Artist description Hard hitting rock with some funk thrown in, thought- provoking lyrics about politics, religion, and being yourself; soulful vocals without the screaming, and a few stupid songs thrown in for good measure.

Music Style Hard rock with funk on the fringes...

Musical Influences Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Van Halen, 311, Mr. Bungle

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Artist History Strawman has charted nationally on CMJ's Radio 200, landed on top 30 playlists at 65 college stations, sold more than 3,000 copies of their self-produced discs, played more than 200 shows in twelve states, and run two vans into the ground. And they’re still having fun. Without the help of a label, distributor, or radio promoter, Strawman convinced more than 160 college and independent radio Music Directors to place their third album in rotation. “A Better Handle On mY Psyche” was listed as one of the top ten albums at 23 different stations. The band is back with a new disc and a newfound energy, and is ready to tackle the establishment once more. Strawman’s music falls somewhere between ass-shaking-bump-n-grind, neck-fracturing-Beavis-rock, and foot-stompin-ditties. Their live show has gained them opening slots for bands like Everclear, Shootyz Groove, and The Exies. Influenced by the likes of early Chili Peppers, Mr. Bungle, and Sugar Ray’s “Lemonade and Brownies,” Strawman’s forthcoming studio effort, “Things Left To Do,” serves up the funk with attitude to match. Strawman is fronted by Floppy, an intense freakjob with a life-long history on community theater stages. Mark pounds out Flea-worthy bass lines tempered by cascading melodies. Tanner, a barely pubescent personification of pure energy, is responsible for the maddening guitar riffs in Strawman’s latest albums. Finally, Dan is the metronome, responsible for keeping it all together while slipping in tom fills that defy gravity. Strawman is determined, talented, and ready. Have a listen for yourself. Website: www.StrawmanLand.com

Group Members Floppy - vocals Tanner Keith Moon - guitar Mark Westfield - bass Dan Riley - drums

Instruments bass, drums, guitar, vocals

Albums Things Left To Do; A Better Handle On mY Psyche; Short One and Better For It; Following the Sideshow...

Press Reviews "Strawman...delivers a hard-hitting sound with a grunge edge, sauteed with metal and a swirling scape of musical feels. Their newest CD has impressive lyrical content and a musical backdrop that has enormous depth and variety. Vocalist Floppy deals with many different moods and attitudes in his words and is backed by three excellent musicians...In concert, Strawman gives it 100%. Floppy lives up to his name by writhing on the floor during performances and packing some serious gut into every note...Bassist Mark Westfield anchors things with highly melodic and punchy bass lines, and Moon's guitar is the cement that binds the band's sound together. Drummer Riley is on point with syncopated rhythms and slams the door shut on the band's changes. Floppy infuses the soul, personality and a booming vocal delivery into the stew. Strawman is one of the tighter local acts circulating right now, and most importantly seem like they're having a blast doing it." "...put very simply, THESE GUYS ROCK...Strawman lets you escape from the real world, almost hypnotically, for about an hour. "Following the Sideshow" is some of the best original and honest music I've heard in a long time." -The Melodia "Strawman's performance...indeed lived up to the billing with expressive sounds and addictive melodies." -Vero Beach (FL) Press Journal "...a glam rocker's delight, splurged with a taste of that raw, 90s DIY indie-rocker feel...good enough to make you wonder why you care about anything on MTV." -American University Eagle "This album shows immense talent." -University Reporter "Tight like a sphincter doing corkscrews in a falling jet." -Pitch Magazine

Additional Info The new album, "Things Left To Do," is ONLY FIVE BUCKS.

Location Washington, DC - USA

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