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Das Black Milk Band Website

Das Black Milk is a four piece garage/psychedelic/post-punk/"now" blues band based out of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The band was formed in early 2007 by German-born comrades Billy Reynolds (aka Brian Emmert) and Essence Kane (aka Nate Kane). Their first CD - "The Purple Parade" - was released in August, 2007 on Summersteps Records's Handmade label.

Billy and Essence met while attending tennis camp in their native Germany. Forced to attend by their parents, they quickly discovered that they had a mutual disdain for the sport and resorted instead to creating likeable music. Their most early influences were punk and post-punk bands from the late 70's and early 80's including The Clash, Joy Division, The Gun Club and The Stooges. Other, more modern, influences include Jonathan Fire Eater, The Warlocks, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and U2.

Upon emigrating from Germany, Billy and Essence settled in West Scranton, Pennsylvania - a place where young German men could find ample amounts of beer, cigarettes, women and like-minded musicians. After some soul-searching and countless hours holed up in their apartment creating new music, they set out to create their band - Das Black Milk.

The original music scene in Scranton is rife with many eclectic bands - although many people still prefer to hear popular cover songs at nightclubs. Billy and Essence set out to change the minds of the masses by producing real, straight-forward rock songs with a "now" blues feel. In order to achieve this sound, they enlisted bass player "Jumpin'" Jeff Gilotti and drummer Rob Lepkoski. Together, this 4-piece ensemble set out to set NEPA on fire!

The band played their first ever live show at Test Pattern in September, 2007. This show was a critical success and led to their booking at the New Penny Lounge on October 20, 2007. The energy of the live show is something that needs to be experienced in order to be appreciated.

Another, more progressive release is due out by the end of 2007. Look for it on Summersteps Records.

--Jwalsh604 14:30, 25 October 2007 (UTC)