Artist description High energy power pop with irresistible, catchy melodies, pinpoint harmonies, hooks galore and great songwriting.

Music Style Alternative/Power Pop

Musical Influences The Clash, Beatles, Pixies, Gang of Four, Sloan, Minutemen, Psychedelic Furs, X, Husker Du, REM, Elvis Costello, Neil Young,The Feelies, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Catherine Wheel, Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys.

Similar Artists The Clash, XTC,The Beatles, Weezer, REM, Husker Du, Foo Fighters, Swervedriver.

Artist History Dan & Jeff Cote', formerly of "Blowhole", formed Waxing Pathetic in 1995. Jason Vick, previously drumming for Flatten Manhattan, joined the Cote' brothers later that year. Last year, their engineer and unofficial member, Jeff Forrest became an official member as did long time Waxing Pathetic associate BGB.

Group Members Dan Cote'-Guitars, Vocals. Jeff Cote'-Bass, Vocals, BGB - Vocals, Jeff Forrest, Drums, Vocals.

Instruments Dan Plays Fender Strats, Gibson Les Paul and a Rickenbacker, Jeff plays a Basic Maniac by Toon, & Jason plays a Pearl kit with Sabian cymbals.

Albums THE GOD OF FRANCE (1995), POP YOUR FIGS! (1998)

Press Reviews "Waxing Pathetic is pure pop heaven" (Beach and Bay Press Feb 1999)"Pop Your Figs! scores high in the 'make - good - sounding songs department.' Harmonies are on, melodies are pleasing, and leads are crisp."(San Diego Reader). "You can't be a true San Diegan if you don't own 'Pop Your Figs!'" (SLAMM August, 1998). I like this album! (Pop Your Figs!)... pinpoint vocal harmonies, momentous hooks, and impressive musicianship. (OC Weekly 11/6/98), "This is an awesome CD that everyone needs to hear... I'll be waiting (impatiently) for the next Waxing Pathetic release." (Downeast CD Record and CD newsletter March, 1999) "I'm sitting here loving this CD!" (Flipside Sep/Oct.1998), "Waxing Pathetic waves the power pop flag with ardent enthusiasm!"(The San Diego Tribune - May 2000)

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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