Artist description Horn fueled rock/ska.

Music Style Rock/ Ska

Musical Influences The Beatles, The Band, Chicago, Sublime, Reel Big Fish

Similar Artists The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, Hewey Lewis and The News

Artist History More than 600 live shows. 10 states. Four albums. Three consecutive years on the Vans Warped Tour (2000,2001,2002). Performing with nearly 100 different national headlining acts. For SGR, the seven-year journey from a garage band in Voorhees, NJ to a eight-piece regional powerhouse has been about the fans. Dubbed the "SGaRmy," their legion of followers has mobilized in the northeastern United States and never fails to win over new recruits at each tour stop. What's the attraction? It might be SGR's colossal machine of sound: driven by a crushing rhythm section, fueled by injections of fiery horn riffs, and ignited by biting, layered vocals. Or it might be the band's celebrated live show. On stage, the band compliments its groove with an extraordinary, high-octane performance. Whatever the attraction, one thing is for sure: The innovative SGR sound has arrived! Not only has the SGR sound arrived in live music venues across the northeast, but it has also been featured on commercial and college radio from Boston to Georgia. Beginning with the band's first release "For The Crazy Indian" (1997), and moving through their sophomore effort "Livin' The Good Life" (1999), 5 singles have been introduced to the wider listening public. DJ's and their listeners have discovered that SGR's blend of music is influenced by a remarkable composite of nostalgic 70's horn bands like The Band, Chicago, and Earth Wind and Fire, with a modern shot of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Sublime. Lately, the buzz about SGR has centered on the kick-off of their fourth album release "Live at The Troc," recorded live at the legendary Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia at a show in March of 2003. The body of songs forms an eight-track roller coaster ride, launching with the incisive rock and punk scene anthem, "V-Town." Near the ride's midpoint is the sizzling "Metuchen," which is chocked full of characteristic SGR horn punches. "Live at The Troc" reaches its zenith with "Overlord," a knockout rock-ska instrumental that has been a staple in the band's live set for nearly half a decade. Currently, the band is touring around the East Coast in support of the new album. For information on upcoming SGR events, Check out: http://www.sgrband.com

Group Members Matt Skoufalos: Vocals Sean Hur: Keyboards/ Guitar John Butts: Bass Dave Rossi: Drums Dave Hunter: Baritone Horn Larry Butts: Trumpet/ Vocals Bryan Havoc: Sax

Instruments Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, 3 Piece Horn Section (Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Baritone)

Albums Live at The Troc (2003) The Tenby Chase (2001) Living The Good Life (1999) For The Crazy Indian (1997)

Press Reviews http://www.sgrband.com

Additional Info http://www.sgrband.com

Location Voorhees, New Jersey - USA

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