Welcome to Lixbox On Line Press Kit!

BIOGRAPHY

LIXBOX music is the product of four extremely talented musicians who deliver an exciting and fresh new sound. Based out of Austin, Texas LIXBOX has created a distinctive style from a combination of rock, blues and funk. The music  has garnered significant attention from the Austin music scene. Come on out see why fans are calling LIXBOX music , "AUSTIN ROCK".
 

MEMBERS

 
Lead Singer/Guitarist, Brad Falch, has been singing his whole life. Growing up in Austin, he picked up a guitar at an early age and began performing as the lead singer in various bands including Mike Kling's (drummer) band. Brad is dedicated to providing impassioned vocals and creating the highest quality songs possible. His powerful voice, extended vocal range, and audience persona make him well suited as the band’s lead singer and front man.

Singer/ Lead Guitarist, Larry Schmidt, born in El Paso, Texas. He had his first guitar at age 12 and was performing in groups by age 15. Larry has entertained people through out the southwest and has a very strong musical background. Larry hooked with Mike (drummer) in the summer of 2006. They discovered they both loved the same style of music. That bluesy rock and roll that when you close your eyes you can feel it all the way down to your soul, type of music. Incredible lead technique are a perfect fit for the homegrown sound of LIXBOX. There are times during the show that LIXBOX will turn Larry loose and people are always amazed at the way he handles his guitar. Like no other. Hearing is believing but seeing is better, don't miss a chance to see this guy perform.

Singer/Bassist, Jim Sikes, from Dayton, Ohio began playing bass at the age of 14.  During the evolution of the “Album Rock Era” of the ‘70’s, Jim had great exposure to some very talented players. He learned a variety of genres including Classic Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Country. Moving to Oklahoma City, Jim played R &B with guitarist Joe Bob Nelson, the hits of the 70’s with a touring band, and occasional work with other combos.
Now living in Austin, Texas. Jim recently played Christian Rock with a few area musicians. Over time, he has had 3 Fender Jazz Basses, the most recent a fretless version.  “The lack of frets just gives me a little more to explore. My lifelong love for the instrument is growing more now that I am in the good company of Lixbox.

Singer/Drummer, Mike Kling, grew up in Beaumont, TX which gave Mike a taste of New Orleans style funk and Zydeco. He tells us that he loves a good solid pull-em-out on the dance floor, funky, rhythmic beat with swirling accents of cymbals and toms that create that a swirling, pulsing, feel that just sucks you onto the dance floor like a strong Texas Gulf undertow. His drumming techniques support and drive the song of LIXBOX. LIXBOX greatest asset is his genius sense of touch on the percussions. He is our foundation and the founder and the spark that holds us together.

DISCOGRAPHY

“THIS SIDE UP” is a twelve song CD that reflects the musical talents and incredible writing skills of LIXBOX.  Produced and Mixed at Stinson Studios, 5242 City Park Road, Austin, Texas by Sean Sanders, John Stinson, and Larry Schmidt.

1. Power Of One
2. Anna
3. Every Body
4. Dedication
5. Burn N Love
6. We Love You So
7. Couldn’t We Forget Ourselves
8. The Shake
9. The Walrus
10. Feels The Pain
11. Blue Ocean

12.Last Night IN Vegas

ORIGINAL SONGS NOT ON CD

Like It Than Way

In My Head
She Lied For You
Hide
Loving Eyes
In My Way
Mental Stimulation

Run With Me

Posse

Love Her

Diana

Tell Me When It's Over

 
PARTIAL COPY SONG LIST

You Got Me Rocking - The Rolling Stones
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
When Love Comes to Town - U2 - BB KIng
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Change in my Pocket - Georgia Satellites
Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
Taxman - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Circle - Big Head Todd And The Monsters
Crab - Weezer
Come As You Are - Nivana
Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
The Thrill Is Gone - BB King
My Guitar Gentle Weeps - Eric Clapton
Wicked Games - Chris Issac
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Guns and Roses
Highway to Hell - AC/DC
Mary Jane's last dance - Tom Petty
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
Cocaine - Eric Clapton
Hero - Foo Fighters
She Talks to Angels - Black Crowes
Sympathy for the devil - The Rolling Stones
Whole Lotta Rosie - AC/DC
Blue Jean Blues- ZZ Top
Red House - Jimi Hendrix
Birthday - The Beatles
Jenny 867-5309 - Tomme Tutone
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash
Super Sonic - Oasis
Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ TOP
Bang-A-Gong - T.Rex
Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
Suzie Q - CCR
Tainted Love - Marilyn Manson
Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
Come Together - The Beatles
Figured You Out - Nickel Back
Hoochie Coochie Man - Muddy Waters
Kiss - Prince

White Wedding - Billy Idol

I just want to make love to you - April Wine (Foghat)

Love Rollercoaster - Red Hot Chilly Peppers

Love Stinks - J. Geils

Boys of Summer - Ataries

She Hates Me - Puddle of Mudd

Wonder Wall - Oasis

Low - Cracker

Son's Gonna Rise - Citizen Cope

Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Crazy Bitch - Buck Cherry

Copper Head Road - Earl Keen

Slither - Velvet Revolver

Down - Bush

Plus Many Many Many More

EQUIPMENT

For and large venues we us Music Labs, Austin TX

Sound Reinforcement System:
16 Channel Mackie ONYX Console
16 Channel Carvin Mixer
12 Channel Mackie CFX
12 Channel Yamaha

Inner Ear Monitoring system

DBX 262 Compressor limiter
8- Monitor power amplifier
2- 16-band EQ

Echoplex
Lexicon MPX100 Dual Processor
4- 2-Way Mains
2 Mackie Subwoofer
2 Mackie SA 1521 500 watts
6- Behringer 12" 2-way Wedge Floor Monitors
Mackie SR 450 Monitors
Audix Wireless microphones
Earth Worx Microphones
Shure SM57 microphones
AKG WMS 40 microphones
BBE Sound Inc882 Sonic Maximizer
Power Play Pro XL
Yamaha 750 Power amp

Instrument Amplifiers:
4 - Fender Amps

2- Mesa Boogie Nomad amp

2- Mesa Boogie Triad Dual Core
2 - Tweed 4-12 cabinets

2- Half Stack - Mesa Boogie

Mesa Boogie Stiletto

Vox AC30 Amp
Fender Concert Amp
Callien-Kruger Bass Amp
Hartke – Aluminum Bass Cabinet
Peavey Duece (1979) tube amp

Partial List Guitars:
Fender Stratocaster (1976)
Shecter Black Diamond (2006)

Gibson Custom Les Paul (56)

Fender Bass
Carvin Bass 2006
Fender Stratocaster (1995)
Yamaha 12 String Acoustic
Yamaha AES1500 B Semi Hollow

Kramer Elliot Easton (Tele)

Edwards Les Paul

Partial List Guitar Effects:
Boss MD50 Multi effect rack
Line 6 Effect Bass Pod
Vox Wah

808 Style Tube Screamer

Danelectro delay

Partial List Percussion:
Pearl Master Works
LP Percussion Congos
24” Wuton Gong

Roland Electronic Drum Kit

Lighting:
1 Chauvet Disco Ball
2 American DJ Scan Scanners
1 American DJ mini pin-hole ball
4 pin spots
1 American DJ Light system
1 ST35 Strobe
1 LT Light System LED Moon Flower
View Sonic Projector and Screen

STAGE LAYOUT

Main PA system resides front or rear of house and is a stereo mix as follows:

Left drum overhead panned hard left
Right drum overhead panned hard right
Guitar 1 left panned to 2 o’clock, right panned hard left
Guitar 2 left panned to 10 o’clock, right panned hard right
Bass panned to center
Lead vocal panned to center
Backup vocal 1 panned to 1 o’clock
Backup vocal 2 panned to 11 o’clock
Backup vocal 3 panned to center

GENERAL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

Channel Device Source Line In Sound effects
 Lead Vocal 2:1 Compression; deep expander (gate); reverb; delay; de-esser
 Back-up Vocal 1 2:1 Compression; deep expander (gate); reverb; delay; de-esser
 Back-up Vocal 2 2:1 Compression; deep expander (gate); reverb; delay; de-esser
 Back-up Vocal 3 2:1 Compression; deep expander (gate); reverb; delay; de-esser
 Guitar 1 (Left)
 Guitar 1 (Right)
 Guitar 2 (Left) Boss MD50 - Pedal POD LINE 6
 Guitar 2 (Right) Boss MD50
 Bass Direct
 Drums Overhead L Earthworx Reverb
 Drums Overhead R Earthworx Reverb
 Drum Snare ShureSM57 Reverb
 Drum Kick Earthworx
 
Any engineering questions:
Contact 1: Larry Schmidt 512-294-9285
Contact 3: Lixbox@Lixbox.com

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Booking Information

Contact@Lixbox.com

Larry 512 - 294 - 9285