CPRfest After party with Vayden and Cathercist (Triple Shots)

Marc · 06-23-2008, 06:27 PM

When asked what the Phoenix, Arizona based band Vayden sounds like, lead singer Curtis Casey answers, “Everything you've ever imagined yet nothing you’ve ever heard.” Influenced by Good and Evil (in no particular order), some of Vayden's songs come at the listener with an attitude of being confrontational and geared for destruction, while others build from a place you don’t expect until it’s too late.

“We started in the dark and dingy basement of an old music store where our drummer, Bruce, taught drum lessons.” Curtis explains, “I bought a half hour lesson so that I would have 30 minutes to convince Bruce to start a band with me. Luckily for me it only took 5. We started right away looking for the rest of Vayden and after some ups, some downs, and some lost band members we finally found ourselves with Jason and Armin.”

The next search was for a producer. They wanted a person that “got it”, and that’s when they crossed paths with Ryan Greene. Ryan has produced heavy hitters like NOFX, Authority Zero, Lag Wagon, Ten Foot Pole, and Dishwalla to name a few. “We chose Ryan because he understands the importance of melodies, and he’s got a great sense of song direction and arrangement. Infusing that knowledge with his ability to capture incredible drum sounds and raw tones makes him one of the best in the business,” remarks Casey.

Their debut record is entitled “Children of Our Mistakes”.

The name is a play on the fact that every mistake you make spawns a metaphorical child, and that “child” might just grow up to take the wrong path. So in a sense, it’s a reminder to be aware of your actions and whom they effect.

The Album is a combination of hard-hitting rock songs hell bent on destruction ("Karma is a Professional Wrestler”, “Elysium”, “Uniforms”), over the top anthems with gigantic choruses (“Anthem of the Used”, “The One You Left Behind”, “Painted Face”) and melodic introspective songs that will pierce strait to the heart (“Welcome”, “Zoé's Song”).

Casey explains, “We wanted the whole album to take the listener on a melodic journey, while bringing them home with huge hooks, meaningful lyrics and amazing musicianship. Our goal was to create a very deep record with so many layers that after listening to it 1000 times, you still discover new things that will make you love it even more".

To sum up Cathercist in word would be very hard to do. One word tends to come to mind though, unique. While many would say Cathercist is mainly Metal, there are other aspects of music that are brought to the table. No one song sounds the same, yet you can tell it is Cathercist. Many aspects would be metal, but there is also a sense of old school alternative in some instances, as well as progressive rock. Each member of the band brings something new and different to the table. Clint's powerful screams can bring the audience to a stand still, and yet he can serenade them all the same when not raising hell with his thunderous screams. All while Cedric's technical patterns and precise rhythm leaves the audience captivated and wondering just what is going on behind that drum kit. To compliment the rhythmic patterns, Brian's old school methods and guitar playing brings about a very heavy distinction in the music. Following alongside Brian with powerful, yet difficult bass lines would be none other than Phillip. You would think he was balancing a solo inbetween a chorus which makes it all the more fun. Lastly, include some soaring guitar solos and you've got Taylor to add into the mix. These five young men all come together to form a band that is dedicated to music and life in general. The name Cathercist was chosen based on its meaning. Yes, the spelling and pronunciation has been changed, but it means all the same. Cathercist is based off of the word Catharsis and it means the purging of emotion, whether through an act or music, so the name is very fitting. Come out to a show and you will not be disappointed, but rather motivated and pumped up to jump around and have a damn good time. .

megagoat · 06-23-2008, 09:03 PM

uh, so where is it?

Trey · 06-23-2008, 10:58 PM

Triple Shots...?

megagoat · 06-24-2008, 12:20 AM

I saw that in the tags but didn't know that was a venue. got it.

buzzincuzzin · 06-24-2008, 06:16 AM

Vayden's publicist is just plain slick. I'd like to know who that is and who did the interview. If they can turn in any kind of consistent live show they are going to make a LOT of money. That's one of the best one-sheets I've read in years.

Marc · 06-24-2008, 09:55 AM

yeah, its at Triple Shots. I forgot to add that.

Marc · 06-24-2008, 09:55 AM

Vayden does put on a good live show. We had them a few months ago with Egypt Central at Thunders.

hellyeah2662 · 06-24-2008, 11:42 AM

where is tripleshots?

Tamaman · 06-24-2008, 02:03 PM

I'ts in Ocean Springs about a quarter mile east of the Washington st./Hwy.90 intersection on the right side next to taco bell.The wife and i had lunch there today and i struck-up a conversation about what bands will be playing there in the future.He stated that after this promo was over he was done with that style of music and the element it brought with it.He said he's going to dance and top 40 easy music catering to the 40 to 60 age group.After the conversation i shook his hand and returned to my shrimp poboy.He had no idea that i was a local hard-rock'in musician.So no,it's not a long-term venue.

Trey · 06-24-2008, 02:19 PM

I think O.S. is a crappy location for the afterparty but that's just my opinion.

06-23-2008, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 29 Posts: 3,931 Rep Power: 51	CPRfest After party with Vayden and Cathercist (Triple Shots) When asked what the Phoenix, Arizona based band Vayden sounds like, lead singer Curtis Casey answers, “Everything you've ever imagined yet nothing you’ve ever heard.” Influenced by Good and Evil (in no particular order), some of Vayden's songs come at the listener with an attitude of being confrontational and geared for destruction, while others build from a place you don’t expect until it’s too late. “We started in the dark and dingy basement of an old music store where our drummer, Bruce, taught drum lessons.” Curtis explains, “I bought a half hour lesson so that I would have 30 minutes to convince Bruce to start a band with me. Luckily for me it only took 5. We started right away looking for the rest of Vayden and after some ups, some downs, and some lost band members we finally found ourselves with Jason and Armin.” The next search was for a producer. They wanted a person that “got it”, and that’s when they crossed paths with Ryan Greene. Ryan has produced heavy hitters like NOFX, Authority Zero, Lag Wagon, Ten Foot Pole, and Dishwalla to name a few. “We chose Ryan because he understands the importance of melodies, and he’s got a great sense of song direction and arrangement. Infusing that knowledge with his ability to capture incredible drum sounds and raw tones makes him one of the best in the business,” remarks Casey. Their debut record is entitled “Children of Our Mistakes”. The name is a play on the fact that every mistake you make spawns a metaphorical child, and that “child” might just grow up to take the wrong path. So in a sense, it’s a reminder to be aware of your actions and whom they effect. The Album is a combination of hard-hitting rock songs hell bent on destruction ("Karma is a Professional Wrestler”, “Elysium”, “Uniforms”), over the top anthems with gigantic choruses (“Anthem of the Used”, “The One You Left Behind”, “Painted Face”) and melodic introspective songs that will pierce strait to the heart (“Welcome”, “Zoé's Song”). Casey explains, “We wanted the whole album to take the listener on a melodic journey, while bringing them home with huge hooks, meaningful lyrics and amazing musicianship. Our goal was to create a very deep record with so many layers that after listening to it 1000 times, you still discover new things that will make you love it even more". To sum up Cathercist in word would be very hard to do. One word tends to come to mind though, unique. While many would say Cathercist is mainly Metal, there are other aspects of music that are brought to the table. No one song sounds the same, yet you can tell it is Cathercist. Many aspects would be metal, but there is also a sense of old school alternative in some instances, as well as progressive rock. Each member of the band brings something new and different to the table. Clint's powerful screams can bring the audience to a stand still, and yet he can serenade them all the same when not raising hell with his thunderous screams. All while Cedric's technical patterns and precise rhythm leaves the audience captivated and wondering just what is going on behind that drum kit. To compliment the rhythmic patterns, Brian's old school methods and guitar playing brings about a very heavy distinction in the music. Following alongside Brian with powerful, yet difficult bass lines would be none other than Phillip. You would think he was balancing a solo inbetween a chorus which makes it all the more fun. Lastly, include some soaring guitar solos and you've got Taylor to add into the mix. These five young men all come together to form a band that is dedicated to music and life in general. The name Cathercist was chosen based on its meaning. Yes, the spelling and pronunciation has been changed, but it means all the same. Cathercist is based off of the word Catharsis and it means the purging of emotion, whether through an act or music, so the name is very fitting. Come out to a show and you will not be disappointed, but rather motivated and pumped up to jump around and have a damn good time. . __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

06-23-2008, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trey Screamo for Emo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Biloxi Age: 30 Posts: 195 Rep Power: 16	Triple Shots...? __________________ Ninjas kill pirates. The end.

06-24-2008, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 29 Posts: 3,931 Rep Power: 51	yeah, its at Triple Shots. I forgot to add that. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

06-24-2008, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 29 Posts: 3,931 Rep Power: 51	Vayden does put on a good live show. We had them a few months ago with Egypt Central at Thunders. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

06-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
hellyeah2662 Band Member Band Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gulfport,Mississippi Age: 45 Posts: 370 Rep Power: 4	where is tripleshots? __________________ Dean and Randall a Deadly Combination ! http://myspace.com/nascarh88

06-23-2008, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
megagoat Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 32 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	uh, so where is it?

06-24-2008, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
megagoat Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 32 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	I saw that in the tags but didn't know that was a venue. got it.

06-24-2008, 06:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
buzzincuzzin Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 99 Posts: 372 Rep Power: 29	Vayden's publicist is just plain slick. I'd like to know who that is and who did the interview. If they can turn in any kind of consistent live show they are going to make a LOT of money. That's one of the best one-sheets I've read in years.

06-24-2008, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tamaman Band Member Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	I'ts in Ocean Springs about a quarter mile east of the Washington st./Hwy.90 intersection on the right side next to taco bell.The wife and i had lunch there today and i struck-up a conversation about what bands will be playing there in the future.He stated that after this promo was over he was done with that style of music and the element it brought with it.He said he's going to dance and top 40 easy music catering to the 40 to 60 age group.After the conversation i shook his hand and returned to my shrimp poboy.He had no idea that i was a local hard-rock'in musician.So no,it's not a long-term venue. __________________

06-24-2008, 02:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trey Screamo for Emo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Biloxi Age: 30 Posts: 195 Rep Power: 16	I think O.S. is a crappy location for the afterparty but that's just my opinion. __________________ Ninjas kill pirates. The end.