April Smith - vocals, rhythm guitar, polaroid, sass
Stevens - bass
Elliot - drums
Marty - lead guitar
Still looking for keys, accordion, suitcase and uke!
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).
I just did a double take as I was listening to Elvis Costello's new album, Momofuku. He has a song entiled 'Flutter and Wow'. Sounds nothing like your 'Wow', but I thought that was interesting.
Hey im good he just told me the other day that you were in the store...I wish I knew you could have stopped by but next time def!!! Kelly and I want to go to your May 18th show how do we get tix?
April Smith does rule the school, but if you're around, The Misery Loves will be destroying the Loop Lounge tomorrow, May 2nd @ 10:30. I think even the Queen of the Scene will vouch for us:)!! www. thelooplounge. com
Thank you April for the show in Evanston! Really cool that you all came in the bus that ran on Vegetable Oil too! Tricia, Bunny & I really enjoyed the show & we hope to see you again soon! My plan is to come to NY/NJ area. You're incredible & so is the rest of the band. :)
Hey April! Rock on with going GREEN! I'm so glad that your conscience got to you and I hope it's a wave that over takes everyone! I've been hooked on you ever since The Fire in Philly, keep doing what you do! Love, Peace and Hairgrease!
Hey girl! Thank you for the add! and for inviting me to take a listen. You are great! I love your style, your voice... your wonderful sense of humor, and definitely your lyrics. Your ideas are unique. Thank you very very much for what you do, doll! take care and stay in touch. -VIkki
Hey April:)...you're music is awesome and you sound amazing!...I love the white jackets song...great to see you on here...sending you all smiles and blessings:)...Kate
pauline...!?just checkn out yer dates.. i PROMISE i will do my BEST 2 get 2 tht may 18th show !! i'm gonna msg. jess bout it 2. we'll c u soon... last time just suckd cuz u playd so nearby, but i wrkd till midnite.(sad face). hope all is well!
blast! just got back from running marathons in paris and such.. so couldn't make the show. next one i'm there or else! did i just threaten myself? sweet.