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Face the Music
Spotlight on Local Bands
by BELLA NOLEN
What better way to gather as a community and
support small businesses than listening to live music
at local venues? Below are some of the region’s best
bands making waves locally and across the country.
Bad Mother Nature
badmothernature.com
What’s the story behind the band’s
name?
The idea came from a lyric Axel wrote down
before the band even started. [Then] we
took a straw vote on social media, and the
response to Bad Mother Nature was pretty
positive.
What do you find yourself singing
about in most of your songs?
We write a lot in metaphors. On the
surface, [it may appear to be] a story about a
character or event, but we’re actually talking
about a recent news event or something
involving our own band’s experiences.
What does your songwriting process
look like?
Initially, songs were written by Axel or Ryan;
they would each write lyrics on their own
and share them with the band when they
were ready. More recently, however, we’ve
starting writing songs as a group.
This four-piece rock band performs up,
down, and around the region at clubs and
dive bars, including top spots like Ace of
Spades, the Viper Room in Hollywood, and
House of Blues in Anaheim. Described as
“refining a balance between driving guitar
riffs, progressive yet nuanced piano licks,
and buttery vocal harmony melodies,” they
bring a distinctive, unforgettable sound
wherever they go.
Members: Axel Ahrens and Corey Allred
(guitarist and bassist duo), Ryan Allred
(pianist), and Jon McCann (drummer)
How long has the band been together
and how was it formed?
Six years. In 2016, Corey’s brother, Ryan,
joined the band to play piano, [while]
helping with songwriting and vocals. When
[our friend] Sam left the band, we found our
drummer, Jon, who joined in 2018.
Who are some of your musical
influences?
Pink Floyd, Elton John, Led Zeppelin,
Sturgill Simpson, Kaleo, Hozier, Nirvana,
Greta Van Fleet, The Eagles, Fleetwood
Mac, and The Beatles.
Ariel Jean Band
ariealjean.com
Known for their unique sound as well as
the fact they’re a sister trio, the Ariel Jean
Band is a two-time Sammie-nominated
group for “Country Artist of the Year”
and has multiple CDs and a music video
under their belt. What’s more, they’re
known for giving back to the community
by performing at local charity events and
donating to families in need.
Members: Ariel Jean (songwriter, singer),
Amber Joy (singer), Aubrey Anne (singer),
Louis Brazil (drummer), John Gormley (bass
player), and Andy Gomez (lead guitarist)
How long has the band been together
and how was it formed?
Five years ago, I was inspired to form a
band to showcase my original music. My
sisters, Amber Joy and Aubrey Anne,
joined after I established the band and
became lead singers as well. We’re a family
band, as my dad and husband also join us
on stage.
Who are some of your musical
influences?
Miranda Lambert, John Mayer, Chris
Stapleton, and Maren Morris.
What’s the story behind the band’s
name?
When I first started out, I would use my
name when announced on stage; once
Bad Mother Nature photo by Taylor Gillespie. Ariel Jean Band photo by Julian Mendoza.
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