The Rev

The Rev has been described as what would happen if country and southern rock hitched a ride to the west coast and went surfing.

Based in Scottsdale, AZ, The Rev is an ensemble of seasoned musicians with a sound all their own. Though rooted in country, the songwriting comprises elements of outlaw swamp stomp, Brian Wilson inspired harmonies, Brit pop structures, and southern rock guitar stylings, all within an indie vibe.

It took a series of not-so-happy accidents to get here. Founding member and singer/songwriter, Eric Meyers nearly died before he wrote a single note. An avid surfer and all around waterman, one of his favorite hobbies is the ancient art of freediving (that's no scuba tanks, just a big breath hold). Meyers went diving for lobsters off of San Diego late one night in October of 2017 and almost didn't return. He was swept into an undersea cave and barely made it out before he blacked out and drowned. That night changed everything. Meyers turned his focus to songwriting and by the time the new year came around, he had written the first four in what would become a long roster of songs.

Meyers knew he needed musicians with an uncommon level of skill and unique sensibilities to bring the sound to life. His first call was to his music mentor and master guitar player, Frank Monaco. They call Monaco the "Swiss Army Knife" of guitar players because there's really nothing he can't play.

To round things out, Meyers and Monaco enlisted the help of drummer Chris Chambers, a multi-instrumentalist who has played and written with numerous top notch acts. Completing the rhythm section is bassist, John June. Known for his ultra-melodic style of play, June has played with several modern legends, including the Southern Rock Allstars.

The name The Rev really says it all….it's short for "The Revival". Anyone who listens to The Rev will immediately hear a certain kind of songwriting and playing being brought back to life in an new context. Sometimes the stars align just enough for things to come together that are too rare to manufacture otherwise. The result is a sound that could have only happened through the confluence of the right songs played by the right musicians at just the right time.

As of this date, The Rev are putting the final touches on their upcoming winter 2019 EP and have begun recording songs for their full length LP, due to be released in fall of 2019.

The Rev’s tracks

• El Diablo by The Rev