Devil's Choice Press Area

"Sunday, Day Three: Another early start. Hot new up-and-comers Devil’s Choice played Poplar at 12:45 p.m. and, despite technical problems, delivered a set of blues-infused dirty rock ’n’ roll that was infinitely pleasing to a purist like me. Any act that covers Johnny Thunders and the Stones must have pedigree-can ya dig it? Special guest Bob Petric’s soulful slide guitar was like adding gravy to already juicy meat. If you haven’t caught Devil’s Choice yet, you should. If you have, keep coming back! "

"Speaking of Soul, hugely honorable mention must be made for yet another good new rock n' roll band, Devil's Choice, who played with as much inner fire as any of the weekend's best early on at the Poplar Street Stage."

Paul Bearer's Kind Words Aboot Us Opening for the Trash Brats & Thee Invaders:

"Opening this spectacle will be Devil’s Choice. Unlike Rush, this is a power trio that doesn’t suck; their emphasis is on power, rather than pretense. John “Booger” Weills has the gnarliest set of pipes in town, bar none. This act is worth getting there early to catch."

"Devil's Choice opened, a trio dedicated to bringing fresh life to meaningful '70's rock 'n' roll, with a jaded boogie swagger more real than the Trash Brats will ever be. The band's led by the singer/guitarist known simply as Booger-his voice and guitar tone shared an ornery grind, and a detectable strain of soulfulness, too. As the bassist and drum locked into Booger's groove, his Alice Cooper-like growl became more endearing. Eventually the band lost me on a country tune called Hillbilly Heroine, but recaptured me right away with a brave version of the Stones' Sway. Pretty enjoyable, Devil's Choice is, especially for a relatively new band."

Devil’s Choice Gig History

1. April 3,02 - Open for Demolition Dollrods @ Bernie’s/Columbus, OH.
2. April 27,02 - Open for Behemoth/King Combine/Planet for Texas @ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
3. May 4,02 - Punk Rock Prom @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
4. May 29,02 - Open for Jeffery Evans @ Bernie’s/Columbus, OH.
5. June 14,02 - White Trash Bash @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
6. June 15,02 - Booger’s Birthday w/Behemoth/Gypsy Witch/Pity the Fool @ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
7. June 30,02 - Columbus Community Festival Slot@ Comfest/Columbus, OH.
8. July 13,02 - Lance & Heather’s Wedding @ Heather’s Mom’s House/Columbus, OH.
9. August 10th, 02- Open for The Trash Brats & Thee Invaders @ Skully’s/Columbus, OH.
10. August 22nd, 02 - Open for Black Cat Music/DiDi Mao @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
11. September 20th, 02 - Open for Planet for Texas/The Means @ Bernie’s/Columbus, OH.
12. October 1rst, 02 - Headline w/C. Barton Love Machine @ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
13. October 30th, 02 - Little Brother’s Halloween Show w/ Gil Mantera’s Party Dream & The Vincents @Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
14. November 6th. 02 - Open for Bluebird (from Los Angeles) @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
15. November 23rd. 02 - Headline w/ The Diverters & The Host @ Bernie’s /Columbus, OH.
16. January 8th. 03 - Elvis-a-Thon @ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
17. February 14th. 03 - Open for The Favors & Black Mountain Creeper @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
18. February 27th. 03 - Open for The Candy Snatchers & The Brothers of Conquest @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
19. March 20th, 03 - Cowtown-a-thon @ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
20. March 25th, 03 - Open for The Bellrays @ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
21. April 5th, 03 - Open for Bastard Squad of America @ Bernie’s/Columbus, OH.
22. May 14th, 03 - Open for Bongzilla & Little Killers @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
23. June 18th, 03 – Booger’s B-Day w/The Patsys, The Nurses & Eric Wrong & The Do Right@ Little Brother’s/Columbus, OH.
24. June 19th, 03 - Open for The Dragons & Riverboat Gamblers & Murder Your Darlings@ High Five/Columbus, OH.
25. June 27th, 03 - Columbus Community Festival Slot@ Comfest/Columbus, OH.
26. July 4th, 03 - Headline w/The Brutes & Ratpack @ Cafe Bourbon Street/Columbus, OH.
27. July 31rst, 03 - Open for Supagroup @ High Five/Columbus, OH.
28. August 28th, 03 - w/The Patsys & The Migs @ Cafe Bourbon Street/Columbus, OH.