deadly orchids
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We are deadly orchids from Chicago. We've been floating around for almost 20 years. We've been a duo, a trio, a four-piece and a five-piece band at different moments in time. Our lineup has included the following:
Scott A. Myers - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Eric J. Woodville - Drums, Vocals
Steve Eagleton - Guitar, Vocals
Tim Henley - Keyboards, Manic Guitar, Vocals
Bret Hutchinson - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Matt Olson - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Scott A. Myers - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Eric J. Woodville - Drums, Vocals
Steve Eagleton - Guitar, Vocals
Tim Henley - Keyboards, Manic Guitar, Vocals
Bret Hutchinson - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Matt Olson - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Why this name?
It came to the drummer in a dream in 1985...
Do you play live?
We've played live many times in the Chicago area. It's always interesting and enjoyable to get out in front of people and put out something that you created and see what comes back from the audience. Our worst gig was in front of 5 people, 2 of which were in the opening band...but you just have to keep on playing.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It opens up a world of opportunities to musicians that didn't exist before. We've heard from people all around the country and even some former Soviet-block countries that like what we're doing...
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Probably not. This is just fun and to make it a job might kill it. But, for the right amount of money...
Band History:
We've been around for almost 20 years now. We all started as young teenagers who didn't hear what we wanted on the radio, so we made up our own music to listen to. It's starting to get like that again on the radio today...everything seems either blatantly crappy pop or the same old stuff from another generic "rock" band. Corporate radio is destroying music for another generation, hopefully the internet will change things and make interesting music available to the public again.
Your influences?
We grew up on the Cure, Bauhaus, Depeche Mode, The Church, the Velvet Underground, and other "classic rock" bands. We always kept an ear open for interesting music and we could occasionally be found listening to the Doors, the Beatles, Miles Davis, and Chet Baker. We also like the Freeze, Dinosaur Jr., Hawkwind, and some Pink Floyd now and again.
Favorite spot?
Mine is Montreal, Canada. Second would be the beautiful city of Chicago. If you've never visited, give us a try. It's truly a GREAT city.
Equipment used:
Guitars, Bass, Drums, and Keyboards. We play Fender, Kramer, Hohner, Ibanez, Tama, Yamaha, Casio, and some more Yamaha...
Anything else...?
We hope that you enjoy the music. We had a blast making it. There's a little something for everyone...