A P O S T R O P H E

*    MICK MIXAN    *    GREGG MARKUS    *    MATT BARRATTA    *    DAN PETERS    *

BIOGRAPHY

    Apostrophe formed in a basement located in Plattsmouth, Nebraska during the Winter of 1998.   Founding members, Mick Mixan, Gregg Markus, Matt Baratta, Matt O'Day (original bassist), and Rob Matthews (keyboard, guitar & original lead vocalist) established an eclectic blend of Blues, Country, Reggae, Jazz, and Rock 'n' Roll.   The resulting Hard Rock style tapped into influences as diverse as AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Frank Zappa.   The band's namesake is credited to the latter's own popular album entitled Apostrophe ('). 

 

    The band developed a modest performance & recording schedule, ultimately releasing its self-titled debut album in 2000 on BOW-LIT Recordings.   The quirky song Ham Sandwich has since been featured in the short film Canned Ham, by New York based film producer Diane L. Janowski. 

    Following the departure of Matt O'Day & Rob Matthews in 2002, the remaining members holed-up in the studio, developing new material for the next 18 months.   During this time, Mick stepped up to become the band's official lead singer.   After auditioning several qualified candidates, Dan Peters, was selected as best man for the demanding job of playing bass guitar.   Today, the band spends time recording & performing live.

Last Update 5/28/05 06:32:00PM CST

SHOW SCHEDULE

MAY 29, 2005  @  SHEA RILEY'S  ( w/ Secret Weapon & Carson City Heat ). 

    Located south of 72nd & Dodge (southwest corner near Austad's Golf)

Last Update 5/28/05 06:32:00PM CST

NEWS

   The new Apostrophe album is scheduled for release in the Fall of 2005.   The guys are hard at work recording tracks & polishing mixes. Fans of skilled musicianship & song-writing will not be disappointed.   Click here to sample some rough mixes. Apostrophe will be performing at Shea Riley's on 5/29 at Shea Riley's.  Also performing will be Secret Weapon & Carson City Heat). 

Last Update 5/28/05 06:32:00PM CST

LISTENING ROOM (Works in Progress)

Works in Progress

Alright  

Photos & Jimmies

Hit It

Out The Window

Problems

Rut    

Love & Punishment

Kangaroo

Ham Sandwich

Fairweather Queen

Closer

Belwether

Better Than Me

Chemical Mind (written by Matt O'Day)

Close Call

Nevermind

Miscellaneous / Bonus

Foil Helmet Man

Fuzzy Nuggs (the band's alter-ego)

Waterbed

Skank

Last Update 5/28/05 06:32:00PM CST

Photo Gallery

Merchandise / Shopping

Links

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Contact Us

E-mail Apostrophe for BOOKING information or to join our MAILING LIST - MusicApostrophe@Yahoo.com