Basic Information

Label: Serfdom Records
Members: Donnie Picou, songwriter/guitar/vocals; Steve Picou, lead guitar/vocals; Geoff Thistlethwaite, bass; Ted Cobena, drums/percussion

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Bas Clas
New Orleans, LA        Alternative / Rock
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Bio

Bas Clas (pronounced bahs clahs) is derived from a Cajun term meaning "low class." The band formed in the late 1970s in Lafayette, Louisiana and helped establish a rock scene in the area with its original songs and "marathon live shows" as one writer put it. The band drew accolades from the late John Hammond, who discovered and produced such legends as Count Basie, Billie Holliday, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen ("frankly, it does take a lot to impress me. Let me just say I'm impressed!") an...

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Press

"non-pretentious, lyrically personal, yet universal, rhythmically dynamic, and to-the-point, great rock to hop to."
—  Kathy Rodgers, Times of Acadiana

Status

Status: Posted a new blog entry "We just posted (12/15/11) updated mixes of the preview songs from ..." http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/74752488

Chart Position

Alternative charts
for New Orleans, LA.

Artist Stats

Fans: 636
Song Plays: 344
Visits: 1,272
Video Plays: 117
Widget Hits: 5

Blog

Fresh mixes from Dockside Session
Dec 15, 2011 at 02:33 PM
We just posted (12/15/11) updated mixes of the preview songs from our Dockside Studio sessions. Check them out and let us know what you think. SP

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