Artist description Phlox Parallax is currently a dynamic duo created by Mike W. Odneal and Shawn W. Bryant. Both reside in the Midwest, though a long drive away from each other, so the music is the result of lots of mailing CDs back and forth. Phlox Parallax describes the commonality of the two artists (Phlox being a flower that is ubiquitous in the Midwest) as well as the differences (Parallax refers to an apparent change in position due to the point of reference changing). Both current members are very eclectic in tastes.

Music Style alternative rock

Musical Influences Neil Young, U2, REM, Cross-Canadian Ragweed, Lucinda Williams, Cowboy Junkies

Similar Artists Neil Young, REM

Artist History Phlox Parallax has been around semi-formally since 1992, having begun with Shawn sending Mike some tapes he had made with his new four-tracker. The idea for a band grew from there.

Group Members Mike and Shawn are cousins and have been friends for years. Mike resides in Fulton, Missouri, where he is Director of Public Relations for Westminister University. Shawn resides in Beatrice, Nebraska, where he is a clinical psychologist for Beatrice State Developmental Center.

Instruments guitars, bass, synths, drum machine, harmonica, mandolin; if it plays, we'll try it

Albums Back From Wherever -- 2003; My Atomic Bomb -- release date in late 2003 or early 2004

Additional Info Looking for bandmates in the area to create a live band with this (and other) material.

Location Beatrice, Nebraska - USA

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