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Lloyd Dobler Effect

Lloyd Dobler Effect was a Silver Spring, Maryland-based band formed in 1995 by Phil Kominski and Scott Shaw after departing their high school band, STUFF. They brought in drummer Donnie Williams and the name "Lloyd Dobler Effect". The band performed alternative rock music, which at times featured Latin rhythms, vocal harmonies and go-go percussive beats. The band was named after John Cusack’s character in the Cameron Crowe film Say Anything.. In 2019, Lloyd Dobler Effect broke up. Fans of the band can now see THE BREAKAWAYS (featuring Lloyd Dobler Effect lead vocalist, guitarist and song writer PHIL KOMINSKI, as well as past Lloyd Dobler Effect members such as Javier Godinez and Elizabeth Kominski.

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. 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 Strings since 2003. In November 2007 they won a Boru Vodka-sponsored, Battle of the Bands, which resulted in a sponsorship with the spirits Castle Brands Company. In 2010, the band signed with Bob Winegard's record label, IMAGEN RECORDS.

Past band members

  • Phil Kominski: Electric guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals. 1995 - 2019.
  • Donnie Williams: Drums and Percussion. 1995 - 2019.
  • Chris Bruno: Electric guitar, Mandolin, Vocals. 2004 - 2019.
  • Javi Godinez: Violin, Vocals. 2000 - 2003.
  • Rusty Williams: Auxiliary percussion, Congas and Bongos, Vocals. 1999 - 2010.
  • Carlos Nalda: Auxiliary percussion, Congas and Bongos. 2010 - 2019.
  • Patrick Hughes: Bass and Vocals. 2006 - 2019.
  • Elizabeth Coyle Kominski: Vocals. 2002 - 2019.
  • Rod Godinez: Bass and Vocals. 2000 - 2004.
  • Kevin MacIntyre: Bass and Vocals. 1997 - 1999.
  • Albert Ketler: Tenor Saxophone. 1995 - 2019.
  • Doug Rock: Saxophone. 2003 - 2006.
  • Scott Shaw: Bass and Vocals. 1995 - 1997.
  • Johnny Castro: Bass. 2005 - 2006.
  • Shane Gamble: Bass. 2004.
  • Brian Buracker: Bass. 2004.
  • David Wilmot: Bass. 1999 - 2000.
  • Hope Isesele: Bass and Vocals. 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: Keyboards and Vocals. 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, Congas and Bongos, 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)

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