Artist description Catchy modern pop-rock knee-deep in classic 60's songwriting sensibilities. Ingredients: Tight vocal harmony, crunchy guitars, upbeat tempos and lyrical witticism and sarcasm.

Music Style Modern pop-rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, The Kinks, 60's British Invasion bands, late 70's & early 80's power-pop bands.

Similar Artists Fastball, Fountains of Wayne, The Rembrandts,

Artist History Kevin Giragosian, singer/songwriter/guitarist for The Wombats, has been a part of the Chicago music scene since 1988 – live and on the radio. The full-time commitment to music began in the fall of 1996 when he and his brother and drummer, Kegham, gave up all conventional work to concentrate solely on their music career. Together, with various bass players, they have thrilled audiences at every major club-venue in Chicago. Over the years, their recordings have been local-favorite picks of djs at Chicago's most respected modern-rock radio stations. "Everything up to now..." is just the first step in making The Wombats the favorite pick of the rest of the music world. The aptly titled debut album from The Wombats, "Everything up to now...," is a compilation of material recorded over the course of the past five years. The songs bristle with catchy melodies, upbeat tempos, killer three-part harmonies and clever, insightful lyrics. Each song reads like a short story about life, love, loss, expectations and disappointment; written with just the right amount of sarcasm and tongue–in-cheekness to keep you smiling. There is a consistency to the songwriting, yet each track possesses its' own distinct Wombat flavor. This is a true rock & roll album with an emphasis on "the song"- with universal appeal for a large segment of music buyers. After one listen, you'll realize that the music stems from the classic-60's school of rock funneled through one man's vision as a present day songwriter. THIS IS NO RETRO-REHASH ALBUM – this is modern rock & roll with great pop sensibilities!

Group Members Kevin Giragosian - Lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass. Kegham Giragosian - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Instruments All vintage gear: Gretsch guitars & Vox guitar amps, Fender bass and Ampeg bass amps, Ludwig and Singerland drums

Albums 1. Everything up to now... , 2. The Control EP

Press Reviews "...with it's contrast of bright music and twisted subject matter wrapped up in hook-filled packages, the music reflects the band's love for both modern and classic rock n' roll." Scott Hersey - Daily Southtown, Chicago, IL. "They are songs that could, with brighter production and airplay, etch themselves in memory." Dave Luhrssen - Shepherd Express, Milwaukee, WI "Fans of alternative radio will enjoy The Wombats just as much as the maore mainstream rock n' roll crowd. This is really good stuff! David Alan Buco - The BEAT, Highland, IN "...trippy Mercy beat." John Everson - Illinois Entertainer, Chicago, IL

Additional Info Coasters, t-shirts, bumper stickers

Location Orland Park, IL - USA

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