Boatzz
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| Boatzz | |
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 From left to right: Eric Mzik, Matt Jauch, Michael DiLiberto, Dave Gibian photo by Bryon Miller 2006 |
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| Origin | New York, New York & Cleveland, Ohio |
| Years active | 2003– |
| Genres | Indie rock, Punk, Soul |
| Labels | Council of Forward Minds Media |
| Members | Michael DiLiberto Matt Jauch Eric Mzik Dave Gibian |
Boatzz is a soulful, punk-influenced rock band based out of Cleveland, OH and New York, NY. Boatzz is the brainchild of Ambulance LTD wayward son Michael DiLiberto & Solo Flyer singer/guitarist Matt Jauch.
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[edit] Biography
Legend has it that the groundbreaking band was formed in DiLiberto's apartment in Harlem, NY while Jauch was visiting from Cleveland and listened to some of the songs written by DiLiberto. The dynamic duo formed Boatzz when DiLiberto returned to his hometown of Cleveland, OH in the early summer of 2003 and was joined by drummer Eric Mzik (formerly of Solo Flyer) and bassist Dave Gibian. The band quickly rounded up fans playing shows at familiar Cleveland haunts such as The Beachland Ballroom and Grog Shop. The devilishly handsome band's energy-packed live performances are known for drawing a fierce crowd of the young, beautiful, and hip.
[edit] References
- In their first two years together they have shared stages with the likes of: The Killers, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Longwave, The Subways, Secret Machines, The Fever, Rainer Maria, OK Go, Aloha, & The High Dials.
- In a November of 2005 article in Cleveland's Scene magazine, Jason Bracelin described their music saying, "There's dizzy white-boy funk ("Steal a Bike"), along with rowdy new-wave free-for-alls ("Mexican Bourgeois") and growling garage rockers slick with perspiration ("Too Much Is Never Enough"). Sassy protest songs are sandwiched between oversexed, bedroom-bound come-ons and stoner-friendly instrumental jams."
[edit] Discography
| Peacock Blood
Album Artwork by Jake Kelly |
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| Studio album by Boatzz | ||
| Released | October 2005 | |
| Recorded | February 2005 - September 2005 | |
| Genre | Punk, Soul, Indie | |
| Length | 41 minutes | |
| Label | Council of Forward Minds Media | |
| Producer(s) | Michael DiLiberto and Matt Jauch | |
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| Peacock Blood (2005) |
Uzi (2006) |
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Peacock Blood, the band's acclaimed debut album was released in October of 2005 on the band's own imprint, Council of Forward Minds Media. The album is cleverly orchestrated, yet incredibly danceable.
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[edit] Sources
Bracelin, Jason. "Rockin' the Boatzz; Hop a ride with Cleveland's most unpredictable band." Cleveland Scene 02 Nov 2005. 30 January 2006 www.clevescene.com
Myspace. Boatzz. 30 January 2006 www.boatzz.com/myspace
