Photo Op: Jason Altschuler of The Plebz

Jason Altschuler, guitarist for The Plebz, was seen at L.A.'s Viper Room holding a promotional guitar that was part of a contest on Indie 103.1. The Plebz were featured in a radio promotional giveaway where contest winners got to ride the Gibson bus with the band to see their show at the Viper Room. The customized Epiphone is currently being promoted on both the band and the radio station's website.

In a nutshell, The Plebz are all from Los Angeles in one form or another. Members of the band are Jason (a.k.a. Smugglez - guitar), Jeremy (a.k.a. EzJaz - bass guitar), Tyler (a.k.a. Ragz - vocals, keys) & Chris (a.k.a. Dizzy Stix - drums, percussion). Their music is an amalgamation of a punk rock mentality, fused with elements of funk and rock, and engrained with a focused melodic sensibility and appeal. Their live performances are unrivaled.

Since forming almost 16 months ago, The Plebz have collectively generated five albums worth of material, sold out their 4 week residency at Lava Lounge, played over 50 shows (including opening for Beck at the Knitting Factory and direct support for Palo Alto, Mooney Suzuki and other national acts) and have already begun to garner serious interest from major labels. Their success is inevitable; their energy palpable.

The Plebz have just completed an EP with producer "The Glove." The record was recorded and mixed by Joe Zook, and it looks like the mastering ears of Bob Ludwig will put the final glean on the songs. In addition, The Plebz filmed a music video to accompany the EP for "Lights, Camera, Action..." The video was directed by Seth Gordon ("New York Doll," Sundance Selection 2005, Dixie Chicks DVD/EPK). The director of photography, Romeo Tirone, has done videos for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Aerosmith, and Ozzy Osbourne, to name a few. "Lights..." will also be featured in an upcoming indie film, Little Athens.

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