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Pomeroy / About This Artist

Artist Details and Stats:

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Label: Unsigned

Website: www.pomeroymusic.com

Genre: Rock

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Rock charts for Kansas City, MO
  • 90
    Total Fans
  • 1,206
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  • 18
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Biography:

The idea of Pomeroy started in the summer of 1997. Two college friends, Matt Marron and David Fairbanks, wanted to create a band that crossed the best parts of underground hip-hop with the best parts of old school funk. "We were thinking the verses would have "A Tribe Called Quest" kind of feel and the chorus's would be like an "Earth Wind and Fire" type of thing, big, poppy, and harmonius." The two recorded a rough demo in Los Angeles a few months later to hear what this vision would sound like on tape. It didn't take long to realize they had something special. It also didn't take long to realize that hard rock, Marron's main influence since childhood, was creeping it's way into the writing. After months of passing around the demo, a chance meeting brought in Dean Hopkins and Chris Davis to complete the rhythm section. They had their first practice in April 98 and their first show two weeks later.

After 8 years of constant touring and after releasing 2 LP's, 2 EP's, and a DVD, Pomeroy took it's first break to write what would become the band's greatest work of music yet. "A New Reflection" was released in Oct. 2007 and is Pomeroy's perfect blend of rock, pop, and hip-hop. The first single released, "The Beat Goes On", reached 400 spins/week on Hot AC Top 40 radio across the country. Pomeroy is currently touring in support of the new album and their mission is to get "A New Reflection" into the hands of every music lover in the country.

Press:

"The street corner out at Welch and Lincoln Way was packed with people on cell phones going, 'You've got to get down here to see these guys, they're phenomenal.'
Aaron Butzen - Iowa State Daily

"We get a great response in Cedar Falls --- the kids just go off," said Fairbanks, who also plays keyboard. "The last few times we've played there we've sold out here, and we're really excited to share our new stuff with as many people are possible."
Mary Stegmeir - WCF Courier

“They called themselves Pomeroy (not to be confused with the consulting group or college-basketball ratings) and developed a slick sound incorporating funk, hip-hop and rock influences.”
Richard Gintowt - Lawrence.com