Artist description Hard rock, heavy like a weight. It tugs at your heart and shakes you in your shoes. A pyre of broken drumsticks lies haphazard beside Aaron, growing in constant succession as he pounds away. Sweat, passion, fatigue pours from Charley’s lips, from his bucking fender. Blood drips from Brad’s raw fingers and runs down his arm, staining his pick guard. A mess of coiled cords swims beneath the trio’s feet. None of them seem to notice, they are too enveloped in their screams of mistrust and melancholy. Swept up in the decibel-eclipsing, distortion-driven rock that is the fruit of their labor. Meet Sharpie.

Music Style Hard Rock

Musical Influences June of 44, Black Sabbath, Pavement

Similar Artists Chokebore

Artist History On December 7th, 1996, the town of subdued excitement was awoken by the initial incarnation of Sharpie. Comprised of Charley, Brad and Darren, the original drummer, Sharpie opened for Seattle’s Bloodloss at the infamous 3B Tavern (home of GarageShock). Little did they know that their efforts would coalesce into its current embodiment. Before forming Sharpie, Charley had received his hard knocks in a host of several other Bellingham bands, including ässwipé and 50lb. Test. Stepping in front of the mic with Sharpie proved to be a worthwhile decision, as well as a key turning point for Charley. His music expanded from its first punk rock baby steps to the much more intimate yet forceful roar of guitar-fueled rock. Darren and Charley, long time friends, jammed together as a two piece during the fall of 1996. A few shows were played and fun was had, but no serious aspirations existed beyond drinking beer and practicing together. Both were flattered and awed when Brad asked if he could join in on a practice. Brad had earned his pedigree in Seattle, playing with cult classics such as Kaos, Killision, Swerving Birds, and the Bali Girls. An accomplished veteran, his command of the bass is as much a gift to witness as it is punishing. One year after Sharpie’s inception Darren decided to call it quits, yearning for the greener pastures of a family life and job security. With a wink from lady luck and swift kick in the ass, Aaron landed behind the drum kit. Aaron is regarded by many as not only a technically proficient drummer, but one of the hardest hitting players in the Northwest. Raised on Kiss and other metal legends, Aaron brought a new twist to the already contorted Sharpie. Together Charley, Brad, and Aaron collaborate to produce the intensely searing, loud, and heavy rock of Sharpie.

Group Members Chachi McCoy Brad Leese Aaron Ball

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Dark Green Lakes

Press Reviews Available Aug 1st at Burnout Records.com

Additional Info Full Record to be released soon.

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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