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Prison Book Club

- Shepherdstown, WV Rock / Southern Rock / Indie

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Members: Adam Meisterhans - Guitar,John R. Miller - Guitar/vocals/bass,Tucker Riggleman - Bass/vocals/guitar,Andrew Ford - Drums

Label: Big Bullet Records

Bio: It may seem a bit premature to refer to Prison Book Club as a super group, but, in the context of West Virginia's budding scene, the label is more than appropriate. Made up of guitarist Adam Meisterhans and bassist/vocalist Tucker Riggleman (The Demon Beat), guitarist/vocalist John Miller (The Fo... See Full Bio

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Prison Book Club has a show on 08/04/2012 at 08:00 PM @ V CLUB in Huntington, WV http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/129180118 #concert

Press

““Holy fucking shit” was my first thought after giving Prison Book Club’s second album a good and thorough first listen. The second through tenth or so listens didn’t change that opinion and having pretty much had it on repeat for three days hasn’t faded that initial observation. This self titled release shows that the unholy marriage of The Fox Hunt and The Demon Beat wasn’t a one off that got lucky. This is the kind of music that makes you want to drive too fast (preferably in a classic car), drink too much and start a bunch of fights. It’s rowdy, it’s unruly, it doesn’t apologize and that’s just the first track. Make no mistake about it, this is the rock ‘n’ roll variety where even the slower balladesque tracks will melt your face right off.”

— romeosidvicious, Ninebullets.net

“PBC at heart is a couple rural Blue Ridge boys with an appreciation for country of the past, country before it became a Ford truck commercial and when it was still a little controversial and still a little rock and roll. PBC gets to be everything the Demon Beat and Fox Hunt don’t get to be and the latest self-titled album goes a long way in defining the bands identity.”

— Cassandra Mullinix, Bucket of Rock

“Prison Book Club's sound has the feel of old-time classic rock and roll with a twist of southern rock and country rock influences. It truly is unique and cannot easily be classified under a single genre. In a polluted world of "one-trick pony" bands, Prison Book Club is able to stand out with their combination of several sounds mixed expertly to form a sold, tight-knit band.”

— Hunter Homestik, Daily Athenaeum

“There's something authentic in Miller's necessary disguising of emotions. He talks openly about the pain of busted relationships, no doubt. Yet, he never quite gives his estranged women the satisfaction of acknowledgement. They'll win and he'll lose, but he'll make for damn sure they'll never know about it entirely.”

— Dave Mistich, Graffiti Magazine

“Everyone knows that The Demon Beat’s Adam Meisterhans and Tucker Riggleman joined up with The Fox Hunt’s John R. Miller to create some sort of intricate, pop-country genius. That’s old news, and really, exactly what any self-respecting West Virginia music fan would expect if told the three veterans of the state’s music scene were joining forces.”

— Wildblog

“In all seriousness folks this is a bad ass album. It’s a great soundtrack for those late night whiskey and lounge chair sessions when you wonder what the hell you have done with your life. I have never ever had one of those, I swear, but if I ever think I might this is one of the albums going on that random playlist…If they, meaning Prison Book Club, keep this up they could start knocking on the doors of the likes of Lucero for my favourite drinking music…There is a lot of talent here and they bring it together in a way that, obviously, makes a man want a drink. And I can’t think of a higher compliment I could pay these guys.”

— Ninebullets.net

“Remember back in the early 90′s when punk and twang were being mixed together to create an exciting new sound we didn’t know what to call….that’s what Prison Book Club sounds like. The easiest comparison I can make to Prison Book club however, is early Lucero. More specifically the first self titled Lucero album. Lots of twang, lots of guitar, lots of self reflecting whiskey soaked lyrics that just beg you to sing along…This album is recommended for anyone who likes their twang served with a healthy portion of rock….or vice versa. Either way, this is the album you want to turn up to 11, rip the knob off (as Patterson Hood says), and pour a shot or 5 of the cheap stuff.”

— A Truer Sound

“I like Prison Book Club (PBC) and John Miller because they are country of the unpretentious sort with out fancy, artsy, or gypsy indie rock cover-ups, which is actually kind of rare around here. It’s like a breath of fresh air that says “hey it’s ok to just be country if you want to be” and PBC whispering in the background “as long as we can rock too.”

— Cassandra Mullinix, Bucket of Rock

“PBC’s debut, Required Reading, is a rollicking eight-song release described by the band as “PBR-mageddon“. Presumably this has something to do with the remnants of the alt.country boom of the ’90s, but with earnest lyrics laced over such solid craftsmanship and production, I’m less concerned with where it came from and more entertained by speculating where it’s going. Required Reading is a high-water mark for the label.”

— Mike Sizemore, Rock O' Clock

“Now we get a little more country and a little more rock n roll with Big Bullet Record’s latest artist, Prison Book Club. It’s good ‘ol southern rock. They’ve got the type of songs that make you want to party and the type of songs that you might listen to after you get your heart broken. Basically, they’ve got all you need in life.”

— Indieshows.net

“[Prison Book Club] combines to form a miasmicly coherent countrified rock band with a hard edge, well worth the money to see live…Miller and Riggleman have an established reputation within the Shepherdstown music scene as solid songwriters…the songs have depth, dealing with small town rumor mills, love, and heartbrreak, among a host of other rural-alt-youth topics.”

— Mike Theis, The Shepherdstown Chronicle

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Prison Book Club @ Opera House Live 01/12/12

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2012
Aug 4

V CLUB
Huntington, WV, US | 8:00pm
V CLUB
Huntington, WV, US
Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:00pm
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Doors @ 8 Show @ 10 $7 18+ http://www.facebook.com/prisonbookclub http://www.facebook.com/fifthonthefloor http://www.facebook.com/SmallBatchMusic
2012
Jul 28

123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV, US | 9:00pm
123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV, US
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Jan 28

clementine
Harrisonburg, VA, US | 9:00pm
clementine
Harrisonburg, VA, US
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Jan 27

The Camel
Richmond, VA, US | 8:00pm
The Camel
Richmond, VA, US
Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jan 26

Tir Na Nog Irish Pub
Raleigh, NC, US | 8:00pm
Tir Na Nog Irish Pub
Raleigh, NC, US
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:00pm
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