Formally Lethargic

Formally Lethargic hails from Cincinnati, Ohio (currently based in Nashville, Tennessee), playing alternative-punk music with an eccentric but philosophical twist. The band consists of Alex Kah (guitar, lead vocals), Chris Berning (bass), and Jordan Scheffman (drums, backing vocals). Formed in 2011, Formally Lethargic has performed at many venues in the greater Cincinnati area, most notably Bogart’s, Southgate House Revival, Northside Tavern, Thompson House, and Madison Theater. Formally Lethargic has also shared the stage with several nationally-recognized talents, including: -A Dying Regime -Violent Affair -The Casualties -Koffin Kats -Reagan Youth -fungonewrong -Downtown Brown -Psychostick -Joe Buck Yourself! -GASH -Cadaver Dogs -The Cryptics Each member of Formally Lethargic brings diverse musical influences to the table, but they share in common a fondness of 1980s- and 1990s-era punk rock; as such, the band’s sound has been compared to that of Bad Religion, Pennywise, NOFX, The Offspring, and similar acts. The members of Formally Lethargic also share the influence of thrash (e.g., Slayer) and contemporary metal (e.g., Avenged Sevenfold), and they seek to incorporate elements of these genres into their music, as well. Formally Lethargic’s message is simple: Be open-minded, and have a hell of a time doing it. Despite sometimes delving into existential inquiry, the band never strays too far from practical concerns. Above all, Formally Lethargic loves music for its own sake. The members always look forward to live performances, taking any chance they can get to open people’s minds using whimsical tactics such as the destruction of piñatas, crowd-surfing competitions involving pizza, and sarcastic disco dancing. Formally Lethargic released new single "All Outta Bubblegum" in October 2016. New song "All Outta Bubblegum" available for download/streaming on our Bandcamp page! http://formallylethargic1.bandcamp.com/