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11/1/2003 |
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In the Erie/Edinboro area, Greg Ropp is a rock legend. No one who has ever heard him could easily dismiss that.
The new incaranation of his band 5 Empty Chambers is brilliant.
Multi-talented Jack Dearborn is a refreshing wave of cool water on a hot day.
As of Fall 2003 they are on tour in Western PA. I encourage everyone that can to see them live. New albums are imminent, but the experience of a live 5 Empty Chambers performance is like a revival meeting deep in the bible belt - impossible to describe to someone who hasn't shared the experience firsthand.
If you are the agent of a venue I implore you to keep them touring into the extended future. They have the potential to revitalize not only the local music scene but music on a national scope.
These men live to play. They come to play and they play as if it were the last night of the world. Contact Greg Ropp at WWW.GREGROPP.COM. Film is available to those interested in taking a closer look before booking.
Southern-Fired Grunge? That's how some have described them. Guerilla shifting of the modern rock paradigm. Genre-crossing, generation-bridging, unabashedly pure music that speaks to every member of a crowd on a personal level. Their previous album Wasted & Spent was a truly magnificient first album. I can only guess what will come in the years to come.
Not easily forgotten. And not the amateurish cover-band cliche you see all-too commonly. Original music from men made to make music. Not easily forgotten.
5 Empty Chambers isn't going away. |
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Music types:
Alternative, Rock
Description:
5 EMPTY CHAMBERS is made up of several veterans of the Erie County music scene, including Greg Ropp and Duane Krautter from The Void, considered one of the best Erie County bands of all time. The Void recorded and released three albums in the late 1980's and early 90's, all of which sold well and received big thumbs up from the critics. The band broke up in 1994 and Ropp became a solo performer.
Using studio musicians, (including current drummer Jack Dearborn),5 EMPTY CHAMBERS released a CD entitled "Wasted & Spent" in 1998 and it went on to earn even more praise than The Void. (Voted Best Original Band and listed on several Top Ten lists that year).
The group is a mix classic rock, funk, grunge, emo and folk, and performs mostly original material, although re-worked covers are a staple of live performances. A typical show can last up to 3 hours and includes both new material and lots of stuff from The Void.
5 EMPTY CHAMBERS is a seasoned, professional and most importantly, fun band with years of experience under their belt.
The audience definitely will get their money's worth with these guys!
The band is cool with live taping and photos, and in fact, encourages it. All that is asked is for the proper credit to be given and that no money is made off of the material.
5 EMPTY CHAMBERS proudly supports all the musicians in the local area!!!
Rock on with your bad self!
Band Members:
Greg Ropp - Vocals/guitar. Former lead singer/guitarist with THE VOID.
Duane Krautter - Lead guitar. Also from THE VOID and others.
Jack Dearborn - Drums. From the studio version of 5 EMPTY CHAMBERS and others.
Dave Hale - Bass. From several area bands, including a past incarnation of 5 Empty Chambers.
Charlie Meyer - Keyboards. Also from several various local groups.
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