Info
- Genre
- punk/indie/rock
- Members
- Eric Edmonston – Vox
Amy Griffin – Guitar/Vox
Dennis Carver – Bass
Kristin Edmonston – Guitar
Kevin Pickering – Drums
- Eric Edmonston – Vox
- Hometown
- Boston
- Biography
- Full Body Anchor is a Boston-based indie rock band that was formed in March of 2009. Major influences include Shudder to Think, HUM, Archers of Loaf, Deftones, and Queens of the Stone Age. Helmed by distinctly powerful vocals, Full Body Anchor’s music deftly veers from dark
complexity to sing-along simplicity. Rich, interlocking guitars and an explosive rhythm section complement the vocals, making for an intense listening experience that is as heavy as it is heartfelt. In a word, Full Body Anchor’s presence is undeniable.After spending many years playing drums or guitar in punk rock bands, Eric decided it was time to bring his “dream project” to fruition; an indie rock/90’s alternative band featuring Eric strictly on vocals, with no instrument to hide behind. The idea was as scary as it was exciting. Eric quickly enlisted Kristin on guitar, and the songwriting began. With three or four song ideas, the duo began searching for a drummer and a bass player to make Eric’s vision a reality. After mulling over a list of potential drummers, Eric called Kevin, a local musician and longtime soundguy. Though unsure of the nature of the project, Kevin accepted the invitation to come down to the rehearsal space and jam a while. After hearing the tunes and bonding over a mutual love of Queens of the Stone Age, Kevin was in! A few weeks later, the trio began the search for a bass player. They called Amy, a friend and guitar player who’s been in many varied bands over the years, even playing alongside Eric in Darkbuster for a time. Despite not being a bass player, she was at the top of their list; they figured she was versatile enough to be a great fit if she was up to the challenge of learning a new instrument. Amy, excited to be part of the new band, agreed to give the bass a try. After some more writing and rehearsing, however, this plan was nixed after it became apparent that having two guitar players would benefit the band, ensuring a richer, more textured sound. Now the real struggle began; finding the right bass player. With a few songs under their belt, the band asked Dennis, a friend and another guitar player by trade, to check out the nascent tunes. Dennis was so interested in the band’s sound and common influences that he immediately accepted bass responsibilities. It was a perfect fit, both musically and personally, and Full Body Anchor was finally complete and free to begin creating, writing, recording, and performing.
- Full Body Anchor is a Boston-based indie rock band that was formed in March of 2009. Major influences include Shudder to Think, HUM, Archers of Loaf, Deftones, and Queens of the Stone Age. Helmed by distinctly powerful vocals, Full Body Anchor’s music deftly veers from dark
- Current Location
- Boston
- Press Contact
- fullbodyanchor@hotmail.com
- Influences
- Shudder to Think, Archers of Loaf, Deftones, Hum, Torche, Queens of the Stone Age, Chavez, Bjork, Foo Fighters, My Bloody Valentine, Mastadon, B-52’s…
- Band Interests
- “…rocking out, rocking out”
- Likes
- Boston Music Awards, The Sprained Ankles, Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys, Weekly Dig, The Murder Mile, GOZU, might, Pabst Blue Ribbon x Boston, Mellow Bravo, Oldjack, McAlister Drive, John Powhida International Airport, Tijuana Sweetheart, Keep Me Conscious, Static of the Gods, Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, TRiPLE THiCK, The Blizzard of 78, stereo telescope, Black Thai, Sidewalk Driver, The Autumn Hollow Band, Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling, Spirit Kid, The Year Million, Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble, FALLEN ANGEL RECORDS, Tik Tok, Who Killed Who, i have ears, C.D. On Songs, The Nose Jobs, Bring The Knife, Dead Friends, Midway Cafe, Brighton Music Hall, Razors in the Night, Charlie’s Kitchen, On the Town with Mikey Dee, Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood, Boston Accents, Cult 45, THE ACRO-BRATS, The Tenafly Vipers, The Spoilers, 00700 Club, A Wish For Fire, Cradle to the Grave, Boston Band Crush, The Grinds, DRAGO (Boston), Tired Old Bones
- Websites
Press
- “Best of 2010: Ashley’s top picks” – Ashley Willard – Boston Band Crush
- “Short blurb in the Weekly Dig about us!” – J. Pat – Boston’s Weekly Dig
- “C.D. On Songs: Full Body Anchor – “Drown Control” (song review)” – CD Di Guardia – Boston Band Crush
- “Kevin Finn’s top 10 from 2009. Our song was number 8” – The Noise
