The Comas

Last updated
The Comas
Origin Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Genres Indie rock
Years active19982008
Labels Vagrant Records (2004-2008)
Yep Roc Records (1998-2004)
MembersNicole Gehweiler
Matt Sumrow
Nic Gonzales
Andy Herod
Jason Caperton
Past membersJustin Williams
Cameron Weeks
Adam Price
John Harrison
Margaret White
Website TheComas.com

The Comas were an indie rock band active from 1998 to 2008. They formed in Chapel Hill, NC, in March 1998 as a 'joke country band', a sort of counterweight to the hyped No Depression movement. Before long, however, both the "joke" and the "country" parts of the concept were eliminated, thus allowing the band to develop into an alternative rock outfit.

Contents

After the album Def Needle in tomorrow, John and Margaret left the band. Singer-song writer Andy Herod continued on with Nicole Gehweiler who switching from keyboards to guitar. Nicole stepped into the role of as Herod's right hand girl sharing harmonies as well as lead and rhythm guitar. Still embracing their stoner pop vibe, the band went on to record two more records with the addition of Jason Caperton on bass, Matt Sumrow and keyboards, and Nick Gonzales on drums.

In 2008, lead singer Andy Herod moved to Asheville, and formed a new project, called Electric Owls, which was signed to Vagrant Records. Electric Owls has produced two EPs and a full-length record titled 'Ain't Too Bright'. Assisting him in the studio were a few friends and former member Caperton. [1]

Discography

Albums

YearTitleLabel
1999 Wave to Make Friends Plastique Records
2000 A Def Needle In Tomorrow Yep Roc Records
2004 Conductor Yep Roc Records
2007 Spells Vagrant Records

EPs and Singles

YearTitleLabel
2001 Bumblebee / Shining Eyes / 1:30 Sit-n-Spin Records

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Spock's Beard</span> American progressive rock band

Spock's Beard is an American progressive rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1992 by brothers Neal and Alan Morse (guitars), John Ballard (bass), and Nick D'Virgilio (drums). Ballard was replaced by Dave Meros before the release of their debut album, The Light (1995), and Ryo Okumoto (keyboards) joined soon after. Neal Morse left the band following the release of their sixth album, Snow (2002), and D'Virgilio took over as the band's frontman. In 2011, D'Virgilio also left and was replaced by Jimmy Keegan (drums) and Ted Leonard, from Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep (2013) onwards. As of 2024, the band have released thirteen studio albums and numerous live recordings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Sweet</span> British glam rock band

Sweet are a British glam rock band who rose to prominence in the 1970s. Their best-known line-up consisted of lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott and drummer Mick Tucker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rhythm section</span> Group of musicians within a music ensemble or band

A rhythm section is a group of musicians within a music ensemble or band that provides the underlying rhythm, harmony and pulse of the accompaniment, providing a rhythmic and harmonic reference and "beat" for the rest of the band. The rhythm section is often contrasted with the roles of other musicians in the band, such as the lead guitarist or lead vocals whose primary job is to carry the melody.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The (International) Noise Conspiracy</span> Swedish rock band

The (International) Noise Conspiracy was a Swedish rock band formed in late 1998. The lineup consisted of Dennis Lyxzén (vocals), Inge Johansson (bass), Lars Strömberg (guitar), and Ludwig Dahlberg (drums). The band was known for its punk and garage rock influences, along with its passionate left-wing political stance. Until 2004, guitarist/organist/keyboardist Sara Almgren was also part of the group. Dennis Lyxzén formed The (I)NC shortly after the breakup of his previous band, Refused. The (I)NC drew on the musical roots of at least four other bands, including Totalt Jävla Mörker (Johansson), Separation (Strömberg), Saidiwas, and Doughnuts (Almgren). In 2007, Inge Johansson also played with the band The Most.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Strawbs</span> English rock band

The Strawbs are an English rock band founded in 1964 as the Strawberry Hill Boys. The band started out as a bluegrass group, but eventually moved on to other styles such as folk rock and progressive rock.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saves the Day</span> American rock band

Saves the Day is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Princeton, New Jersey. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera.

<i>Jericho</i> (The Band album) 1993 studio album by the Band

Jericho is the eighth studio album by Canadian-American rock group the Band. Coming seventeen years after their "farewell concert", it was released in 1993 and was the first album to feature the latter-day configuration of the group, as well as their first release for the Rhino subsidiary Pyramid Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danger Danger</span> American glam metal band

Danger Danger is an American glam metal band formed in Queens, New York, in 1986.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bernie Leadon</span> American musician (b. 1947)

Bernard Matthew Leadon III is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Eagles, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Prior to the Eagles, he was a member of three country rock bands: Hearts & Flowers, Dillard & Clark, and the Flying Burrito Brothers. He is a multi-instrumentalist coming from a bluegrass background. He introduced elements of this music to a mainstream audience during his tenure with the Eagles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Max Bemis</span> American singer

Maxim Adam Bemis is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter of the rock band Say Anything. He sang alongside Chris Conley in the supergroup Two Tongues. He plays alongside his wife Sherri DuPree-Bemis under the name Perma, and is a comic book writer, chiefly for Marvel Comics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mudmen</span>

Mudmen are a Canadian Celtic rock band. They are best known for their singles "5 O'Clock", "Saturday", and "Drink and Fight" as well as their covers of Spirit of the West's "Home for a Rest" and AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top ".

Tokyo Blade are an English heavy metal band, active since 1982. Tokyo Blade is one of the many acts considered part of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) movement, which lasted from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. Tokyo Blade have been through many changes of formation and have disbanded twice, often changing their musical style during their years of activity. However, the band is still active, with most of the original members in the lineup.

<i>A Def Needle in Tomorrow</i> 2000 studio album by The Comas

A Def Needle In Tomorrow is the second album from the American indie rock band The Comas. It was released in 2000 via Yep Roc Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Big Big Train</span> English progressive rock band

Big Big Train are an English progressive rock band formed in Bournemouth in 1990. The current line-up includes band founder Gregory Spawton, along with Nick D'Virgilio, Rikard Sjöblom, Clare Lindley, Alberto Bravin and Oskar Holldorff. Until 2009, the band were active as a predominantly studio project led by Spawton and co-founder Andy Poole, who departed the band in 2018, with changing line-ups and guest musicians. They have released fifteen studio albums and six EPs.

The Milk and Honey Band are an English rock band formed by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robert White.

Dean Fasano was the lead singer of the bands Message and Prophet.

Message was a hard rock band that was formed in New Jersey around 1980. The original members of the band were Dean Fasano, Simon Gannett (organ), Bruce Foster (keyboard), Andy Rubbo (drums), Richie Sambora (guitar), and Alec John Such (bass). The latter two would leave Message to form the classic lineup of Bon Jovi. The band disbanded shortly after releasing one record, but the lead singer, Dean Fasano released three more records later under the band name with different members.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elizabeth (band)</span>

Elizabeth was an American psychedelic rock/progressive rock band that were active from 1967 to 1970. They were based out of Philadelphia and known for their unique musical and sonic blend of baroque, classical, folk, American rock, British rock, country, and ragtime. Elizabeth's members were: Steve Weingarten, who died in 2007; Bob Patterson ; Jim Dahme ; Steve Paul Bruno ; and, Hank Ransome (drums).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Band (rock and pop)</span> Musical ensemble which performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre

A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre. A four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. In the early years, the configuration was typically two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. Another common formation is a vocalist who does not play an instrument, electric guitarist, bass guitarist, and a drummer. Sometimes, in addition to electric guitars, electric bass, and drums, also a keyboardist plays.

References

  1. "VAGRANT | Electric Owls". www.vagrant.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-22.