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The Bellrays (also capitalized as The BellRays) are an American group that combines punk rock music with soul and blues singing styles. The band consists of Lisa Kekaula (vocals), Bob Vennum (bass), Tony Fate (guitar) and Craig Waters (drums). The group, founded in the early 1990s in Riverside, California, prides itself on its independence.
The BellRays were originally a duo that played vintage R&B, but they added more members and the band’s sound progressed into a rawer, edgier punk, blues, rock & soul sound as heard today.
On the group’s MySpace page, they describe themselves as follows:
“High Octane Rock and Roll! Biography schmiography! Who cares about where they came from or what they did before or how many records they put out. Stats are not what music or this band is about. If you have an open mind and want something challenging in your life then this is where you want to stop and listen. Just take it in and make up your own mind. You want somebody to tell you what it is go to Kelly Clarkson’s website instead. You tell us what we’re about and then tell your friends whether you like it or not.”
The BellRays were originally a duo that played vintage R&B, but they added more members and the band’s sound progressed into a rawer, edgier punk, blues, rock & soul sound as heard today.
On the group’s MySpace page, they describe themselves as follows:
“High Octane Rock and Roll! Biography schmiography! Who cares about where they came from or what they did before or how many records they put out. Stats are not what music or this band is about. If you have an open mind and want something challenging in your life then this is where you want to stop and listen. Just take it in and make up your own mind. You want somebody to tell you what it is go to Kelly Clarkson’s website instead. You tell us what we’re about and then tell your friends whether you like it or not.”
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In the Light of the Sun
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Mr-Usuario wrote:
THE UNDERRATEDS, and The Meet The Underrateds album, pieces of gold.
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punk6268 wrote:
can't really say good things about a planet where the bellrays aren't huge
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nikhil1990 wrote:
these guys have been around for 10+ years, and less than 300,000 plays. what a pity.
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Jargou wrote:
They deserve to be better-known, they are AMAZING ! It's a shame that they are so underrated... and it sucks that I've never managed to see them live, although they have often toured in Finland !
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wickedsalvation wrote:
Criminally underrated indeed. It makes NO SENSE how this band has been so overlooked by pretty much EVERYONE. Disgraceful. [2]
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srf21c wrote:
OMG Lisa's legs are carved out of wood, have you ever seen her live? Great frontwoman, solid band.
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popstinka wrote:
does this band actually exists for almost 20 years? fuck I just heard them for the first time today. i'm ashamed for being THAT late ;P
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inphanta wrote:
Criminally underrated indeed. It makes NO SENSE how this band has been so overlooked by pretty much EVERYONE. Disgraceful.
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FILTHYFAKE wrote:
www.myspace.com/doyouwantsomefilthycake
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exprof wrote:
Bob & Lisa in Brussels http://www.musicinbelgium.net/pl/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10131
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SteQ wrote:
underrated :(
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3amConspiracy wrote:
criminally underrated band. Lead singers voice is amazing
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adams_oliver wrote:
uma das mais surpriendentes experiências que o R'n'R já viu! Thats great!!!!!!!!!!!
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stan567 wrote:
I saw the a couple of weeks ago. Great show !
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storfstievel wrote:
Want to win a ticket to see the BellRays live in Ostend on november 27th? http://www.indiestyle.be/TheBellraysTheStiffsliveinTerminusOostend/tabid/5265/Default.aspx cheers, Bart
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Claudera wrote:
The band ever. I never will forgot the show in Brazil. In "Porão do Rock" 2007. Some photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/claudera/536172033/in/set-72157600076187967/
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cclaoui wrote:
Pretty voice and in live oh my Godddddddd !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RubenRNR wrote:
Muy bueno el ultimo disco, si señor!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Absint0 wrote:
Strabravi!
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reali wrote:
Yea, Bob looks a bit like Garth in Waynes world :=). Shame that "Have a little faith" Lp has issues in left channel came in printing phase.
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11-8-09 Oulu, Finland 45 Special
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11-11-09 Turkuu, Finland Klubi
11-12-09 Tampere, Finland Klubi
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