Artist description Eclectic writing, strange sounds and strange words, sitting high atop fierce grooves, laced with intricate waves of vocal virtuosity...not bad for a bunch of working folks from New Jersey...

Music Style Eccentric Pop/Funk/Prog/Punk, spiked with Sarcasm, Satire, Pathos, and Real Genuine Simulated Butter-like flavor....

Musical Influences Zappa, Yes, Phish, P-Funk, Grateful Dead, Kiss, Zeppelin, Joe Jackson, Firesign Theater, Moxy Fruvous, Ramones, John Tesh

Similar Artists Zappa, Phish, Little Feat, Joe Jackson, ELP, Yes, etc.

Artist History 1991 through the present: an epic story the size of the human experience itself...It all started in a log cabin alongside the Jersey Turnpike...we used to learn to read music at night by the light of the hearthfire...after that, we all went to music school, and eventually got together through ads in a local NJ music paper...we've recorded, we've gigged, we've loved, we've lived...we even opened for a few national acts (Jawbox, Black 47, Moe)...not that we like dropping names or anything. So, now we exist in a state of constant momentum. Look for us at a venue near you soon, we might just be there.

Group Members Brian LaRocque (Bass); Ray Sorrentino (Guitars); Rick Lewis (Keyboards & Vocals); Frank Diorio (Drums); Heather Christian (Lead Vocals)....and a cast of Distinguished Extras, as needed....

Albums "Love Songs From Area 51;" Hostage Heart;" "Philosophy 101"

Press Reviews "Brainy, frenetic pop-rock...a rare combination of bombast and quirk." (Andy Glass, Independents' Day column in The Music Paper; Now, at first I thought this was the strangest thing I ever heard, so I listened again and confirmed it. The first song sounds like it could be some sort of TV sci-fi theme. The next song has everything weird one can do with music, vocals and more. You need an open mind for this one." (Aquarian Weekly, review of "Surf'n' Buddha" b/w "Area 51" single release); "I guarantee you've never heard anything remotely like the kind of '90's-sounding art-pop these guys play...strange and beautiful songs with a lyrical content as weighty as it is poetic...any band that can incorporate thoughtful words and imagery, gorgeous melodies, and a completely unique style into their music is worthy of respect. And PH101 most certainly is. (Chrissy Rosettie, East Coast Rocker)

Additional Info We're all cute, and we'd rather not ever play at weddings....

Location East Brunswick, NJ - USA

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