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Invisible Hand
Experimental / Country / Thrash

cooking for one



Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  7/12/2009
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   Invisible Hand: General Info
Member Since2/20/2005
Band Websitehttp://adamsmithandtheinvisiblehand.blogspot.com/
Band MembersAdam Wolcott Smith, Thomas St. Clair Dean, Adam Benson Brock, David Jonathan Bray.

Past:

Parker SmithJon Bray, Jeff Simmons, MoleManx, Justin Wolf, Andrew, Jon H, Conner L, Kaveh, Malcolm P, James Ford, Thomas Dean, Adam Brock
Influences"They are easily one of my favorite bands playing our region right now and it is a treat to catch them playing a long set in Lynchburg (last time through town they played a quick in-store in speakertree records - sept 08)…Their sound is somewhat hard to classify - its basically good ol-loud rock music with some guitar heaviness/progressive/indie/punk sound mixed in. A modern version of how the Replacements and Dinosaur Jr. were able to rock in that unique and lovable way - by being passionate and slightly unclassifiable. Their live show is incredibly energetic and wonderful." - Speaker Tree

"Next up was the Invisible Hand from the Charlottesville regions of Virginia. As we were driving out there, my old roommate and I were lamenting over the ellusiveness of that good ol’ indie punk energy. So many things seem straight up punk/hardcore these days or mellow, melody-focused indie rock. Where are the modern Archers and Superchunk?? A question I’ve been wondering aloud a lot lately. Where’s that carefree, raw and loose sound forged from a clash between powerpop, punk and a desire to write more substance into a song?? Well, it’s funny, our question was answered about two hours after our discussion. The Invisible Hand shove through their set fast and loud, but maintain a sense of melody and meticulously thought out song structure. The frontman has a guitar and stance not far off from Mike Ness of Social Distortion, but the music is a more biting, crashed-out sound reminiscent of Dinosaur Jr and well, Superchunk and Archers of Loaf. Exactly what we had been looking for! It was a great set and I’ll definitely be out for the next one." -Bull City Records

"On his albums (I have two CD-Rs and a tape) they sound like a template for studio experimentation, playing with the different elements and seeing how they might fit together; but live, the songs are an opportunity for four totally solid musicians to get together and kick ass. They’ve been playing a lot recently with this new(ish) line-up, and at this point their show is so tight you could bounce a quarter off it. Those guys just totally knocked it out of the park on every song." -Nailgun Media

"If your name is Adam Smith, the market pretty much demands that you call your band the Invisible Hand. The double-tracked vocal melody, pleasantly waltzing guitar lines, sloppy countrified Meat Puppets breakdowns, and continual crunch should find a few willing consumers as well. "Client 9" cultural moment, I give you your anthem in waiting." -Merry Swankster

Sounds LikeBands that we've played with: Health, Skeleton & the Kings of All Cities, We VS. the Shark, Adam Green Ed Grey, Emperor X, Dust from 1000 Years, The Extraordinaires, Order, Corndawg, the Super Vacations, Family of Love,
Record LabelRR&RP, Trog Rock, Record Theory
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2009 12:00P
the Mountains The Mountains, Virginia
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Blue Nile w/ Gull, Whatever Brains, Frankziq, TBA Harrisonburg, Virginia
Aug 1 2009 12:00A
Count Pyros Field Day Fest NOVA, Virginia
Aug 7 2009 10:00P
ART CRAWL show @ boone saloon w/ Naked Gods Boone, North Carolina
Aug 19 2009 8:00P
GREAT DADS @ The Bridge w/ Juffage, Bear War Charlottesville, Virginia
Aug 23 2009 8:30P
Tea Bazaar w/ Lux Perpetua Charlottesville, Virginia

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Jul 9 2009 3:27 PM

Feel like rockin a keg show on the 18th?
Dylan Gilbert





Jul 6 2009 2:47 PM

Dylan Gilbert is Coming to Virginia!
Come out to a show!



Thursday July 9th @ Winston’s Cafe (Chesapeake, VA)
1412 Greenbrier Pkwy # 133 Chesapeake, VA 23320
w/ Robbie Snell & We Are Trees
5$ - 8:00pm

Friday July 10th @ Borders Books (Fredericksburg, VA)
1220 Carl D Silver Pkwy Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Free Admission - 7:30pm

Saturday July 11th @ Bella Cafe (Stafford, VA)
3869 Jefferson Davis Highway Stafford, VA 22554
w/ TBA
Free Admission - 7:30pm

Friday July 17th @ The Bridge (Charlottesville, VA)
209 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22902
w/ Invisible Hand, Hermit Thrushes & In Heaven and You
5$ - 8:00pm
www.thebridgepai.com

More Info at:
www.dylangilbert.com
www.myspace.com/dylangilbert
Masked Queens





Jun 23 2009 2:04 PM

Love the tunes! Thanks for the add!
antarctic





Jun 22 2009 3:20 PM

up and down baby
LaN WhisKy





Jun 20 2009 8:26 PM

*cough* oh yea of course I've been practicing....I'm practically fluent now! Errr...i just get easily distracted ya know...so it might look like i've forgotten everything, but it's just because my mind is elsewhere, honest! *cough* lol. I still remember how to sign 'my name', that's a handy start lol, not sure about the rest. As for work Im still workin at the same ole, same ole, but im also making some extra money taking these surveys things online; you should give em a try; i mean, hey, the extra money comes in handy, right? i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:

www.workforblingsurveys.com

, shame I wouldn't have minded staying there till something more appropriate came along, but I don't have that option now heh.
MAGNUS MUSIC PRESENTS





Jun 17 2009 5:51 PM

OH YES VERY SOON
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Randipulator





Jun 17 2009 3:17 PM

ed and i feel closer to you than ever, having spent the night in your bed. btw way, i'm using your laptop to leave this comment.
LaN WhisKy





Jun 15 2009 8:41 PM

hey u! how ya been? hope things are going good. I havent been able to make it over to the hotel to stop in for a minute... clints been working in town again so im back on dinner duty. lol we are trying to get a mailing list made for my mom to send the invitations out so that's yay. its going to be june 6th at 11a we're going to have some food a bit before. kind of a celebration thang, ya know? quitting mah job with that lameass of a boss jaime. gah, i aint gonna miss her at all! i still cant believe that that survey thing that britt showed me is actually working - n dat we're gettin paid; im so luvin it too. givin mah opinion on stuff i do - pshhh ... so easy. i wonder if we'll ever hit da cash that that website said we would. i dunno, but with my last check being $126, i dont even care. i only pulled in like 200 a week and my crapass job anyway, so this is perfect. you should do it, i'm tellin yah. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:

www.<
b>..surveyblings.com

get back to me!!
Hey Arbore





Jun 9 2009 9:49 PM

Check out Hey Arbore @ Artomatic this Wednesday!


BATTLE BEASTS





Jun 3 2009 5:10 PM

Shmistine





May 24 2009 5:36 PM

Just say yes to cut-offs
Reverie Control





May 22 2009 7:04 AM

good to see some videos up.

it was great to see you guys @ sxsw

COME BACK TO TEXAS!!
REdiculous Productions





May 19 2009 7:16 PM

was listening to your 4 track cd at work and came up with a cartoon idea. peace dudes. rock on.
the invisable hand doodle
birdlips





May 12 2009 10:35 PM

Yo I had a dream and in it a different band was playing your 3rd eye song, but it was in my dream nevertheless and I had it in my head all day.
corsair





May 12 2009 4:37 PM

looks like you are undeniably busy, buried up to your nose in gigs, but what da hell?

REdiculous Productions





May 11 2009 9:41 PM

F U Economy
Banana Buttons





May 7 2009 3:11 PM

Thank you for being a friend! Let me know if you need buttons, I'd be happy to give you a 10% discount on your first order.
THE SUPER VACATIONS





May 7 2009 3:04 PM

thank you for the fun in c-ville. we had a blast. thomas hates me forever for being a no-show at the after events. ha. hit me up if you guys need a show in norfolk/vb. we'll be playing again in the fall. xoxo,roberto
Bladen





May 6 2009 10:31 PM

It was great seeing you dudes!
Timothy





May 6 2009 3:49 AM

oh hey ya'll
The Hilarious Posters





May 3 2009 2:11 PM

Sweet show on Friday!!! Hope we can rock together sometime in the near future!
Hot Lava





Apr 30 2009 2:17 AM

YO
This Years Fashion (E.P. Now on iTunes)





Apr 29 2009 7:31 PM

Hey!!!
Thanks for the add!!!
We hope you like the music!
Let us know what you think =D
But anyways how are you doing???

<3 TYF
SPÜKNOF





Apr 25 2009 1:48 AM

Spuknof Music Video ~ " Spinner" Directed By Chris Townsend
THE SUPER VACATIONS





Apr 23 2009 10:11 PM

hey guys! we are really looking forward to the show in cville. i have been listeneding to the recordings non-stop.
caught myself in a coy trap! xoxo,roberto
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