District 97 - Weird chick fronted prog rock

[Fire breath]

Wow some totallly nerdy looking prog rock guys managed to somehow get this hot chick to sing for them. The results are actually pretty cool in a weird way. They can play odd time and muso till the cow come home and she can sing and pout at the front for the same amount of time. Somehow it's quite interesting and it works. The video animation effects looks nice too.

 

[johan68]

This band is brilliant! No nerds and no weird chicks. Just great music.

 

[nomisofsiman]

I'm definitely getting a Kansas-vibe from this. Love this style of animation. It reminds me of A Scanner Darkly.

 

[Jibrille]

She was on American Idol. It's been talked about on this forum before.

 

[Rev. Clayton]

I was waiting to hear something about them after the last thread...I'm digging it. However, I have the feeling I will get tired of it very very quickly. I guess we'll see.

 

[District97]

Hi all,

Just wanted to let you know that our entire set from CalProg 2010 is up for download at www.district97.bandcamp.com. There's no minimum price to download, but those who donate are entitled to some very cool gifts from us (credit on the next CD, signed merch, even play on the next album!). All proceeds will go directly towards recording our next CD. Think of it as a holiday gift to the future of creative music!

Some pertinent links:
http://district97.bandcamp.com/track/presto-vivace-back-in-nyc (our medley of Presto Vivace/Back in NYC)
(live video from CalProg)
(Our singer Leslie Hunt talks about "Live at CalProg")

The download and gift specifics are at www.district97.bandcamp.com. Thanks!

 

[J. Golden]

Not bad would certain have to here more to totally be sold on it.
I'm looking forward to hearing the new Dakrya.

 

[NuclearFire166]

Hi all,...

I really dig your sound! Will keep an eye on your show dates and if there ever is a show on the east coast, I will do my best to be there.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

This rules but...

This band is brilliant! No nerds and no weird chicks. Just great music.

It's prog rock, what do you mean no nerds? Are you serious?

*puts on King Crimson and adjusts glasses*

 

[District97]

Not bad would certain have to here more to totally be sold on it.
I'm looking forward to hearing the new Dakrya.

You can hear more music at www.district97.net and there are plenty more videos such as this one on our Youtube page:



Go to http://www.youtube.com/user/D97Music?feature=mhum for more

 

[Jasonic]

This band has been added to the Chicago Gamma Ray show @ Reggies on Feb 3rd.

 

[modernwizardry]

This band has been added to the Chicago Gamma Ray show @ Reggies on Feb 3rd.

Already got my ticket for that! I wonder if they will announce any other bands...

Haha the Reggies site has a quite out of date description for Gamma Ray:

"Without any doubt there is no way ignoring Gamma Ray and their new album NO WORLD ORDER in the third millenium..."

 

[District97]

I really dig your sound! Will keep an eye on your show dates and if there ever is a show on the east coast, I will do my best to be there.

We'll be in Gettusburg, PA on Sunday, May 22nd 2011 for ROSfest. Lots of other great bands too, check it out!

 

[TheLongshot]

We'll be in Gettusburg, PA on Sunday, May 22nd 2011 for ROSfest. Lots of other great bands too, check it out!

Just did. Very tempting with Phideaux, Daemonia and The Reasoning playing.

 

[AngraRULES]

I think Sylvan played RosFest once or twice. I would have loved to have seen them live.

 

[TheLongshot]

I think Sylvan played RosFest once or twice. I would have loved to have seen them live.

That is the one which I went to and they were great.

 

[skyrefuge]

This band has been added to the Chicago Gamma Ray show @ Reggies on Feb 3rd.

Yeah, seems like on odd pairing. When I was at D97's show at Reggie's a couple nights ago I was wondering how Leslie's awesome prog-dancing goes over with a crowd of serious prog-rock/metal tuckers. I figure probably about as well as it will go over with German power metal barbarians.

And hey guys, enough with that Tom Sawyer, next time I wanna see a Meshuggah cover, alright?

Neil

 

[DuchessOfDork]

This band is brilliant! No nerds and no weird chicks. Just great music.

Heeeeeeeeeeey.................

 

[AngraRULES]

This band is brilliant! No nerds and no weird chicks. Just great music.

LMAO win! Then again, the prog-heads are pretty nerdy usually.

It is for sure one of the best up and coming female fronted bands there are right now, along with Clandestine.

Speaking of Clandestine, how come you guys are not listening to them yet?!?!?!

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[Osiris' Eyes]

It is for sure one of the best up and coming female fronted bands there are right now, along with Clandestine.

Speaking of Clandestine, how come you guys are not listening to them yet?!?!?!

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I am and love Clandestine! I picked up their debut "The Invalid" a while back and it instantly became a regular play for me. I call them To-Mera lite...they have a similar vibe but more accessible to the casual user...and that is coming from someone who is an enormous To-Mera fan!!! Not sure why they are not more popular but I hope their day will come.

As for District 97, I am looking forward to seeing them in Chicago at Reggie's with Gamma Ray. I am so stoked for this show as I have VIP tix for a meet and greet with Gamma. I am not the adoring starstruck type, but to have the opportunity to shake fuckin' Kai's hand and thank him for his musical genius will be worth the upcharge.