April Smith - vocals, rhythm guitar, polaroid, sass
Stevens - bass, rocking one name that implies multiple levels of coolness
Elliot - drums, awesometasticness
Marty - lead guitar, bringing sexy back
Brandon - keys, melodica, hugs
special guests have included/may include Dan Romer on uke and accordion, Bess Rogers on uke and adorable-ness, the ghosts of my grandparents calling Leigh Lust during "Beloved" and many more!
Influences
The Beatles, Wes Anderson, The Kinks, Edgar Allen Poe, Jeff Buckley, Kirsty MacColl, Michel Gondry, Tom Waits, Tracey Ullman, PJ Harvey, Gene Pitney, Queen, Anna Magnani, The Andrews Sisters, Tim Curry, ELO, Skeeter Davis, Nancy Sinatra and my dad.
Born at the end of disco and the middle of rock n roll, when this one began to cry, god said “Jesus, she’s got lungs.” Her music is like this: combine the dramatic presence of Freddie Mercury, melodic sweetness of Buckley, range and power of Ann Wilson, smoky sarcasm of Tom Waits, and the ornate imagination of Michel Gondry and you’re getting close. Sounds good, we know. We call it vocally-driven-cinemelodic rock (for short).
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Hey there, just wondering where you'll be this Fall. Also, did anybody ever get in touch with you from Ani's Righteous Babe label/ Babeville, Buffalo? Because my buddy works for them and they were supposed to contact you guys two months ago for booking...so, what's the word? There would be a large number of extremely appreciative people waiting here to see you if you happened to include this silly old town on your next tour.
You are sooo AMAZING! I'm still in awe of your talent... who knew I'd see you go from performing in the classroom and cafes to seeing Lollapalooza on your lineup... wait of coure, I always knew! I'm so proud and excited and happy for you!! I'm sure Dr. Sander's is so proud! I don't know if Larry would be ;p just kidding- but Dave's probably honored you graced his piano!!! Miss you!!
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