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The Bad Ends
12+ albums
rockfolkamericanapower popUnited States
about
Athens, GA occupies a curious corner of American history. Living up to the nickname of “The Classic City,” it harbors all kinds of heritage, dating back to 1801 (with enough of its own Southern Gothic flavor to fill a William Faulkner novel). At the same time, it remains a breeding ground for all things alternative, serving as home to the B-52’s, Widespread Panic, Neutral Milk Hotel, and R.E.M., to name a few. In this respect, the genesis of The Bad Ends may have been predestined all along. The lineup— Mike Mantione [Vocals, Guitar], Bill Berry [Drums, Guitar, Electric Sitar], Dave Domizi [Bass, Vocals], Geoff Melkonian [Keyboards, Piano, Guitars, Vocals], and Christian Lopez [Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo]—owes as much to the local scene as it does to the everyday community, forming through musical encounters as well as simple run-ins on the streets. As if by fate, they collided personally and musically at the crossroads of their 2022 full-length debut album, The Power and The Glory [New West Records]. Mike initially attracted a cult fan base as the frontman of Athens favorites Five Eight. After they forged a friendship in 1991, Dave contributed upright bass to Five Eight’s Hurt You. Meanwhile, Geoff produced The Black Album for Five Eight. The bond between Christian, Dave, and Mike cemented as their kids attended the same elementary school and countless family gatherings and pool parties followed. Mike also wrote music on his own, working up the courage to share some of hi
top songs
albums
The Power And The Glory
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Thanksgiving 1915
All Your Friends Are Dying
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Mile Marker 29
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The Ballad of Satan’s Bride
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Uncut: There's A World
The Power & The Glory
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The Power And The Glory [24-48]
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Stravinsky: Apollo / Concerto for Strings; Prokofiev: 20 Visions Fugitives
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Uncut - There's A World
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Radio Nowy Świat
2023-03-16: High Noon, Austin, TX, USA