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 and Camille Barbone's 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.
Artists that Lloyd Dobler Effect has shared the stage with as tour support or one-off openers include: Eminem, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jack Johnson, Better Than Ezra, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Sum 41, Dashboard Confessional, Carbon Leaf, Red Jump Suit Apparatus, Grouplove, The Pat McGee Band, Vertical Horizon, Kansas, Keller Williams, Galactic, Third Eye Blind, The Strokes, Jeffrey Gaines, Edwin McCain, Pat Green, Rock Kills Kid, Hot Chelle Rae, The Samples, Colin Hay, Hoobastank, Paul Oakenfold, Our Lady Peace, N.E.R.D., Goldfinger, Papa Roach, New Found Glory, P.O.D., Switchfoot, Audioslave, Jane's Addiction, The Roots, Godsmack, The Avett Brothers, Flogging Molly, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Gin Blossoms, Clutch, Kay Hanley, Steve Winwood, Santata, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Unwritten Law, The Dropkick Murphys and The Fray.

Past Band Members

  • : 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
  • The Horizontal E.P.
  • Drift
  • The Hit & Run Studio Demos
  • Ecstasy Sold Here
  • The Mossman Sessions
  • Ten Bucks And A Coke - Live
  • Left Footprints
  • Live 2004
  • Gary Katz Sessions
  • Candles
  • The Experience Unplugged
  • A Mute Reminder
  • The Holiday Experience
  • The Irish Experience
  • Rock N' Roll Gangstas
  • Phil Kominski: Songs I Wrote and Recorded with Lloyd Dobler Effect, Remixed, Remastered and Unreleased

Related Albums

  • Elizabeth Coyle - Landscape of the Heart
  • Lionize - Mummies Wrapped In Money
  • Elizabeth, Phil & C - Live at Jammin' Java
  • Elizabeth, Phil & C - Seasons
  • Elizabeth Coyle Kominski - Songs From the First Several Years
  • The Breakaways single "All Those Yesterdays"
  • The Breakaways single "Eleanor Rigby"
  • The Breakaways single "Voices"
  • The Breakaways single "Tomorrow Never Knows"
  • The Breakaways single "Silver Bells"
  • The Breakaways single "Auld Lang Sine"
  • The Breakaways single "Taps"
  • Phil Kominski single "Fragile"
  • Phil Kominski single "Driving Me Mad"
  • Anderson Campello :The Chronicles of Anderdingus"

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