Jar of Lies has been grinding authentic sonic dirt into the faces of Alice In Chains fans since 2009, bringing them all the crushing riffs and haunting vocal harmonies of the real thing. Live, and with raw authority.
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Origins (2008-2010)
Origins (2008-2010)
Jar of Lies, Portland’s Alice in Chains tribute band, was first formed and named in 2008 by Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, and Jeff "Crusher" Johnson (drums). About a year later, Scott Slaten joined on vocals. Shortly thereafter, they played their first gig together on Sep 26, 2009.
In December 2009, Kyle Nees came in to provide a second guitar. Scott eventually took on those duties when Kyle left the following summer. Jeff bowed out in January of 2010, with Victor Elbert joining soon afterward.
Hitting Hard (2010-2011)
Hitting Hard (2010-2011)
Over the course of the next two years, Jar of Lies performed close to two dozen gigs with this lineup. They gained many fans and followers, and formed strong connections with many fellow musicians that shared the stages with them in Portland's growing tribute scene. Good times!
Now and Then (2012-2018)
Now and Then (2012-2018)
After that very busy stint, Scott felt ready to take a break and move on to other projects, and the rest had plenty else to work on, so they decided it was a good time to call it done. They played their official “last show” on October 1, 2011.
However, while busying themselves with those other projects, they kept getting asked to bring back "JoL". So over the next four years, they would occasionally get back together to play another show. Mostly for special occasions, or when friends made them an offer they could not refuse. ;) Sometimes on very short notice... two days? No problem!
With Scott's encouragement, they would occasionally try to find someone else to step into those Layne Staley shoes... but this proved rather difficult, as you might imagine. They eventually met Jeff Roussos, and had a great little run in 2015 with him at the helm, but he also had to leave to focus more on his other bands.
Following that, they continued to perform with Scott again on occasion, but in August of 2017, they finally wound down to a close. Or so they thought.
Again and Again (2019-)
Again and Again (2019-)
In 2019, Al, Jer & Andy, already playing together in an original band, invited Jeff to come out and jam with them, and ended up playing a lot of Alice in Chains… a LOT. And got to thinking... should they fire up JoL again?
After getting Scott and Victor’s blessing to continue, they did! And after a great return show in early 2020... well, we all know what happened then, right? When the opportunity finally came to play again, Jeff wanted to continue focusing on his original project, so... enter Andrew Greene. We were back! Again!
Fast forwarding a bit, Andy was needing to cut back on projects... happily covering until we had someone else to fill his seat. Soon after, we were joined by the multi-talented Anthony Medici, of... multiple roles in so many great bands, how does he keep track of them all!
So pour one out for Layne, another for Mike Starr, and raise a fresh one up for all those that continue... as will JoL. Here’s to the next chapter for Jar of Lies, Portland’s Alice in Chains Tribute!
Lineups
2021 - current: Andrew Greene, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Anthony Medici2021 - 2022: Andrew Greene, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Andy King2019 -2020: Jeff Roussos, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Andy King2016 -2018: Scott Slaten, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Victor Elbert2015 -2015: Jeff Roussos, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Victor Elbert2010 -2014: Scott Slaten, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Victor Elbert2009 -2010: Scott Slaten, Al Silveira, Kyle Nees, Jeremiah Miller, Jeff Johnson2009 -2009: Scott Slaten, Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Jeff Johnson2008 -2009: Al Silveira, Jeremiah Miller, Jeff JohnsonThe Family (current and former members)
Anthony Medici 2023-current (LiquidLight, SuperUnknown, Fighting Foos, SOS Band, Chee Peps)Andrew Greene 2021-current (Appetite for Deception, Jukebox Heroes, John Thayer Band, State of Balance, Harness... etc)Jeremiah Miller 2008-current (Big News, Al Silveira Band, Fun With Dynamite, Deaf Leppard, Echoes, Green Peter... etc)Al Silveira 2008-current (Big News, Al Silveira Band, Tomorrow's Dream, Under A Pale Grey Sky, Fun With Dynamite, Deaf Leppard, War Ensemble, Echoes... etc)Andy King 2019-2022 (Purusa, Al Silveira Band, Dave Abbot Band)Jeff Roussos 2015, 2019-2020 (Parabola, The 5th Elephant)Victor Elbert 2010-2018 (Lovedrive, Uproar, Flashback, Deaf Leppard)Kyle Nees 2009-2010 (American Bastard)Scott Slaten 2009-2014 (Live Undead, War Ensemble)Jeff Johnson 2008-2009 ($intax, Half Step Down, Unchained, Stone Temple Project, Crazy Train, Echoes, and... how much ink does the internet have?)The Man
Michael Soares - Manager, promoter,#1 fan, etcGuest musicians
Todd Hines (Plush, Tomorrow's Dream, Unchained, Stone Temple Project)Kevin Staley (Motorbreath, Tacos From Hell, Deaf Leppard)Chris Baron (Chris Baron Music, Chris Baron and the Mighty Meek, Idiot Science)Shows
Fri Oct 25 2024 - The Headliners Club (Durham OR) with NevermindSat Sep 14 2024 - The Headliners Club (Durham OR) with Superunknown, Fighting Foos, NevermindSat Aug 3 2024 - Heavy Metal Brewing Co (Vancouver WA)Fri May 17 2024 - Billy Blues (Vancouver WA) with SuperunknownFri May 3 2024 - John Henry's (Eugene OR) with Superunknown, PlushFri Apr 5 2024 - McFiler's (Chehalis WA) with NevermindFri Mar 22 2024 - Dantes with Plush and Fighting FoosSat Mar 2 2024 - Granada Theatre with SuperunknownSat Feb 10 2024 - Heavy Metal Brewing CoSat Jan 27 2024 - The Regent with Chee PepsSat Dec 2 2023 - Billy Blues with SuperunknownSat Oct 28 2023 - The High Water Mark with Superunknown, Sugar of a DownSat Sep 30 2023 - John Henry's with Superunknown, Sad ReasonSat Sep 2 2023 - Heavy Metal Brewing CoFri Jul 21 2023 - High Water Mark with PunchusSat May 27 2023 - Heavy Metal BrewingFri May 12 2023 - Billy Blues with Island in the SunFri Feb 10 2023 - Billy Blues with MotorbreathSat Dec 3 2022 - The Beach Club with Fighting FoosFri Oct 21 2022 - Eastside Bar & Grill with MegadeadSat Apr 23 2022 - Mt Hood Center with Grand RoyaleFri Mar 11 2022 - Billy Blues with SuperunknownNov 20 2021 - Dante's with Superunknown, Nothing's ShockingFeb 28 2020 - Diversity Cafe with Chee Peps and ParabolaAug 12 2017 - Clark County FairJun 24 2017 - Rock Hard PDX with Crazy TrainMay 26 2017 - Rock Hard PDX with Motorbreath, Parabola, Under A Pale Grey Sky (Doernbecher's Benefit Show)Aug 12 2016 - Clark County FairOct 10 2015 - Ash St Saloon with Fun With Dynamite, Wade Graham, Queen ChiefSep 18 2015 - Dante's with PlushAug 16 2015 - Clark County FairOct 18 2014 - Irish Town with The 5th ElephantAug 1 2014 - Clark County FairMar 14 2014 - Hawthorne Theatre with Motorbreath, Up In ArmsAug 2 2013 - Clark County FairOct 1 2011 - Back Alley with UnchainedSep 23 2011 - Lumpy's Landing with Tomorrow's DreamAug 5 2011 - Clark County FairJul 24 2011 - Longview Women's Club with Lovedrive (U.S. Army sendoff party)Jul 16 2011 - Oregon State PenitentiaryJun 25 2011 - The Tonic Lounge with Ace of Spades, Earth to AshesMay 27 2011 - Ash St Saloon with The Fashion NuggetsMay 21 2011 - Tiger Bar with LovedriveApr 9 2011 - Back Alley with Stone Temple Project, Tomorrow's DreamApr 8 2011 - Baskstage Bar & Grill (Tacoma) with Ed to Shred, Tomorrow's Dream (unfortunately cancelled due to... "interference")Feb 12 2011 - Ash St Saloon with Stone Temple Project, The Fashion NuggetsJan 22 2011 - Back Alley with MotorbreathSep 4 2010 - Ash St Saloon with Crazy Train, Stone Temple Project (Stone Temple Pilots)Aug 21 2010 - Hawthorne Theatre with Motorbreath, Shotgun Overdose (Rock For Kids benefit)Aug 13 2010 - Clark County FairJul 29 2010 - Washington County Fair with Motorbreath, Live WireMay 29 2010 - Ash St Saloon with B-Group, Another Fine CrisisMay 22 2010 - Dante's with Christian Kane, Vinny DMar 19 2010 - Seaside Convention Center with Crazy Train, Hellion, Aeromyth, Nickelband, Krotch RocketMar 6 2010 - Mt Tabor Theater with B-Group, Buddy Hinton Band, MD 20/20Feb 20 2010 - Oak Grove Tavern with Betrayed By WeaknessFeb 20 2010 - Whiskey City with Ramble On, American Bastard (unfortunately cancelled due to venue closure)Jan 2 2010 - Ash St Saloon with Motorbreath, Live Wire, Idiot ScienceNov 14 2009 - Oak Grove Tavern with AthiarchistsOct 10 2009 - Hawthorne Theatre with Thunderstruck, Lovedrive, Idiot ScienceSep 26 2009 - Oak Grove Tavern with American Bastard, Apophis Theory
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