Lloyd Dobler Effect

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Band Photo circa 2008. Take from LDE'S 2008 album, Candles

Lloyd Dobler Effect was a Silver Spring, Maryland-based band formed in 1995 by Phil Kominski and Scott Shaw after departing their high school band, STUFF. They brought in drummer Donnie Williams and the name "Lloyd Dobler Effect". [1] The band performed alternative rock music, which at times featured Latin rhythms, vocal harmonies and go-go percussive beats. [2] The band was named after John Cusack’s character in the Cameron Crowe film Say Anything.. [3] In 2019, Lloyd Dobler Effect broke up. Fans of the band can now see THE BREAKAWAYS or PHIL KOMINSKI SOLO: The Breakaways (featuring Lloyd Dobler Effect lead vocalist, guitarist and song writer PHIL KOMINSKI, as well as past Lloyd Dobler Effect members) and Phil Kominski's Solo Project.

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The band performed in more than 15 countries, 37 states and at over 300 college campuses. Between 2004 and 2012, the band performed over 250 gigs a year, often playing two per day in the summer. [4] The band has headlined three tours for the Armed Forces Entertainment, including trips to the Middle East and Asia. In 2002, they won the WHFS BIG BREAK COMPETITION to open the main stage at the 2002 HFSTIVAL. In 2002, the band won the Kahunaville Battle of the Bands to open the main stage at THE MOLSON SNOW JAM in Boston, MA. In 2003, the band opened for the Goo Goo Dolls. In 2005, the band signed with Gary Katz (Producer of Steely Dan) and Camille Barbone's (Manager of Madonna) record label, WINE DARK RECORDS. Phil Kominski has been a sponsored artists of Elixir Strings since 2003. In November 2007 they won a Boru Vodka-sponsored, Battle of the Bands , which resulted in a sponsorship with the spirits Castle Brands Company. [3] In 2010, the band signed with Bob Winegard's record label, IMAGEN RECORDS.

Artists that Lloyd Dobler Effect has shared the stage with as tour support or one-off openers include: Eminem, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jack Johnson, Better Than Ezra, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Sum 41, Dashboard Confessional, Carbon Leaf, Red Jump Suit Apparatus, Grouplove, The Pat McGee Band, Vertical Horizon, Kansas, Keller Williams, Galactic, Third Eye Blind, The Strokes, Jeffrey Gaines, Edwin McCain, Pat Green, Rock Kills Kid, Hot Chelle Rae, The Samples, Colin Hay, Hoobastank, Paul Oakenfold, Our Lady Peace, N.E.R.D., Goldfinger, Papa Roach, New Found Glory, P.O.D., Switchfoot, Audioslave, Jane's Addiction, The Roots, Godsmack, The Avett Brothers, Flogging Molly, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Gin Blossoms, Clutch, Kay Hanley, Steve Winwood, Santata, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Unwritten Law, The Dropkick Murphys and The Fray.

Past Band Members

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References

  1. ↑ Derek Simmonsen (2003-12-18). "'Dobler Effect' to Hit D.C." The Washington Times. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  2. ↑ Mike Hume (2005-08-18). "with Lloyd Dobler Effect". Falls Church News-Press. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  3. 1 2 Matt Fernandes (2008-01-11). "Lloyd Dobler Effect Lifts its Boombox at Bluebird Monday". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2008-06-16.[ dead link ]
  4. ↑ Tad Dickens (2008-06-07). "Mountain Music Mamas Top Tickets Some of the Week's Best Live Music". The Roanoke Times. redOrbit. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
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