Self-Evident

Formed in Minneapolis, MN in 1997 by Tom Berg, Conrad Mach, and Brian Heitzman, Self-Evident have since developed and applied a unique, intricate, and smart formula to standard rock songwriting, conjuring music that is very resistant to categorization. Variously described as math, indie, jazz, punk, and post-rock, Self-Evident encompasses all of these styles and more-often in a single three minute song with a strong melodic sense. The instrumentation is simple: bass/vocals, guitar/vocals, and drums.

Self-evident have played over 700 shows in 24 states and 9 countries with countless bands such as Don Caballero, Oxes, Juno, Chokebore, Local H, Bad Wizard, The Vida Blue (Ten Grand), Traindodge, Bear Claw, Bronzed Chorus, Dropsonic, Riddle of Steel, and House Of Large Sizes to name a few. The summer of 2006 brought the departure of Brian Heitzman, original drummer of 9+ years. Long time pal and superstar Ben Johnston of Clair de Lune immediately came to the rescue and has since brought a new life, discipline, and musical influence to the band. By May of 2011, Self-Evident was invited to play shows through 8 countries in Europe for nearly a month by/with the one and only Bear Claw (Chicago), which ended up a huge success. In February 2012, Self-Evident recorded 13 songs with Carl Amburn at The Mousetrap in Oklahoma City for the completion of their 6th full length album, We Built A Fortress On Short Notice (doubleplusgood records).

Past Shows


Oct
17
th
2014
Triple Rock Social Club
Oct
17
th
2014
Triple Rock Social Club

Into It. Over It.

with Tancred, And We Danced and Self-Evident
Dec
27
th
2013
Turf Club
Dec
27
th
2013
Turf Club

Arcwelder

with Self-Evident and Delta Lyrae
Sep
24
th
2013
7th St Entry
Sep
24
th
2013
7th St Entry

Ahleuchatistas

with Self-Evident and The English Beat
Apr
24
th
2013
7th St Entry
Apr
24
th
2013
7th St Entry

Tera Melos

with Self-Evident and TTNG

More Shows

May
13
th
First Avenue
Apr
12
th
Fine Line

The Linda Lindas

with Pinkshift
Mar
24
th
Turf Club

Hovvdy

with Video Age
Jan
21
st
Fine Line

Ben Barnes