cage9

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cage9.com

LA, CA USA

Alternative • Alternative General

February 21, 2004

1,212 plays
17,487 views

..."it just doesn't get any better from an unsigned band"

Band/artist history

Originally from Panama, the now Los Angeles, CA based, "polished and experienced three-piece combines hard rock, alternative & pop into a dynamic, undeniably catchy hybrid" says Kings of A&R. Swimming in the categories of Dredg, Foo Fighters, Staind and A Perfect Circle, this is an act that takes the format for a spin that'll leave you comfortably dazed and asking: "Why the hell haven't I heard this before?" 
Cage9 has opened for Cheap Trick, Smile Empty Soul, Spineshank, James Iha, and toured everywhere from Costa Rica to Europe to the East Coast. Recently signed with BMG Music Publishing, the trio has songs featured on the new FX show "The Shield" and on ESPN/Japan. "Li'l Doggies" was a #1 most requested song on Panama's rock stations and "Remember December" was #2 in the pop/rock category of Garageband.com's reviewer's picks. Cage9 was mentioned in Billboard Magazine for winning Best Alternative Band, Best Male Vocalist and Best Video in 2003's Panamarock Awards. Cage9 recently returned from an Ecko Unlimited sponsored tour to Panama where they headlined two near-sold out 1,000 plus shows and continue to garner a strong radio presence. On their home-turf, they've independently released three other CDs, selling thousands of copies domestically and elsewhere. 

Songs from their new release titled "the Onyx Inch e.p." have caused commotion on the internet on such sites as PopBang Radio where "Planet Me" has been consistently one of the most listened to tracks. The live video of "Sick of It!" was the #1 download on Panamarock.com which topped 3 million visitors that month. Cage9 was the 2003 #1 Ultimate Streetfight Champion on Streetwise's online fan competition, beating out hundreds of other bands. 

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Evan Rodaniche has produced and recorded "a million and one punk bands" including Grammy-nominated Los Rabanes and yes, all of Cage9's repertoire. But it's his Incubus meets Metallica vocals and alt-rawk guitar grit that balance the band's fresh dynamics. Cousins Gustavo Aued and Ivan "Pipo" Canton rattle the bass and drum Richter scale by melding their well-versed progressive influences in the bands mid and lo end. 

"We've been seeing these guys stencils ALL OVER the streets of L.A...these guys are definitely in it to win it" - Streetwise.com. Recognized by many noteable locals, such as Dino Cazares, as one of the "hardest working bands in town," Cage9's currently making the most of their new SoCal surroundings evoking a D.I.Y. grass-roots buzz to promote their many local and outta' town shows. Drawing close to 300 fans @ 8 p.m. on a Sunday night to a House of Blues show after little more than a year on the scene, (((Cage9 is feeling 10 feet tall.))) The band is currently scheming to continue cultivating their growing fanbase across the states the only way they know how - out of the back of their Astro Van. Coming to a venue near you in 2004!

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Cage9 plays all around the West Coast, especially California.

Your musical influences

Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Incubus, Dredg, Rush..

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