Though they had to change their name from Ladyfinger to Ladyfinger (ne) -- the "ne" stands for Nebraska, the state from which the band hails -- due to copyright issues, singer/guitarist Chris Machmuller (formerly of Omaha's Bleeders for Treats), bassist Ethan Jones (an ex-The Faint member), guitarist Jamie Massey (from Race For Titles), and drummer Pat Oakes (from Mayday and Solid Jackson) didn't stop playing their brand of The Jesus Lizard, Motörhead, and Drive Like Jehu-influenced rock. They released their debut album, Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts, on Saddle Creek -- a departure for the normally rock-centric label -- in 2006. ~ Marisa Brown, Rovi