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Amo Joy! (On Tour Now w/ New Record!!!!)
Psychedelic / Indie / Pop

slide whistles are the poor man's theremin



INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
United States

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   Amo Joy! (On Tour Now w/ New Record!!!!): General Info
Member Since11/5/2005
Band Websitestandardrecording.com/bands.html
Band MembersAdam Gross- guitar vocals clarinet kazoo slide whistle keys
Steve Trowbridge- drums vocals banjo kazoo
Paul Cobb- bass vocals kazoo keys
James Furness- synth melodica bells microkorg any other keys

Past, Present, maybe future Members and Helpers:
Nic Letherman, Alison Pitt, Ben Bernthal, Ben Leslie, Charles Roldan, Brooks Fredrickson
InfluencesSyd Barrett, The Zombies, The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Neil Young, ELO, Destroyer, Olivia Tremor Control, Donovan, Frank Zappa, Simon and Garfunkel, Jade Warrior, The Starlight Mints, The Hoosier Hot Shots, David Bowie, Cartoon Soundtracks, Mister Rodgers, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, Blind Willie McTell, the sound of ping pong being played, Kids brithday parties, Of Montreal, sounds that generate from new years eve parties, almost everything else...
Sounds LikeOh just listen and decide for yourself. The music should be playing already right?
Record LabelStandard Recording Co./ Royal Rhino Flying Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
The Missouri House w/Beltniks Springfield, Missouri
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
The Smoke and barell fayetteville, Arkansas
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
The Amsterdam w/ Happy Bullets, Hardin Sweaty and the Ready To Go Dallas, Texas
Jul 19 2009 6:00P
Trailer Space Records w/ Human Milk and A Faulty Chromosome Austin, Texas
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Flicker w/Gemini Cricket and Scott Spillaine Athens, Georgia
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
The Boiler Room Asheville, North Carolina
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
The Triple w/ Microjoy Richmond, Virginia
Jul 26 2009 6:00P
Dykstra Park w/Lima Research Society, Future Future sparta, New Jersey
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
The Glass Door Brooklyn, New York
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
The Sweat Shop W/ Math the band, iji and Watercolor Paintings Providence, Rhode Island
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
The Bug Jar w/tba Rochester, New York
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Oldfields on High outer sounds show columbus, Ohio
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Dreamland Theatre w/the hat co. Ypsilanti, Michigan
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
The Uptown Bar w/sleeping in the aviary minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
the cactus club w/Sleeping in the Aviary and The Candeliers Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Apostle K w/sleeping in the aviary and Jenny is a Boy bloomington, Indiana
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
The Vollrath w/Sleeping in the Aviary Indianapolis, Indiana

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   About Amo Joy! (On Tour Now w/ New Record!!!!)
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Amo Joy is a 4 peice psych-pop band from Indianapolis IN. Fueled by a love for kazoos, slide whistles, loud guitars and cartoons, Amo Joy has released 2 full length records, "The Dictatorial Soiree" (self-released/out of print) and "Theophrastus Bombastus" (Royal Rhino Flying Records), has embarked on 8 national and regional tours, and is on the brink of nationally releasing a new record "The Sane Design" on Indianapolis-based Standard Recording Company. The Sane Design was initially planned to be two self-released 7" EPs consisting of new songs and songs from the out of print record, The Dictatiorial Soiree. Standard Recording showed interest in the project and soon after, the 2 EPs became one 12 song vinyl LP. With the freedom of being able to stuff the records with whatever they wish, Amo Joy and Standard decided to include a 20 page hand-made Amo Joy activity booklet, along with liner notes, in every copy of the record. With a street date of 7/28/09, a pre-release copy of The Sane Design will be available at every stop of Amo Joy's summer tour and will be available in record stores nationwide and online at all of your favorite MP3 stores after the release date. As for our name, here's the euqation: What happens when a little kid named Adam can't pronounce his name and watches a lot of Sesame Street? He calles himself Amo (pronounced ae-moe). Of course, his parents think it's cute and it turns into a life long nickname. What, then, happens 20 or so years later when he and his bandmates are surrounded by a certain kind of candy bar wrapper trying to come up with clever band names? You do the math...
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Amo Joy, 2008 HHBTM Athens Popfest from Lou2ser on Vimeo. Live at Athens Popfest in Athens GA 8/13/08 (diggity doom, kiss the tail, the sane design and circle 'round the sun)

A little bit of press...
"this is Amo Joy!, beauty through the juxtaposition of random oddities. I am obscenely excited by the whole raucous experience, I want to follow them around the country in a big battered bus and sing the wrong lyrics to Pet Sounds with conviction. It was the kind of show which makes me want to carry a pen around for the rest of my life so I can tattoo their name on to random people's hands all across the world." - Fran McDonald, Athens Exchange

"...slightly psychedelic anthem indie-rock. Imagine Destroyer going carefree, and you're close. " - Grayson Currin, The Independent

"If you've ever thought about creating a kazoo troupe, you're too late. Indy's psychedelic "magical mystery band" Amo Joy beat you to the punch... All the jovial Amo Joy needed was a tuba player to replace the bass parts in songs that needed hearty "oompahs" and clowns balancing on giant rubber balls for more novelty."- Leslie Benson, Nuvo

"They match the absurdity of psychedelia with pop likeability to craft skewed masterpeices. Their music is the optimistic alternative to angst-ridden bands like Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. Amo Joy's songs are free of soul searching angst and chock full of... Joy." - Barfly

"Their psychedelic pop tunes are sure to be a hit for the E6 fans, saturated with kazoos, singalongs, and a nice helping of melodica." - The Flat Response



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Amo Joy! (On Tour Now w/ New Record!!!!)'s Friends Comments
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Mary May I





Jul 16 2009 2:16 AM

we love music you love music lets all take a second and come listen to some music haha


feel free to stop by and take a listen and we love opinions : )
OLD MASTERS





Jul 15 2009 10:21 PM

A Regal Tomorrow is my new Favorite Amo Joy song. Puts me in the mind of "When I'm 64" Excellent songwriting and recording.
love , Justin
Whip Cream Wars





Jul 15 2009 9:33 PM

thank you for using my flyer i appreciate it =)if you ever need anything else in that category just holla haha
Sweet Hollywaiians





Jul 15 2009 2:12 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
cassie morgan & the lonely pine





Jul 14 2009 8:43 PM

You guys are great and it was lovely playing and chatting with you last night. You're CD hit the spot this morning for my work commute; looking forward to the rest.
Aaron





Jul 14 2009 5:24 PM

Thanks for the add.. Love the record!

Good luck on the road.
Sarah Mary Margaret





Jul 12 2009 11:19 PM

Last night was glorious! I wish it never would have ended
Will Huff





Jul 12 2009 7:14 PM

Great show last night, guys. Please please please let me know when I can get my hands on the vinyl.
OLD MASTERS





Jul 9 2009 4:43 AM

Sorry we gave you an unfinished demo. been working really hard on those tunes with 2 new songs as well. Hope to get you a copy of the final album. I have to work all day saturday but if something comes up. I'll be there. thanks for everything Adam
-- Justin
T/a n ne_r





Jul 8 2009 2:26 AM

yeah im workin on that poster but um i cant go to that show cause im leavin that day to go to ohio so ill try and see another one =)
Lauren





Jul 7 2009 6:26 PM

When you come to Milwaukee will you please play Gravitational Fields again?
nany





Jul 7 2009 4:25 PM

SWEET!!!! minnesota missed u guys!!!!
Imaginary Friends





Jul 7 2009 3:58 PM

Awesome! We will be at the show at locals for sure!
Zach Vinson and his new music video





Jul 2 2009 4:09 PM

good luck with the new release.

That show sounds pretty awesome, what with the face-painting and all that.
CHRiSTiAN TAYL0R & H0MESCH00L





Jun 29 2009 9:25 PM

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the Upwind Harpoon Academy





Jun 27 2009 8:27 PM

new Upwind Harpoon Academy song up today, called "too high to cry".  check it out, tell us what you think!
                                                 the Upwind Harpoon Academy
Jessica





Jun 27 2009 8:05 PM

yeahhh!!!
you're playing
with human milk!

!!!!!YEAHHH!!!!!
T/a n ne_r





Jun 25 2009 6:07 PM

yeah dude id love to come over and see ya guys, that luna place looks really cool i love records or vinyl =) but yeah id like to do a tour poster if you just give me the info
T/a n ne_r





Jun 25 2009 2:04 AM

hope the release show goes well
Alaric





Jun 21 2009 12:11 AM

i have your first cd. and its awesome. but your new stuff is fuckin great
Steve Trowbridge





Jun 20 2009 7:32 AM

I redid my page for the new album. it is sweet. you should ogle at it.
Whip Cream Wars





Jun 18 2009 9:50 PM

So you got the info yet? :)
Platonic





Jun 13 2009 3:51 AM

Play shows with us
Lights, Camera, Arson! (New Demo Posted)





Jun 1 2009 2:05 AM

Thanks for the add!
We just recently posted some new recordings of a few cover songs that we have performed recently.
Currently spending half the summer writing new originals!
Let us know what ya think.

-Lights, Camera, Arson!
e.a. strother





May 31 2009 2:40 AM

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