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Academy of Chess and Checkers

this is the fire & this is the ocean



Long Beach, California
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Member Since6/9/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.academyofchessandcheckers.com
InfluencesJohnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Nina Simone, Nels Cline, Tom Waits, Charles Mingus, Dawn Upshaw, Tom Petty, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, Pixies, Pavement, Sonic Youth, Neil Young, Beck, Mogwai, Phish, Helio Sequence, Modest Mouse, Portishead, Dave Grant, Gorecki, Bartok; Stanley Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Akira Kurosawa, David Lynch, Steven Seagal, T.J. Hooker, Rick Husky
Sounds LikeJohnny Cash meets Pink Floyd. Tom Petty remixed by David Lynch.
Record LabelWest North Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Academy of Chess and Checkers are from Los Angeles. After recording this is the fire and this is the ocean, they escaped to Chicago.

The new album, this is the ocean, is out now. Buy the hell out of it on CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes Music Store.

In the meantime, don't forget to visit academyofchessandcheckers.com for plenty of free MP3s and other downloadable goodies.


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Old Man Clark





Mar 5 2008 1:15 AM

OMC says thanks for being our friend. Enjoy life. Jump. Shout. Spin around. Sing.

Peace~Love~Music~Art~
OMC
Morning In America





Apr 21 2008 9:04 AM

Much respect.
Control Escape





Feb 19 2008 2:04 AM

Hey, Here's our new video. If you like Pee-Wee, Scooby, and smoking crack you'll love "Kenny's Big Adventure" - otherwise it will totally suck.:
Evelyn





Jan 14 2008 11:39 PM

I love you, Academy of Chess and Checkers.
musicisart





Nov 21 2007 2:37 PM

thankYOU :)

Jonathon Kirk





Sep 9 2007 5:30 AM

grzzzz...
DG





Aug 11 2007 7:09 PM

Dude...like Settling...concise and to the point...DVD's are already packed in my suitcase.
Moog Conspiracy





Apr 17 2007 6:16 PM

Hi !
I m happy to tell you that my 1st EP is released ;D

My EP: "Is it Deep?"

Listen & download
/ Maxi CD

Let me know what you think about the tunes

Cheers & Thx
MC
The Hanslick Rebellion





Apr 7 2007 11:12 AM

thanks for welcoming The Rebellion into your life

we love you


Big J. of the Clever Monkey$





Feb 4 2007 11:29 AM

WHAT IT DO !
Academy of Chess and Checkers
WHAT IT DO !
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THATS ME ! I BE ME !

THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND !

PEACE.

BIG J. ..... > Was Here !

Clever Monkeys is the Squad !
Theresa Miele





Feb 1 2007 7:38 AM

To my new friend, Academy of Chess and Checkers



xx
Theresa



Tazman Ordog





Jan 30 2007 3:49 PM

Hello, Thanks for the add, Your music is great! Tazman Ordog Budapest Hungary

jinxie cat





Jan 5 2007 9:25 PM

You guys are awesome, love the sounds.
Moog Conspiracy





Jan 1 2007 7:32 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!

I have just added a new track on myspace ;-D
Let me know what you think the tune
Greetings
Moog Conspiracy
motel168





Dec 23 2006 8:41 AM

Hey Academy of Chess and Checkers HAPPY CHRIMBO!! and FAB NEW YEAR I'm just back from the motel bar and on behalf of Phil and i just wanted to say next year is so your year dude make it count!!
pegy....;P
Shika Shake





Dec 21 2006 7:13 PM


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Oct 20 2006 6:40 PM

Hey, Thanks again for being my myspace friend!! You ROCK!! CODY...

Joshua(Till Our Last Day)





Oct 9 2006 11:04 PM

you guys are sweet!
Silent on Land





Oct 6 2006 1:53 AM

i've been swinning in the ocean and the water is nice. definately my favorite album. last night i tasted metal in my sleep.
**Star Struck**





Oct 5 2006 9:01 PM


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JUST WANTED TO SAY YOU ROCK!!AND THANKS FOR THE ADD.
SOLARE





Oct 1 2006 7:39 PM

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we love you Academy of Chess and Checkers
catherine





Sep 29 2006 4:02 PM

thanks for the add...keep up all the good work. everything sounds great!
Alicia





Sep 27 2006 12:19 AM

thanks for the request just came thru to show some love.....1
Making a all NEW myspace!!





Sep 23 2006 7:09 PM

thanks for the add!!
CHii CHii





Sep 23 2006 6:10 PM

thanxsz fa da add
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