Lose Myself

Sacramento-based Supaphat (pronounced Soup-a-fat) got it's start when two of the area's popular bands, Mama's Gravy and Nothing, broke up 1999. It took a few years of personnel changes, but by 2004, the lineup was solid-and so were the grooves. Band ringleader Eric Schley sports some powerful vocals, and his between-song antics invoke comparisons to Jack Black, John Belushi and Chris Farley, His voice has been compared to Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Bradley Nowell (Sublime), and Joe Cocker. Let's not forget the music: Supaphat deftly blends the heavy groove riffs of Rage Against The Machine and the catchy funk of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Add in some turntables, and you've got a subtle hip-hop element that distinguishes Supaphat from the standard-issue rock band. In September 2005, Supaphat released it's first full-length album, Ride With Me, on Elden Drive records. Burnside Distribution of Portland quickly picked up the album. The follow up album Lose Myself will be released November 11th and both can be found online at Amazon.com, iTunes, and Cdbaby.com. They can also be found at Rasputin's Records, Amoeba Music, and Dimple Records. Supaphat has enjoyed steady radio play on the 50,000 watts of 98 Rock (98.5 FM) and KWOD (106.5 FM) in Sacramento, and their music has been used for various promotions on 98 Rock. Also they has been nominated for a SAMMIE (Sacramento Area Music Awards) for best R&B/Funk band in 2006 and 2007. Supaphat has played all over the Sacramento area at venues including Harlow's, Old Ironsides, and the G Street Pub in Davis. Recently, the band has ventured further afield, playing the Club Underground in Reno, both at Pier 23 and Grant and Green in San Francisco. Info Contact Vince (510)757-7010 or vincemellone@yahoo.com www.supaphat.com or www.myspace.com/supaphat Supaphat is: Eric Schley - Vocals Vince Mellone - Guitar Jeff Dyer - Bass Slade Anderson - Drums Derek Torrez - Turntables.