Alien-Pop-Punk
Invades the Buckeye State, Meet
Dayton’s
Life After Liftoff
There is an “Alien Pop Punk” invasion happening
right here in the Miami Valley in the form of Dayton’s Life After Liftoff. That’s what founder and front man Lee Weiss calls the bands blend of pop
and punk; just listen to the bands Single “Memory
of You” from their EP of the same name. Or better yet go see the guys
perform live. Buckeye Music Magazine had the opportunity to see the guys
perform live at the Dayton Band Playoffs. The event was sponsored by Babblefish
Recording Studios and our friends at Canal Street Tavern. The bands set
included songs from their EP “Memory of
You,” a three song teaser for their up-coming full-length debut CD called,
“Everything Is You.”
Since the break with his band Maintain Composure in
2008, Lee Weiss has been searching
for a new musical direction and band mates with the same vision. Weiss’s search
brought him to members; Jason Sigritz
(Bass, Backing vocals, Keys), Ryan
Chatterton (Guitar, Backing vocals, Keys), and Dan Malloy (Drums, Backing vocals). Together with Weiss, the band
has forged a sound that is all Life
After Liftoff. The band performed all three songs from the EP including the
single “Memory of You.” Anyone who
has had thoughts of leaving the world you’re in for something new will relate
to this song. I can see “Memory of You”
becoming an anthem of sorts; the tune just makes you want to raise your voice,
bang your head, and move your feet. “The
Promise” is a tune that highlights Malloy’s hard pounding beat on drums and
Weiss on Vocals. My favorite song from the EP “Someday” is a tune that helps us see that if we believe in
ourselves, we can overcome any situation. Behind the scenes, another of
Dayton’s young talents, Tyler Smyth of
the band “Let’s Get It” produced the “Memory of You” project and the video for
the song “Someday” was shot by Taylor Foiles.
The video gives you a glimpse of the bands drive and force they portrait
on stage.
From left to right: Lee Weiss, Ryan Chatterton, Jason Sigritz, Dan Malloy
This brings me back to the bands performance at Canal
Street. Since this was a playoff, the bands were limited to a set that lasted
no more than an hour. An hour was all it took to see that the buzz surrounding Life After Liftoff is well deserved.
Weiss, Chatterton and Sigritz work the stage with an energy that is contagious,
while Malloy drives the machine on Drums. At the end of the night, the contest
belonged to Life After Liftoff; and
the band moves on in the Dayton Band Playoffs. I have a feeling that we will be
seeing a lot of Life After Liftoff
and Buckeye Music Magazine will be there to bring you the latest news from the
band and we will keep you posted on the release of their up-coming CD “Everything Is You.”
Buckeye Music Magazine would like to thank Life
After Liftoff, (and Jen) for their hospitality and for inviting us to the
event, you guys are GREAT! Thanks also to the sponsors of the Dayton Band
Playoffs; Babblefish Recording Studios and Canal Street Tavern for putting on
the event. Be sure to check out Life After Liftoff on Facebook and their
Website to hear the EP and be sure to watch the video, “Someday.” Follow the links below…
Life
After Liftoff Website: http://lifeafterliftoff.tumblr.com/
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Life After Kiftoff
July Tour Dates
July 18 - Route 8 Roadhouse
Melbourne, KY
July 23 - Bojangles
West Carrollton, OH
July 28 - One Eyed Jack's
Fairbourn, OH
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2011 Reviews and Interviews 
