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The Arrival

is a four piece punk influenced rock band from Greensboro, NC. The band formed in February, 2005 and were ready for their debut in only 11 days. They released an album dedicated to the memory of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, entitled "Just Another Freak In The Freak Kingdom" in April, 2005 and toured to Florida in May to promote it. They are different from every other band, because all of their songs don’t fall into the same specific musical category. They take pride in being different and versatile with their music that includes meaningful lyrics, grinding guitar riffs, and a sound that ranges from melodic rock ballads, to technical progressive rock, to energetic punk.

The band is fronted by
Christy Johnson
who is a professional actress/singer/model, and can been seen in such films as Tobe Hooper's Mortuary, and the National Lampoons, Pre - Approved. She completed her MA from UNC-G this past May. Singing ever since she could speak, she began choral training in the fifth grade, and went on to sing with the Gold Madrigals at Grimsley High School. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, and went on two international tours to Europe. In addition, she was the American Idol online competition winner for April 2004. She has an extensive musical theatre background, and is a National Junior Olympic gold medalist in Karate and Speed Skating.

Donnie Neas
plays guitar and sings as well. He has been performing and writing in bands since the age of 11. His past bands include Quote Unquote (Punk), Someone She Knows (Emo-Core), The Steele Breeze Band (Classic Rock), The Function (Southern Hardcore), Nine Down (Emo-Core), Proteus (Industrial) and has opened for such bands as New Found Glory, The Ataris, Midtown, Hot Rod Circuit, Agnostic Front, Minor Threat, Beefcake, and Apocalypse Hoboken. His influences range from A to Z.

Steve Lucas
comes from a history of country music and blues entertainers. As a third generation musician, he chose his talent for metal, punk, and rock, including anything with an edge. A self – taught guitarist, he studies music theory in the styles of Kirk Hammett, Marty Friedman, and Randy Rhoads. Steve has been part of the NC local music circuit for years. Noticing a high demand for bass players, he formed “Claymore” in 2002, in which he dominated the bass with powerful attacks. He has a full length solo cd, entitled “The Year of Habitual Feelings of Hate” and several demos in existence. Continual experience with stage and studio work, has made him one of NC’s premiere bassists.
His live rig consists of: SWR 750X Amp, SWR Goliath III 4X10 Cab, SWR Son of Bertha 1X15 Cab, Behringer Enhancer/Exciter, monster power and cables, Ibanez Soundgear, GHS Boomers, eyeliner, and pure madness.
Sought after endorsements include: Mabeline, Trojan, Budlight.

“If my music career doesn’t pan out, there’s always porn, or maybe I’ll move out west where the men are men and the sheep are scared”.
– Steve Lucas

Billy Thompson
Born where the earth begins and the ocean ends, Billy had a hard time adjusting to the ways of humans. So he ran away into the woods where he was discovered by a pack of wild coyotes. Seeing his skills for rhythm he was quickly placed in the position of lead drummer at gatherings. As he grew older he worked on his talent and found a love for hip-hop. Billy soon became one of the most feared gangster-country rappers on the planet , which brought attention to several record labels such as "we'll sign anybody records".
After reading this, he will have already been bankrupt (twice), arrested for a D.W.I and indecent exposure, burned down his mansion and come close to dying from an overdose of Childern's Flintstones Vitamins. He plans to release a tell all book "A Life Less Lived: How The Arrival Ruined My Childhood", next spring.

All together, their mission is to influence versatility in music, as well as make waves in the music industry that will reach out to and affect the lives of music lovers across a wide spectrum.

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