Covalence is a four-piece, dynamic alternative rock band that regularly explores the melodies and rhythms of the progressive metal and grunge genres. Co-founded in the autumn of 2016 by vocalist/lead guitarist Carter Manson and rhythm guitarist Tad Long, the band also features bassist Gabe Carrasco, and drummer Richard David Hodges.
While Manson's meticulous guitar playing and sometimes gritty, full-throated/other times tamer, smoother vocalizations define and exemplify what Manson refers to as the "hard/gentle blend" of the band's primary sound, Long's intuitive accompaniment and subtle variations add a depth and range uncommon to many bands of Covalence's ilk. Underscored by the understated yet powerful thrum of Carrasco's bass and the thunderous precision of Hodges' drums, Covalence harmonizes its myriad of talents into galvanic, crowd-pleasing concerts that have resulted in growing recognition and burgeoning respect in the Knoxville music scene.
The band is presently continuing to book gigs as they concentrate on recording their first full-length album. Their first EP, "Alpha Decay", was recorded at Ridgetone Recording Studio and released on all platforms on May 18, 2019. With an appreciation for the chemistry required between musicians on and off stage, Covalence earns their name honestly. Now with a growing set of original tracks, Covalence is ready to share their electrons with the world.
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"In their first gig ever, Covalence showed the potential to become a hometown favorite, playing a variety of genres including rock, grunge, metal and folk."
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Opened for The American Idiots (Green Day Xperience), a Green Day tribute band. Played 50 minute set. 159 tickets sold.
Covalence and Kristen Ford, Senryu, and Mojo: Flow. Played 40 minute set.
Opened for The American Idiots (Green Day Tribute Band) along with Jimmy And The Jawbones. Played 30 minute set.
Covalence and The Badd Hatt'rs. One hour set.
90s Grunge Night: Covalence headlined with Jackknife Stiletto opening. Played two hour set. Sold over 130 tickets.
Cinco de Mayo at Amigo’s Tequila Mexican Grill. One hour set. Played with The Hoones
Opened for Jimmy And The Jawbones at their CD release party. Played 30 minute set.
With Manhattan 3, Duck Butter, played 45 minute set
Rock The First Amendment Show, played a two hour set
With Belfast 6 Pack, In Service of Sound, Mass Driver
Opened for Enrage Against The Machine, played a 30 minute set
With Art Smashes Records and The Hoones, 45 minute set
Chris Marshall’s Original Artist Showcase Series at Swifty’s Atomic Grill, 30 minute set
Local Show, Final Show of 2017 (with Mudd, Worn Out Soles, Knox Vegas Ramblers)
Opened for Jeremy's Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute
Featured band at Alan Garcia's Monday Open Jam Night, performed one hour set
Hosted by Covalence. With Save The Sparrow, Juggernaut Stomp, and The Worn Out Soles
Four hour set
Opened for Jeremy's Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute. One hour set
Four hour set
Pumpkin Smash Bash. With The Worn Out Soles, Nightfly, Embedded in Embers, If All Else Fails. 45 minute set
Covalence hosted show from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Bands include Four Eyes, Dianne's Garage Band, The Hoones, Nightfly, Redd Daugherty, Truth of The Matter, Whiskey on Sunday, Civil Strife, Covalence, and The Worn Out Soles. 45 minute set
With Basketcase and Clockwork Asylum. 45 minute set
With Juggernaut Stomp
Fundraiser for Project Heart
With Civil Strife, Juggernaut Stomp, and Wheeler Berman And The Boys. 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Fundraiser show for United Way of Anderson County. Time to be determined.
Fundraiser for L&N STEM Academy. Time to be determined.
Covalence CD Release Show
Covalence
Brack Owens, featuring Mass Driver
The Worn Out Soles
With Hesperian and Strange Gods
Grunge Night featuring Covalence. With opening band Skyway 61 and an acoustic set by Jason Lane
With Belfast 6 Pack, Another Fable, Manhattan 3
Supergold North American Tour
Lauren Beeler
Wishmire & The High Hopes
Stampede of Strangers
Atomic Moon
The Hoones
Covalence
Liberata
Nightfly
With Count Pariah
Benefit for The Pilot Light
W/ Drive Thru Therapy, Dybbuk, Octavio, and Moova L
With Year of October
With Stampede Of Strangers