Mark Pickerel, frontman for his “Praying Hands,” has managed to avoid the big city. Hailing from the town of Ellensburg, Washington, he has been playing music since a young age with the unique role of singing drummer. Starting his career with the Screaming Trees, Pickerel has rocked with artists such as Mark Lanegan and Brandi Carlile – not to mention a stint as the drummer for Nirvana. His new album, titled Cody’s Dream, is due out March 8. Learn more about Ellensburg and its colorful characters below.
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The Columbus, Ohio band Two Cow Garage is accurately named. A garage band that dubs their home “Cowtown”, Two Cow Garage have embraced their surroundings. Released in April of last year, Two Cow’s third album, aptly titled III, has received great reviews and allowed them to tour throughout Europe and play shows with bands like Iron and Wine. In this Stomping Grounds exclusive, bassist Shane Sweeny tells us why Columbus is a haven for music, art, and best of all, dollar PBRs.
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Hailing from Detroit Rock City, Amy Gore is the lead singer of the all girl, no glitz garage rock band the Gore Gore Girls. First discovered in 1998, the Gore Gore girls have just released their third album but have already played with such iconic acts as Iggy and the Stooges, the New York Dolls and the Cramps. Here, Amy gives us the goods on her hometown for this Stomping Grounds exclusive.
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