Matthew Young - guitar/vox
David Keeton - keys/vox
Chris Kirshbaum - drums
Kevin Danczak - lead guitar/vox
Chuck Lindo - bass/vox
Backing vox on new CD by...
Adam Busch and Eric Kufs of Common Rotation
and
Jocelyn Horvath of Where's Moo
Influences
Elvis Costello, the Who, Fountains of Wayne, Weezer, the Beatles, Wilco, Apples in Stereo, They Might Be Giants, the Rentals, Foo Fighters, Nada Surf, Ben Kweller, Brendan Benson, Badfinger, Grandaddy, Cracker, Green Day
CG was formed in LA in 2002. The band released its first CD in November of that year and has since developed a strong following in the US and abroad. The boys released their follow-up CD "Captain Genius II" in November of 2006.
PRESS QUOTES:
"Part Fountains Of Wayne, part early Weezer, early Supergrass and Nada Surf and plenty of new wave power poppin.. charm! The band dole out instantly digestible melodies; short and tuneful solos; bottom-heavy distorted Starting with crunchier-than-Pringles guitar chords, the band hurtles into a grungy sing-along with big sounds, bigger hooks and more than a handful of very memorable poppin.. tunes."
- NotLame.com Staff Review
"Infectiously catchy, the band has a talent for writing intelligent, melodic songs, and recognizes the value of a monster-sized hook. "
- Music Connection Magazine
"...ahead of the power-pop-rocking pack... constantly surprises the listener..."
- NoHoLA News Magazine
"Power pop the way it's supposed to be... a cool delight."
- Santa Monica Mirror
Buy our CDs here...
or
DOWNLOAD "CAPTAIN GENIUS" AND "CAPTAIN GENIUS II" on -->..
ALSO, you can check out the 2003 video for our alt-country tune "Let's Go For A Drive" (directed by Ben Rock) RIGHT HERE!
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Hey, just inviting you to our Industry Showcase on Friday, July 24 @ 8pm for the "International Pop Overthrow" festival @ the Knitting Factory (7021 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028) - It's an all ages show so all are welcome - hope to see you there - Have a great week!!
...Are you a DEFENDER of the UNIVERSE or a ROBEAST?
Either way, if you are nerd enough to know what any of the above means, you are nerd enough for SOLARE...If not, well, we STILL love you Captain Genius
"All Rahhht!" You did it mates, sounds great, ah think CG II is a winner, and love that new logo! Might make great belt buckles, too.
Didya notice ah placed you back in my Top 24?!
The new CD is fantastic driving-around-L.A. music. Such a perfect soundtrack for those of us who long for happiness amidst the weirdness of this town (which I guess is everyone I know). GREAT WORK, GUYS!
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