Artist description The Direction alternates between the songs of Brian, (surely one of the greatest lyricists in modern rock n' roll, imagine a marriage of Bob Dylan's lyrics with Pete Townshend's songcraft) and Brett Vargo (with the pop smarts of Lennon/McCartney, The Byrds and The Zombies). Shayne's remarkable guitar playing is reminiscent of Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, and Johnny Thunders.

Music Style Beat/rock n' roll

Musical Influences Beatles, Byrds, Rolling Stones, The Who, Dylan, Zombies, Yardbirds, british pop, garage rock, old blues/R&B

Similar Artists Beatles, Byrds, Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Chocolate Watchband, Zombies

Artist History Brothers Brian, Brett & Shayne Vargo have been playing together in some combination for the past 12 years. Rooted in their lifelong Beatles obsession, Brian and Brett began writing songs fervently in their teenage years. They have amassed thousands of songs combined. The Direction formed in 1997, and have self-released four albums: "Park," "Follow The Direction," "The Pop Culture Toilet," and "Sequences." The compilation LP "It's All Too Beautiful" covers these albums. The band is currently seeking a drummer for live work, and is meanwhile in the studio recording.

Group Members Brian Vargo, rhythm guitar, vocals Brett Vargo, bass guitar, vocals Shayne Vargo, lead guitar

Instruments guitar, bass, drums

Albums Park, Follow The Direction, The Pop Culture Toilet, Sequences

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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