Artist description The Civilians want to bring songwriting back to rock 'n roll. Solid writing, tight arrangements, & polished musicianship power their live shows. They don't want much, just to change music forever.

Music Style Melodic Rock

Musical Influences Toad The Wet Sprocket, U2, R.E.M., Pink Floyd, Grand Street Cryers

Similar Artists Toad The Wet Sprocket, U2, R.E.M., Pink Floyd, Grand Street Cryers

Artist History The Civilians' history is hard to make brief, but it starts with songwriting. The partnership that exists now between vocalist/guitarist Matt Broyles & drummer/vocalist Jeff Simms began in 1991 under the guise of The Average Deep. This Weatherford, Texas-based band is no one you've heard of, but it did spawn a certain brand of melodic song creation that would eventually create The Civilians. All it took was a couple of newspaper ads in the right place, & from the mists of D/FW came guitarist/vocalist Ron Geida & bassist/vocalist Layne McConnell. Together they've managed to create the ultra-tight unit that brings these songs to life. With the successful release of a four-song EP this February, they seem to be poised for bigger things.

Group Members Matt Broyles - vocals, guitarRon Geida - guitar, vocalsLayne McConnell - bass, vocalsJeff Simms - drums, vocals

Instruments Two guitars, bass, drums

Albums The Civilians EP

Press Reviews None so far.

Additional Info E-mail us for a free sticker: matt@thecivilians.com

Location Fort Worth, Texas - USA

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