Artist description Virgil Avery's music is a unique melting pot of skewed Americana. His musical vision is augmented by his computer animations, some of which can be played from his new CD "An Edge View of Night", on PC computers.

Music Style Melting pot

Musical Influences Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Sex Pistols, Chris Isaak

Similar Artists Nick Cave, Chris Isaak, Iggy Pop, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Elvis

Artist History Virgil Avery was the frontman of Decontrol, a punk cult favorite of the 80's. Now his music is a melting pot of Country, Rockabilly, Surf, and other things, but retains an edge of attitude and aggressiveness.

Group Members Virgil AveryRob BirchJim SherlockRichard Birch

Instruments Mucho Guitars, bass and drums, all real instruments

Albums An Edge View of Night

Press Reviews "Sounds like Chris Isaak if you knocked him around some."- Frank Blank, City Paper

Location West Chester, PA - USA

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