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12 Cents for Marvin
Ska / Reggae / Rock

"www.twelvecents.com"

Ft. Collins, COLORADO
United States

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Last Login:  5/8/2008
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   12 Cents for Marvin: General Info
Member Since2/5/2005
Band Website12cents.com
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InfluencesLong Beach Dub Allstars, Toots and the Maytals, The English Beat, and Fishbone, The Specials, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Warsaw Poland Bros, Ween, Frank Zappa, Led Zepplin, Less Than Jake, Let's Go Bowling
Record Labelumo productions
Type of LabelIndie




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   About 12 Cents for Marvin


Keep an eye out for the Twelve Cents Twelve Track Twelve Pack in all Twelve Packs of Ska Brewing beer in stores now!!!





The new disk, The B-Load, is out!!! Pick up a brand new copy today at CDBaby.com or iTunes.





Don’t forget a copy of Change also available at CDBaby.com and iTunes!

No stage can contain the energy of 12 Cents for Marvin and audiences would have it no other way. Formed in their college days nearly a decade ago, the band has grown as individuals and musicians. Ska/reggae/rock is a quick but incomplete way to describe the 12 Cents sound. It must be experienced to be understood.

The band named itself after meeting Marvin, a colorful street character panhandling and following a mathematical formula requiring him to receive twelve cents per person he met.

Since then, 12 Cents has been voted Best Band in the region multiple years in a row. Recognition continued when the band garnered first place in Colorado’s Scene Magazine’s Battle of the Bands. Gaining this recognition early in the band’s career laid a solid foundation for the independent nature of all present and future endeavors. This is exemplified by radio play for multiple 12 Cents’ songs along the Colorado Front Range by both independent and corporate radio stations.

While on stage, energetic antics rule. This never overshadows the artistry, dedication, and years of hard work put in by the talented members. The band includes Tom Werge on vocals and trumpet, Hilary Spriggs on bass, Nik Levinsky on guitar, Soren Daugaard on drums, Aaron Spriggs on theremin, Greta Cornett on trumpet and John Giordanengo on trombone. The sum is greater than the parts and this synergistic effect adds a distinct edge to the 12 Cents for Marvin sound.

In addition to stimulating audiences with its performances, 12 Cents for Marvin has produced several albums. Yellow Raincoat (1998), King of the Ring (2000), The EP (2002) and Change (2006) all showcase a full horn section with a swinging embellishment of indelible rhythms. These albums have spawned such favorites as "King of the Ring (The WWF Song)," "Social Suicide" (featuring Warsaw Poland Brothers), "One By One" and "Shouting in the Dark." In addition, 12 Cents can be found on such compilations as "Still Standing" (2003, Megalith Records) and "Fort Collins Rocks, Vol. 3" (2005, Hapi-Skratch Records).

12 Cents for Marvin continues producing their original music while touring in an ever-widening circuit. Traveling around the region, the band has played with acts such as The Skatalites, The English Beat, Michael Rose (of Black Uhuru), Stroke 9, Less than Jake, The Toasters, War, Guster, The Sugar Hill Gang, MU330, Mustard Plug, The Specials, The Slackers, and Fishbone. Keeping the beat on high, 12 Cents for Marvin has set itself apart as a driving force in the regional music scene. Every concert goes and asks the band, "When are you coming back?"
www.twelvecents.com


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Samson Simson





May 6 2008 9:09 AM

Hey guys.
Congrats on the Westword nomination! You guys RULE!!!!!!
Ang





Apr 30 2008 7:33 AM

Any plans for shows this spring/summer? I miss you guys.
John Mathewson and friends





Apr 23 2008 4:15 PM

Fort Fun on May 9th!!! Hope to see you guys.
If not I definitely will make the next show!
Full Belly





Apr 18 2008 8:39 AM

it's a special fULL bELLY shout out to ya'll! love your tunes and can't wait to see you rawk it sometime soon!
The Skank Agents





Apr 17 2008 12:47 PM

dude you guys are rad!
we were just looking through the bands we are friends with on here and yeah we totally dig you guys

have a good one
Cynova-fantastic folkals





Apr 14 2008 11:21 AM

Hi 12 Cents for Marvin,
Happy Spring!
We hope it has been a bright one for you.
~Cynova
Leon





Apr 11 2008 9:14 PM

I just picked your cd up from Ska a few weeks ago and you are now my new favorite band. I never thought I would find anyone that could compair to Sublime.... But i now have. You Fukn rock.
Leon
10,000 WATTS RADIO





Mar 31 2008 7:25 PM

Still love'n you guy's!!!!


WATTS
Natalie





Mar 27 2008 3:50 PM

You guys did awesome last Saturday, we had so much fun.
Thank you for the birthday song!!!!
conscious elliot





Mar 23 2008 9:18 PM

great show on the 15th.
I have a renewed love for ska.
-AA
John Mathewson and friends





Mar 21 2008 5:45 PM

Hey guys! Thanks for a great show last weekend!! Hope to see ya soon.
Kelly





Mar 20 2008 7:06 AM

Hey guys, I posted pics from the weekend.
They're in my albums as "a weekend with 12 cents" please take whatever you want! Great shows!!
KARYMSKA


Is Online


Mar 19 2008 3:53 PM

thx to accept my request!!
The Haggardies





Mar 17 2008 12:55 PM

DUDES and DUDETTES!!! Thanks so much for havin us with you guys at The Gothic! That was such a great show. As always, it's great rockin with you guys. You're so much fun. And that was a fun duet Greta!!
Mad Puffin





Mar 16 2008 3:03 PM

Thanks for the phenomenal show at the Gothic last night! You guys rocked!
The Haggardies





Mar 14 2008 1:15 PM

Yo guys! Have a great show tonight! We can't wait to rock it tomorrow night!
Other Side Of Clearview





Mar 12 2008 10:13 AM

Looking forward to the 15th!

Other Side of Clearview
Ang





Mar 10 2008 9:45 PM

I am really looking forward to the show on Friday! See you at road 34; it's still a "prom party" right?
★BALL&CHAIN★ReggaeRockShop





Mar 10 2008 9:27 PM

Thank you for the add!!

Mad Puffin





Mar 4 2008 10:47 PM

Looking forward to the show at the gothic.
Kelly





Mar 3 2008 4:59 PM

I love the flyer for the Gothic show! And of course I will see you there!
IQ Imagery





Mar 1 2008 5:26 PM

sweet - maybe I could shoot you while you're in town. With my camera...

;)
[TJ]





Feb 23 2008 6:23 PM

yeah cant wait.
you guys were great.
IQ Imagery





Feb 22 2008 7:47 PM

Thanks for adding IQ! Guess I missed ya when you were in town. Next time I'll have to get some pictures! Anyhow just got your cd in my latest 12 pack from SKA... nice...
[TJ]





Feb 22 2008 2:27 PM

hey you guys were sick i was up at purgatory last weekend and saw you guys while i was snowboarding. i love ska and you guys should come down to phoenix.
Jameson





Feb 21 2008 12:50 PM

PLEASE get a gig in Fort Collins/Loveland area on March 21 or 22!!!!! We're dying to see you on one of those days while in town visiting!!!!!!!!!!!
Gina





Feb 20 2008 5:06 PM

Damn, I'm having 12 Cents withdrawls! Can't wait to see you all in March!
Holden Young Trio (HY3)





Feb 20 2008 8:55 AM

Peace and respect,
just found your page in some strange alley of the internet. thought I'd see if everything was ok.
cheers,
Holden
Jason Short doing stuff on guitar...





Feb 13 2008 9:38 PM

Thought you guys would enjoy seeing that B')

~PEACE~
Trickster’s Will





Feb 12 2008 12:50 AM

Just wanted to say "Hi" to you all. I miss the days of skankin' with you guys to Actionshot at the Starlight. I hope all is well, and keep playin that sweet sweet CO ska.
Ang





Feb 11 2008 9:43 PM

This is great news! There's no way I'll miss the 2nd annual prom show. See you guys then! :)
Jody





Feb 10 2008 7:21 PM

I can't wait to see you guys in Durango!! It is going to be a blast!!
The Haggardies





Feb 10 2008 6:55 PM

Awesome! Can't wait to rock it with you guys again!
Kelly





Feb 10 2008 6:07 PM

Excited to see you guys next weekend in Keystone!
Jason Short doing stuff on guitar...





Feb 10 2008 12:41 PM

Ilona [[Fabricated]]





Feb 9 2008 4:44 PM

I would love to help you guys out! =]
Are there any flyers out or something?
Apex Vibe


Is Online


Feb 9 2008 10:11 AM

Hell yeah! It's gonna be a SICK show!!!
meniskus





Feb 8 2008 10:23 AM

The B-Load really is a beautiful thing... Come out to the Bike Bar tomorrow night if you're around! Should be a great night.
MasterBass





Jan 28 2008 3:19 PM

Just popped "Change" into my CD played... yup, you guys still fuckin' rule.

I haven't seen you live since the "Change" CD release party (what back when). I'll be sure to remedy that next time you have a show nearby.

Until then, keep on rockin' the ska!
Ang





Jan 28 2008 3:19 PM

I really miss seeing you guys play. Too bad the upcoming shows are so far away!
HomeSlice





Jan 24 2008 4:06 PM

Hey! Our fans dug you all a ton. We heard you're in Florida or something... if not, let me know so I can book some shared nights.
The Slice is Right
Eric





Jan 20 2008 11:32 PM

Hey, I heard "One By One" on 93.3 tonight while at work. Congratulations on the air time! Now hurry up and get nice and famous so I can sell this autographed 12cfm shirt on eBay. :)
Ilona [[Fabricated]]





Jan 13 2008 2:44 PM

Kelly





Jan 11 2008 4:02 PM

We're going to miss you guys on Cory's REAL birthday!
Let the damn sunshine