John David Kent and the Dumb Angels
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John David Kent is a Texas Country
band based out of Celeste
, TX
. Consisting of John David Kent, formerly of the late 90's Rock band Radish
, and other North Texas
natives Michael Graska, Jamey Gleaves, Jason Andrew, and Tony Kent.
, and The Lemonheads
he relocated back to his hometown of Celeste, TX to form Blackland Records
and "The Vault" Studio. John began to write songs of his own and formed the band Pony League which is now defunct but then put together John David Kent. The band's self-titled first album is set for release on May 17, 2011.
Texas Country
Texas country music is a rapidly growing sub-genre of American country music. Texas country is known for fusing traditionalist root sounds with the outspoken, care-free views of outlaw country...
band based out of Celeste
Celeste, Texas
Celeste is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. The population was 817 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Celeste is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, TX
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. Consisting of John David Kent, formerly of the late 90's Rock band Radish
Radish (band)
Radish were a self-proclaimed "Sugar Metal" band formed in 1993 by Ben Kweller, John David Kent, and Bryan Blur.-History:The trio played locally in and around Greenville and recorded two independent releases, Dizzy and Hello . Kweller sent a copy of Dizzy to Guitarist Nils Lofgren who grew up with...
, and other North Texas
North Texas
North Texas is a distinct cultural and geographic area forming the central-northeastern section of the U.S. state of Texas. North Texas is generally considered to include the area south of Oklahoma, east of Abilene, and north of Waco...
natives Michael Graska, Jamey Gleaves, Jason Andrew, and Tony Kent.
Background Information
After John's stint recording and touring with Radish, Ben KwellerBen Kweller
Ben Kweller is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.-Early life:Ben Kweller was born in San Francisco, CA in 1981. In 1982, his family relocated to Emory, Texas, where his father, Howard Kweller, became the town's first doctor. In 1986, the Kwellers moved to a much larger city,...
, and The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads are an American alternative rock band first formed in 1986 by Evan Dando, Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz. Dando has remained the band's only constant member....
he relocated back to his hometown of Celeste, TX to form Blackland Records
Blackland Records
Blackland Records Blackland Records Corporate LogoCorporate InformationFounder: John Kent, Tim WheelerOrigin:Celeste, TX, United StatesYears Active:2005–PresentWebsite:...
and "The Vault" Studio. John began to write songs of his own and formed the band Pony League which is now defunct but then put together John David Kent. The band's self-titled first album is set for release on May 17, 2011.