Artist description Sift is based out of Boston, Ma. and has over 40 years of musical experience between the members. The four draw upon their individual influences and combine them together in a mix of rock, progressive rock, alternative and gothic music, the likes of which, cannot be described easily using the major genre descriptions.

Music Style Progressive-alternative with a gothic feel

Musical Influences Joy Division, Yes, Ravi Shankar, Swans, God Machine

Artist History Sift originally started out as Speeny Bowl Wagon in '93 where Todd and Curt met. Justin joined and played with them for about a year before leaving the band. T + C pushed forward and after 90 tryouts reformed with Deep Chinappa and Robb Papagno to for Wither. The name Wither was taken, so in late '96 the band changed it's name to Sift. After many gigs and almost a year writing songs, the band decided to go into the studio to cut a full-length cd. Halfway through Robb tired of the creative constraints of the studio and quit the band. Justin came in to finish Robb's tracks, and after a few live shows in early '98 decided to join.

Group Members Todd Berozsky - Drums Justin Burmeister - Guitars Deep Chinappa - Vox Curt Meinhold - Bass

Instruments Drums, Guitar, Bass

Albums Yellow

Location Boston, MA - USA

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