1-900
Last Updated on Monday, 29 November 1999 16:00 Thursday, 04 March 2010 16:08
1-900
“Who ya gonna call?”
By: Rob Atkinson
When it comes to being in a band, there’s a lot of groups out there that take an overtly serious tone with the music. Even though the passion behind a bands performance and song writing are important, it’s easy to look past the true meaning behind being in a rock band: having fun. The band 1-900 has looked past the ideas of Rock Stardom and instead, focus on what they do best, which is jamming out to great songs and having a good time doing. While each member of 1-900 has performed in their fair share of groups over the years, the band has come together with a less serious tone, looking towards to playing some good shows, meeting new people, and building a party atmosphere that any music lover would more than enjoy.
1-900 was originally started 3 years ago, when drummer Nick Wise was approached by previous bass player Todd Kaiser to start a project featuring a female singer. At that time, Nick had been singing for another group called Mercy Sanction, which gave him the opportunity to open for such national acts as Warrant, Skid Row, and Love boy, just to name a few. After parting with Mercy Sanction, Nick took his place behind the drum kit and formed 1-900. Eventually
Chad Overholser & Tony Perks, entered the equation on guitars, and previous bass player Todd Kaiser was replaced by Tony perks. Both Tony & Chad had decided to join 1-900 after their previous project, Next Tuesday, had disbanded.
Most recently, 1-900 has been given the opportunity to headline the DTSB Tent Party After Party event at Club Fever. Sure to entertain the crowd with their high energy renditions of some the classic tunes of this age, it’ll make for a nightcap that no one in attendance will forget. There’s also gossip that Club Fever’s general manager Vic Mann might even take the stage with the band for a song to… But you’ll have to come out to find out for sure! Below are a few questions answered by the classic rock band 1-900.
Q: What’s the history of 1-900, particular with the choice of name? How do you describe your sound?
A: The name came out as a joke 1-900 the band because we couldn’t come up with a name. Our sound is Classic rock 70s, 80’s, 90’s and now. A little bit of everything.
Q: Who’s in the band and what do they play?
A: Nick Wise - drums and vocals; Missey Domiono - lead vocals; Chad Overholser – guitars; Tony Perks – bass; and Dave Stutzman - sound and lights.
Q: Who are your influences, and how do you relate into the Indiana music scene?
A: 80’s rock primarily. We play a lot of songs that other people don’t cover. Blondie, Go-Go’s, the less contemporary stuff.
Q: Can you talk specifically about the upcoming DTSB St. Paddy’s Day after party performance at Club Fever on March 12th in South Bend?
A: We take the stage at 11pm. Playing our blend of classic and dance rock till 2am with plenty of green beer to go around.
For more info on 1-900 visit myspace.com/1900callme.. 1-900 will be performing at 11p at Club Fever on March 12th and also will be performing March 27th at the Harvey House in Constantine, MI & Rulli’s Bella Luna in Middlebury, on April 2nd.
