nov. 1983 - present

Related Artists: Apathy Bomb, A Thousand Ships, The Infinite Jest, Johnny Angst and the Killmetones, Pachadio, The Abatements mike delatizky and nathan leigh grew up next door to eachother in scenic newton, ma. in high school, with longtime friend jesse dix, the duo became the main songwriting team for the local band Cooper (aka Cooper F. Carlisle). Cooper went through a number of stylistic and name changes over the years but remained nathan leigh on lead vocals and guitar, mike delatizky on backing vocals and bass, and jesse dix on drums and keys. after recording two albums, the group broke up early in 2002. after 3 years of failed attempts at new bands and projects, mike and nathan return with the abatements. The Abatements on Myspace