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The roots of NIXON were established in April of 2004 when Tony Ash, Doug Walker, and Brian Foor began sporadically getting together to play music in the practice space shared by their then current bands, [[The Royalty]] and [[Tyrone]]. After several such occasions, it started to become clear that this new project was more fun and more satisfying than the other bands. The Royalty fell by the wayside and dissolved soon after, while Brian apparently decided to quit Tyrone. It wasn't long before Matt Haas was approached to fill the vocal slot (he had never sung in a band at this point). Around the same time, Matt Jaha, Tony's [[Coliseum]] bandmate, expressed interest in playing guitar. After three shows, Brian decided NIXON was not in his future. Within a month, Eric McManus, formerly of Philadelphia's Lickgoldensky, was filling in on drums for sporadic Louisville shows. He eventually relocated to the River City in November 2004 to play full time for NIXON. That was that.
The roots of NIXON were established in April of 2004 when Tony Ash, Doug Walker, and Brian Foor began sporadically getting together to play music in the practice space shared by their then current bands, [[The Royalty]] and [[Tyrone]]. After several such occasions, it started to become clear that this new project was more fun and more satisfying than the other bands. The Royalty fell by the wayside and dissolved soon after, while Brian apparently decided to quit Tyrone. It wasn't long before Matt Haas was approached to fill the vocal slot (he had never sung in a band worth anything at this point). Around the same time, Matt Jaha, Tony's [[Coliseum]] bandmate, expressed interest in playing guitar. After three shows, Brian decided NIXON was not in his future. Within a month, Eric McManus, formerly of Philadelphia's Lickgoldensky, decided it was his position.  


Taking cues from bands such as Ink and Dagger, Rye Coalition, Iron Maiden, Drive Like Jehu, and the Jesus Lizard, NIXON's sound is rooted in angular, heavy guitar riffs, complemented by a driving, relentlessly brutal rhythm section, and capped off with a slew of sardonic commentary on what the fuck ever...all injected with a heavy dose of speed and fury.
With the new lineup set, the band started booking shows while awaiting Eric's move to Kentucky. He came down several weekends for practice and shows and all was good. The band wrote new material during this period and after Eric finally arrived and recorded with [[Chris Owens]] in early 2005. After reaching a deal with Indianapolis' Happy Couples Never Last records, a full length CD was set to be released.


NIXON is finishing up the writing of their debut LP on Happy Couples Never Last Records (tentatively titled "Kill Yourself."). They will be on the road from May 19 through May 31, covering various citirs on the East Coast and in the Midwest. The band is also featured on the just released Level Plane "80 Records and We're Not Broke (Yet)" 2xCD compilation.  
A year later, and after the rate of shows has gone down some, the CD is finally out and available at the increasing number of shows, [[Ear X-Tacy]], and (presumably) from the HCNL website.


(some practice demos of songs for the forthcoming full-length record are currently online at http://www.hxcmp3.com/bands/6031 )
See also: [[Coliseum]], [[Cherub Scourge]], [[Black Heva]], [[Haywire Act]], [[The Royalty]], [[Five Hours]], [[Dark Overlords Of The Universe]], [[Blue Collar Revenge Theory]].


Turn it the fuck up.
'''Members:'''
 
''Lineup 1:''
See also: [[Coliseum]], [[Cherub Scourge]], [[Black Heva]], [[Haywire Act]], [[The Royalty]], [[Five Hours]], [[The Dark Overlords of the Universe]], [[Blue Collar Revenge Theory]].
 
 
Lineup 1:
*[[Tony Ash]] - Bass
*[[Tony Ash]] - Bass
*[[Brian Foor]] - Drums
*[[Brian Foor]] - Drums
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*[[Doug Walker]] - Guitar
*[[Doug Walker]] - Guitar


Lineup 2:
''Lineup 2:''
*[[Tony Ash]] - Bass
*[[Tony Ash]] - Bass
*[[Matt Haas]] - Voice
*[[Matt Haas]] - Voice
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Releases:
'''Releases:'''
* Untitled LP (Coming Spring 2005, Happy Couples Never Last).
*[[Nixon:s/t|s/t]] - CD (2006 Happy Couples Never Last)
* The eight-track demos AKA "Watergate Tapes" - recorded August 2004 at NIXON HQ by [[Ryan Patterson]].
*[[Nixon:Watergate Tapes|The eight-track demos AKA "Watergate Tapes"]] - recorded August 2004 at NIXON HQ by [[Ryan Patterson]].
* 3 song demo. limited run of 100. recorded by [[Chris Owens]].
*[[Nixon:demo|3 song demo.]] limited run of 100. recorded by [[Chris Owens]].


Compilations:
'''Compilations:'''
*[[Halloween 2005:CD]]: "Neat Neat Neat (The Damned cover)."
*[[Pucknation:Pucknation.com The Album 2]]: "Therapissed."
* Level Plane Records "80 Records and We're Not Broke (Yet)" 2xCD. "[[Nixon:Hold Me Closer Tony Danza|Hold Me Closer Tony Danza]]."
* Level Plane Records "80 Records and We're Not Broke (Yet)" 2xCD. "[[Nixon:Hold Me Closer Tony Danza|Hold Me Closer Tony Danza]]."
*[[Halloween 2004]]: "[[Nixon:I'd Tell You, But Then I'd Have Tequila|I'd Tell You, But Then I'd Have Tequila]]."
*[[Halloween 2004]]: "[[Nixon:I'd Tell You, But Then I'd Have Tequila|I'd Tell You, But Then I'd Have Tequila]]."


Shirts/Merch:
'''Shirts/Merch:'''
*"Cassette" t-shirts: White cassette with unspooled orange tape, and "NIXON" in white.
*"Cassette" t-shirts: White cassette with unspooled orange tape, and "NIXON" in white.
*"Cassette" hooded sweatshirts: Very limited run, available in black, red, gray, and maroon.
*"Cassette" hooded sweatshirts: Very limited run, available in black, red, gray, and maroon.
*"Tube Amp" t-shirts
*"Tube Amp" t-shirts
'''Misc:'''
*http://www.velocityweekly.com/2005/0914/sound/rock_town.html

Latest revision as of 15:40, 21 November 2006

Nixon Stats
Nixonkysealshirt.gif
Record Labels: Happy Couples Never Last, Level Plane
Started By: Tony Ash, Doug Walker
Based In: Louisville
First show: August 2004
Largest show: app. 300 people
Last show: N/A
Reunion show: N/A
Number of Members: 6


The roots of NIXON were established in April of 2004 when Tony Ash, Doug Walker, and Brian Foor began sporadically getting together to play music in the practice space shared by their then current bands, The Royalty and Tyrone. After several such occasions, it started to become clear that this new project was more fun and more satisfying than the other bands. The Royalty fell by the wayside and dissolved soon after, while Brian apparently decided to quit Tyrone. It wasn't long before Matt Haas was approached to fill the vocal slot (he had never sung in a band worth anything at this point). Around the same time, Matt Jaha, Tony's Coliseum bandmate, expressed interest in playing guitar. After three shows, Brian decided NIXON was not in his future. Within a month, Eric McManus, formerly of Philadelphia's Lickgoldensky, decided it was his position.

With the new lineup set, the band started booking shows while awaiting Eric's move to Kentucky. He came down several weekends for practice and shows and all was good. The band wrote new material during this period and after Eric finally arrived and recorded with Chris Owens in early 2005. After reaching a deal with Indianapolis' Happy Couples Never Last records, a full length CD was set to be released.

A year later, and after the rate of shows has gone down some, the CD is finally out and available at the increasing number of shows, Ear X-Tacy, and (presumably) from the HCNL website.

See also: Coliseum, Cherub Scourge, Black Heva, Haywire Act, The Royalty, Five Hours, Dark Overlords Of The Universe, Blue Collar Revenge Theory.

Members: Lineup 1:

Lineup 2:


Releases:

Compilations:

Shirts/Merch:

  • "Cassette" t-shirts: White cassette with unspooled orange tape, and "NIXON" in white.
  • "Cassette" hooded sweatshirts: Very limited run, available in black, red, gray, and maroon.
  • "Tube Amp" t-shirts

Misc:

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