Artist description The nucleus of the band includes two brothers from Orlando, Florida - Ryan Smith on guitar and lead vocals, and Gabe Smith on drums and backing vocals. The rhythm guitarist is Zac Riggs from Dallas, Texas. And Nathan Pattison of Coppell, Texas performs on the bass. Zac and Nathan performed in concert, while all instrumentation on the CD was performed by Ryan and Gabe Smith.

Music Style Pop-Rock

Musical Influences Black Crowes, Cheetah Wheelies, The Counting Crowes, Everclear

Similar Artists Somewhere between the two "Crowes" - Black and Counting

Artist History Ryan and Gabe Smith played in amateur bands since 1993 before both attending Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas where they formed "Three Times High" in Fall of 1998. The original bassist was Jimmy Lockwood who relocated to Dallas and was replaced by Nathan Pattison in the Fall of 1999. Rhythm guitarist, Zac Riggs, was an original member of the band as well. Before forming "Three Times High" Ryan Smith performed vocals for a band called "Honuswagner."

Group Members Ryan Smith, Gabe Smith, Zac Riggs and Nathan Pattison

Instruments Ryan Smith - guitars, piano, and lead vocals Gabe Smith - drums and vocals

Albums Three Times High - "19 hours from here"

Press Reviews Hailing from a University where bars and clubs are frowned upon, the band was forced to keep promotion at a minimum, but still maintained a very large and supportive fan base.

Location Abilene, TX - USA

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