Artist description THE FURIES The Furies are a modern rock band performing original music that combines alternative/dance rock influences and a range of other stylistic themes, including folk, "hard-edge," and world music sounds. This diversity gives their music a catching, moving undercurrent laced at times with melodic, ballad-like qualities, at times with international overlays, at times with a funky groove, and at times pushed to a driving, biting edge. Currently, their working repertoire includes almost 70 originals. Each musician in the band adds creative input to the all-original sound. Maurice lays the groundwork with his moving, melodic bass lines. Dave provides the rhythmic focus with a syncopated, unique drumming style. Mark, the band's founder, establishes the sound center with guitar chord work and leads. His vocals are combined with Maura’s smoother sounds and keyboards to create a compelling and varied mix. The Furies have been performing at clubs and events since the early 1990s. Clubs include: CBGB's, The Lone Star, the Cooler, and Brownie's in New York City; The Bayou, The Black Cat, 15 Minutes, Uncle Jed’s Roadhouse, Julio's Capitol Hill, Club Heaven, Grog & Tankard, Club Asylum, Dylan's, Milo's, and DC Arts Center in Washington, DC; Crossroads (Charlottesville), Pete's (Charlottesville), T.T. Reynolds, Fat Tuesday's, Zaxx, Finicky's, Laughing Lizard, Cousin's, and the Planet Nova in Northern Virginia; and The Edge, the 8 x 10 Club, the Paragon, Max's on Broadway, Manny's, Planet X Cafe, The Rabbit's Foot, Taliano's, Durty Nelly's, Dunmor's Tavern, and Carey's Pub in Maryland. The Furies also performed at a Clinton inaugural reception (Warner Theater), the Takoma Park (MD) Street Festival, the Goucher College (Baltimore) Oktoberfest, and the "Art Attack" festival at the University of Maryland. Their singles "Nevermore," "Carol," and "The Candle" have received airplay on Washington, DC metro area radio stations and on local college radio. A full-length CD, entitled "Scratch," was completed in April, 1998. In addition, "The Candle" appears on the soundtrack for "Handgun," a film starring Treat Williams (Prince of the City) and Seymour Cassell, directed by Whitney Ransick. It has been released on video nationwide and has been shown on Showtime and Cinemax cable networks. The Furies are also committed to playing benefit performances, and have participated in benefit shows for: Easter Seals; Pennies for People (at American University); Whitman-Walker AIDS Clinic; CISPES/humanitarian aid to El Salvador; the "Save Our Cities" rally (on the mall in Washington, DC); an Earth Day festival (at George Washington University); and the Washington Area Music Association's 7th, 8th, and 9th Annual Crosstown Jams. The band's interests in this respect coalesce well with the social and political concerns reflected in many of their songs. [Furies lead singer/guitarist Mark Edberg formed an organization called Musicians Advocating Shared Solutions (MASS) as a vehicle to conduct benefit shows. The first of these shows was a "Stop the Violence" concert in March 1994 featuring four well-known local/regional bands. A second "Stop the Violence" show was held in July, also featuring area bands.] Band members: Mark Edberg: lead guitar and vocalsMaurice Capone: bassMaura Colleton: Vocals and keyboardsDave Tyndale: drums and percussion For bookings/information contact: Mark Edberg: (301) 565-0938 (h) or (301) 951-0056 (w) In New York, the Furies are represented by SingerManagement, at (212) 757-1217 Furies music is published through Furies Scream Music (ASCAP), c/o 8507 Bradford Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

Music Style Alternative/Rock

Musical Influences U2, REM

Artist History Cool History

Group Members Mark EdbergMaurice CaponeGerson FeigenbaumTanya DobryznskiLeslie Milofsky

Location Silver Spring, MD - USA

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