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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Hi there April, good work girl, keep on rocking with such a good vibe, you are really amazing, I love all your songs, come give a couple of shows here in Mexico please!!! love you so much, chau!
The first time I saw April was at the "Bitter End" in NYC...and I remember thinkn to myself that nite..."Wow...This White girl has got Some voice..and Some Attitude"...As a music lover and "ok" musician, I thought to myself...i should give this music thing a try...didn't have what she had..in the end...but thanx 4 inspiring me!!! I luv revenge of the brunette and most of ur recent stuff!!!! I wish u the best!...Sincerely, Justin :)
Glad to see you are growing and growing! I recommended you to Pete Fogel of The Bitter End for a nice intimate set in the city. We love seeing you close up and personal. Looking forward to seeing you soon and to hopefully cross paths in the music world soon! Devlin
Thrilled that Kickstarter was so successful!!! If you weren't such a great person that never could have happened. Really looking forward to hearing this album. Aprilpalloozamania will soon be sweeping the nation, no...the world....no...the galaxy!!!
Hey :) Can't wait for the new album, I just pledged and will be eagerly awaiting the updates! Hopefully once you get a tour going (because I know you will - you have like a zillion fans that will want to hear you live again, I'm sure) I'll be able to catch a show or two. Good luck!!
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