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BIOGRAPHY
"The Drafted are a real gem -- an uncanny blend of nimble jazz, ferociously keen politics, and punk rock nerve, a true hybrid of the genre that needs more much love..." - David, Ozone City OutrageThe Drafted are from Baytown, Texas and they established themselves in 2003 as a trio with Adam Stanley on guitar and vocals, Ben Gotcher on bass, and Omeed Tabrizi on drums. Early in 2004 they added a fourth member, Aaron Hughes, who played drums while Omeed switched to guitar. The following year Ben was replaced by Rylan Felder on bass. It was at this time that they recorded their first full-length on their new friends' DIY label Lower Records in Baytown. In the year following this first release they enjoyed much popularity in their home town.
In 2006 Adam went off to college in New Orleans to study music and Rylan went into the Navy and was eventually stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. The band continued playing shows, however. In Rylan's absence, they brought on their friend Daniel Rideaux to play drums while Aaron covered the bass. Adam would drive in from New Orleans to play shows, and about once or twice a year Rylan was able to perform with the band. For most of 2010 Aaron was back on drums while another friend, Chris Lopez, filled the bass spot. With Chris going off to college in 2011, Daniel was brought back on as a more consistent substitute again.
Now (2011/2012) Adam and Rylan are back in Texas and Omeed is studying at Texas State University in San Marcos.
They still play as often as they can. Check this site for their next appearance and listen to their music at the music page.
The Drafted - Official Line Up
In the order they joined
Adam - guitar/vox
Formed a trio in 2002 which eventually became The Drafted in 2003. He went to college in New Orleans between 2006 and 2010 and thus lived there half of the time during those years.
Omeed - guitar
The original drummer for The Drafted in 2003 and became the second guitarist in 2004. As of 2010 he lives in San Marcos, TX much of the time, attending Texas State University.
Aaron - drums
Joined on drums in 2004 and since 2007 has often subbed on bass out of necessity (see below).
Rylan - bass
Became the bass player for The Drafted in 2005. Between 2006 and 2011 he served in the US Navy and played with The Drafted about once a year. He returned to Texas in September 2011.