Sublime

Sublime is a ska punk band from Long Beach, California. They were active from 1986 to 1996. The trio consists of Bradley Nowell (vocals/guitar), Bud Gaugh (drums), and Eric Wilson (bass). Sublime played its first gig in 1988 at a small club on 4th of July. That show was blamed for the peninsula riot (seven people arrested). In the early 90's the band started getting more recognition and started to play on tours including the Warped Tour. Tension built with Warped Tour because the band kept getting arrested for having drugs on their bus. This drug use continued in the band until Bradley Nowell died in 1996 from a herion overdose. The death of Bradley put an end to the band. Just recently in 2009 Sublime played a show with a new singer, Rome Ramirez. There is also rumor that in 2010 there will be a new Sublime cd released. Sublime has put out 3 full length studio albums and have much more music out there that people have collected. Sublime is an awesome band with a very unique stylen that radiates happiness.

The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers consists of Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands. They were born and raised in London and have been interested in music their whole lives. They have been active as The Chemical Brothers since 1992. Their music ranges across all genres of electronic sounding music. When I listen to their music every song sounds like a whole different band. The band has put out 6 different albums in their years. They have become very popular among the rave and club scene with their crazy electronic beats. They are a very interesting and talented duo.

GRIZZLY BEAR

Grizzly Bear is a psych-folk band from Brooklyn. The band consists of Daniel Rossen (guitars, vocals, keyboard), Ed Droste (vocals, guitars, keyboard), Chris Taylor (bass, vocals, various instruments, producer), and Christopher Bear (drums, vocals). Grizzly Bear became active in 2004 when they released "Horn of Plenty". Just a couple years later in 2006 Grizzly Bear released Yellow House. Then just recently in 2009 they released "Veckatimest". Grizzly Bear has a very original and almost dream like songs that sound like nothing else. They have been recognized alot more latelt for their song "Two Weeks". This song also has a very interesting and strange music video that also caught some attention for the band.

BLINK 182

Blink 182 is a pop punk band from Poway, California. The band was formed in 1992 and was first called Blink. Tom DeLonge (vocals/guitar), Mark Hoppus (bass/vocals) and Scott Raynor (drums) were the original members. In 1994 an Irish pop band threatened a law suit because their name was also blink, therefore "182" was added to the California pop punk band's name. In 1998 Raynor was fired from the band for being an extreme alcoholic and Travis Barker replaced him. In 2004 the band had great tension and decided to break up. At the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009, the band stated that the band was back together and were going on tour. They also stated their plans for new recording. About 1 week ago I was lucky enough to get to see Blink 182 at Blossom Music center and it was an amazing show that I thought I would never have a chance to see.