Beatles, Claudia Quintet, Final Fantasy, The Clash, Cake, Iron and Wine, Deathcab for Cutie, The Police.
Sounds Like
Catchy indie rock with strong jazz influences (chords, chord progressions, rhythms, bass lines...), melodic vocals and lyrics which could pass as contemporary poetry. Some similarity to bands like: Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Bad Plus, Andrew Bird, The Weakerthans, Matt Pond PA, You Am I, The Decemberists, Iron and Wine.
I, too, think of you and Avocado often- perhaps more than you may have suspected. 'Twas indeed a magnificent evening that we had at the Civic Media Center. I have hoped to play another show with you or at least see you guys around town.
The Cats are doing well; we are slowly recording 5-6 additional songs so that we can turn our demo into a full-length.