Artist description You Have Five is a high-energy-power-pop-quasi-punk-rock band hailing from the small town of Greensboro, NC. With the expressive vocals of all four members, the soothing, yet intense punkish growls from the guitar of Jon Reyes, the classical, jazzy feel from the piano of Chris Smith, the masterful rhythmic beats held by AJ McDonald, and the funky groove from the bass of Cory Livengood, this band clearly has the natural ability to play a mind-bending array of music, making one think twice about what has just been heard. Harnessing their untamed, unleashed musical style, You Have Five, aka UH-5, has been known to perform excellent, audience pumping shows, becoming acknowledged throughout the local scene by good old fashion word of mouth. The band does its best to entertain its audience, creating the urge for more with their on-stage antics, unique chemistry, and punk rock jumps. Mixing each of the individualistic styles associated with a the corresponding band member, You Have Five has created their unique and distinct alternative sound, grabbing the listeners ears, and cramming it full of pure musical love...making them come back for more. Having completed their first studio release, an EP entitled We Could Do Better, the band now looks to make its mark on music culture with their unique flare and style. You Have Five: the future of music has arrived.

Music Style emo punk semipunk quasi quasipunk rock classical jazz pop alternative

Musical Influences Blink 182, Ben Folds Five, Dave Matthews Band, Smashing Pumpkins, Dave Brubeck, Sum41, New Found Glory, Midtown

Similar Artists Ben Folds Five, Blink 182

Artist History One guy who knew how to play. Another who almost knew how to play. Two other guys who had no clue what a musical instrument was. One year later....a kickass band.

Group Members Jon Reyes - Jon lives in Oak Ridge, NC. Born in Seacacus, NJ, spent most of his life in Marlboro, NJ, moved to NC in August '98. Former guitar player for the overwhelming unsucessful band TAK, Jon now spends his dayz designing 2nd-rate web pagez for 5th-rate bandz. (doh!) After his ninth jury trial, Jon's epiphany arose him to adopt abandoned sea monkeyz from Russia. 3 days later, they assaulted him. Spending 2 years in intensive care, he was discovered by world renowned artists Bette Midler and Johnny Bravo. Jon is still currently waiting to exhale.Chris Smith - piano/guitar/vox :Chris lives in Summerfield, NC. From El Dorado Hills, CA, moved to NC in August ' 99. Chris enjoys to play with geese while drinking Ovaltine. After fleeing Taiwan, Chris moved to the States,eventually producing several Kung Fu motion pictures including "Supercop" and "Spice World". Before joining this band, Chris played piano accompaniment to his half-brother Ricky Martin. Leaving the music industry for a while, Chris became a missionary and was sent to the desolate Galopicos Islands. He died there.Cory Livengood - Cory Livengood was born and raised in NC. At the age of 12, Cory was asked to be the Huggies Diaper baby, but refused after realizing baby pornography was not the "in" thing to do. Instead, he began his career as the stunt devil for the pepsi girl. Fearing for his life, Cory left the profession. He tried many other jobs, including TV/VCR repair man, Chinese/Pizza Delivery guy, and kidney donor. Finally, he found his place in the career every man dreams about.....McDonald's. Cory found his way into the band after being approached by two desperate kids. Feeling extreme pity, Cory agreed to join and learn to play the bass.A.J. McDonald - Historical backround of this entity unknown...

Instruments Jon Reyes - guiar/piano/bass/sax/percussion/vox Chris Smith: piano/guitar/vox Cory Livengood: bass/more bass A.J. McDonald - percussion/vox

Albums The Ether Tapes, We Could Do Better

Location Greensboro, NC - USA

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