Ho-Hum
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Ho-Hum is a pop/rock band
based in Little Rock, Arkansas
, formed by brothers Lenny and Rod Bryan.
in the early 1990s. A homemade demo landed the band a label deal with Universal Records
, which released its first album, Local, in 1996, produced by Clive Langer
and Alan Winstanley
. Ho-Hum asked and were granted release from contractual obligation to Universal; the band claimed the label did not sufficiently promote the album. The band eventually formed its own label, Playadel Records, through which several subsequent albums have been released.
, Ho-Hum are still writing new music, as well as performing in Little Rock, Arkansas
and were recently named "band of the decade" by Localist Magazine, a popular Little Rock magazine.
Rod Bryan ran as an independent candidate in the Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2006
, coming in third in popular votes.
In 2006, Rod Bryan started a new band, "Western Meds" and later formed "First Baptist Chemical" in 2011.
In 2009, Lenny Bryan formed the band "Mama."
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
based in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census...
, formed by brothers Lenny and Rod Bryan.
History
The band was formed while Lenny and Rod Bryan, sports scholarship students, were attending Ouachita Baptist UniversityOuachita Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University is a private, liberal arts, undergraduate institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, which is about 65 miles southwest of Little Rock. The university's name is taken from the Ouachita River, which forms the eastern campus boundary. It is affiliated with the Arkansas...
in the early 1990s. A homemade demo landed the band a label deal with Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, which released its first album, Local, in 1996, produced by Clive Langer
Clive Langer
Clive Langer is a British record producer active from the mid 1970s onwards. He usually works with Alan Winstanley. He composed the music for the films Still Crazy and Brothers of the Head. Prior to his record producing career he was a guitarist with the British cult band Deaf SchoolLanger...
and Alan Winstanley
Alan Winstanley
Alan Kenneth Winstanley is a British record producer active from the mid-1970s onwards. He usually works with Clive Langer.-Notable studio albums produced by Alan Winstanley and Clive Langer:* One Step Beyond... – Madness...
. Ho-Hum asked and were granted release from contractual obligation to Universal; the band claimed the label did not sufficiently promote the album. The band eventually formed its own label, Playadel Records, through which several subsequent albums have been released.
, Ho-Hum are still writing new music, as well as performing in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census...
and were recently named "band of the decade" by Localist Magazine, a popular Little Rock magazine.
Rod Bryan ran as an independent candidate in the Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2006
Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2006
The 2006 Arkansas gubernatorial election was won by Mike Beebe of the Democratic Party. The election occurred on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Governor Mike Huckabee , was term limited and thus ineligible for re-election....
, coming in third in popular votes.
In 2006, Rod Bryan started a new band, "Western Meds" and later formed "First Baptist Chemical" in 2011.
In 2009, Lenny Bryan formed the band "Mama."
Discography
| Release date | Title |
|---|---|
| May 21, 1996 | Local |
| October 3, 1997 | Sanduleak |
| March 25, 1999 | Massacre |
| September 13, 2001 | Funny Business |
| September 22, 2002 | Landau Zeal |
| January 7, 2003 | Near and Dear |
| December 10, 2003 | Fear of High Rolling |
| February 1, 2005 | Now I ♥ You |
| 2006 | Losty |
| 2007 | Let/Me/Wear/Your/Coat |