Itchy Choad
Genres: Acoustic, Indie rock
Web site: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=122649908
Itchy Choad is comprised of four members of the US Air Force stationed at Nellis AFB. They formed in a garage in 2006 with Mike "Itchy" Richards and Russ"Sausage" Link. After working on mostly acoustic songs, they brought in the shredding styling of Bill "Higgy Bear" Higginbotham in early '07 and started expanding to some heavier styles. Many of the newer tunes are reflections of military sacrifices and the price paid by the troops who volunteer to keep America safe, such as "Battle Scars". Chris "Don't Miss" Horton came on board in mid-07 and the group skyrocketed from the garage to entertaining hundreds at local venues. The name? It was originally Creative Heroes on Active Duty (C.H.O.A.D.). One night it became crossed with the singer's nickname and Itchy Choad just kind of stuck.
- Free MP3s:
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Hangover
Prisoner
- Recent Appearances
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Itchy Choad at Cheyenne Saloon's Battle of the Bands
Itchy Choad at Puff Lounge
Battle of the Bands at Cheyenne Saloon featuring Itchy Choad
Local rock night at The Bunkhouse featuring Itchy Choad
- Musicians:
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Mike "Itchy" Richards – Vocals
Bill ""Higgy Bear" " Higginbotham – Guitar
Russ "Sausage" Link – Bass
Chris ""Don't Miss"" Horton – Drums - Formed:
- 2006, Las Vegas, NV
- Influences
- Dave Mathews, Breaking Benjamin, and a lot of 80's styles
- Current status
- Playing local gigs.
- Related Links:
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Diagnosis: Itchy Choad at The Bunkhouse
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3 Comments So Far
Itchy Choad presents a good show on all fronts. If you like easier rock or if you want to jam out to Metallica...check out the Choad. Next show is Oct 3rd at the Freakin Frog in Las Vegas.
Posted by: theitchychoad on 9/21/08 at 2:35 a.m.
Don't miss the upcoming Battle of the Bands at the Cheyenne Saloon on Jan 23rd, 2009. Contact us via MySpace for advance $7 tickets!!!
Posted by: theitchychoad on 1/6/09 at 6:07 p.m.
April 10th, 2009 THE ROCK ROOM @ PENTHOUSE, Itchy Choad opens for 5-Star Loser with Daniel Margasa, plus the debut of Vegas City Rockers feat. Chris Frazier (Whitesnake), Jamie Hunting (David Lee Roth, Eddie Money), and Wim Roleants, the Euro guitar sensation. Contact VEGASROCKS! BOX OFFICE for tix. steve@vegasrocksmag.com
Posted by: theitchychoad on 3/31/09 at 6:11 a.m.
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