What started out as Nothing became Supaphat. Literally. This Sacramento-based band got its start when Singer Eric Schley, formerly of Nothing, got together with drummer Slade Anderson in 1999. In 2001, the duo added former Mama’s Gravy guitarist Jeff Dyer, and in 2004, another Gravy alumni, Vince Mellone, assumed lead guitar, with Dyer moving to bass. Combining rock, funk, and hip-hop to create its unique sound, the band’s music evokes the riffs of Rage Against the Machine, the rhythm section of Led Zeppelin, and draws comparisons to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Schely’s strong rock voice channels the white-boy soul of Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes) and Bradley Nowell (Sublime). Supaphat’s live shows are characterized by great grooves, raucous energy, and Schley’s comedic antics between songs. Supaphat has played all over the Sacramento area, at venues including The Blue Lamp, The Owl Club, and the G Street Pub in Davis. Recently, the band has ventured further afield, playing the Club Underground in Reno, both the Cherry Bar and Grant and Green in San Francisco. In August 2005, Supaphat released its first full-length album, “Ride With Me,” featuring 13 of the band’s best tracks. Soon after, Burnside began distributing the CD, which can now be found at Tower Records, Rasputin's Records, Amoeba Music, Dimple Records, The Beat, and Amazon.com.
Hey Vince, I've been out of touch with the band for a while. Congradulations on your album. Is Joe Z still with the band? I didn't see his name listed on the write up I just read. I still have those early CD's that he autographed for me when I helped with the production for Lars. I'm still working on my own projects, as well. If I get a better way to contact you, I'll give you an update. I'll try to Friend you on FB.
Peace brudda, Paul