Very rarely these days does one come across a band with a long history. Rock and Roll, itself has a long list of legendary bands that have battled through adversity and misfortune, only to prove their sustaining presence as a group, or musical force. In more recent times, bands come and go; groups split up after just a couple of years. It seems that the ideal of 'sticking to your guns' is in short supply. Groups write songs about the world around them, rather than relying on actual life exper...
Very rarely these days does one come across a band with a long history. Rock and Roll, itself has a long list of legendary bands that have battled through adversity and misfortune, only to prove their sustaining presence as a group, or musical force. In more recent times, bands come and go; groups split up after just a couple of years. It seems that the ideal of 'sticking to your guns' is in short supply. Groups write songs about the world around them, rather than relying on actual life experience; songs, and bands alike, lack substance and conviction. This band is an exception to the modern trend of mediocrity, a testament to the true nature and raw energy of Rock & Roll.Up With The Joneses has been around in one form or fashion since 1999, when friends T.J. Greever (vox, guitar) and Matt Bohannon (guitar) decided to start a band, based around the pair's common musical influences (Black Sabbath, Jane's Addiction, The Beatles, Faith No More) and their respect and adoration of Southern Rock. The group has toured extensively throughout the Southeastern region of the United States, and released 4 albums to date, turning heads and gaining attention of their peers and critics, alike. They rely heavily on an undeniably energetic, captivating live show, and innovative, yet nostalgic way of writing. The group has constantly evolved since inception, enduring through hardship, some of which is foreign to most up and coming bands. In the past, the band has been put on hold for a few personel changes (original bassist and drummer quit in 2002), but has also taken long breaks for some more serious issues, including the near-fatal crash of Greever, in 2004, and the death of bandmate, bassist Joe Grubbs in late 2005. Through 9 years of ups and downs, they have found a way to take all the experience that life offers, and convert it into positive musical energy that any audience can relate and/or dance to. The energy that the musicians exude in a live setting is the direct result of their perserverance and dedication to their music.The music Up With The Joneses create is an eclectic mix of Southern music. This is a rock and roll band that listens to a lot of 90's/Alternative music, and isn't afraid to admit that they like country music, too. No inspiration is questioned, nothing is held back in a live setting. These audiophiles see their music as a culminating cauldron of popular music in the postmodern world. Make no mistake, they are trying to melt your face off.The group is now eager to get outside of its familiar Southeastern stomping-grounds and spread its influence on all regions of the country, and anyone else interested. Coupled with the experiences and versatility of an almost legendary band history, and the unbridled excitement and raw power of its' newfound love for live music, Up With The Joneses are now more focused and energized than ever before and ready to rock.The band just recently got back from Austin, TX, where they participated in the Red Gorilla Music Festival in the middle of the South by Southwest Music & Film Festival, following a significant hometown show that feautred the band as Blind Melon's opening act. Last year's release, "Melt Your Face Off (Live!)" has just been made available for download on iTunes. They will begin work on a new studio album in mid-2008.
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