Averkiou

The Band Pronounced AH-VER-KYOO Released Their Debut Album "Throwing Sparks" On Nov. 11th 2007 Courtesy Of Gainesville Florida's Own Clairecords And Barracuda Sound. Soon After The Band Released The 7" Single "Wasted And High" Which Was Recorded In The Same Sessions As The LP B/w "No One's Holding A Gun To Your Head Previously Titled You Wouldn't Be Here ". Additionally The Single Features A Digital Download Of The Acoustic Track "Jersey". In 2008 "C86 Me" Was Released On No Idea Record's Compilation "#1 Reason To Move To Gainesville". Sadly The Releases Compile Yet But A Handful Of The Band's Most Noteworthy Tracks Many Of Which Were Never Completely Recorded And Released Prior To The Line-Up Change In 2009. Averkiou Currently Features Original Guitarists/vocalists Matt Brink And Jay Shusterman With Their Previous Lead Guitarist David Quarles Now Playing Bass. Original Bassist Chad Darby Left To Join Chris Wollard And Ship Thieves. In Addition Drummer James Hernandez Was Replaced By Brad Purvis Drummer Of Gainesville Band Moonbeard . Their Sound Is A Mix Of Indie Pop Rock And Shoegaze. The Three Guitarists Play Heavily Layered Rock Much Like Hum Sebadoh Or The Lilys. Averkiou Is Currently In The Process Of Recording A Yet-To-Be Titled EP. read less