Straight Six
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Straight Six | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Denver, Colorado |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Website | www www |
| Members | Jay Quintana, Glen Drieth, Joey Shapiro, Eric Schaudies |
Straight Six is an American Rock band based in Denver, Colorado, which formed in 2017 in Lafayette, Colorado.[1] The band consists of lead vocalist Jay Quintana, guitarists Eric Schaudies, bassist Glen Drieth and drummer Joey Shapiro.
Straight Six released their debut album *Full Circle* on October 18, 2018.[2]
Band history
- In January 2020 it was announced Straight Six would be playing the 2020 Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma[3]
- In September 2019 The band opened three shows (Missoula, Mt., Louisville, Ky. and Morristown, NY) for the rock band Tesla on the Shock world tour[4]
- In December 2018 Straight Six's self-titled EP was voted one of the top 10 albums of the year by SleazeRoxx.com, coming in at #7, beating out Judas Priest who placed in the #9 slot.[5]
- In December 2018 the album *Full Circle* was also voted one of the 20 top albums of 2018, coming in at #9 by SleazeRoxx.com readers, beating out bands like Great Van Fleet, Ghost, The Struts and Dee Snider.
- Prior to the formation of Straight Six, Joey Shapiro played with the band XYZ.[6]
- In December 2018, the band won the Heart For Hayden Battle of the Bands.[7]
- In June 2018 the band played the 2018 Freedom Festival in Golden, Colorado with Queensryche, Extreme, Great White, Steelheart and Vixen.[8]
- In May 2018 the band opened for Mr. Big guitar player Paul Gilbert at the Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado.[9]
Musical style and influences
The musical style of the band is influenced by many of the early 80's rock bands[10] with a sound similar to Van Halen, Extreme, Aerosmith.[11]
Band members
- Current members
- Eric Schaudies - electric guitar (2017–present)
- Jay Quintana - lead vocals (2017–present)
- Glen Drieth - bass (2017–present)
- Joey Shapiro - drums (2017–present)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album title | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Full Circle[12] | 18 October 2018 |
| 2017 | Straight Six EP | 1 February 2018 |
References
- ↑ https://indiepulsemusic.com/2018/11/05/straight-six-comes-full-circle/
- ↑ https://music.apple.com/ca/album/full-circle/1439538860
- ↑ https://rocklahoma.com/lineup/
- ↑ https://teslatheband.com/tour/
- ↑ https://sleazeroxx.com/best-of/sleaze-roxxs-top-ten-albums-of-2018/
- ↑ http://www.officialxyz.com/
- ↑ https://www.flickr.com/photos/87903007@N02/45344806855
- ↑ http://freedomfestcolorado.com/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/events/the-oriental-theater/paul-gilbert-from-mr-big-with-straight-six/259885881624941/
- ↑ https://sleazeroxx.com/reviews/straight-six-straight-six/
- ↑ https://essentiallypop.com/epop/2018/11/colorado-rockers-straight-six-release-new-cd-full-circle/
- ↑ https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/straightsix2
External links
- http://www.straightsixrocks.com
- https://straightsixrocks.bandcamp.com/releases
- https://twitter.com/StraightSix5280
- https://www.instagram.com/straightsix5280/
- https://www.facebook.com/straightsixrocks/
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