Basic Information
Label: Lost Lyrics Records
Management: Robert Hornsby
Members: John Elderkin - Lead Guitar/Vocals, Steve Ruppenthal - Bass Guitar/Vocals, Sam Esquith - Guitars/Keyboard/Vocals, Chris Garges - Drums, Percussion, and Kevin Ru
The Public Good
Washington, DC
Alternative / Indie Pop / Indie Rock
Bio
Note: We have two new songs up from "The Book Club Play" by Karen Zacarias, which ran at Arena Stage, DC's biggest venue, in the fall of 2011. DOWNLOAD them for free here.
The Public Good, based in Washington, DC, has developed a cult following inspired by the band's special mix of pounding rock and roll, brain-wrenching on-stage IQ quizzes, and occasional costume dramas. But first and foremost, they are big-hearted songwriters. Led by John Elderkin and Steve Ruppenthal, who were also the n...
Press
"The Public Good’s follow-up to their critically-acclaimed 2009 release, No. 1, is another solid endeavor. On its face, A Varied Program of Stereo Dynamics for Your Wild Nights Alone is eclectic or quirky pop, but the intelligent, mature lyrics weave a path through well-crafted melodies and rhythms, and transports listeners through various themes and topics with ease.
Among the album’s great tracks are “My Pre-Existing Conditions” and “Hey, Solomon Grundy,” although the driving power-pop of “Black Ice,” the classic harmonies of “This Rising Tide” and “Slow Day At Work,” a slightly-REM influenced instrumental tune, are the clear stand-outs.
With A Varied Program of Stereo Dynamics for Your Wild Nights Alone, The Public Good have delivered the sort high-quality of power-pop not heard since the heydays of The Smithereens, Guadalcanal Diary and The Replacements."
4 of 5 stars
Artist Stats
Fans: 836
Song Plays: 3,304
Visits: 3,017
Video Plays: 74
Widget Hits: 7,106
Status
Status:
Anybody have any insight into NEA grants or know someone who's received a music grant? I'm looking for advice. Thanks.
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