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| What is NOD? The word NOD is a reference to the mysterious land of NOD, east of Eden, where Cain is exiled to after killing his brother Abel, but was also taken from a Sanskrit root meaning sound. It is often used in the compound Nadabrahman, which is God as sound (and conversly sound as God). Nod consist of: Rusty Gregoire - Vocals Shannon Louque - Bass Justin Marino - Drums Brandon Faucheux - Guitar In the beginning... Tired of being force fed soulless music, Nod’s sound is raw and unadulterated. Influenced by everything from the Seattle grunge scene to B.B. King and Black Sabbath, Nod is a fusion of punk, funk, and metal, yet Nod likes to call their music just straight up rock. Limitless energy and high-octane shows have given Nod the reputation of being a hard-hitting and hard-working band both on and off-stage. Hitting the music scene in 2004, Nod quickly became known as "one of the best bands in Louisiana." Not timid with getting their hands dirty, Nod takes promotion to another level with aggressive tactics and street teaming. In just a short time, Nod has played some of the best clubs in Louisiana including The Hard Rock Café (NO), Click’s Billiards (Baton Rouge), Ponchatoula’s Strawberry Festival (2nd largest festival in LA), Mule’s Pub (Hammond), The Buzz (Hammond), Natal’s (Slidell),Changes (Lafayette), Hammerheads (Metairie), Augustine’s (Hammond), The Sports Corner (formally The Firehouse in Covington), Hi-Ho Lounge (NO), Burmaster’s Basement (Arabi), Ledbetter’s (Ponchatoula), The Bar (Fat City), Southeastern Louisiana University... and more. They have performed with many regional acts like Maven, Chris Grey, In Medias Res, 68 Rouge, and Revelation Theory and national acts like Zebra. Also, Nod's first self titled album has gained support on UC Music, a music video TV show and has been charted in the CMJ on KSLU 90.9 fm, as well as being featured on KLSU 91.1 fm, KOOJ 93.7 fm, KKND 106.7 fm. Nod is constantly trying to take it to the next level by going back into the studio every summer to record more of their “unique sound". But most importantly, Nod is taking their stage presence and their ability to promote on the road in order to pollute the nation with their music. Nod’s Originals include: Pull, Awaken, Futility, Grendel, Disbelief, Lies, Destiny, Price You Pay, Face of God, Slew, Heeter, Isolation, Johnny the Mad, and more Nod’s Covers include: When the levee Breaks, Unsung, Jambalaya, C is for Cookie, Slither, Been Downhearted baby, Ice Ice Baby, Back in Black and many others. Press Nod has been featured numerous times in newspapers such as The Daily Star in Hammond and in The Crest in Mandeville as well as being feature on many online music critics’ pages. The following is one such write up which was featured at www.neworleansbands.net NOD, Persona Five, and Human Error Written By Jennifer LaSalle-Edwards Photos by Samuel Edwards Originally planned as a CD release for NOD with guests, In Media Res, the night had a few last minute changes. Unfortunately, the CD’s did not make it in on time, and In Media Res had to cancel. Human Error and Persona Five filled their spot. The Bar in Fat City was previously known as the Ski Lodge. The interior is still like a Colorado ski lodge somehow displaced in Fat City. The double-faced fireplace serves as just one spot of seating for those enjoy the show, but forget hot chocolate here…slide on up to the fireplace and have a seat with a cold beer. NOD is five guys from Ponchatoula setting the stage afire and changing the stereotype of the music scene of small towns. They are vocals, Rusty Gregoire, lead guitar, Josh Davis, rhythm guitar, Shawn Curry, bass, Shannon Louque, and drums, Jimi Harris. NOD dominated the stage. These five guys from Ponchatoula fuse their own songs with ingeniously interpreted covers. They are the pure essence of rock and roll. Their sound is consistent, hard, and rhythmic. Rusty Gregoire’s vocals are more than your usual gut wrenching screams. He can actually sing. They have recreated Hank William’s classic “Jambalaya” into a hard rocking unique version, which could definitely become a new classic. Nod’s original songs like “Awakened” and “Disbelief” deserve recognition of their talent also. The band has its humorous side too. Best of all was their rendition of a Sesame Street favorite. I mean you can actually picture a tattooed and pierced Cookie Monster thrashing out “C is for cookie.” They are definitely a band to take time out to see. Their shows are becoming more and more prevalent, and they are truly taking the city by storm. And perhaps the saying on their page on NewOrleansBands.net will be true, “NOD is a Hard Rocking Band out to have fun and take over the world in our spare time.” ...and the page turns.... |
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Rusty Gregoire Vocals
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Shannon Louque Bass Guitar
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 | Justin Marino Percussion From: New Orleans Qoute: "Brah... is that a tornado brah??" |
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Brandon Faucheux Guitar From: Laplace, La Qoute: "Dude, you need to see a doctor" |
We Have decided to thank some people who deserve to be recognized for all they do for us... so without further ado... Nod Presents... Our Featured Band Member of the Month! |
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| This Months Featured Band member is Our dancing queens. They were in rare form at our last show and got just a little too excited just as this picture was snapped... I hope she was wearing depends! |
A CD, which is simply entitled "NOD" a New CD entitled "Everything Falls" and is currently working on songs for a new album to be released later this year. |