Artist description Long Strange Day is an all original power rock band with the raw energy that easily competes with the hard rock bands of today, while setting the bar higher and adding a new dimension to today's music scene. There sound is a blend of raw muscle with overtones of early metal and today's industry hum. From the thick melodic bottom end and punchy rhythms, to the heavy vocals and moody lyrics, Long Strange Day is definitely something to experience.

Music Style Power Psychedelic

Musical Influences Too many to count!

Similar Artists We'll let you be the judge of that.

Artist History Long Strange Day began in the summer of 2001 when Bill Mason met Noah Prescott through an internet ad. Both were looking to put together a hard rock band that would have the power to match the sound of the modern rock groups of today, but also mix in the melodic quality and adventurism of 70’s album rock. Noah brought in Casey Crews, a young up and coming southern rock guitarist he had worked with in the past. After a brief search, the three added drummer Leon Green to fill out the line up with his powerful classic metal stylings. They began writing songs and rehearsing in Bill’s living room. Bill also brought to the table material he had written over the previous twenty plus years. The style that emerged has been compared to Stone Temple Pilots, The Doors and Led Zeppelin. Before long the band realized that the complex arrangements required an additional musician. Bill contacted old friend Ross Bogert, who agreed to join. Ross guitar work and excellent vocal skills propelled the music to a new level and the group was optimistic about their direction. But the dynamic of the band had changed and soon differences surfaced, causing Noah to part ways with the group. Continuing as a four piece, the band began to play gigs. Their powerful sound and stage presence immediately attracted a devoted following. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Ross left the band. Personal troubles had made his continuing impossible. Long Strange Day played gigs as a three piece while holding auditions for a new guitarist. They found one in Ken McAnlis. Ken’s background was mainly in power pop and indie rock, but he was also a big fan of 70’s album rock. Ken's more melodic approach combined with the band's already darker sound gave the group an expanded musical horizon. The new lineup practiced for a few weeks and then went into the studio to cut their first EP "Seams of Reality". Released in early June 2002, the disc has been very popular with fans and has brought industry attention to Long Strange Day. In October of 2002 LSD was invited to play at the "2002 New Music Conference" in Nashville Tennessee. While there the band made many viable contacts and left a strong impression on the fans at the show. Just as the wheels began to turn for the band, conflict would see the firing of Leon Green, and soon after Casey Crews would have to bow out as well do to unavoidable personal responsibilities. During the next few months Bill and Ken continued to write new material and search for the newest members of the band. They finally found their drummer in mid December of 2002. An old friend and former band mate of Bills, Troy Holley is an experienced and able all around musician. Troy brought to the band strong percussion, harmony vocals and the ability to write and arrange music. Again as a three piece, LSD will move forward and rebuild their sound and will continue their search for the fourth member of the band.

Group Members Bill Mason - Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals Ken McAnlis - Guitar, Lead Vocals Steve Hill - Guitar, Vocals Troy Holley - Drums, Vocals

Instruments Powered By Peavey as well as Gibson, Ibanez, Tube Works, De Armond and Pearl

Albums EP - Seams Of Reality, EP - Double Barrel

Press Reviews The original tunes by Long Strange Day were awesome! I bet we'll be hearing much more from this talented group in the future. I enjoyed the show big time guys and I will be back! - Lexy/Dixie Biker Magazine (March 2002) Great stage and rock band! - Eddie Clark/Eddie C's Hard Rockin' Lounge Long Strange Day really gets the crowd going and the house is always packed inside and out when they're here! - Kevin Crabtree/The Howling Wolf Lounge Long Strange Day's newest is awesome! Powerful, driven, dynamic and unexpected--it's thoughtful but never oppressive. It's about time someone played music like this around here.-- - Jason B./Editor, Campus Talk Quotables

Additional Info fanmail@longstrangeday.com

Location Gainesville, Florida - USA

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