Biography
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Years Active
2009 – 2011 (2 years)
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Founded In
Athens, Athens County, Ohio, United States
2009-2011
This Athens, Ohio collective has gone through many changes since its inception in the early Winter days of 2009. The behemoth was born through the meeting of two dream-filled souls, Jack Gould and young sir Benjamin Stewart Kain. After jamming on the Ohio University East College Green, the idea of forming a band was planted firmly in their heads. They gathered the most talented musicians all across campus, first recruiting their good friends (some old and some new) Eric Turner, Jesse Catania, Chris Mack, and Nick Graham. Things began to snowball, and soon they were a giant hunk of funk with a full rhythm section, horns, and two dedicated vocalists.
The Heat left an impact on the Athens music scene with loud, rambunctious live shows and frequent collaborations with other local acts, including the rap duo The DysFunktional Family, Elemental Groove Theory, and several others. The group's large size would lead to its eventual dissolution. Members of the group now play in various acts, including The Burning River Ramblers, Sassafraz, Rex Kalibur, and Zoo Trippin'
Lineup
Vocals: Eden Lee, Ben Kain, Eric Turner
Horns: Jack Gould (Saxophone), Nick Weckman (Trombone), Zach Pontzer (Backup Trumpet)
Rhythm: Eric Turner (Guitar), Zach Pontzer (Guitar), Chris Mack (Bass), Dave Young (Keys), Joe Argiro (Drums)
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