Pohgoh

Pohgoh es una banda de hardcore emotivo de Tampa, Florida, Estados Unidos. Tuvo vigencia entre los años 1994 y 1998. Sin perjuicio de haber sufrido alteraciones en su formación, ha mantenido la línea de las voces femeninas. En un comienzo (año 94'), la banda se forma con la vocalista Kobi Finley (94'-95'), el guitarrista Matt Slate y Brad Richardson al bajo. Luego, en primavera se les une a la batería, Keith Ulrey. En el año 1995, por razones personales de la vocalista, se retira de la banda en Noviembre de 1995, y es reemplazada por Susie Richardson en Enero del siguiente año. Finalmente, el 21 de Febrero de 1998, la banda se disuelve. En Octubre del año 2001 a Susie le diagnostican esclerosis múltiple, ella y los ex-miembros de Pohgoh te invitan a visitar la NMSS. El 25 de Diciembre de 2005, Pohgoh se reune nuevamente y por una sola noche para tocar junto con otras bandas con un fin benéfico para con la NMSS.

Pulling influences from the rock of Superchunk and Versus, the pop of Velocity Girl and the vocal beauty of Ida, Pohgoh remains, to this day, the quintessential female-fronted indie-rock band from “Emo’s” hey-day.

February 1994, Kobi, Matt and Brad form Pohgoh, with Keith joining on drums later in the Spring. They’re young, they’re having fun, they do two tours of the Eastern U.S. and release 3 records (all singles). Each set contains great hooks, lots of dancing and plenty of show ending noise. In November 1995, Kobi decides to leave for personal reasons.

January 1996, the boys recruit Susie, from Tampa’s Stitch. They’re still young, they’re still having fun, and they do one six week tour of the Eastern U.S., release 2 singles (one w/ our friends, Braid!), a full length and a song on Volume 1 of the “Emo Diaries” series. Each set contains lots of guitar, more great hooks, and still plenty of show ending noise.

Pohgoh bids farewell in a tear-filled final show on 2/21/98.

“All Along” is a 19 song discography containing every song ever released by the band during their 4 year career (1994-1998). Completely Re-Mastered, this disc includes Friend X from Volume 1 of the popular “Emo Diaries” series, the entire “In Memory of Bab” full length, Goodnight, Sweetheart from their split 7” with Braid, early rare releases featuring original vocalist Kobi and more!

UPDATE: In October of 2001, Susie was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She asks that you take the time to visit www.nmss.org.

On December 25, 2005, Pohgoh reunited for a one-night-only performance (along with other long-defunct Tampa greats Tomorrow, My Own America and Scrog) raising money to benefit the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Proyectos recientes de los miembros de Pohgoh / Pohgoh members' current projects

Pohgoh Discografía/Discography

(w/ Kobi on vocals)
s/t 7"
1994 NG001, New Granada

'Red Lights Mean Go' from the "Three Piece Suit" 3-way split 7" w/ Discount & Combination Grey
1995 OEG012, Outback Records

'Goodnight, Sweetheart' from the split 7" w/ Braid
1996 NG004, New Granada

'Friend X' from the "Emo Diaires: What's Mine is Yours" Comp CD
1997, Deep Elm Records

"All Along" CD Discography
New Granada Records

"Guiche & Geek" 7"
1996 OEG014, Outback Records

(w/ Susie on vocals)
s/t 7"
1996, Heartfelt Records (Germany)

"In Memory of Bab" full length CD
1998 OEG016, Outback Records

After quite a wait, the album is out. Of course, as these things go, Pohgoh have now been broken up for about a year or so, but that doesn't stop the album from being amazing and wonderful. Fantastic melodies grace indie/emo pop with strong, sweet, memorable female vocals. Ten great songs -- the kind that give you chills -- that are filled with subtly catchy guitar interplay, honest emotions, great hooks, and a nostalgic aire of melancholy.

Pohgoh stood out as one of Florida's best bands, and this shows exactly why. They will be missed, but at least we have this. Highly recommended. Outback Entertainment Group, P.O. Box 780132, Orlando, FL 32828

--Andrew Chadwick

REQUEST: "All Along" CD Discography, Thanks in advance!