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The Optimistic
Rock / Indie / Concrete

		"Northern Rock" MADISON, Wisconsin United States Profile Views: 5306 Last Login: 7/4/2008
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Member Since	8/11/2006
Band Website	homepage.mac.com/katcher22
Band Members	LIVE BAND Jordan Cohen-Drums Jeff Held-bass and bck vox Aaron Katcher-guitar and bck vox Louka Patenaude-vox and guitar
Influences	Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / Retro grey - Image Hosting
Sounds Like	Van Halen Bob Dylan
Record Label	Type of Label	Major

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THE RECORD The Optimisitic is a Madison, WI based Northern Rock band. All songs were written by Louka Patenaude (between 2003 and 2006) except "A Farmer and a Ballerina" and "Honey" written by Patenaude and Joy Dragland. The record was produced by Patenaude in his studio at 1709 Park st. with additional recording a 952 Spaight st. , Aaron Katchers house, and Paul Hastil's house. Assisting this production was Paul Hastil, Aaron Katcher, and Luke Sather. The Optimistic was mastered at Elabs studio by Perry Blanchard and Patenaude. Additional mastering was done at Aaron Katcher's house. All performances on the recording by Patenaude with the exception of : Tamborine on "I Came From a Cave Full of Yellow Singing Leperkhans" and "Honey" by James "Pie" Cow. Backing vocals on "Honey" by Joe Tokyo and Catherine Erhard. Additional Rhythm guitar by Aaron Katcher. Design work by Hans Kurz and Aaron Katcher.

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The Hussy	May 12 2008 12:02 PM Heyo, Yeah, shows...we need to do those ASAP. We'd love to open for you guys! Also, I'll pass the message onto heather, k? -b
The Hussy	May 12 2008 10:14 AM Still hearing In My Tea and Universal Healthcare in my head, so that must be a good thing right? -b
Jack Whaley	Apr 28 2008 7:07 PM Hey guys any shows planned for his summer?
matt	Apr 14 2008 5:02 PM sorry for the delay in getting back to you! im out on the east coast (boston). im getting the itch to play again after listening to these songs!!!
TACOMA	Mar 22 2008 8:41 AM hello Optimistic, and thanks for the friendship ! We are Tacoma, electrorock from Paris...Happy to share sounds with you !! keep the vibe; T.
Wes	Feb 5 2008 10:04 AM the moustache community appreciates your contribution. tom selleck an i were doing whipits early this morning an totally pencil poppin out to your music... in tight shorts. we were clownin on higgins too, prank callin him an shit. selleck an i don't use d's and sometimes g's. word.
Attack Parade [Ron Paul 08]	Jan 29 2008 5:40 PM Did you guys ever play a show at the "Green Parrot" in Key West?
Courtney Collins	Jan 16 2008 10:15 AM Bonjour, gents!
irma	Dec 30 2007 9:28 PM
Dolores Haze	Aug 19 2007 2:16 PM awesome show last nite, i really enjoyed it!!!
heather	Aug 19 2007 1:17 PM hell yeah it was so much fun playing with you guys!!
Justin	Jul 21 2007 11:38 AM I think you could grow some very sweet lookin' handlebars!
David	Jul 10 2007 3:14 PM you guys sound great keep it up
Paul D.	Jul 9 2007 8:40 AM Louka! Hey man, rent the "new release" at blockbuster called Peaceful Warrior. This film is right up our alley!! I know you will dig this film! luv u bro' paul
seth	May 14 2007 12:04 AM see you in a couple weeks louka. this summer: an end to flesh / the optimistic world tour, im looking forward to playing baghdad.
The Buffali	Apr 16 2007 10:22 AM hey guys! i am liking your sound. keep us posted on your upcoming shows. :)
heather	Apr 9 2007 6:53 PM hey guys, great show the other night.
caterina	Mar 19 2007 7:02 PM hey louka, jeff...and the rest of you i don't know yet...when can i sing with you again?!
Jack Whaley	Mar 13 2007 3:39 PM hey do you guys have any shows coming up?
Paul D.	Mar 1 2007 11:57 AM Louka!! :) No I haven't read "the earth" but I will now that you gave me the heads up about it. Thank you brotha. Hope to see you soon. Are you doing that regular momo gig? if so what night is it? I love you, Louka.
Leah	Feb 14 2007 1:40 PM mina is so tall i can barely fit her through the doorway! you should come over and see her oversized couch, it's like alice in wonderland....we actually don't even have a couch. sad, i know.
Wes	Feb 14 2007 10:49 AM i'm heading back to the bar tonight to see if i can find them but i'm not 'optimistic.'
Wes	Feb 14 2007 9:55 AM you are a liar. i went to the bar last night and my family wasn't there at all. there were a couple trannies that reminded me of mom, but, like i said my family wasn't there. liar!
irma	Feb 13 2007 11:00 AM
Paul D.	Feb 12 2007 8:11 PM Who is this Louka guy!? He is awesome! we are not our thinking minds! Paul :)
Louka’s concept of music	Feb 10 2007 12:06 AM you don't play well.
Justin	Feb 9 2007 5:18 PM you should move to saint paul!
Paul	Jan 31 2007 3:30 PM great show gentlemen... i seriously can't get 'middle east' out of my head.
Wes	Jan 29 2007 10:21 AM your music gives me a fierce erection! i can't wait to see you guys live!! also, i am horny!
Generations - Candace & daughters	Jan 24 2007 11:06 AM Glad the picture made you smile! Yes it is a bit of a crack up when you think of it. I love the West coast, but I miss my music partner Katie like CRAZY! I've done a little music here, but it's not easy to hook up. We're in a small town sorta remote, so no clubs to go listen to live jazz here. Gotta go to Eugene and Portland for that and they are pretty far. . .But, the ocean waves are glorious and the country is gorgeous!
Justin	Jan 2 2007 10:42 PM cant wait to come back to madison and hang again, it was fun! next time we have to jam till our nails bleed! Keep it real, Justin
jm airis	Dec 13 2006 2:38 PM Louka...wondering if I could hole up in your studio when Im in madison for a night. Id love to shoot the shit Jon
seth	Nov 18 2006 12:39 AM you guys are gnar, i've been spinning you're cd all week. "middle east" is a killer track
Justin	Nov 10 2006 8:25 PM hey louka, I agree with skippy paul! you should come to the twin cities. We will be down in madison soon after the babys born. see you soon!
amy	Nov 9 2006 9:36 AM Hi Louka. Justin talks about you all the time. I hope you have/had a good trip to Spain. We look forward to seeing you in Madison when you're back and when we're in town. Your music is great!
Paul D.	Sep 12 2006 9:35 PM Love you brother Louka! i want to get you up here to the twin cities! you can always stay with me up here.

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