Artist description A rock group.

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences Many.

Similar Artists Our influences.

Artist History FIVECROWN is an alternative rock group based in San Diego, CA. The band consists of three members: Christopher Hoffee (singer-songwriter, guitarist), Keith Jones (bassist), and Trace Smith (drummer). All have been in moderately successful bands, released albums, toured across the country, and have opened for acts such as radiohead, blur, oasis, cracker, the cranberries, blues traveler, gin blossoms and others. They continued their success with their debut album "Magnificent 3 a.m.", which got some great reviews and commercial radio air play. Their new album "NIAGARA, and All the Pretty Landmines" was released in November 2001. In October 2002 Fivecrown has morphed into Atom Orr. Go to www.atomorr.com or www.mp3.com/atomorr for the next stage.

Group Members Chris Hoffee -songwriter,singer,guitar player Trace Smith -drummer Keith Jones -bass player

Instruments Lots of guitars, drums, bass, and vocals.

Albums Magnificent 3 a.m. , NIAGARA, and All the Pretty Landmines

Press Reviews San Diego Union Tribune: "Ambitiously conceived and expertly executed, fivecrown's first class debut never sounds less than great.."San Diego Weekly: "fivecrown...should be considered among the frontrunners of bands leading the revitalization of San Diego's new breed of talented groups."SLAMM Magazine: "it's clear that this trio has too much substance to be shuffled in with the multitude of trite, Californ-I-Ay bands."SignOnSanDiego.com: fivecrown has "singable tunes and catchy riffs ......this band rocks!"No Cover Magazine: "Just do it! Go buy "fivecrown's" CD and if possible go to one of their concerts!" North County Times: "A rock band's spin on power-pop, nifty riffs and shiny harmonies without ditching the rock-n-roll vibe."West Coast Performer: "This release (Magnificent 3 a.m.) is not just radio friendly, but radio ready" RollingStone.com "4 out of 5 stars.....sounds a lot more like it was born on the other side of the pond. "Giant's" sweet remorse and gentle urgings say "been there, done that, but still not jaded."

Additional Info NIAGARA, and All the Pretty Landmines will be released in November.

Location San Diego, California - USA

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