It all started a few years back when the two guitarists of the group were playing gigs just for fun and realized that we needed a catchy name that reflected our attitude and perspective on music and, in that case, life. So, through the encouragement of Kyle Moon's father, an English professor, we chose the name Solace. Later on, and many gigs later we realize that Solace has been used by numerous others so we changed to The Rhumors. Eventually switching our name back to Solace.

Yes, we currently play Buddha's, Hurricanes, The Whiskey, The Oasis, campus events at Eastern Kentucky University, as well as various tv spots on Studio B

It definitely makes it more available to many different sources; however, it also allows for more competition as well as others who may not have the driving ambition as real musicians might....just some internet junkie looking to make something.

Does a dog have an ass?

It began with many nights in Kentucky, playing guitar because there wasn't much else to do. Kyle Moon and Brandon Coots had known each other through high school and always dreamed of becoming bigger than the Beatles, whom they idolized for the songwriting genius. Once they both moved to away to college, they decided to start a band which came to be known as Solace. As stated earlier, afraid of legal infringements if they were to become famous...they changed their name to The Rhumors. The Rhumors were short-lived, the group dis-banded after one member became a music teacher, and the other went missing and to this day is still not found. Few years down the road, Kyle and Brandon, still playing music for pure enjoyment, come across Joe Ryan...a trained vocalist/songwriter, in college. After playing many gigs together and after building a loyal following, the three decided to go with their gut instinct and use the name Solace. Later, Solace was reunited with longtime childhood friend Ben Williamson who rocks the drums and the rest is history!

The Beatles, classic rock, Steely Dan, Mozart, Coldplay, early '90's sitcoms, Elliot Smith, Maroon 5, overdrive distortion w/ sustain pedals and extended, jazzy guitar solos

The beaches of Southern Cali, the mountain-tops in Eastern Kentucky, and the boardwalks in Cincinnatti and Louisville

Taylor guitars, Takamine guitars, Fender PA's, Fender amps, Peavey amps, Elixir strings, Tama drums, Zildjan cymbals

Recently finished recording a 4-song demo of our original compositions...looking to get signed and to take over the world. Be looking for our EP album in the next month.