Artist description Modern rock with attention to tight arrangement and melody.

Music Style Modern rock

Musical Influences Led Zeppelin, STP, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Similar Artists STP, Pearl Jam, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind

Artist History Dial - 9 came together in the late summer of 2001 when guitarist/singer Chris Burks and drummer Chris Condon decided to work together and form a new band. Burks had recently re-located to the Jacksonville area from Tampa, and both saw a great opportunity for a good band to make an impact on the Jacksonville club scene. Condon had been looking for the right combination of musicians who wanted to play high-energy rock with a modern edge. The idea is to play music that the people who regularly go to clubs want to hear. Since the majority of those people are in their 20's and 30's, why not play the music they are most familiar with? Burks was a perfect fit, as his style and influences are a direct result of his love of early 90's bands such as Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam and Nirvana. He is also strongly influenced by guitar icons Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Vocally, Burks aims for the likes of Robert Plant, Scott Weiland, Stephan Jenkins and Rivers Cuomo. To round out the lineup, Bass player John Palmer jumped into the mix. Palmer and Condon knew each other from a previous project they worked on together. Palmer has a wide variety of tastes and influences such as Sting, Charles Mingus, Flea and John Paul Jones. He is a versatile player, whether the song calls for an even, flowing bass line or a funky slap, Palmer can nail any style. This combines well with the solid foundation of Condon who was drawn to the drums by the late John Bonham, but also includes Chad Smith, Neal Peart, Tommy Lee and Stewart Copeland as big musical influences. Dial - 9 is a no-frills rock-n-roll band who takes the music seriously, but not themselves. The goal is to entertain with professionalism, good musicianship, lively stage presence and a good attitude. We're all gonna have a good time!

Group Members Chris Burks: Guitar and lead vocals Chris is a native of Houston Texas, and has been playing since the age of 16. A veteran of several local bands there (including an acoustic duo), Burks moved Florida where he was a founding member of the Tampa-based "Pure". While playing in various cover bands, Burks has also been developing a catalog of original material. He moved to Jacksonville early in 2001, and is looking to make it his home for the long run. Equipment: Gibson Les Paul Classic Guitars, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp w/4X12 cabinet and pedal effects including digital delay/reverb, flanger and wah. Chris Condon: Drums, percussion and backing vocals Chris grew up in Pennsylvania surrounded by musical influences. His mother was an accomplished pianist and both his two brothers played guitar as well as other instruments. After moving to Jacksonville in 1982, Condon didn't get serious about playing drums until he moved to Daytona and discovered the Central-Florida band circuit. He played in several bands touring throughout Florida and South-Georgia while still in college. He moved back to Jacksonville several years ago, and is looking forward to making an impression on the music scene here. Equipment: DW drums and Sabian cymbals. Alesis electronics. John Palmer: Bass and Vocals John has been playing bass since forming his first band in seventh grade. During his college years, Palmer played around Akron, Ohio in "Flat Stanley". John Moved to Florida in 1994, and has played clubs in Jacksonville with "Swiss Army Band" and "Squall". Palmer is also a songwriter and penned "Sailor's Providence" which is included on Dial - 9's demo CD. Equipment: Lakland 5-string, Gibson Flying-V and Washburn B-2 basses, Amplified Music Products 600 watt power amp, Hartke 410 and Marshall 15" cabinets. Larry Schroeder: Guitar and vocals Bio info soon...

Location Jacksonville, Florida - USA

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