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Ghost of Envy
18Rabbit is a Northern Virginia quintet specializing in contagious original pop/rock. We are a band that is somewhat familiar to the ear, yet surprisingly new and different. The band's name derives from the English translation of the 13th King of the ancient Mayan city of Copan. 18Rabbit was considered by his people as the Mayan's last great patron of the arts.
Why this name?
Our bandname was chosen from a scaled down list of names offered up by all members. The name 18Rabit was included by bass player Nathan Martz, and was selected for its actual meaning, abstractness and because it was the least offensive to the majority of the group.
Do you play live?
The band has been playing out live on and off in the DC Metro area for over 13 years. Last show was earlier this spring 2006.
Band History:
The band was formed in the fall of 1992 by bassist/guitarist Nathan Martz (originally from Dickinson ND) and vocalist Marc Dixon (Alexandria VA) in Washington DC. Baltimore native Glenn Meizlesh added his guitar a few months later and the trio began writing material and playing open mics in DC Metro area bars under the name "Pope Willi.
18Rabbit as a band, became an entity with the addition of original drummer Scott Kauffman (Laurel MD), in 1993. Drummer Mark Spivey (Suffolk VA) joined the band a year later in 1994. The band became a 5-piece for the first time with the addition of Ben Shin (South Carolina) who left the band in 1997 to attend Columbia Law School. Replacing Shin was guitarist Paul Gonzalez (Boston MA).
In June 1999, 18Rabbit sadly said goodbye to longtime guitarist and friend Glenn Meizlesh. Glenn, his wife Cindy and their newborn Rose as they moved their whole kit & kaboodle to Chicago, Illinois. Shortly thereafter still in 1999, the band welcomed a new member to the lineup, Connecticut guitarist Ian Kach.
2002 saw the departure of Paul Gonzalez, who moved with his wife to Tuscon, Arizona, and in September 2003 the lineup would change again with the departure of long time drummer Mark Spivey. Known as "MK" to the band and fans alike, his departure left the Rabbits at three. Three months later after some time off the band welcomed drummer, Scott McLean (Culpeper, VA). As January 2004 begain to get started, the band filled its remaining spot in its line-up with addition of newest member, Mike Heskett (Warrenton, VA). March 2005, the band auditioned current drummer Sean McAll, who replaced Scott McLean who departed in late Summer 2004.
18Rabbit as a band, became an entity with the addition of original drummer Scott Kauffman (Laurel MD), in 1993. Drummer Mark Spivey (Suffolk VA) joined the band a year later in 1994. The band became a 5-piece for the first time with the addition of Ben Shin (South Carolina) who left the band in 1997 to attend Columbia Law School. Replacing Shin was guitarist Paul Gonzalez (Boston MA).
In June 1999, 18Rabbit sadly said goodbye to longtime guitarist and friend Glenn Meizlesh. Glenn, his wife Cindy and their newborn Rose as they moved their whole kit & kaboodle to Chicago, Illinois. Shortly thereafter still in 1999, the band welcomed a new member to the lineup, Connecticut guitarist Ian Kach.
2002 saw the departure of Paul Gonzalez, who moved with his wife to Tuscon, Arizona, and in September 2003 the lineup would change again with the departure of long time drummer Mark Spivey. Known as "MK" to the band and fans alike, his departure left the Rabbits at three. Three months later after some time off the band welcomed drummer, Scott McLean (Culpeper, VA). As January 2004 begain to get started, the band filled its remaining spot in its line-up with addition of newest member, Mike Heskett (Warrenton, VA). March 2005, the band auditioned current drummer Sean McAll, who replaced Scott McLean who departed in late Summer 2004.