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Obraskai
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | West Columbia, SC |
| Genres | Hard Rock, Alt. Rock |
| Band Members | Jeff Eargle - Vocals; Chris Byers - Guitar; Josh Wright - Guitar; Greg Bolton - Bass; Matt Warren - Drums |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Artist / Band Member: Chris Byers obraskaimusic@yahoo.com 803-760-6189
| One-Sheet | |
| Market Draw: | Columbia, SC: 201-250; Augusta, GA: 101-150; Charleston, SC: 51-75; Charlotte, NC: 76-100; Atlanta, GA: 76-100; Savanna, GA: 31-50 |
| Venue History: | New Brookland Tavern - West Columbia, sc; Headliners - Columbia, SC; The Music Farm - Charleston, sc; The Art Bar - Columbia, sc; Jillian's in the Vista - Columbia, SC; The Loose Cockaboose - Columbia, SC; The Rock House - Tybee Island, Ga; The Loft - Augusta, Ga; The Playground Bar - Augusta, Ga; Hot Box - Lancaster, SC; The Money - Rock Hill, sc; The Milestone - Charlotte, NC; Charlotte's Underground - Charlotte, NC; Luna Bean - Wilson, NC; Zakks Coffee House - Murfreesboro, NC; Rock-It Club - Bluefield, WV; Bar 46 - Hackettstown, NJ; Trash Bar - Brooklyn, NY; Heirloom Arts Theater - Danbury, CT; The Pit - Jacksonville, FL; A LOT MORE - THAT WE CANT THINK OF!, NY |
| Opener Experience: | Weaving The Fate; Taproot; The Dirty Heads; Sent By Ravens; Crossfade; Rehab; Civil Twilight; 10 Years; Janus; Uncrowned; Deepfield |
| Similar Artists: | 10 Years, Chevelle, Tool |
| Discography: | Farewell To The Former EP—2010; This World Is In Dire Need Of Heroes LP—2008 |
About the Artist
Fusing energy with a multitude of musical inspirations, hard rock band Obraskai of West Columbia, South Carolina, charges ahead in the East Coast music scene and beyond. Fans of bands like Chevelle, A Perfect Circle, Coheed and Cambria, and Shinedown will find a familiar style with a new twist in “Farewell to the Former,” Obraskai’s sophomore effort released in August 2010, and will be blown away by the emotional power emanating from their live show.Technical Requirements:
Full PAAt least 2 monitors. One for our singer and one for our drummer.
A Sound Engineer
Achievements
Video Finals Grand Prize Winner March 2012
Reached 1st in Best of Rock chart in 2013. 1st for 2 weeks.
Metal Winner, November 2012
Reached 2nd in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 20 for 27 weeks.
Hard Rock Winner, July 2010
Reached 36th in Best of Rock chart in 2014. In the top 100 for 11 weeks.
Reached 88th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 1 week.
Top 10 in Metal, January 2013
Top 10 in Metal, December 2012
Top 10 in Metal, October 2012
Top 10 in Metal, August 2012
Top 10 in Hard Rock Videos, July 2012
Top 10 in Hard Rock Videos, March 2012
Modern Rock Winner, December 2011
Top 10 in Hard Rock, July 2011
Top 10 in Hard Rock, December 2010
December 2009 Alternative
November 2009 Converse "Get Out of the Garage" ROCK
July 2009 Alternative
July 2010 Judging Excellence
November 2009 Judging Excellence
Top 40 in Rock, March 2017
Top 40 in Rock, February 2017
Top 40 in Rock, March 2014
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, February 2014
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, December 2013
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, February 2013
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, January 2013
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, December 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, November 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, October 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, September 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock Videos, August 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock, August 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock, July 2012
Top 40 in Metal, July 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock, June 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock, May 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock, April 2012
Top 40 in Rock, January 2012
Top 40 in Hard Rock, December 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, November 2011
Top 40 in Rock, November 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, October 2011
Top 40 in Rock, October 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, August 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, May 2011
Top 40 in Rock, May 2011
Top 40 in Alternative, March 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, March 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, February 2011
Top 40 in Hard Rock, January 2011
Top 40 in Rock, January 2011
Press Coverage
Obraskai in The State by
The title of Obraskai’s new CD, “The World is in Dire Need of Heroes,” which will be released tonight, couldn’t be more poignant. And the band should be commended for its heroic toiling in the gray...
The title of Obraskai’s new CD, “The World is in Dire Need of Heroes,” which will be released tonight, couldn’t be more poignant. And the band should be commended for its heroic toiling in the gray...
Columbia In Dire Need... by
This show marks the official release of This World is in Dire Need of Heroes, the debut for these new local heavy rockers. Filled with commercially accessible rock not too different than what...
This show marks the official release of This World is in Dire Need of Heroes, the debut for these new local heavy rockers. Filled with commercially accessible rock not too different than what...
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