band bio

Control Escape is an American alternative rock band. The band formed in 2006 when its songwriters Ken Adam and Peapod abandoned city life and moved to rural Freevillle, NY.

KEN ADAM: Frontman/producer Ken Adam was born and raised in San Francisco. He records solo projects using the moniker Poop Yer Pants. Adam is the grandson and former student of nationally acclaimed sculptor Ruth Asawa.

PEAPOD: Peapod grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. She is co-lyricist, backing vocalist, and video producer for Control Escape. View Peapod's music videos for CE songs on youtube.

CHUCK RANIEWICZ: Drummer Chuck Raniewicz hails from Ithaca, New York. In addition to his uber skills as a rock drummer, he's also a studied steel drum player with Afro-Latin influences. He has backed numerous acts including hardore band Loss for Words. Chat with Chuck on his personal myspace.

ZACH "Big Stax" ROHRER: Lead guitarist Zach Rohrer is from Elmira, New York. He is the former guitartist for The Electric Shoes.

TRAVIS CHRISTIE: Bassist Travis Christie is a Freeville, New York native. He is currenlty working on a designs for a custom bass guitar.