Artist description Demigods are a four piece band with a female lead singer from Austin, Texas. Demigods write very radio friendly, catchy tunes that musically are very layered.

Music Style Alternative/Pop/Rock

Musical Influences The Smiths-REM-Velvet Underground

Similar Artists REM meets the Foo Fighters with a female lead singer.

Artist History Demigods are based in Texas. Often when asked to describe their music, Demigods reply: "a little of each-college, pop and alternative". Susan Conte (vocals) is from Houston, TX. After graduating from Rice University she started studing voice. "I can remember going out all over town to every open mic I could find and belting out old blues songs acappella, from Billie Holiday to Dakota Staton, Rosemary Clooney and Mae West." After a while, Susan found herself in New York City studying songwriting with Sheila Davis, the author of Craft of Lyric Writing. Tom Potthast (bass) grew up in St. Louis. Tom attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where Tom earned a degree in Music History. Tom played in several bands in St. Louis. The band Villain Thomas comes mind at once. Ted Perryman(Guitar) inspired by Queen's Brian May, got his first guitar out of the Montgomery Wards catalog as a birthday present and has never looked back. He has been playing for 18 years and plays a number of styles. Ted has played in a small number of bands in his hometown and moved to Austin to further pursue his passion for music. Ted counts among his many influences Randy Rhoads, Eric Clapton, Edward Van Halen and Steve Howe.

Group Members Susan Conte-Vocals Tom Potthast-Bass Ted Perryman-Guitar

Albums Polyphonic

Location Austin, TX - USA

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