ETHO/SOUND
Calvary, Jade Lea and Plastic Apartment
Calvary
Traslation: The Cross of Calvary – setting the religious tone for the group
Reminiscent of: The Wedding throws a party and invites The Comeback Kid, The Beloved, Day to Remember and IVORYLINE
The lineup: Jake Eller on guitar, Justin Spaid on vocals, Zach Gilbert on guitar, Zeb Carpenter on bass, Brenton Grimm on drums
Currently: Recently finished their EP, which released October 18th at Zeke’s, coincidentally exactly a year after their first show. Always writing music as a band with songs often inspired from verses in the Bible. They try to focus on more than just the music they play, which gives them opportunities to meet new people. Ultimately, everything they do for the glory of God.
Hear them live: Zeke’s, Blinks, and out of town venues like The Vaudeville Mews or at private parties, their favorite one having been in the small town of Stuart, IA.
Songs to download: “Everything,” “Run Kid Run,” “Perseverance of Saints”
Web site: Myspace.com/calvaryrock. Also found on Facebook and YouTube.
Jade Lea
Translation: “To victor, he owns everything” – an anti political and narcissistic ancient Chinese proverb.
Reminiscent of: Dave Matthews Band mixed with John Mayer and a dash of Coldplay. Sprinkle a little Death Cab for Cutie on top.
Lineup: Keith Rollins on guitar, vocals, piano, Jake Staples on guitar, Omar Flores on bass, Rick Snyder on drums, James Laugerman on guitar, piano, vocals
Currently: The band recently added members and are currently writing more music as a group. A new CD recording is in their near future. Many of the songs are started by Staples and then thrown to Rollins for lyrics and finishing touches with each member contributing unique parts. Laugerman has also started bringing new songs to the band. With more band members (read as bigger sound), Jade Lea is looking for larger venues to fill with bigger audiences.
Hear them live: Café Milo, second Friday of every month. In the past, they’ve played at The M-Shop and The Bali Satay (and hope to continue at those venues.)
Songs to download: “Sunrise,” “The Thing Is,” “Starlight,” “Odyssey,” “Just Hold It Inside”
Web site: Myspace.com/jadeleamusic. Also found on YouTube and iTunes.
Translation: A last minute decision based on the age-old questions: Paper or plastic? House or apartment? The name stuck.
Reminiscent of: Old classics you know and love. The Plastic Apartment covers ‘90s hits, rock, country, classic rock. They even take requests from the audience.
Lineup: John Volz on guitar, Chris Brubaker on guitar, vocals, Cory Sharp on drums, Kyle Peterson on bass, vocals
Currently: They play the songs you want to hear in your favorite bars. As long as everyone is drinking and singing along, this cover band is satisfied. Plastic Apartment hopes to book some gigs in other college town bars including Iowa City, Omaha or Minneapolis – as many venues as possible.
Hear them live: Papa's Corner, Capone's, The Bali Satay, Cy's Roost. They also book private parties including Greek parties, charities and high school reunions
Songs to download: Skynard’s “Simple Man,” Meredith Brook’s “Bitch,“ Eve 6’s “Inside Out,” Blink 182’s “Dammit," Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes," Tom Petty’s “Mary Jane’s Last Dance."
Web site: plasticapartment.com; Myspace.com/plasticapartment; Facebook.