce about a playground of pop carousels and richly textured harmonies. Harmonies that would become their signature and set them apart from other bands on a local and national level. The Vague has shown itself to be an accomplished live act. They have performed with a number of national acts including Ace Frehley, Enuff Z' Enuff and Everything. They were invited to play the Columbus Arts Festival as well as the Regional Music Showcase in St. Louis. In the latter they performed an impressive set alongside such bands as Local H, Our Lady Peace and The Sun Sawed in 1/2. In addition, they have played the International Pop Overthrow Festival in Los Angeles, along with such artists as John Faye and The Tories. Not only has The Vague proven itself on the stage, the band's studio works have earned them slots on a number of national and international releases. From their first demo, whose single "Mr. Two Face", was released on the now defunct UMS Records, the band started gaining attention in the power pop community. In 1998, The Vague submitted the single "94" which earned them the distinction as one of the top twelve Musician Magazine's "Best Unsigned Bands of 1998", a contest sponsored by Atlantic Records. They have contributed a song to an upcoming Nick Gilder tribute album on Gremlin Records. They have also recorded the song “ Blockbuster” for a 2002 Bullseye Records release entitled "Are You Ready,Steve? :A Tribute to Sweet". The band recorded their first full length release, "Divorcing the Shame", with Tom Boyer (Howlin' Maggie, Scrawl, Watershed and The Fabulous Johnson Brothers) in 2002 to much critical praise, both locally and nationally. Time will only tell what is in store for this power pop band born
in Cowtown, Middle America. One thing is for sure -- Whatever it is,
The Vague is a band to be experienced and enjoyed, but never ignored. |
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Contact Person:
The Vague Address: 1314 Bolenhill Court Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: (614) 848-7624 Email: thevague@hotmail.com Web Site: http://www.thevague.com
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