Artist description It is difficult to draw comparisons to Poker Face. I can't think of a higher compliment I could give them. If i was forced to draw some parallels, I suppose you can hear tinges of bands like Styx and YES, with a more 90's perspective like Alice in Chains, and Days of New, but Pauls treatments seem to be more Powerful. However, he has transcended the songs by means of some highly skilled production, to a lofty, almost orchestral sound..... --Christopher Marz of MIXX Mag ..http://www.intermixx.com

Music Style Political Protest Rock from the Right - PowerRock

Musical Influences Everybody , YES, Led Zep

Similar Artists YES

Artist History PokerFace ....is a politically driven rock band with a national following. This 4 piece unit has set forth to educate as well as entertain. Hailing from Allentown, Pa., Paul Topete, Dennis Beidler, Seth Chuck & Richie Valentine mix a variety of musical styles ranging from the melodic classic rock groove (Boston, Pink Floyd) to the power driven modern rock feel (Alice in Chains, Days of the New). They show great versatility through the use of thick harmonies atop various instrumentations. With this, their 3rd disc, Poker Face proves that they are capable of luring the mainstream while staying eclectic enough to not be just another Face in the crowd. Add in the fact that they have national support from various organizations such as the Free Republic, and global exposure on the internet where they have been spotlighted as band of the month on several sites, and it is no wonder why this band's recognition has been growing in leaps & bounds. March 1998: A top ten band on IDN , the "Next" disc is used in the Sony Interplay Station at Sam Goody/Musicland August 1998: video for "Father" takes 2nd place in the music video category at the Philadelphia International Film Festival Oct. 1998: the band is invited to perform at the March For Justice rally in DC. 5,000 in attendance and national exposure on C-SPAN Nov. 1998: Music being used on various radio talk shows including Joel Vincent who is broadcast in 700 different markets

Group Members Dennis Beidler, formerly of Spider Pie & Split Level Head, Paul Topete. Vocals, songwriting, Keyboards Seth Chuck has taken Screaming Leads to new highs Richie Valentine is still kicking the beats

Albums Game of Love,Next,Sex..Lies, & Politiks

Press Reviews This review was released in the Island Gazette in Wilmington, NC on 12/16/98 POKER FACE - Next! (PhD Music) It's doubtful this CD will leave any reviewer disappointed! Poker Face is going to have a hard time holding back the inevitable attention that awaits this disc. The tunes are riveting with each track demanding a closer listen. If you admire music that promotes a different sound than what the mainstream craves, this one's for you. The lyrics are mind-shattering making this CD one of the more powerful and skillfully wriiten releases out there. Poker Face virtually rewrites the book on original and highly recommended music. This one rocks! (www.pokerface.com) Barry Metz Music Correspondent Island Gazette 5034-10 Hunt Club Rd Wilmington, NC 28403

Location Allentown, PA - USA

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