Comments on: BYU Rock Star (sorta…)

By: Old man

Old man — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:27:19 +0000

Also the guy from Sofa put some of his songs up on YouTube in the last couple of years. “Wings” was a pretty good tune.

By: Old man

Old man — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:24:28 +0000

Some of you may remember Clover, Insipid Brown, and Uncle Wiggleys Radiator Band. Also the lead singer of thee martinis was in another great band called Solar Nine. Her name was Jessica Fox I believe.

90′s Provo bands were pretty awesome

By: Scott Tucker

Scott Tucker — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:36:54 +0000

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By: CStanford

CStanford — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:22:52 +0000

I just found this post in the midst of a swell of nostalgia about my own BYU rock star days. Since

I missed the early 90s scene in Provo since I moved there in 1994. But I recognize some of the names here. I never saw Stretch Armstrong, but I remember seeing Sofa play, and liking them.

Some other bands I remember from the mid 1990s: Black-Eyed Susan, Adam, Thee Martinis, 40 Days/Entropy, Randall Blithers, Ace Is Wired, and Honeytree. I had the great pleasure of opening for Entropy at Mama’s Cafe; and Ace Is Wired and Honeytree at Meridian School – I was the drummer for a short-lived band called Mallory Holland.

After my mission I played drums for a band called Pilot, 1998-2000. Our first gig was opening for My Man Friday. We also opened for Insatiable once, even though we didn’t play ska. We got a hugely enthusiastic crowd response at the 1999 Battle of the Bands but we were disqualified from placing because our singer crowd-surfed.

Thanks for the fun read – it brought back some lovely memories.

By: Bobby Taylor

Bobby Taylor — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:36:52 +0000

Has anyone heard about the Stretch Armstrong & My Man Friday reunion show??? Should be a fun blast from the past…

http://www.myspace.com/theupbeatmovie

Bobby

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:56:02 +0000

I saw John Kavanaugh play around 94-95 at a pizza joint on S Univ Ave in Provo (Pier something?) I remember Rory was the drummer, but they were not going by Ali Ali Oxen Free. In fact I bought Johns solo CD, which I still have, but always wanted to get some of the other Ali albums. I remember seeing The Garden at Media Play in Orem for sale once, mad that I never bought it.
Also have Swim Herschel Swim album, but was too young to really be around when they were playing live. I remember my sister telling me she went to a show in Provo where both Swim Herschel Swim and No Doubt played sometime early 90′s.

By: Hammond

Hammond — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:14:29 +0000

I found this while looking around for stuff:

http://isittoolatenow.blogspot.com/

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:54:01 +0000

I worked with a couple of guys, that played for Stretch Armstrong, at Little Caesars Pizza, 9th East. They were cool. They didn’t really seem like musicians to me, but I will say, they were able to do some remarkable things for the local music scene. I remember one night when Gordon was telling me he didn’t play guitar all that well, but then started talking about the things he “could” in the context of a band. Definately had bigger ideas, and actually lived some of them, than positioning to play in a bedroom the rest of his life.

My favorite band was The Hinge. I first saw them play at the Armory off 200 West at a Battle of the Bands. Huge crowd. The Obvious won the contest, but I really thought The Hinge was a great band. That was the first time I heard a guitarist utilize a “delay” live. They may have been playing “Where the streets have no name.” Not sure. But the guitar sounded great! And their singer had a huge stage presence. Of course, my roomate Gabe, who played for Sofa and Headrush, really liked The Obvious, so who’s to say which band was better. Just personal preference. Interestingly enough, I think a couple of The Hinge band members worked at the other Little Caesars in Provo across from DI.

Does anyone remember a band called Chromed? (I think?) Saw them play at Momma’s Cafe and BYU. Girl singer. Don’t think they had a big following. But they had a great song! I don’t think it was a cover tune, or if it was, I had never heard it. Anyone know where I could find some info on them.

Also looking for a bio on Stretch Armstrong, any ideas?

By: Hammond

Hammond — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:00:19 +0000

thanks- :)

By: patrick

patrick — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:39:56 +0000

i remember driving up to provo and seeing stretch armstrong play back in 97-98 i think. i bought a cd and still have it. only problem is that is was just a burned copy and i don’t have any song names or know even the name of the album. the first song on the album is “that is a soliloquie” i think. any ideas on this one? 12 songs total.