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Charlottesville VA, Washington DC
United States

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Last Login:  11/30/2009
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Member Since6/3/2007
Band Websitewww.birdlipsmusic.com
Band Members Contact Birdlips:
info (at) birdlipsmusic (dot) com

Cliff Usher - singing, guitar, banjo, percussion
Lindsay Pitts - electric piano, organ, backup singing

Cardboard Wings (album):
Sean McVey - drums
Brian Wahl - upright bass
Larry Zipf - organ
Sam Chernoff - cello

Cardboard Wings was recorded with Abel Okugawa at Monkeyclaus Studio in Virginia and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side in New York.
InfluencesFor Cardboard Wings:
Paul Simon, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Elliot Smith, Silvio Rodriguez, Neutral Milk Hotel, Andrew Bird, Calexico, Beck, Beach House, Joanna Newsom, Nada Surf, Kahlil Gibran, Lao Tzu, Carlos Castaneda
Sounds Likewood on water







“Birdlips may be the best band you aren’t listening to.” - District of Sound

“There is some strange magic in this music and Birdlips now has me under its spell.” - cvilleMUSE

“...like a perfect black-and-white film where nothing is out of place.” - NPR

“...the updated, sophisticated and polished version of everyone’s favorite lo-fi folk artists of the 60’s and 70’s.” - the Connection Newspapers

“our favorite local record of the year” - C-VILLE News & Arts Weekly

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Guilford College w/Bowerbirds Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
the Southern w/Bowerbirds Charlottesville, Virginia
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
Winter Wonder Faire at Sova w/Frau Eva Washington DC, Washington DC
Dec 15 2009 9:00P
Tyrannosaurus Rock Presents at Tea Bazaar w/Tickley Feather and Nelly Kate Charlottesville, Virginia
Dec 30 2009 9:00P
Asylum -- the Family Hemerlein Washington DC, Washington DC

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   About birdlips

“The D.C. duo Birdlips creates a sunset-and-smog glow in its pretty, restrained acoustic tunes... There's a hint of spooky blues and a strong sense of melody in their take on folk, and it doesn't hurt that they emphasize rhythm as much as they do atmosphere” - The Onion

"Virginia duo Birdlips - Cliff Usher and Lindsay Pitts - took flight with their 2008 debut Cardboard Wings, a sweet, ruffled collection of ambient rock maps. The multi-instrumental wanderlust of the album only adds to the poetic whirl of songs like 'When the Last Light Goes Out.'" - The Austin Chronicle




Birdlips - Tire Chains from Ben Rowny on Vimeo.


Cardboard Wings, the debut album from Birdlips
available now on CD Baby and iTunes.

Read a full review here.



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Frau Eva

Frau Eva



Nov 25 2009 10:03 PM

LOVE



Ian Otto Collins

Ian Otto Collins



Nov 22 2009 3:12 PM

Live at the Second Chance Saloon in Columbia, MD
Saturday November 28th at 9:00 PM
The(e) Torches

The(e) Torches



Nov 20 2009 5:23 PM

Dig dig.
The Championship

The Championship



Nov 13 2009 3:40 AM

You're moving to CA?!?!?! We're jealous ... we may have to visit.
Hi-Five for Lo-Fi Records

Hi-Five for Lo-Fi Records



Nov 12 2009 7:25 PM

sometimes, it is better to quote something brilliant rather than try and say something brilliant yourself.

♪♫ ...thank you for being a friend
traveled down the road and back again
your heart is true your a pal and a confidant

and if you threw a party
invited everyone you ever knew
you would see the biggest gift would be from me
and the card attached would say thank you for being a friend ...
♫♪

thanks again,
hi-five for lo-fi records
Art of Chris Kaplan

Chris Kaplan



Nov 11 2009 5:37 PM

Thanks for the add, diggin' the tunes!



The Championship

The Championship



Nov 6 2009 4:57 PM

Hey dudes.  Just checking in to see how ya'll are doing.  How was the tour?
corsair

corsair



Oct 29 2009 4:15 PM

little birdie told me you two are headed south this weekend... hooray!!
YouMe&theShaker [New Songs Up!]

YouMe&theShaker [New Songs Up!]



Oct 28 2009 1:44 AM

hey friends. it's been a while! what's the latest?
Raw Dawg

Raw Dawg



Oct 27 2009 9:16 PM

Please join us this Saturday (October 31) at ZINC Bistro in Charlottesville for a special Halloween costume party / throwdown!  Hope to see YOU there!!

LOW ON SANITY

LOW ON SANITY



Oct 15 2009 11:46 PM



Waconda

Waconda



Oct 15 2009 10:57 PM

Goin good, 

Gearin up for a Nebraska winter

I should have known you guys were calexico fans!
I got Carried to Dust about a year ago, and it killed me.

Hope all is well,
and remember to tell the soundguy to turn it up!
Waconda

Waconda



Oct 6 2009 11:49 PM

Heyowyadoin?


Been listening to your cd for a while now. I really like it, hope to hear more.
Stephen Palke

Stephen Palke



Oct 6 2009 8:04 PM

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Moruza

Moruza



Oct 6 2009 2:05 AM

We've got a show this Thursday 10/8 at the Camel.  Hope to see ya there!
Studio 8121

Studio 8121



Oct 2 2009 8:42 PM

www.studio8121.com

Hello,

This is Mike Watert -- the Chief Engineer at Studio 8121 (www.studio8121.com). Just wanted to thank you for your support. Also wanted to let you know that in your search for a studio for your next project, here is one thing you need to remember that sets us apart from all the rest:

VIBE

 
Whether recording music, editing sound for picture, working on post-production, doing foley, recording ADR, or recording an audiobook -- the mood, feel, and flow of a session can have a tremendous influence over the success of a project.


The sleek and inviting design of Studio 8121 gives our sessions a very comfortable feel and creative tone. Instead of feeling trapped or isolated in the studio, the atmosphere created at Studio 8121 allows our clients to open up feeling liberated and inspired while they work. We also provide our clients with the care and attention that they need, which allows them to focus on performing, channel inspiration and function at their highest potential.
Hope to be working with you soon.


Mike Watert
Chief Engineer
Studio 8121 - Where Sound and Inspiration Meet!
www.studio8121.com

 

The Alphas

The Alphas



Sep 18 2009 8:12 AM

sending u some autumn grooves! x
Fairlane

Fairlane



Sep 15 2009 4:08 AM

***Debut album LIGHT SO BRIGHT available now!!!!!*** 
Studio 8121

Studio 8121



Sep 11 2009 9:33 PM

Hello,
 
My name is Mike Watert and I am the Chief Engineer at Studio 8121. We are located in downtown Silver Spring, MD. We are a multi-room recording facility that offers the perfect mix of technology, atmosphere and experience to help you realize the fullest potential of your next project. We also offer remote and field recording services. You can find us online at www.studio8121.com.

STUDIO 8121 - WHERE SOUND AND INSPIRATION MEET!
Robert Swann

Robert Swann



Sep 10 2009 6:20 PM

Thanks for the add.

There are songs up on my player.  You're welcome to have a listen.

Cheers.  :)
will

will davis



Sep 10 2009 6:20 PM

I hope y'all are doing fantabulous cause you sound deliciousamazinglyawesome...

 

Rainbows and Rocketships

Rainbows and Rocketships



Sep 3 2009 2:20 AM

Oh my goodness, I love you guys so much. I got your Cd from my brother and I've listened to it like 50 times over. it amazing
noon:30

noon:30



Aug 26 2009 1:31 PM

Looking forward to sharing the stage as well!

rick babb music

rick babb music



Aug 24 2009 3:58 PM

Thanks for the stop in Big D on your small car tour..great set!!!
the Project House

Project House



Aug 24 2009 2:36 PM

thank you for your music! It was a great show! You are welcome back here anytime! Best of luck to you both!
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