URD-OM

URD-OM is a local band with an odd name but great jams. Most intriguing, this five-piece rock group is made up of performers aged 11-13. There are no adults up on stage with this quintet, which have been enjoying gigs all over Northern California this year. Take some time to learn more about these talented youngsters taking Sacramento by storm....
Who Are They?

URD-OM is made up of five young performers from Elk Grove. Current members include:

Drusila – Dru is a13-year-old girl who plays guitar, bass, ukulele and trombone. She’s passionate about metal music and also likes to pen her own scores. She is inspired by Paramore and the Beatles, as well as others in a wide range of music interests. She is endorsed by Daisy Rock Girl Guitars and heads up URD-OM.

Molly – Known by band members and fans simply as Mo, Molly is an 11-year-old who taught herself how to drum and sing. She has been playing since age eight and just started taking formal lessons for metal. Like her older sister Dru, she enjoys a wide variety of music and also enjoys acting, playing Minecraft and eating pizza.

Jenny – Also known as BOGO, she is 12 years old and has been playing piano for four years. She is classically trained, but also to perform rock songs. She plays volleyball, participates in plays and idolizes Billy Joel.

Paige – Lead singer Paige is 12 years old and has been singing for six years. She placed third in last year’s Teen Idol singing competition. She loves to write, listen to music and play sports.

Kyle – The lone male of the band, 13-year-old Kyle plays guitar and bass in the band. Outside of his love for music, he is a first-degree black belt.

About URD-OM

The name URD-OM was invented by sisters Drusila and Molly. Their nicknames, Dru and Mo, make up URD-OM when spelled backward. Certainly not the most creative or original idea for a band name, but considering the fact the bandmates are all in middle school, it’s actually quite cute and clever.
These two sisters dreamed of starting their own rock band when they were very young. They have been raised on a wide variety of music, and they both found an innate passion for metal rock. They decided to recruit three classmates and formed the band. Today they perform all over Northern California, with gigs ranging from private parties to larger venues like the California State Fair.

Their homespun songs and lyrics combined with a lineup of classic rock and punk covers have made them a likeable local band in Sacramento that many in the regional music industry are keeping an eye on. They also won awards both individually and collectively.

Where To See Them

URD-OM keeps their current schedule up on their official site, but you can also check them out at the following places this fall:

Chalk It Up Sacramento – Sat, Aug 30 at 10am

Sacramento 6 Drive-In – Sat, Sept 6 at 6:30pm

Best of Elk Grove Awards Ceremony – Fri, Sept 12 at 5pm

Fair Oaks Chicken Festival – Sat, Sept 20 at 5pm

Jelly Belly Candy Palooza – Sat, Sept 27 at 12pm

Capital Apocalypse Run – Sat, Oct 18 at 12pm

JUST ANNOUNCED: Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival – Sat, April 18, 2015 at 12pm

You Are Not Alone

The young musicians are also philanthropic. They are passionate about bully prevention, and finding recovery for those who have been affected. They are fans of ReachOut.com, an organization that supports bullying victims, as well as educating young people on the adverse effects of bullying and how trends can be changed.

URD-OM is also a supporter of WalkInOurShoes.org, an organization that reaches out and serves young people struggling with mental illness.

URD-OM has not yet released an album, but you can download their music here, or catch one of their live shows via the schedule above. You may also visit their official website. - Tamara Hassinger-Warta

I don’t know about you, but it seems that there is some pretty damn talented kids these days in the music scene. Last year we told you about the Bay Area band, Haunted by Heroes and earlier this year, we shared several stories about the metal preteen band of Unlocking the Truth. Well today, check out URD-OM from Elk Grove, CA. The band is made up of 11 – 13 year olds and they have been successfully performing at festivals, fairs and shows around Northern California.

Drusila (13) = guitars, bass & vocals
Molly (11) = drums & vocals
Jenny (12) = keyboard, synthesizer & vocals
Paige (12) = lead vocals
Kyle (13) = guitar & bass

Check out a couple videos of their performances:

If you like them as much as I do, head over to http://www.bestofelkgrove.org/ and vote for URD-OM as Best Local Band! Hurry and get your vote in since voting ends on August 31st.

Check out the upcoming shows and also visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

Upcoming Shows:

Sep 20 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Fair Oaks, CA
Sep 27 Jelly Belly Factory Candy Palooza Fairfield, CA
Oct 18 Capital Apocalypse Run Sacramento, CA
Apr 18 Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival Sacramento, CA
~ Marisol

Information & Links:

Website: http://www.urdomrox.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urdom
Twitter: https://twitter.com/URDOMrox - MUSIC JUNKIE PRESS