Artist description CXQ5 takes its audience on a journey to the threshold of reality with an alternative music style and innovative lyrics. The band is a Seattle based trio that strives to, in the words of its members, “seek fame by steering straight into hell.” Ready to take on the world, CXQ5 is active on the Seattle scene promoting a style self-described as “hard rock and catchy.”FEATURING:Tim Thomas: Guitar and VocalsRobin Windham: BassJeff Allen: Drums CXQ5 has produced two CD’s, with the newest on Blown Headfone Records receiving hype in the Pacific Northwest. The self-titled song “CXQ5” was featured on the Seattle rock station KNDD’s The Young and the Restless, a radio show devoted to up and coming local bands. In addition, the songs, “CXQ5” and “Dave Lee,” from the first CD release boast regular airplay on Seattle’s public radio station KCMU. “Magic Penny” and “Pioneer Original,” off the newest EP, has also received radio play from KCMU. CXQ5 played a live radio broadcast on KCMU’s one-hour program The Live Room. Apart from radio play, CXQ5 is featured on the Best of Riffage Alternative CD compilation and has appeared on the public access 29Live four times. In concert and recording, in the words of Carlton Kim of the Young and the Restless, “CXQ5 packs an energetic, power-pop punch that knocks you down and makes you beg for more.”Booking and Contact Information:Tim Thomas1520 Melrose Ave #107Seattle, WA 98122206-749-9371cxq5@aol.com

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences EPIC ROCK!!!!!

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Artist History HistoryCXQ5 formed in the summer of 95. The original line up, Tim Thomas, Willie Blue, Mark Wolford and Jessica McIntosh went straight into the studio to record the 13 song LP CXQ5 BHCT 001. Jessica moved away shortly after the sessions. Tim, Willie and Mark played local clubs around Seattle. By fall Willie moved to LA to continue a career in film.That left Tim and Mark to carry on. CXQ5 received help from a number of bassist over the next year: Jim Sykes (Hoover Cain), Bruce Coddington (the Kind), Rob Mitchell (you name it), Mike Wojas (Shwag) and occasionally Willie Blue himself (Hollywood Five-O).Mark and Tim eventually parted ways in the winter of 97, mostly because of Tim's tendency to actually think he was CXQ5.Tim soon joined forces with Brain Fich (drums) and Robin Windham (bass) formerly of the band Deep Cycle.CXQ5 recorded the three song EP CXQ5 BHCD 002 in January 98. At Stepping Stone Recording with Daniel Mendez. During the recording Brian was in a fatal automobile accident. Although Tim and Robin were able to complete the recording, They needed time to pick up the pieces.In April 98 CXQ5 played their first show back with John Hutton helping out on drums. In the summer of 98, CXQ5 found a permanent drummer in Michael Robson (Quisp, Shwag, Russ), longtime friend and former band mate of Tim's.

Group Members Robin Windham-bassJeff Allen-drumsTim Thomas-vocals and guitar

Albums CXQ5 E.P. Dave Lee E.P.

Press Reviews CXQ5 EP Review Before you even hear any materiel from the band, it's hard to conclude what genre they're exclusive to. The question that just their name raises adds to the mystery and character of CXQ5. Their name was selected from an answering message from a friend of Tim's and they misunderstood what he actually said and deciphered it as

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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