Cooper-Bass/Vocals Matt Southwell-Guitar/Vocals Dave Adicted-Guitar/Vocals Beau De Silva-Drums Energetic, confident and full of sass, BANG sugar BANG -Cooper and Matt Southwell- arrived on the rock scene five years ago. Their music was full of retro cool. It sounded like it could have come out of the punk scene of the late-seventies/early eighties. Yet, it also contained a modern flavor. Their in-your-face rockers were heavily influenced by the music of the British Invasion and '77 style punk rock. Cooper and Matt's vocal harmonies were soon the trademark of their sound. The sonic landscape created by their girl-guy tandem leads hooked the ear and took it on a rock'n'roll holiday. Their strong melodies and enticing harmonies were a sweet come on, masking dark tales of the seedy side of life in Los Angeles. In the five years since their formation, BANG sugar BANG have earned the reputation of being “one of the hardest-working and most creative promoters in town” (Music Connection). Their DIY, Do-Or-Die ethic is responsible for much of their success. They have toured the nation consistently, self-booking all the dates. They have produced two full length CD’s with another due early in 2007. They have recorded with notables such as Geza X, Paul Roessler and their latest CD wa recorded with Steve Albini. They have shared the stage with greats such as the Dead Kennedys, the Dickies, International Noise Conspiracy and Nina Hagen, to name a few. The band toured nationally as di...