Artist description Effigy formed from elements of San Fernando Valley’s burgeoning underground music scene in the 90’s. Rhythm guitarist Jessie Leon, founder of Effigy, has played as a folk and rock band performer. Lead singer Sam Payes has traveled the west cost as a student of the road and has written 2 books of poetry based on his journeys. Lead guitarist Freddy Rose studied music in San Diego while playing experimental music at coffeehouses. Mike Iovino, originally a guitar player, also played bass in various original pop-rock projects in the early 90s. Mauricio Pardo, artist by trade, took an interest in rock and jazz drumming some time ago. He and Leon had played before in a rock band called Rocket 88. Violinist Sarah Flug has performed traditional music throughout Europe while growing up. Effigy is a young band blossoming from many musical influences. The Effigy style has been described as melodic garage pop rock.

Music Style Eclectic Rock

Musical Influences We are influenced by 60s, 70s, and 80s rock 'n roll.

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Artist History We started playing in 1996. Since then we'veperformed at various bars and clubs throughout the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.

Group Members Sam Payes - Lead Vocals, Jessie Leon - Guitar & Vocals, Freddy Rose - Lead Guitar, Mike Iovino - Bass, Sarah Flug - Violin, Mauricio Pardo - Drums

Instruments 2 Guitars, Bass, Violin, Drums, Vocals

Albums Effigy - Lost Symphony

Press Reviews Radio and Records, March 2000

Additional Info Get on Effigy's mailing list by sending us your address to effigy2001@yahoo.com

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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