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Songbyrd Presents Never Elected
with Shumaun and Unring The Bell
Doors - 7:00 PM
Show - 8:00 PM
Tickets
Advance - $15
Day of - $18
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Never Elected, one of Washington D.C.’s most captivating and electrifying acts, has been rocking the airwaves with their new album “Turbulent”. The album is also a finalist in this year’s 2024 WAMMIES (Washington, D.C.’s version of the Grammy’s) for Best Hard Rock / Metal Album along with their other nominations for Best Hard Rock / Metal Band, and Best Hard Rock / Metal Single (All My Life).
Known for their thought-provoking material centered around socio-political themes, Never Elected continues to leave an indelible mark on the music scene.. From rocking out to evoking tears, the audience’s reactions to their songs have been diverse and intense, showcasing the emotional depth of Never Elected’s music.
Formed by the dynamic duo, Sujit Kumar and Altan Aydin, who share a common love for all things grunge and rock ‘n’ roll, the band also features Dr. T on melodic bass riffs and Wesley Meyer, the driving force behind the drums. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the band persevered, recording and releasing two singles and music videos that kept their fans engaged during a period of uncertainty.
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Shumaun, initially a solo project by Farhad Hossain, evolved into a collaborative band after recruiting friends. Despite drummer challenges during recording, including the departure of Tanvir Tomal, replaced by Waqar Khan, the band managed to release their self-titled debut album in 2015 with contributions from Travis Orbin (Darkest Hour) and Mark Zonder (ex-Fates Warning) on drums. Tanvir later rejoined as the live drummer. In 2019, their second album "One Day Closer to Yesterday" was released, followed by their critically acclaimed third album "Memories & Intuition" in 2021, which featured renowned drummers, Thomas Lang, Atma Anur, Mark Zonder, and Leo Margarit. Praised by numerous prominent progressive, hard rock, and heavy metal outlets such as PROG magazine, Revolver Magazine, Decibel Magazine, Metal Asylum, and Progressive Music Planet, the band's distinctive sound, propelled by Farhad Hossain's dynamic vocals and lead guitar work, Jose Mora's melodious bass lines, and Tyler Kim's nuanced guitar embellishments, has earned them accolades, awards, and widespread recognition.
In 2024, Shumaun unveiled their fourth critically acclaimed album, titled "Opposing Mirrors," showcasing a stellar lineup of drummers including the return of Thomas Lang and Leo Margarit of Pain of Salvation, alongside Marco Minnemann from the instrumental power trio, The Aristocrats. For mixing and mastering duties, the band has once again enlisted Brett Caldas-Lima at Tower Studio in France. The band has once again cemented their official lineup with the addition of William Burton on drums.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Songbyrd Music House, 1-3, Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States,Washington D.C.
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