Rebels Without Applause

Some may recognize these Covelo Youths as the Band that shook the courthouse windows at their first Blackberry Festival appearance, or perhaps from one of the many famous Barn Dances at the Landtrust. They have also performed at the North Fork Cafe and talent shows in Arcata. Their name was a gift from Howard Wenz a local musical inspiration. Previously they called themselves Anti-Hero. These three skater punks began playing together in 7th grade. Andy and Will learned to play guitar and bass together while Lennon had many years of drum and piano lessons. Andy, Will, and Lennon were first influenced by Nirvana and later more hard core punk and ska bands including NOFX and Rancid. In their latest performances they seem to have a Hip Hop feel about them. Will is a talented lyricist, spitting hot rhymes on the spot!

Drummer:

Lennon Battestelli

What are they doing now? Since the band broke up a couple of years ago...Lennon and Andy went on to Humbolt after graduating from Round Valley High. They began a group called Shakedown with a front man known to most as John Coke. Now Lennon is living in Sebastapol performing with two bands. One is called los Gringos and the other is a latin band. He plays guitar for both. Will is residing in Potter Valley where hs is still picking up his guitar, and rumored to be working on song lyrics. Andy hasn't been doing much with music lately, but is hoping to start a 70's punk- Clash inspired band in Sonoma County when he moves there for school next semester.

Bassist:

Andy Hill

Guitarist:

Will Palley