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BIO Formed in the fall of 2008, Jerry Morgan, Nick Jeanette, Keith Shiv and Ryan Taylor quickly set out to write unique music and play lots of shows. This is Connecticut, after all, and there is not that much to do except to form a band called WRY, then write songs about politics, love, suicide and extra sensory perception - at least that's the way WRY sees it. Most of their influences are 1990s unknowns like Portraits of Past, Black Heart Procession, Three Mile Pilot, and Engine Down. Maybe even some Interpol and Sonic Youth thrown into the mix for good measure. WRY song writing is a group effort fueled by endless music and lyrical ideas and lots of single mic demos on a Mac laptop. WRY takes effort to keep some song sections loose and free for noise or solos. Loud sparse beats with feedback can suddenly take shape for a couple minutes if the feeling is right. WRY are releasing their first 7 inch on Forge Records, a label run by Keith Shiv and his brother Sol. The two songs on the 7 inch were recorded in Keith's living room by Dan Franko, currently the guitarist for the Titles. Needless to say the living room recording has a rough edge and stays true to the angular guitar tones WRY's music is based upon. Side one on the 7 inch is 'Blueprint to Nero' with a driving beat, delayed and distorted guitars and Jerry's attacking vocals. Side two is a more subdued and personal song 'Tempt of Will' focusing on Jerry's melodic lyrics floating over Nick and Keith's intertwined minor guitar chords. Band Members Jerry Morgan - Vocal and Bass in WRY - formerly played in Kennesaw and Slackjaw (Asbestos Records). Keith Shiv - Guitar in WRY - formerly played in Shiv (Thirsty Ear Records, Caffeine Disc) and also plays in The Clearer Ryan Taylor - Drums in WRY - formerly played in Black Noise Scam Nick Jeanette - Guitar in WRY - first time playing in a band Show List The Big Warehouse, Willimantic CT 4/25/2010 w/ Caw!Caw!,This Mission Does Not Exist,The World is A beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid To Die The Space All Age Matinee, Hamden CT 03/28/2010 w/ Olde York, The Clefts, Cry Havoc [Record Release Show] Rudy's New Haven CT, 3/27/2010 w/Penny Winblood, Humanoid [Record Release Show] Cafe 9 New Haven CT, Wednesday, 2/17/2010 The Caligulists Daniel Street, Milford CT, Thursday, 2/11/2010 w/V.A.G., Pluto Gang,Fatal Film Uniterian Church (Haiti Benefit) Stratford, CT, 1/22/2010 w/Acadia Falls, These Green Eyes, Patent Pending, Hardcore Karaoke Pile-On Extravaganza Rudy's New Haven CT, 12/19/2009 w/Atrina REDSCROLL RECORDS Basement, Wallingford CT, 11/27/2009 w/ Relics, Cold Snap Cafe 9, New Haven CT, 11/24/2009 w/"No Values Monthly Event" DJ sets by Donovan and Tim Daltrey Pitkin Plaza, New Haven CT 9/5/2009 w/Old Man Lady Luck, Humanoid, 420 Black Birds Ryan's Basement, East Haven, CT (the sequel w/more friendly police) 8/29/2010, w/Old Man Lady Luck, West Rockers, Eula Ryan's Basement, East Haven, CT 8/1/2009, East Haven CT w/Eula, Scratch Happy Ideat Village, New Haven CT 6/27/2009 w/Death Prayers, Malcom Tent, Covin, The Pink Slips Rudy's New Haven, CT 6/14/2009, w/The Pink Slips Cafe Nine New Haven, CT 6/24/2009 w/Che Arthur Trio Z's Cafe West Haven, CT 6/21/2009 w/Covin Keith's Basement Vegan Potluck, Woodbridge, CT 6/14/2009 |
