Artist description Serious chops players with fun fun fun attitudes. Lively political debaters out for revolution of piss poor musical standards

Music Style Hook laden vocal progressive pop rock

Musical Influences XTC, Kings X, Jellyfish, Producers

Similar Artists Eve 6, Matchbox 20, STP

Artist History Formed 1997 when lead writer/singer Paul Rogers (signed to Warner Chappell and BMG) met and fell in love with Berklee Alumni drummer Adam Wirdzek. Touring with another band (for the $$)Adam brought in the Mighty Q, guitarist extra-ordinary whom he played with in a former band. Several bassists later, they found Glen whom they took to NY and LA for showcases in 1997. Now adrift in a sea of pathetic musical talent, the band languishes and longs for new fans. Has written 3 songs for a new Fox/MTV type adult cartoon called "Crawlspace".

Group Members Paul Rogers - Lead Vocals, Guitars Adam Wirdzek - Drums, keys, vocals Quinton Gibson - Lead Guitars, vocals Glen Kimberlin - Bass, vocals

Instruments Guitars, bass, drums, keys, perc, vocals

Albums cLoCkWiSe - rel Dec 1997

Press Reviews Nov. 4, 1997 Joey Butler of Nashville's Flipside magazine wote: "Being a die-hard prog rock fan from way back, I truly appreciate musicians who play their instruments well, but also know how to construct a true song and not just a bundle of riffs. Homeboys Clockwise fall into that catagory. They're closer to prog pop, with lush, clean guitar parts and harmony-laden choruses, but the muscianship is definitely there. Drummer Adam Wirdzek spices up many of the tracks with zany drum fills and off-beats that throw the listener for a loop, but try as he might, he can't shake the rest of the band. "Let Me Sleep" and "No Regrets" are indicative of the heastrong rock present here. Both strike an intricate balance between solid pop songwriting and music school chops, as does the tons-o'-fun "Painting By Numbers," which contains a fauz harpsichord descending chord sequence that sucks you right down to the chorus like any tune worth writing should do. Most of the songs here do just that. Heck, "IfYou Want Me" is so damn catchy it should be the next "Friends" theme (yeah, you may be sick of hearing that song, but doesn't it stick with you?). And their lyrics aren't anything to sniff at, either. When singer Paul Rogers (no, not THAT Paul Rogers) sings "Climbing over my realities gets harder when I start from my knees," I get the feeling that maybe he should write this review, because his command of the language is gooder than mine. So go buy this disc. I'm going to buy a thesaurus. Maybe we'll run into each other at Media Play." ________________________________________________ REVIEW OF cLoCkWiSe LA SHOW by Mark Cuevas "Subject: Clockwise LA Show review Chalkhertz: In yet another instance of Chalkhill talent winding its way across the country, Paul Rogers and his band Clockwise played at the Dragonfly in Hollyweird just last week. They had flown out from Nashville courtesy of BMG. I was able to check them out and am happy to report that I was *very* glad I did. Their stuff is extremely tight, upbeat, and squarely in the brit-pop style. They have strong vocal harmonies and seemed to enjoy their time onstage. If you ever get a chance to see them, by all means check 'em out. I think you'll agree it's good stuff." ___________________________________________________________________________ CLOCKWISE RECORD REVIEW - Bruce Brodeen "Clockwise-s/t-Sounding like Toy Matinee meets The Grays and Human Radio w/ a modern dose of Semisonic to dump into the mix, this brand of commerical, radio ready pop is going to be appealing to most Not Lamers as it features excellent production, frothy vocals, clean guitar sounds, sleepy melodies that creep up on you and tickle you awake as you relax to the "sounds" of this release. Laid back and not forcing itself upon the listener, the soft, engaging songs are reminiscent of Kyle Vincent with a bit more punch and guitars in his arrangements or Jason Falkners solo debut from awhile back. Very Highly Recommended." "This is an absolutely brilliant record !" - Magnus Svoderkvist, Independent A&R - Sweden "If you don't like 'If you want me', you're a drag !!" - Joe Shell, BMG Music publishing

Additional Info Demos - EP avail now

Location Brentwood, TN - USA

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