Artist description Floodgate is great little rock band from College Station, TX. We write and perform songs reflecting a wide range of musical influences. Please listen to our MP3s or come to our shows and let us know what you think!

Music Style Modern Rock

Musical Influences Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, The Modern Lovers, Herbie Hancock, Tom Waits, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Uncle Tupelo, Blind Melon, Dave Matthews, Steely Dan, The Jayhawks, early Genesis, Blue Rodeo, Bela Fleck, Bob Wills, Public Enemy, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Aimee Mann, Medeski Martin and Wood, and the Dixie Dregs

Similar Artists Counting Crows, Blues Traveler, Train, Blue Rodeo, Steely Dan, Radiohead

Artist History Floodgate formed in early 1999 and played its first gig in November of 1999. After laying down the basic rough tracks for our debut CD and gigging extensively in the spring of 2000, we were faced with the challenge of replacing our bassist, Mike Bender, and drummer, Jimmy Franklin, who left town to pursue "gainful employment." Having added the talented James Ryan and Toby Kyte, respectively, to take over the bass and drums, we have now released our debut CD and will begin gigging again in late August. Check back soon for gig announcements.

Group Members Adam Ferguson (vocals, guitar) Jeff Quinn (lead guitar, vocals) Jim Cottrill (keyboards) James Ryan (Bass), Toby Kyte (drums)

Instruments 2 Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Drums

Albums Debut CD is now available. Send check for $12, payable to Jim Cottrill to the following addres: Floodgate CD, 3918 B Olive St., Bryan, TX 77801. Thanks!

Press Reviews According to the Blue Rodeo New Music Network, "Witch" is "a great rock tune! It has a ton of energy and a good hook; a happy melody and dark lyrics."

Location College Station, TX - USA

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