Artist description Initially, 40oz formed as a Sublime cover band. However, the members quickly began to write their own songs blending elements of rock, ska and reggae. What the original material has in common with the cover songs is high energy and crowd appeal. The songs are catchy and very danceable, perfect for a live setting. The band strikes up a good mix of original and cover material, recognized as much for its own songs as those of others.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Rock, Ska and Reggae

Similar Artists Sublime

Artist History Since it's inception in March of 2000, the band 40oz has rapidly become one of Chapel Hill's most popular. Playing packed shows in some of the town's best venues, the band was selected by the Spectator Reader's Poll as the most popular new group in the Triangle area formed within the last year. Their popularity is rooted in playing energetic live shows.

Group Members Primarily a four-piece group, 40oz welcomes guest musicians at live shows and in the studio. Congo and Jyembe as well as trumpet and saxophone augment the core sound of two guitars, bass and drums. The members of the group are the following: Marko Garvin - drums, Pisli Vallecillo - bass, Chris Blount - lead guitar and vocals, Mark Belk - rhythm guitar and vocals.

Instruments Drums, bass, lead and rhytm guitar, trumpet, saxophone, Congo and Jyembe

Albums 40oz

Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina - USA

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