Rigorous Proof

Your favorite post modern alternative rock band, quantified and sealed up nice and cute for FB The band released their first EP in November of 2011.

Rigorous Proof is a "Post Modern Alternative Rock" outfit from Reno, Nevada. Consisting of a crew of friends who've been playing together since the day they learned their respective instruments. The band is fronted by the mercurial guitarist and singer, Johnny "Harpo" Bailey and is supported by the stoic and pragmatic Adam "Lando" Landis on keys and backup vocals, rounded out by the groovy and jov

ial Jesse "JayFlo" Gaddis on bass guitar. Rigorous Proof plays music that blends a love for the old and the new, with lyrics pulling from narratives of triumph, despair, sardonic wit and music pulling from the vast record collection they were born from. Titled "Songs From East 8th St," the EP is a fast jaunt through the tales of a first love doomed for infamy. The follow up LP, "Perspectives," was released in January 2015 and is a sonic journey through the perspective of space, time, love and hate that we call the human endeavor. The followup, 2018's "Post Modern Apocalypse Blues" sees the group finding themselves through Harpo's disillusioned eyes and razor sharp tongue, venturing through the commercial wasteland of 21st century life and love. The 1st single, AK-47, has already made shot onto terrestrial radio across the west coast and streaming across the world to critical acclaim. On AK-47:
“Rigorous Proof recorded this catchy, grooving, prog-rock number for the newly launched Loud As Folk Records in Reno. The strumming guitar riff and warbly, retro keys support singer Johnny Harpo’s restrained but biting attack on a devious ex-lover, with a feel that seems begotten from Steely Dan." -Mike Sion

“Hip arrangement! Good tune and vox.”-Tom Gordon

On RIGOROUS PROOF LIVE:
"These guys are tremendous, truly amazing, wait which band am I reviewing?"- Kilgore Trout

Rigorous Proof has been playing together since they weren't old enough to drink in bars and have opened for national and international acts such as Ty Segall, New Politics, Night Beats, Scott Pemberton and Bloc Party as well as numerous hometown sold out shows with Moondog Matinee and Whitney Myer.

05/08/2026

Meanwhile back at Johnny is chipping away at vocals as the record takes form. Summer is right around the corner and we’ll be announcing the next show soon.

04/30/2026

Thank you all for coming out last night and partying hard with us, and ! Thank you to for having us!

04/29/2026

It’s .cactus birthday today and you can celebrate with us by celebrating tonight at the show we’re playing at with and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!

04/26/2026

Join us on Wednesday April 29th for .cactus Birthday celebration and total Rocktacular Funfest McGee 2K26! We’re playing with the and and this show is gonna rip. Tix available in our bio link. Get one for you and your best friend, satisfaction guaranteed.

04/22/2026

We have risen from the slumber of winter. Next show Wednesday April 29th at Holland Project. Link in bio for tickets. 📸 by the OG’ist MF there is

04/20/2026

APRIL 29th WERE KICKING IT INTO GEAR WITH OUR HOMIES and at WE WILL BE BUSTING OUT A COVER TUNE. TIX AVAILABLE NOW IN OUR LINK

04/13/2026

Happy Birthday to our ! Make sure to listen to some Yes or Pink Floyd in his honor! Catch him April 29th

04/09/2026

The time has come. Get your shoes and socks on people, we’re right around the corner.

03/29/2026

The creative process is always a fantastic fury. The songs start off on your couch, you share them with the band, the band gives them life, and then they go into a chrysalis and emerge from the studio completely transformed. The trials and tribulations are both fulfilling and terrifying. It’s all alchemy, personal and shared, within and without. - Johnny

03/27/2026

We’re hard at work at We’re not going to be playing too much this year while we finish the record but you can catch us April 29 where we are finally going to play with our homies and it’s .cactus Birthday!

03/09/2026

Happy Birthday to legendary Producer, Engineer and Jersey Mike’s enthusiast, ! He’s our 5th Beatle and we love him dearly! Buy him a Jersey Mikes Sando if you see him today!

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140 Vesta St
Reno, NV
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