Raised in the musical school of hard knocks that is the Newcastle upon Tyne “gig scene”, Columbus Dixon’s characteristic driving guitar sound works around an intricate, yet massive-sounding rhythm section.

Musically, edgy and powerful, the songs are based on a strong, melodic approach.  Lyrically insightful, fiercely independent, Columbus Dixon are an alternative to the current British fixation with mindless, shrink-wrapped, pre-packed, MacPop cover merchants and whiney Nu-Angst pretenders.

Live, Columbus Dixon are an intriguing and captivating experience, who pull no punches with a potent yet amiable presence.

"We don’t claim to be the saviours of the universe – but we could save you from the Top 40.  We make the music we like, and we do it well.  We are a bunch of nice blokes, but we are good, though.  We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are good."

Is it sinking in?  Good blokes, good music.

Influences:
Led Zep, Queens of the Stoneage, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath,  Fugazi, The Who, Stone Roses, Nirvana, The Jesus Lizard, Tool

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