Southern Band Fusing Rock and Americana
The Radio Codes is an Original Rock and Roll band from Charleston, South Carolina. The band has been together 12 years, also performing and recording under its Original/Cover oriented alter-ego Taco Donkey. Every member brings a distinct talent to The Radio Codes. The band has performed all over the Southeastern United States and looks forward to performing, writing and recording for many years to come.
Get To Know The Radio Codes
Getting to know The Radio Codes is understanding that our Original Music is the center of our identity. We will always have new music to release. We will do our best to release it as soon as it meets our standards. Each individual brings their best game to writing and recording sessions.
As passionate musicians, we also put great effort into entertaining our listeners during live performances. While remaining true to our recorded material, we always work hard to incorporate improvisation into our live shows. It has always been important to the band to make every show a new show for a new audience.
Our Musical Influences
All artists stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. The Radio Codes are inspired by the wide spectrum of artists of every genre - Musical, Visual, and Literary. From Robert Johnson, Pink Anderson, Doc Watson, Hank Williams, and the Scions of the Southern U.S. Musical Legacy through its interpretations by Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Uncle Tupelo, Led Zeppelin, U2, Jack White, Cream, Gary Clarke Jr, Bruce Springsteen, American Blues, Bluegrass and Outlaw Country. The list goes on. Our writing subjects and inspiration take the liberty to draw upon Hemmingway, Joyce, Volter, Van Gogh, Michael Angelo, Michael Corleone, Venus, 007, and Marilyn Monroe as we see fit.