Biography
This three-piece, Atlanta band’s 13-track debut CD, “7 Heavy Grins”, produced by John Briglevich (Sonica Recording Studios) and Lee Hackney, was released November 16, 2007. In addition to the CD, HOLDCELL’s music is available on iTunes, Rhapsody, and also on the Touchtunes internet jukebox catalog. It is worth noting, that satisfaction on purchases of the CD are assured by a unique in the industry 100% money back guarantee policy. Love it, or get all your money back and keep the CD, as advertised on their website.
In general HOLDCELL has a hard hitting, straight-up rock-n-roll sound with broad appeal. Songs have strong melody making them memorable. Some have subtle modern metal elements mixed with classic stylings like funk and groove, giving them a danceable feel. “Ride” and “King” are well received mainstream favorites, while “El Gallo” and “Sad Dwellings” reflect the diversity of their influences and are noted standouts of their unique indie sound, with Latin and Reggae notes respectively. Lyrics are of and about life's roller coaster for the most part, like the irony of “Withhold the Faith”, but then taking a dark turn on “Flowers on the Hill”. (Lyrics published in CD)
The members of this southern band have collectively and individually toured, recorded, won the “People’s Choice Award” in 2002 at the ALMA's shared the stage with Bad Company, Brand New Sin, Clutch, Cody Chestnut, Collective Soul, Cowboy Mouth, Drive-n-Cryin’, Moke, Sevendust, and Stuck Mojo.
HOLDCELL sold 600 tickets for their EP release at The Loft at Center Stage Theater June 22, 2007, and then sold over 600 tickets to a show in Austell, GA. on October 26, 2007, and have since completely sold out several metro Atlanta venues. In fact, with five consecutive shows having more than 400 in attendance, sold out shows are the norm in their hometown Atlanta, with many people driving from long distances to attend .
Holdcell has:
Sold over 3000 copies of their debut full length CD, and 500 self titled EP's (Sold Out).
Crafts much of their own merchandise and visual art, and is very successful in selling it.
130,000 MySpace profile views. Over 1000 Facebook followers.
Main influences are: Mothers Finest, GnR, Clutch, The Band, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, and John Prine.
Lee Hackney: Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Songwriter
Evan Hackney: Vocals, Bass, Percussion, Songwriter
Chuck Smith: Drums, Vocals
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