Artist description From heavy groove to atmosphere, from progressive figures to tribal percussion ... Ping mixes it all, and calls it rock & roll. A meaty acoustic/electric sound makes the live show, but we'll try experimental, ambient things in the studio.

Music Style modern, rock and roll, & progressive join together

Musical Influences Cake, Weezer, Hum, Cheap Trick, Rolling Stones

Similar Artists King's X, 77s, Aunt Bettys

Artist History Jeff Elbel (Farewell to Juliet) moved 2000 miles from his band. Ping was launched by talented friends Clint Davidson (bass), Nick Amoroso (of Soulbelly, drums) and Jeff. For performance, other pals are enlisted on percussion, guitar, and harmonica. Tim Brooks of Animator sings lead vocal on Ping's forthcoming full-length debut, "Meet Your Maker."

Group Members Nick Amoroso (drums), Clint Davidson (bass), Jeff Elbel (gtr, vox, etc.). Extended family: Peter Rhee (gtr), Josh Ramsey (percussion), Eric Sanford (harmonica), Miro Svetinsky (engineer).

Instruments Guitar, bass, drums, things that shake, occasional brass

Albums Meet Your Maker (forthcoming)

Press Reviews True Tunes, Ricochet, JT's Review, etc.

Additional Info compilations: RIM v.beta, We the Living v.III, When Worlds Collide

Location Lawndale, CA - USA

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