San Diego Reader

Pete "Petey X" Reichert: Bass guitar | Mark Maigaard: Drums | Mike Santos: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | Morgan Smith: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | Charlie Ware: Vocals

Genre: Rock

RIYL: The Faces, the Sweet

Upcoming Local Shows

Discography

Related Links:

• http://www.myspace.com/midnightrivals

• Concert Review: "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide with the Midnight Rivals" · Jan. 12, 2011

• CD Review: "San Diego's Midnight Rivals Get Down to the Nitty Gritty" · Dec. 7, 2010

Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 2009

Influences: The Faces, the Rolling Stones, the Go, the Who, the Stooges, Gram Parsons

Background:

Midnight Rivals were founded in 2009. Drummer Mark Maigaard previously played with Louis XIV and Convoy, guitarist Morgan Smith came from the Front, bassist Pete Reichert -- aka Petey X -- was in Rocket from the Crypt, while singer Charlie Ware and guitarist Mike Santos came from the now defunct Lucy’s Fur Coat.

They were nominated Best New Artist at the 2010 San Diego Music Awards. Their debut record Nitty Gritty was produced by Brian Karscig (formerly of Louis XIV, currently with the Nervous Wreckords).