A redefining rock and roll experience, Revenant is part Floydian concept album, part 90's inspired guitar rock. Revenant is at times moody and contemplative, at other times progressive, experimental, and hard rocking.

11 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: 90's Rock



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In their 10 years of playing music together, Ron Copenhaver, Matthew Hoover, and Donne Copenhaver have changed their band name almost as many times as the band have altered their distinct sound. The Peachbones, as they've been known for about 6 years, have crafted a work of rock music influenced by their own imaginations, classic rock, and a handful of modern bands since their inception in 1994.

Ron and Matthew met at Ashland University in 1994. They soon began writing songs together, Ron playing guitar and Hoover singing. The search for a band was on. Donne, twin brother of Ron, became the drummer. Since then, the band has seen three bassists, the most recent being Andrew Ditlevson.

They played Columbus regularly and earned a reputation as one of the best live shows in the city. With the changes in lineup and style came a new name: the Peachbones. After years of playing in Columbus in an attempt to earn money for a debut album, the band longed for another change. But before they would make that transition, they recorded Big Ohio, their first full-length album.

The album received good reviews in the Columbus media. Many of the band's influences became evident on the album: Hoover's love of old country, along with the Copenhavers' allegiance to harder rocking modern bands like Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, and former bassist Miller's discovery of Wilco and Son Volt all contributed to the rock sound of Big Ohio. This diversity of influence, along with a general love of classic rock from the 60's and 70's, made up the Peachbones trademark sound. Pedal steel guitars, pianos, accordions, and mandolins deftly made their way onto the album, providing an alternative country texture to their songs.

Once Big Ohio was behind them, the band began writing new material. The band once again underwent a personnel change, departing with Vern Miller in 2002. Enter Andrew Ditlevson, a much needed spark to the band's creativity and direction. Andrew's presence opened doors of creativity for the band, allowing many ideas and concepts to develop that an earlier version of the band might have prevented. A new style of rock had emerged.

Revenant, their second release, showcases this new sound, offering up both more contemplative and intense rock. Slower, darker songs find their way onto their second effort, yet the rock offerings eclipse even the hardest heard on Big, Ohio. More experimental guitar sounds and synthesizers aid in distinguishing this batch of songs from those on Big Ohio, but the core of the Peachbones sound--booming drums, driving bass, melodic vocals, and superb guitar tone--makes this album a quintessential Peachbones work. Revenant is now available for purchase. www.thepeachbones.com.