Artist description 18RABBIT is a DC area quintet specializing in contagious progressive rock. The sound is somewhat familiar to the ear, yet surprisingly new and different.

Music Style progressive rock

Musical Influences REM, Dave Matthews Band, Tonic, Pearl Jam, Radiohead

Similar Artists Better Than Ezra, Tonic, early Toad the Wet Sprocket

Artist History The band's name is derived from the English translation of the 13th King of the ancient Mayan city of Copan. The band was formed in the fall of 1992 by bassist/guitarist Nathan Martz (originally from Dickinson ND) and vocalist Marc Dixon (Alexandria VA) in Washington DC.Baltimore native Glenn Meizlesh added his guitar licks a few months later in January 1993, and the trio began writing material and playing open mics in local area clubs. In March of 1993, the trio added Drummer Scott Kauffman (Greenbelt, MD) to the lineup. Kaufman departed the band in 1994. Drummer Mark Spivey (Suffolk VA) and guitarist Ben Shin (South Carolina) were added to the band in later part of 1994. After almost 2 years with the band Shin decided to attend Columabia Law School and left in 1996. Guitarist Paul Gonzalez (Boston MA) replaced Shin joining the band in the summer of 1996. The roster remain the same for almost 3 years, thenin June 1999, 18RABBIT sadly said goodbye to longtime friend and guitarist Glenn Meizlesh, and welcomed guitarist Ian Kach (Connecticut) to complete the group.18Rabbit released its first Independent CD in February 1996, entitled "New Breed of Other." The band is currently working on an EP adequately named "unfinished business" to be released sometime in the Fall of 2000.

Group Members nathan martz, bassmarc dixon, lead vocalsmark spivey, drumspaul gonzalez, guitarian kach, guitar & background vocals

Instruments bass, vocals, drums, guitar (2)

Albums "New Breed of Other," Indpendent Release 1996

Press Reviews "Hazy collection of aggressive alternative numbers reminiscent of earlyToad the Wet Sprocket. Demo Review "Alive at the Grog," Music Monthly,1995."Soul touching overtones with a contagious progressive sound. 18Rabbitweaves their individual styles for a fresh collective sound." CD Review"New Breed of Other," Pulp Radio Magazine, March 1996."What makes 18Rabbit unique is the soulful voice of their vocalist. Greatmusicianship and recording throughout. This is definitely a band worthchecking out." CD Review "New Breed of Other," DCMusicWWEb, July 1996.

Location Alexandria, VA - USA

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