Artist description Emo/melodic punk rockers from Charlotte, NC, the Dalai Llamas flow from soft ballad-like melodies to raging guitars while always keeping their punk roots intact. Catchy melodies and plenty of emotion fuel the Mighty Llama's new songs, which are slowly being recorded and posted for your enjoyment.

Music Style Melodic Punk/ Emo

Musical Influences The Ataris, New Found Glory, MxPx, Weezer

Artist History The Dalai Llamas first began as a joking idea between Justin Turner and Jared Kessen to form a punk band. One day while at work, the two of them noticed a co-worker, Chris Stapor playing air bass to a really gay reo speedwagon song. When confronted about whether or not he played bass, Chris said yes, he did. This was quite unfortunate, as they had their hearts set on a lead bassoonist to complete the band...and nobody likes reo speedwagon. Chris joined the band during a jam session a few nights later, when they discovered that he possessed the hidden key to the funk of the universe. Some weeks later, Jared suggested The Dalai Llamas as a band name, and the 12th son was born-but was still drummerless. Nathan Yost came to a practice soon after the band got started, and after much jamming became the 4th 12th son. With the addition of this killer percussion onslaught the Dalai Llamas were complete. WE ARE THE TWELFTH SON OF THE LLAMA!

Group Members The band includes: ::::Justin Turner- Guitars and vocals:::: ::::Jared Kessen- Guitars:::: ::::Chris Stapor- Bassoon (and occasionally bass guitar):::: ::::Nathan Yost- Drums:::: ::::Elvis- nothing. he's dead. get over it.::::

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Percussion, Harpsichords, 12 string lutes, bassoons, the french horn, and an entire children's recorder choir fool.

Albums Why wont this work? -2002- :::::::::::::::::::Crappy demo uno -2000-:::::::::::::::::::::::various demos:::::::::::::::::::::

Press Reviews you guys rock. -poo poo head::::::I did too much acid in the 70's- Jon the manager::::::Baaaaaaaa- the mountain goat of sharon green

Additional Info your mother

Location Charlotte, NC - USA

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