This changes on a regular basis, as we listen to a lot of music. But for now we would like to list these guys as they have influenced us most recently: Stephen Malkmus, The Descent of the Holy Ghost Church, Guided By Voices, BamBoon, Yes, King Harvest, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Johannes Kepler.
Sounds Like
Once described as the "Hyperactive love child of Weezer and Pavement". However we prefer to think of ourselves as our own unique sound, the sound of a thundering freight train of good old rock and roll funneled into ears and then straight to the brain for your listening/dancing/freaking out or any other type of pleasure response.
New live video for "A Flat Refusal," soon to be released on the Dardanelles' second album, Becoming the River. Footage by Kim Zavicar.
A Flat Refusal (Live)
"Ann Arbor is a college town, The Dardanelles are an Ann Arbor band and their sound is totally college rock. And I mean that in a positive, celebratory way."Keith Dusenberry, Real Detroit Weekly
The Dardanelles potentially existed when S. Ellison and B. Thomas met in a bar. Then there was C. Csont. He said that he played bass and he did. There was another drummer, but he vanished. Then there was another, who drowned. Haley forms auxiliary ranks but must now telecommute from the NYC. She knew S. Ellison beforehand, and met B. Thomas during other people's music. Now there is an accordion, but it doesn't get much play. S. Schaefer has now joined the ranks along with her fishtibuns. There are six of them now and many songs, because of music. There is intonation, dissonance and mellifuousness. There are also a great many allergies--far too many, but some are improving. They play in a basement and sleep in their own lodgings. Individually, most of them have attributes.
C. Csont films things and writes words, which other people speak. He often sleeps. There are bees. He is bass. You do not ask C. Csont to turn down. You ask your ears to work harder.
S. Ellison is referential. He answers things in bars. His role is to sing and to strum and sometimes to cavort. He needs a cigarette and he wrote many songs they sing. He also plays the blender.
J. Ferdon requires sticks. Perhaps there is a moustache. He is for percussion, destruction and creation purposes.
B. Thomas explains dark matter. He makes the songs S. Ellison does not. He plays larynx and some guitars. The accordion is irrelevant.
S. Schaefer tickles fake ivory on occasion, loans cirgarettes and in general is in charge of melodic fullness and bar conversation.
Horseman, Pass By.
Hark! Album Now Available!
Horseman, Pass By. may now be purchased at Ann Arbor record stores and our shows.
A long time ago I went to Treasure Mart to dumpster dive. I came across a very large collection of Decca and Columbia 45s. I was listening to a few and came across one song titled "Dardenella." I didn't care for the track much but thought I would share the story.
I have a pretty decent U.S. tour booked this summer. I am the sole opener for Ted Nugent on most of the dates, so I will be playing in front of a lot of people at many great venues. My current drummer might have trouble getting the time off, so I am looking for a permanent drummer. If you know anyone who might be interested, could you please pass this along and have them contact me at http://www.myspace.com/AlexWinston or
AlexWinston87@gmail.com
Ok, The Dardanelles, so I posted over 250 Music Industry Related Blogs
now you all have to read them. Yes this is for real. There will be more to come so make sure you subscribe to them.
well played last night, fellows and fellowette. apparently birthdays, parents, wrist injuries, and impending thesis defenses do a good show make! who knew?
just wanted to make sure you knew the "moth" preorders are opened up at shake it records , and that if you preorder it you also get a free 7" vinyl picture disc with a new song and a signed poster.
also, as a final added bonus for preordering, we will conduct a seance and channel the ghost of your great great great great grandfather, who we will then send to your house. it will be awkward, because there is really no reason for him to be there, and you'll know it, and he'll know it.
We have 2 new songs up from our new EP
1) My Resignation
2) Don't Listen, Just Shout Out!
Give them a listen and come hear them live at our record release show.
Thanks a bunch
