Lloyd Dobler Effect

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Band Photo circa 2008. Take from LDE'S 2008 album, "Candles"

Lloyd Dobler Effect was a Silver Spring, Maryland-based band formed in 1995 by Phil Kominski, Donnie Williams and Scott Shaw[1] that performed alternative rock music, which at times featured Latin rhythms, vocal harmonies and go-go percussive beats.[2] The band was named after John Cusack’s character in the Cameron Crowe film Say Anything..[3] In 2019, Lloyd Dobler Effect split off into three musical groups: The Breakaways (featuring Lloyd Dobler Effect lead vocalist, guitarist and song writer PHIL KOMINSKI, as well as past Lloyd Dobler Effect members), Phil Kominski's Solo Project and The Capital Effect (featuring four members of the most recent version of Lloyd Dobler Effect).

The band performed in more than 15 countries, 37 states and at over 300 college campuses. Between 2004 and 2012, the band performed over 250 gigs a year, often playing two per day in the summer.[4] The band has headlined three tours for the Armed Forces Entertainment, including trips to the Middle East and Asia. In 2002, they won the WHFS BIG BREAK COMPETITION to open the main stage at the 2002 HFSTIVAL. In 2002, the band won the Kahunaville Battle of the Bands to open the main stage at THE MOLSON SNOW JAM in Boston, MA. In 2003, the band opened for the Goo Goo Dolls. In 2005, the band signed with Gary Katz (Producer of Steely Dan) and Camille Barbone's (Manager of Madonna) record label, WINE DARK RECORDS. Phil Kominski has been a sponsored artists of ELIXIR GUITAR STRINGS since 2003. In November 2007 they won a -sponsored, Battle of the Bands, which resulted in a sponsorship with the spirits Castle Brands Company.[3] In 2010, the band signed with Bob Winegard's record label, IMAGEN RECORDS.

Artists that Lloyd Dobler Effect has shared the stage with as tour support or one-off openers include: Eminem, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jack Johnson, Better Than Ezra, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Sum 41, Dashboard Confessional, Carbon Leaf, Red Jump Suit Apparatus, Grouplove, The Pat McGee Band, Vertical Horizon, Kansas, Keller Williams, Galactic, Third Eye Blind, The Strokes, Jeffrey Gaines, Edwin McCain, Pat Green, Rock Kills Kid, Hot Chelle Rae, The Samples, Colin Hay, Hoobastank, Paul Oakenfold, Our Lady Peace, N.E.R.D., Goldfinger, Papa Roach, New Found Glory, P.O.D., Switchfoot, Audioslave, Jane's Addiction, The Roots, Godsmack, The Avett Brothers, Flogging Molly, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Gin Blossoms, Clutch, Kay Hanley, Steve Winwood, Santata, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Unwritten Law, The Dropkick Murphys and The Fray.

Past Band Members[]

  • Phil Kominski: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals. 1995 - 2019.
  • Donnie Williams: . 1995 - 2019.
  • Chris Bruno: Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals. 2004 - 2019.
  • Javi Godinez: Violin, Vocals. 2000 - 2003.
  • Rusty Williams: Auxiliary percussion, , Vocals. 1999 - 2010.
  • Carlos Nalda: Auxiliary percussion, . 2010 - 2019.
  • Patrick Hughes: . 2006 - 2019.
  • Elizabeth Coyle Kominski: Vocals. 2002 - 2019.
  • Rod Godinez: . 2000 - 2004.
  • Kevin MacIntyre: . 1997 - 1999.
  • Albert Ketler: Tenor Saxophone. 1995 - 2019.
  • Doug Rock: Saxophone. 2003 - 2006.
  • Scott Shaw: . 1995 - 1997.
  • Johnny Castro: Bass. 2005 - 2006.
  • Shane Gamble: Bass. 2004.
  • Brian Buracker: Bass. 2004.
  • David Wilmot: Bass. 1999 - 2000.
  • Hope Isesele: . 1999 - 2000.
  • Janelle Ragno: Cello. 1996 - 1998.
  • Keith Ghion: Saxophone. 1996.
  • John Reef: Keyboards. 1997.
  • Russ Kaplan: Keyboards. 1997.
  • Christian J. Schoenewald: Keyboards. 1999 - 2000.
  • Katie Walsh: . 1997.
  • Jacob Teichroew: Saxophone. 2000 - 2001.
  • Colin Watson: Saxophone. 1999.
  • Earl Miller: Keyboards. 1999 - 2000.
  • Chuck Espinoza: Bass. 2004.
  • Hank Upton: Bass. 2004.
  • Josh Frizzel: Auxiliary percussion, , Vocals. 1996.
  • Chris Brooks: Keyboards. 2009 - 2019.
  • Brandon Van Epps: Saxophone. 1999.

Albums[]

  • The Sloth Cassette (1996)
  • The Horizontal E.P. (1996)
  • Drift (1998)
  • The Hit & Run Studio Demos (1999)
  • Ecstasy Sold Here (2001)
  • The Mossman Sessions (2002)
  • Ten Bucks And A Coke - Live (2003)
  • Left Footprints (2003)
  • Live 2004 (2004)
  • Gary Katz Sessions (2005)
  • Candles (2008)
  • The Experience Unplugged (2010)
  • A Mute Reminder (2010)
  • The Holiday Experience (2011)
  • The Irish Experience (2013)
  • Rock N' Roll Gangstas (2014)
  • Phil Kominski: Songs I Wrote and Recorded with Lloyd Dobler Effect, Remixed, Remastered and Unreleased (2020)

Related Albums[]

  • Elizabeth Coyle - Landscape of the Heart (2001)
  • Lionize - Mummies Wrapped In Money (2005)
  • Elizabeth, Phil & Chris - Live at Jammin' Java (2007)
  • Elizabeth, Phil & Chris - Seasons (2009)
  • Elizabeth Coyle Kominski - Songs From the First Several Years (2020)
  • Phil Kominski (Summer 2020 Release)

Related Singles[]

  • Gad Romann - Can't Find Jenny (2005)
  • Gad Romann - Gravity (2005)
  • Gad Romann - Page Six (2005)
  • Gad Romann - Sandra Dee (2005)
  • Gad Romann - 1-800-Cheapseats.com (2005)

References[]

  1. ^ Derek Simmonsen (2003-12-18). "'Dobler Effect' to Hit D.C." The Washington Times. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  2. ^ Mike Hume (2005-08-18). "with Lloyd Dobler Effect". Falls Church News-Press. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Matt Fernandes (2008-01-11). "Lloyd Dobler Effect Lifts its Boombox at Bluebird Monday". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2008-06-16.[dead link]
  4. ^ Tad Dickens (2008-06-07). "Mountain Music Mamas Top Tickets Some of the Week's Best Live Music". The Roanoke Times. redOrbit. Retrieved 2008-06-16.

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