Enigmatic Foe, Third Grade Haters, The 54

Enigmatic Foe:
With sharp lyrics, the playful pop bite of the best of the 70s and 80s, and the kind of self-deprecation usually reserved for a Woody Allen movie, Jared Colinger has brought his music back to east Tennessee. Called a “purveyor of bedroom pop that rocks ever so gently, worming its way into your head with warm, rich, and instantly familiar melodies” by the Bend [Oregon] Bulletin, Colinger’s prowess as a pop-rock balladeer belies the rich and varied levels in his music. His lyrics run the gamut from the joy of new love to disillusionment with the old, from wanting to like yourself to being afraid of what we have in our minds. He has collaborated with Frank Lenz (Pedro the Lion/Starflyer 59), Jason Martin (Starflyer 59) and Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric).

Third Grade Haters:
Who are we? The Third Grade Haters are the loudest, craziest, and full on rock and roll band to hit the scene in years. They scream, break things and will come and burn your house down if you let them. The Haters set the stage on fire and play through the flames. Live TGH will blow your brains clear through the back of your head and leave your body flopping around like a helpless rag doll shaking on the floor. Bassist Andy Jones pronounces: “We need to make the kids dance till their legs buckle, scream till their lungs pop and leave them begging for more.” TGH believe that sometimes people just need to be reminded that there is a certain way for things to be done. As one of the HaterNation put it: “If you are going to be rock and roll, do it right.”

The 54:
The 54 grew from what was once an experimental acoustic project between classmates. In 2007, they set their sites on further developing an edgier sound that displayed what was becoming increasingly absent from the Rock scene: honesty, rawness, and showmanship. One of their undeniable strengths is their ability to merge different sounds with an explosiveness that inspires listeners to respond with the same uncontrollable, unapologetic impulsiveness. With lyrical content to expose the pre-historic definitions of fun, music, celebration, and honest human expression, The 54 shows signs of becoming the relatable rock band by which every other band claiming to be "of the people" must measure themselves. Having developed a cult-like following in Atlanta, the band has their eyes set on national and international ambitions. The 54 is soon to let the world know what they've been missing::::.