Music Style pop/rock

Musical Influences John digs: Wilco, The Replacements, Rolling Stones, REM, The Jayhawks, The Posies.........Kelp digs: Clem Snide, Flaming Lips, Guided by Voices, Lucinda Williams and Whiskeytown/Ryan Adams............Andy follows The Replacements, Guided by Voices, Van Halen, Hank Williams Sr., Ryan Adams, Wilco, Bay City Rollers, Bananarama, Leonard Cohen..........................

Artist History So, John answers this ad for a drummer (for a different band, actually) and shows up at Kelp's house for a formal interview. He's hired on the spot, sticks unheard, based solely on the interview. Andy, looking to record with his current band, chooses to work with Kelp. John spots Andy's mojo during a show and ties it all together making the fateful decision to give birth to STaLL. The band quickly became the primary focus for all three members. Calling Milwaukee its home, STaLL has been playing Midwest clubs, colleges and festivals since 1996. They were invited to showcase twice in 2001 for National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) conventions. In addition to regional airplay, STaLL has been heard on Los Angeles’ KROQ and has had a song featured on MTV’s Undressed series. Most recently, STaLL signed a management contract with Olson Entertainment Group and was asked to perform and lecture for a college-level "History of Rock and Roll" class. All members of STaLL are veterans of the Milwaukee music scene and stay fresh by engaging in side-projects, studio and production work and television projects. Influenced by the Replacements, R.E.M. and Guided by Voices, STaLL has been compared to the Goo Goo Dolls, Semisonic and Blink 182. Catchy choruses, sweet vocals, driving guitars, thumping bass lines, snappy drums… their live shows have been described as "rock 'n' roll epiphanies." A catalog of over 50 unreleased gems and poignant covers keep the fans coming back for more.

Group Members (left to right) -- Andy Potocic: vocals and guitar; John Wythes: drums; Kelp Chofs: bass and vocals

Instruments drums, electric guitar, electric bass, keyboards

Albums "100 Years of Caring" (full length) and a 5 song EP

Press Reviews "Bright, melody-driven sound that melds strong rhythms and raucous guitar." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "hooky little pop songs... with heft" Milwaukee Summerfest Guide "tight and poppy... the harmonies are solid" decalog fanzine

Additional Info www.olsonentertainment.com

Location Milwaukee, WI - USA

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