Rightfully Accused

Description:

Name:

Rightfully Accused

Screen Name:

raccused

Years Together:

10

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

1 time per week

Available to Gig:

1 time(s) per week

BIOGRAPHY

Prior to the 1990's, Arena Rock was characterized by competitive musicianship, catchy songwriting, and vivid showmanship. What has since changed in the post-grunge era is that modern popular rock music is now dominated by heavy rhythms and dark and introspective lyrics, while the virtuosity of yesteryear has since been relegated to jam bands and big names' progressive side projects. What Denver's Rightfully Accused brings to the table is the best of both worlds; real meaning and depth behind upbeat, infectious hooks, driving rhythm, and upfront walls of guitar, with an explosive and energetic live show - an honest, inspiring rock sound in a modern context.

Formed in 1998 while the original members were beginning high school, Rightfully Accused has from the start set out to return straight- ahead, powerful rock to the forefront of popular music. Entering Denver's live music scene before any of the members would have otherwise been permitted on any of the premises, and releasing their debut album "LA or Bust" (paid for in cash, session by session from summer job earnings until the project was completed) in 2001, Rightfully Accused cut their teeth at an early age. Rightfully Accused continued to press on through the following years by releasing new individual recordings and by performing regularly around the Denver area and growing their fan base and reputation, expanding their live performance circuit to include opening for national acts in theaters and special showcases, in addition to the steadily increasing rotation of rock clubs and bars in and around Denver.

Rightfully Accused's latest chapter begins by having attained semi- finalist status in both the Zippo Hot Tour in 2006 and in Denver rock station KPBI's Best Band in Denver competition in 2006 and again in 2007, the two contests being based entirely on fan voting and live performances. Rightfully Accused opened 2007 by beginning studio work on an eleven-song compilation entitled "Ready or Not...", now ready for release. Also in 2007, Rightfully Accused expanded their reach to include national exposure: in June, organizing a tour from Denver to West Virginia culminating in the Rock-It-Fest, gaining national radio play in the process; and by continuing to embark on small regional tours, having also obtained regular booking at a number of regional venues outside of Colorado.

Without overzealous inventiveness or experimentation, yet not oversimplistic, Rightfully Accused has always - and will always - draw from familiar aspects of the best of rock music to push modern music to its limits, and to convey the same sincere emotion that modern rock audiences are yearning to experience at a live concert. With a unique sound (think Def Leppard meets Velvet Revolver) and doses of conviction and authenticity in every aspect of their being, Rightfully Accused will continue to push boundaries and expectations through 2008 and into the future, welcoming any opportunity to reintroduce new audiences to what they've been waiting to hear.

Influences:

Van Halen, Def Lepard, Guns 'n' Roses, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Great White, Bon Jovi, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, Metallica, The Cult, Damn Yankees, The list goes on, basically pop rock.

Members Of Band:

Sean Murray- Lead Vocals/ Guitar
Tristan Bonser- Lead Guitar/ Backing Vocals
Dave Digiacomo- Drums

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