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Hometown: Geneva, OH
Label: Abydos Records
Management: Maltby Management
Website: www.robcovertmusic.com
Sounds Like: The Beatles, The Who, Hank Williams, Bowling For Soup
Genre: Pop
"They call it swerve rock, and it's not a tribute to '90s shoe-gazing act Swervedriver. Instead, local outfit The Covert Operation explores this rock sound on its debut full-length effort, "Debut De La Fin . . ."
"It's like swerving from one genre to another," said frontman Rob Covert (vocals, guitar), a 1992 Geneva High School graduate. "It all flows together, it's not awkward and very pleasing to the ear."
The backing band is rounded out by Bob A. Massena (drums), Jim Ales (bass, vocals), John Luttrell (keys) and Josh Theilan (guitar, vocals, percussion). Because of its melting pot sound, the quintet has garnered comparisons to everyone from The Beatles and Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd to the Foo Fighters.
Such is the case with new tracks like the power-pop "Love Infected" and the Hank III-meets-Rob Zombie psychobilly song "Wrong Kinda Woman."
It appears as though the modus operandi for the Covert Operation is one surprise after another on stage or, well, in front of the stage. "We'll do some theatrics or something different," Covert said. "We recently brought out a cornhole board with our logo on it and had people playing cornhole to win free merchandise. That's part of us. Wherever we go, we like to say the party follows because we just don't stand up there and play a bunch of songs. We have an event, we have a party."
- John Benson, Correspondent
THE PLAIN DEALER
http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2011/11/covert_operation_a_geneva-base.html
“Rob’s songs are all strong, there is not a weakness on the record, and it’s not easy to pick out two or three favorites when all ten tracks are good songs.”
Little Jimmy Dazzler - The North Coast Voice
"Talent oozes from his soul and shines
through in the resonance of his guitar playing
and vocalization of his poignant lyrics."
Sage Satori - North Coast VOICE
"He's the King of Melody"
J. Fader, Guitarist/Composer/Producer
“...watching the band live is outstanding. They really bring the music to life.”
Jeremy James Verdi - North Coast Voice
“Because of its melting pot sound, the quintet has garnered comparisons to everyone from The Beatles and Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd to the Foo Fighters.”
John Benson, Correspondent - The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“...the record (TCO-2) reminded me of ripping your Dad’s car seat out of the old family car and jamming it into a brand new hot rod, and then pealing out on a night on the town with your friends.”
Little Jimmy Dazzler - The North Coast Voice
“...you will find decades of musical talent coming together to entertain you. When you see them you can tell they
had a great time putting this and CD together
performing.”
Jeremy James Verdi - North Coast Voice
“The wheelhouse of the Covert Operation, strong dynamic vocals and a crazy musical mash between the late 60’s and 2013 really come together.”
Little Jimmy Dazzler - The North Coast Voice
““Debut De La Fin” is a
fun musical journey. And a journey it is...”
Jeremy James Verdi - North Coast Voice
“Rob’s lyrics are straight ahead and personal, they speak to the listener about relationships and first-person perspective.”
Little Jimmy Dazzler - The North Coast Voice
