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Cricket Spin
Folk / Experimental / Other

to find salvation cast into the reeds.



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Last Login:  3/3/2009
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   Cricket Spin: General Info
Member Since10/18/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.cricketspin.com
Band MembersBen Yonda (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo)
Rachel Hoffman (Vocals, Piano, Organ, Guitar)


Featuring: Brian Keenan (Proud Simon), Christina Ginger (Proud Simon, Scarlets), Todd Martin (UV Rays, The Star Spangles), Fred Pratt, Steve Milton (The Cloud Room), Madison Farmer, Justin Staller (City Safe from Sea, Snow Fairies, Hue of Two), Fon-Lin Nyeu (Knife Skills)
InfluencesElliott Smith, Mississippi John Hurt, Joanna Newsom, Woody Guthrie, The Kinks, Bob Dylan, Roscoe Holcomb, M Ward, Wilco, The Avett Brothers
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   About Cricket Spin
 
  Biography:
Cricket Spin is the songs and stories of Ben Yonda and Rachel Hoffman performed with the help of handful of sympathizers and well-wishers. For their latest effort, Yonda assembled a group of folk singers, punk rock kids and classical musicians in a secluded Brooklyn basement to create "Grains of Salt, Grains of Sand". Fueled by a mixture of red wine and brightly colored sweets, the group created lush arrangements, adorned with orchestral swells and thoughtful melodies. Each song is built upon humble and intimate folk structures but weaved with rock guitars, piano and woodwinds to create a symphony of bipolar pop music. Cricket Spin live performances shed the safety of a rock band’s wall of sound for a lovingly stripped down duo, blending harmonies, organ, banjo, gutar and piano.
 
  "haunting song writing"
--Underrated

"hazy lo-fi orchestral pop...the crackly croak of J Mascis meeting Sufjan's hushed melodies"
--CYSSFTS

"delicately beautiful soundscapes that tell winsome stories"
--Like a Rolling Stone "

"time changes and drastic shifts in song structure make for a surprisingly unpredictable listen"
--BreakThru Radio

 
 
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Spiral Staircase

Spiral Staircase



Apr 21 2009 3:50 PM

2 Spiral Staircase SHOWS!!!!!!

hey there...
We have two shows coming up soon and we hope you can be there for both.

May 1st we are playing at waterstreet, tickets are 10 bucks. This is our 1st headlining show in over a year! Email us for tickets....we deliver!

And April 24th we are playing at HOT TOPIC at marketplace mall....**7 pm** this show will be free and we will have presents for all who attend!

SEE YOU THERE!!!
Eye was an Ion

Eye was an Ion



Apr 13 2009 11:49 PM

Hello there, our 8 song Ep is now available on iTunes, Shockhound, AmazonMp3, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic and more! If you are interested please stop by and check it out.



Thanks so much
Eye was an Ion
dandynoel

Dandy Noel



Feb 27 2009 8:10 PM

This is a new music video piece I directed, hope you enjoy!!!
Tommy Von

Tommy Von



Jan 25 2009 5:13 AM

“Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.”
- Laurie Anderson

Hey friends!

Check out the Bizmo widget on my band page that allows
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It even allows you to set up your own Bizmo micro store so
you can help me and other artists sell our music!

Get involved, and have fun!

Peace
Tommy

Last FM radio station:
http://www. last. fm/music/Tommy+Von

My Band page:
http://www. myspace. com/SirArthurAndTheRoundOrbit

Sir Arthur and the Round Orbit - Bizmo direct link:
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Sergio Typhoon, A Typhoon for the Everyday Man

Sergio Typhoon, A Typhoon for the Everyday Man



Dec 14 2008 4:27 AM

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The Sophomore Jinx

The Sophomore Jinx



Dec 11 2008 7:23 AM

The Sophomore Jinx hebben nieuw materiaal uit en dat staat nu integraal en volledig te beluisteren! Enjoy!

Groeten
Sven
PUNK BOY

PUNK BOY



Aug 9 2008 10:46 AM


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JUST LIKE TONSOFADDS AND FRIENDSTORM:
Spiral Staircase

Spiral Staircase



Jul 14 2008 1:37 PM

Hey,

we have a show coming up on July 26th.

Its at water street along with Vice grip and a bunch of other sweet bands.

Let us know if you wanna go...we have tickets for you and 100000000 friends!

<3
Spiral Staircase
Spiral Staircase

Spiral Staircase



Jul 13 2008 3:55 PM

Hey, Are you coming to our show? Its on July 26th at Waterstreet?

We have tickets if your interested...only 10 bucks!

bring 100000000 friends!!!

get back asap!


John
-Spiral Staircase
PEACE

PEACE



May 15 2008 9:43 PM

"Peace" is now available on iTunes.
Click here to see the film.
PUNK BOY

PUNK BOY



Apr 18 2008 4:57 PM


JUST LIKE TONSOFADDS AND FRIENDSTORM:
Castaway (R.I.P.)

Castaway (R.I.P.)



Apr 5 2008 8:33 PM

Hey!!! Can you do us a huge favor and vote for us to play
at Cornerstone? It takes only a minute to register and vote and it's free. Thanks sooo much!

Heres the link to vote....
http://www. cornerstonefestival. com/newbandshowcase/Castaway/?bID=514

Castaway
Tamiroff

Tamiroff



Feb 19 2008 5:07 PM

Wow this place is giving away 1,500 tones for the next two days, snag one quick....

www.unreleasedringtones.com
chas'e two crow

ChaS'e Two crow



Jan 26 2008 9:49 AM

jac

jac



Jan 5 2008 2:41 PM

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The tragedies

The tragedies



Dec 29 2007 8:34 PM

lol i tried this out and was pretty impressed by the results
The tragedies

The tragedies



Dec 27 2007 3:34 AM

look who posed for playboy can't believe we went to school with her

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm.fuseaction=user.viewprofile=11523822
The tragedies

The tragedies



Dec 25 2007 1:01 PM

lol this is so funny, it was actually pretty close tho. i found out who my perfect match should be lol. you shud go here and try it also.
laura

laura



Dec 17 2007 10:13 PM

I foaund this werbsi1te that sho6ws who has a cru0sh on you and thYought i'd leUt you know that one of my friSends had ojne on you. You gojtta tmry itP!

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The tragedies



Dec 17 2007 7:44 PM

RIP JENNY

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laura

laura



Dec 17 2007 3:08 AM

look who posed for playboy can't believe we went to school with her

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Skucie

Skucie



Dec 13 2007 7:13 PM

hey whats up? i wanted to show you this site, it shows you if anyone has a crush on you and tells you who it is. i just tried it and i cant believe what it said.

click here to try it
The tragedies

The tragedies



Dec 13 2007 6:43 PM

kid we went to highschool with got arrested for murder today. here's his profile

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfmfuseaction=user.viewprofile=1890000
Skucie

Skucie



Dec 13 2007 3:15 AM

hey whats up? i wanted to show you this site, it shows you if anyone has a crush on you and tells you who it is. i just tried it and i cant believe what it said.

click here to try it
mike

mike



Dec 7 2007 7:17 PM

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