Genre/Type of Music: Rock Where From: Palm Springs Members: Matt Coneybeare, Lead guitar (songwriter); Michael Keeth, Lead Vocals (songwriter); Benjamin Maitland-Lewis, Drums; Elexis Becken, Bass; Dennis Bateman, Rhythm Guitar Inspiration(s): Tool, U2, Alice in Chains, Dishwalla, Tonic, Dream Theater, Live History: Matt Coneybeare and Michael Keeth were in a previous band called "Force of Nature" and decided to leave to start their own project. Ben Maitland-Lewis, the drummer of "Force of Nature" quickly decided he wanted in on the project. After finding Elexis Becken on Bass, the four of them titled themselves "Ultraviolet" and gigged locally. Later renaming themselves "Phallus" to generate attention, the group developed a small local following. Coneybeare had decided to leave the group to go to UC Berkeley so the group hired Dennis Bateman to fill his shoes. Coneybeare was only gone for one year and returned to "Phallus" to make it the five-piece power it is today. They have played shows in all of Southern California and Arizona and have developed a huge following. They have t-shirts, CDs, stickers, tattoos and much more. Can be seen: All over. Please check out their Web site for gigs and sign up for their newsletter by sending a e-mail to Matt Coneybeare for the best way to find out everything about Phallus. CD Information The have an eight-song CD titled, "Phallus"; an unnamed three-song demo; a five-song CD titled "Phallus 2002 and they just wrapped up a new cd in the studio so look for that soon. You can buy the CD at shows or by emailing Matt Coneybeare Contact: : Matt Coneybeare, 760-578-4057, e-mail: mconeybeare@earthlink.net, Web site: www.phallusmusic.com
