Artist description Eschellon (pronounced esh-a-lon) is an innovative rock group that takes the ambient music of bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, and Sigur Ros, and mixes it with electric art-rock, and a one-of-a-kind songwriting style that captures any listener with its dynamics and epochal climaxes. Soaring lead guitars, Thom Yorke/Jeff Buckley-esque vocals, hauntingly optimistic lyrics, and broken up drumbeats fill in the space between to create a sonic palette of emotion.

Music Style Art-Rock, Trip-Hop, Climactic

Musical Influences Radiohead, Phish, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Sigur Ros, Grandaddy

Similar Artists Radiohead, Coldplay, Sigur Ros, Grandaddy, Jeff Buckley

Artist History Singer and bass player, Ryan Monahan (second from right), has played with The Parker’s Project at the Branford Festival, and with Contraband Jackson at the ACYC “Beat the Odds” benefit concert sponsored by congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. He has also played for the CT Youth Jazz Group. Bob Nuzzello (second from left) , is the rhythm guitar player for the Holden Truelove Band. He has opened up for acts such as Derek Trucks, and B.B King. He has also played with Ryan Monahan in The Parker’s Project, and Contraband Jackson. Scott (Right) and Brian Aiken (Left), play guitar and drums respectively, and have played in Eteco, which have been welcomed at several venues in Connecticut including Toad’s Place, Webster Theater, Caf�Nine, Callahan’s, Blues Caf�, etc. Brian has also played in the CT Youth Jazz Group.

Group Members Ryan Monahan - Lead Vocals & Bass Guitar Bob Nuzello - Rythym Guitar Scott Aiken - Guitar Brian Aiken - Drums

Instruments Two Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Vocals, Effects

Albums Numb

Press Reviews From the New Haven Advocate: Bluesy emo/prog jammers Eschellon have some new stuff to show off at the Madison Arts Barn on the 28th (opening for Coriolis, The Holden Truelove Band and Bunji), says an obviously Thom Yorke-inspired singer/bassist Ryan Monahan: "Three new songs--"The One," a Weezer-inspired ballad; "Cowboys and Indians," a slow rocker with a Lennon-esque feel, and one song that will definitely be played at the show (which remains nameless at this point), and has an ambient trip-hop feel. We will also play a few covers, which we'll leave a surprise. ..." The band will have copies of the new CD, Numb, recorded at Horizon Studios. Track 4, "Nuclear Love Song" is an ironically bouncy, dance-able take on death and relationships: "You said you'd hold my hand 'til the sky turns red/and we all end up dead ... Tried making peace with you before/ but all I got was nuclear war ..."

Additional Info Ambient Jam Band Styles

Location Branford, CT - USA

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