'Under the Lights' Music Series

Episode 1 - The Dukes

With two EP's behind them, The Dukes are currently recording first full-length album. Their songs can be found online at Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Sonicbids, Mavaru, and Youtube. You can also purchase their album for a modest $5.00 at Shake It Records.

As frontman/guitarist Lucas 'The Duke' Frazier says, "The Dukes are the rebirth of Rock and Roll." He and his long-time friend, singer/guitarist Luke 'The Duke' Darling have been playing together for over three years. Along with their drummer Dave 'The Duke' Reid and bass player Randy 'The Archduke' Proctor, the Dukes are like nothing you've ever seen or heard before, nor could you forget.

Episode 2 - Ben Berger

Try looking for Ben Berger on Facebook, but you might have better luck stumbling upon him at local bars or playing on the riverbank.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ben learned most of his musical ability from his father. He plays guitar, piano, and harmonica, but has not yet started a professional recording career. While a natural musician, he was influenced by popular artists and bands, such as Neil Young, Elton John, and The Moody Blues.

Episode 3 - The Shy Spots

The Shy Spots can be found at the Mad Frog, Mainstay Rock Bar, and Baba Budans in Cincinnati, Ohio. They can also be found online at Myspace and Youtube.

"The Shy Spots are a smoke-filled bar band version of The Strokes meets the Arctic Monkeys...The Doors and The Clash. With a flanel shirt and five o'clock shadow rock sensibility, Ryan's unpretentious vocal delivery and unbuttoned lead guitar combined with McCarthy's ballsy bass lines and Corona's drum set giving just enough guidance make The Shy Spots sound 'as cool as the other side of the pillow.'"

Episode 4 - Justin Lavely

Justin is the lead singer/guitarist for the late band, Just Like Monsters... He could be found playing at local Cincinnati bars, such as Mad Hatter and Southgate House.

Just Like Monsters... first played together in Spring 2009. Each member incorporated their own touch to the song-writing process, with Roger Cadle on drums, Joe Berger on bass guitar/vocals, and Dave Constable on guitar. Justin has been playing music since he was a child. As he used to be the frontman for the band, Justin represented the band's well-paced, dynamic sound that is hard to find familiar or forget.

Episode 5 - Minor League Hockey

Dean and Ben are working with their newly formed band to create material that can be performed and eventually recorded.

Dean and Ben have been playing music for many years, and were in a band prior to Minor League Hockey called Racoon City, in which they performed with popular artists like The Meat Puppets and The Flobots. Dean as lead-singer/guitarist and Ben as guitarist/back-up vocalist are accompanied by their two other members, Bart Bellamah on drums and John Maddock on bass in this newly formed band.

Episode 6 - Jesse Steele

Jesse takes a lot of writing from his career as a professor and a novelist. While he is very active on Facebook, he can be found at his own websites, and Extra Medium at Wordpress, and Myspace.

Jesse is currently writing material for his upcoming solo album. He is influenced by the 'Punk-Rock' style and has been playing music for many years. He is also an accomplished author and novelist, and runs a website for his work.

Bonus Episode - Ryan Kreps

In this spoof episode, we poke fun at our own show when Ryan Kreps interviews the famed, legendary musician and actor, Ryan Kreps.

Behind Under the Lights

Producer/Director Kyle Howland, Assistant Director/Editor Daniel Sammons Jr, and Assistant Director/Host Ryan Kreps sit down in interviews about their experience as producers and students in working on Under the Lights.

Credits

• Director: Kyle Howland
• Assistant Directors: Daniel Sammons Jr, Ryan Kreps
• Written by: Kyle Howland
• Host: Ryan Kreps
• Producer: Kyle Howland
• Editor: Daniel Sammons Jr
• Visual Effects: Kyle Howland, Daniel Sammons Jr
• Camera Operation: Farooq Ahmad, Jordan Rolfes, Kristy Blatt
• Audio Technician: Daniel Sammons Jr
• Still Photography: Kyle Howland, Kristy Blatt
• Special Thanks: Eric Anderson
• Produced through the facilities of Electronic Media Communications University of Cincinnati | Raymond Walters College Copyright 2010 Under the Lights

We would like to thank everyone for their support of the show and their previous and, hopefully, continued viewership! Under the Lights should be premiering on the Raymond Walters College (University of Cincinnati) UCTV channel within the coming months.

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