PBM (band)
Encyclopedia
PBM is an American
rock
band based out of Detroit, Michigan
. Founded in 1997 by lead singer Nate Castle and trumpet player Tom Torrento, PBM (Poor Boy Music) has released two full length albums - Overview (2003) and One Sip at a Time (2006).
Between 2003-2007, PBM performed more than 500 shows nationwide and traveled approximately 250,000 road miles on their tour bus, aptly named "The Beast."
PBM has been profiled in the following periodicals:
-Six Degrees Magazine
-Billboard Magazine Online
-TV Guide
-The Detroit Free Press
-The Detroit News
-The Macomb Mayhem
-The Oakland Press
-The Daily Tribune
-The Oakland Post
-Real Detroit
-C&G Newspapers
-The Herald Dispatch
-The Daily Dispatcher
PBM has appeared on the following media outlets:
-The Mitch Albom Show (WJR-AM)
-WDIV, Channel 4
-Fox 2 News Detroit
-NBC's America Don't Got Talent
PBM has shared the stage with prominent musicians including The Recycled, Gavin DeGraw
, The Presidents of the United States of America
, Blessed Onion of Souls, The Verve Pipe
, Cherry Poppin' Daddies
, Paul Rodgers
(of Bad Company
), and Tommy James and the Shondells, That Mustache Feeling, among others.
They have focused much of their energy developing a grassroots style fan-base of college students and indie-music fans, and have been showcase performers at APCA and NACA conferences.
to perform at the annual South By Southwest
festival. The band performed at to a sold out crowd at The Whiskey Lounge along with a stable of well-established Detroit music acts, including The Deadstring Brothers
, Gold Cash Gold and the rapper Tripp
. In attendance were representatives from the UK based record label, Raw Fish Records.
in Royal Oak, Michigan
. The album, One Sip At A Time was distributed nationally to major retail stores by Red Eye Distribution. It is still available through Amazon.com
and other retail websites or through the band at performances.
's America's Got Talent
. Piers Morgan
voted against bringing the band back, while both Brandy
and David Hasselhoff
gave 'yes' votes to advance PBM to the next round. On the July 19 episode, PBM was not asked to perform in the semifinal round; they were thus eliminated from the competition.
. Those scheduled to appear include Nate Castle, Tom Torrento, Jeremiah Hoehner, Dave Jakubowski, Dave Krogh, Steve Zdanio, Gerry Castle and newcomer Matt Marion. The show will mark a new chaper for the group.
, Big Nixon and The Hotel Wellingtons all based in New York. Guitarist Gerry Castle performs with the Balduck Mountain Ramblers. Trombone player Dave Jakubowski performs with the band Blasé Splee.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band based out of Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. Founded in 1997 by lead singer Nate Castle and trumpet player Tom Torrento, PBM (Poor Boy Music) has released two full length albums - Overview (2003) and One Sip at a Time (2006).
Between 2003-2007, PBM performed more than 500 shows nationwide and traveled approximately 250,000 road miles on their tour bus, aptly named "The Beast."
PBM has been profiled in the following periodicals:
-Six Degrees Magazine
-Billboard Magazine Online
-TV Guide
-The Detroit Free Press
-The Detroit News
-The Macomb Mayhem
-The Oakland Press
-The Daily Tribune
-The Oakland Post
-Real Detroit
-C&G Newspapers
-The Herald Dispatch
-The Daily Dispatcher
PBM has appeared on the following media outlets:
-The Mitch Albom Show (WJR-AM)
-WDIV, Channel 4
-Fox 2 News Detroit
-NBC's America Don't Got Talent
PBM has shared the stage with prominent musicians including The Recycled, Gavin DeGraw
Gavin DeGraw
Gavin Shane DeGraw is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is known for his songs "Chariot", "Follow Through", "I Don't Want to Be" , "In Love with a Girl", and "Not Over You".-Early life:DeGraw grew up in the Catskills in South Fallsburg,...
, The Presidents of the United States of America
The Presidents of the United States of America (band)
The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as Pot USA or "PUSA" or The Presidents, are a twice Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band. The band formed in Seattle, USA, in 1993. The three-piece group currently comprises vocalist and "basitarist" Chris Ballew,...
, Blessed Onion of Souls, The Verve Pipe
The Verve Pipe
The Verve Pipe is an American rock band from East Lansing, Michigan. It was formed in 1992 by Brian and Brad Vander Ark, Brian Stout and Donny Brown.-History:...
, Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Cherry Poppin' Daddies
The Cherry Poppin' Daddies are an American band established in Eugene, Oregon, in 1989. Formed by Steve Perry and Dan Schmid , the band has experienced many membership changes over the years, with only Perry, Schmid and Dana Heitman currently remaining from the original line-up.The Daddies' music...
, Paul Rodgers
Paul Rodgers
Paul Bernard Rodgers is an English rock singer-songwriter, best known for his success in the 1970s as a member of Free and Bad Company. After stints in two less successful bands in the 1980s and early 1990s, The Firm and The Law, he became a solo artist. He has recently toured and recorded with...
(of Bad Company
Bad Company
Bad Company were an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of two former Free band members — singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke — as well as Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who, in years prior, was a key component of...
), and Tommy James and the Shondells, That Mustache Feeling, among others.
They have focused much of their energy developing a grassroots style fan-base of college students and indie-music fans, and have been showcase performers at APCA and NACA conferences.
Line-Up
Current Members- Nate Castle - Guitar, Lead Vocals
- Jeremiah Hoehner - Trombone/Vocals/Percussion
- Dave Krogh - Bass/Vocals
- Dave Jakubowski - Lead Guitar
- Matt Marion - Saxophone
- Steve Zdanio - Drums/Percussion
Former members
- Kristi Wiles (née Felkowski) - Trumpet
- Adrian Lawrence - Drums, Bongo
- Tim Webber - Drums, Vocals
- Matt Webber - Bass
- Mike Thomas - Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals
- Gerry Castle - Lead Guitar, Lead Banjo
- Ryan Romanik - Keyboards, Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Rob Ciesluk - Drums
- Matt Ravenscroft - Alto Sax
- Ken Hiltunen - Trumpet, Trombone
- Ryan Nassar - Trumpet
- Ed Hasspatcher - Bass
- Garth Grawburg - Bass
- Gerry "GVC" Castle - Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass
- Tom Torrento - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Vocals, driver
South By Southwest
In 2003, PBM traveled to Austin, TexasAustin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
to perform at the annual South By Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
festival. The band performed at to a sold out crowd at The Whiskey Lounge along with a stable of well-established Detroit music acts, including The Deadstring Brothers
The Deadstring Brothers
The Deadstring Brothers are an alt-country/rock band from Detroit, Michigan who play in a style somewhat reminiscent of the Rolling Stones' Exile On Main Street...
, Gold Cash Gold and the rapper Tripp
Tripp
Tripp is a nickname for a man or boy who is the third in his male line of ancestors to bear the same name, and carries a "III" or "3rd" after his name....
. In attendance were representatives from the UK based record label, Raw Fish Records.
The UK Tour
In 2003, the band traveled to England for a 2-week tour, performing in several cities. The band was invited by indepenendent UK record label, Raw Fish Records. While on tour, PBM recorded a 5 song sampler called The Manchester Sessions at Manchester College. The band also performed at the In The City Festival, a major music festival. They showcased for major and independent labels and drew rave reviews.One Sip At A Time Released
PBM released their last album to more than 2,500 people at the Royal Oak Music TheatreRoyal Oak Music Theatre
The Royal Oak Music Theatre is a music venue theatre, located at 318 W. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, Michigan. It was built as a vaudeville theater and opened in 1928.-History and usage:...
in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 57,236. It should not be confused with Royal Oak Charter Township, a separate community located nearby....
. The album, One Sip At A Time was distributed nationally to major retail stores by Red Eye Distribution. It is still available through Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
and other retail websites or through the band at performances.
America's Got Talent
PBM appeared on the June 28, 2006 episode of NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
's America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of...
. Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan
Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan , known professionally as Piers Morgan, is a British journalist and television presenter. He is editorial director of First News, a national newspaper for children....
voted against bringing the band back, while both Brandy
Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
and David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff
David Michael Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, producer and businessman. He is best known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s US series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch...
gave 'yes' votes to advance PBM to the next round. On the July 19 episode, PBM was not asked to perform in the semifinal round; they were thus eliminated from the competition.
The College Years
After a successful UK tour, PBM appeared at NACA Nationals as an unsigned artist. Eventually they were signed to Degy Booking International. PBM performed at hundreds of college campus across the country, traveling over 250,000 miles via rental cars, tour bus and planes.The Reunion Show
On February 13, 2009 PBM reunited with former members and new members for a sold out show at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, MichiganFerndale, Michigan
Ferndale is adjacent to the cities of Detroit to the south, Oak Park to the west, Hazel Park to the east, Pleasant Ridge to the north, Royal Oak Township to the southwest, and Royal Oak to the north....
. Those scheduled to appear include Nate Castle, Tom Torrento, Jeremiah Hoehner, Dave Jakubowski, Dave Krogh, Steve Zdanio, Gerry Castle and newcomer Matt Marion. The show will mark a new chaper for the group.
Side projects
During the PBM hiatus many side projects were formed to fill the void. Nate Castle formed a side project entitled, Nate Castle and The Sliders, which is now defunct. He also performs solo throughout the Metro-Detroit area in addition to performing acoustic shows with trombonist Jeremiah Hoehner, trombonist Dave Jakubowski and bassist Dave Krogh. Drummer Steve Zdanio formed the cover band The Domino Rally, which continues to perform in the Metro-Detroit area. Mike Thomas performs and tours nationally as a solo act, in addition to performing with the bands MoxieMoxie
Moxie is a carbonated beverage that was one of the first mass-produced soft drinks in the United States. It continues to be regionally popular today....
, Big Nixon and The Hotel Wellingtons all based in New York. Guitarist Gerry Castle performs with the Balduck Mountain Ramblers. Trombone player Dave Jakubowski performs with the band Blasé Splee.
External links
- PBM website, Official PBM website
- PBM on Myspace, Myspace website for PBM.
- PBM on Purevolume, Purevolume website for PBM