Rowdy Rockers Aim to Take Over Columbus, then the World
February 11, 2009 by James E. Donaldson
For the local band Chelsea Automatic, anything less than world domination through their music is unacceptable.
"We have already taken the proper steps to take over Columbus. Our musical motto is: first Columbus, and then the world," stated lead singer J Fina.
The ambitious group describes their music as garage rock that your parents don’t want you to listen to. They have been together for almost seven months yet already have a full-length, professional album under their belts.
Despite playing shows every weekend in Columbus, the band has played in Cleveland and is getting ready to play in cities such as New York City, Chicago, and Athens.
The band consists of Fina on vocals; Eric Hangover on bass guitar, Alex Scott on guitar, and Jim Possible on drums. Half of the band, including bassist Hangover, attend Columbus State Community College and are doing remarkably well with their grassroots approach to marketing.
"After every show, we usually have an after party. [Our fans] are more inclined to come out and see us play when they know that we are going to be spending the money that we earned for the show to supply the alcohol [after the show]," stated Hangover.
The talented quartet has made a name for itself in the Columbus music scene with their combination of catchy guitar riffs, searing vocals, and solid drum grooves.
"Everyone who attends our live show ends up saying that we’re their new favorite band," said vocalist Fina. Their debut album, The Band Drinks Free, will be availible for their CD release show March 6th at the Newport Music Hall.
"If you like garage rock, blues, and watching a rowdy band take over on stage – we invite you all to come along and see us," Hangover said. The future is bright for these four Columbus-born rockers and their band, Chelsea Automatic.
They have been in constant contact with a Los Angeles agent who found the White Stripes and REM. The agent will be flying from L. A. to attend the Newport show, March 6.
"Things have been moving so fast, and always up ever since we got together," said Hangover. "We try to play good blues rock music that our fans can dance to, and then afterwards we always have a killer after party. It’s like everyone is one big, united, incestuous, partying family. We have almost taken over Columbus. Today Columbus, tomorrow the world."
Check out Chelsea Automatic for yourselves at http://www.myspace.com/chelseaautomatic or http://www.chelseaautomatic.com