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  • Genre: Pop

    Location Los Angeles, US

    Profile Views: 88983

    Last Login: 12/7/2009

    Member Since 5/23/2005

    Website www.dilettantesmusic.com

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .... .. ..Boston music scene veteran and former Letters To Cleo frontwoman Kay Hanleys fortuitous relocation to Los Angeles occurred at the same time acclaimed songwriter and solo artist Michelle Lewis was looking to fill out female songwriting trio known as ladyapples. When original member Tracy Bonham departed the group for a year-long tour, fellow member and former Veruca Salt siren Nina Gordon suggested her old friend Hanley as a replacement. Hanley and Lewis instantly bonded as recent transplants from Boston and New York, respectively, and thus began what would become both an enduring friendship and a musical powerhouse on every conceivable level..... It was a slow road to finding a happy medium between three contrasting musical styles, but the work was satisfying enough to keep propelling the girls forward. But when Gordons commitments to a solo project forced her to withdraw as a permanent member of the group a baton was passed, sparking a new direction for the band. The Dilettantes were born..... With laser-like focus, Hanley and Lewis quickly accumulated a staggering number of new songs. Lacking the harmonic influence of a third voice, the girls took a novel route: a rotating third slot to be filled by different artists to shake up the dynamic and raise the bar creatively, lending a fresh energy and vibe but not requiring the commitment of joining a band. Among the first to sign up for stints as the third Dilettante after Bonham and Gordon were Leah Andreone, Kara Diagordi, and Lisa Loeb. There have even been two men in the mix to date, Eric Schermehorn and Five for Fightings Kurt Schneider. All brought a unique outlook, but one that falls decidedly into the distinct Dilettante musical point of view. But if there is a common thread to the Dilettantes music, it is that they construct perfectly structured, satisfying pop songs in the vein of the latter and modern-day masters of the craft: the Beatles and the Beach Boys, Elvis Costello and Weezer. .... Perhaps what makes the Dilettantes different is that the band is an on-going, multi-faceted project. It represents an artist endeavor for Hanley and Lewis to express themselves and grow; a musical experiment that allows them to have fun while getting back in touch with what made them do music in the first place. Their records are pure, but their live shows are different every time. And, perhaps most tellingly, the Dilettantes is a true creative partnership with everything from a childrens television show to a starting a record label in the offing. That may seem like a lot of plates to spin at once, but not to Kay Hanley and Michelle Lewis. Theyve got a lot of lost time to make up for together. Layout made by ..juldancer17.. at ..CreateBlog.com.....
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    Kay Hanley & Michelle Lewis
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  • NeonLeonKingLion

     Thank you for being my friend.

    1 year ago
  • www.studiodecibel.com

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    1 year ago
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    1 year ago
  • Jack Dupon

    The MOVIE of RENARD IV 'DEMON HARDI le FILM' on our U.S. Tour 2010 is finally available. Duration: 27:57. The album cover is unique and entirely handmade. The price is between 3 and 6 $. For more informations or To order, contact: renaaard@gmail.com . An overview with the Teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpyI3SVReGg
    And also, JACK DUPON BALKANS EUROPEAN TOUR 2011:
    24 Mach Zagreg, Croatia -25 Mach Rijeka, Croatia -26 Mach Croatia -29 Mach Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegowine -31 Mach Belgrade, Serbia -1 April Timisoara, Roumania -2 April Backa Topola, Serbia -7 April Sofia, Bulgaria -8 Avril Pancevo Serbia -9 April Subotica Serbia -14 April Koper, Slovenia -15 April Ljubljana, Slovenia -16 April Beltinci, Slovenia -17 April Kranj, Slovenia

    2 years ago
  • Jack Dupon

    ..Happy New Year ... Baron Samedi our new video-clip from our new Album "Demon Hardi"... for a bit of good mood.....


    ..Jack Dupon's new album, "Demon Hardi" is released... recorded, mixed by Brian Sachs at the Drumlin Downe Studio, East Kingston New Hampshire and masterised by Jay Frigoletto multiple Grammy Awards (Alice in Chains etc...) at the MasterSuite studio Brookline New Hampshire. Order the album now... exceptional price !!!..

    2 years ago
  • Dollie COnrad



    Oh , I know you are his fan.

    2 years ago
  • Brigida C. Howard

    Hey!i love you music


    2 years ago
  • Rabbit Years

    Hey there!

    Our debut EP "Back Then" Is now out! It would be great if you could have a listen and leave a message or comment, they will be returned :)

    Love Love

    RY

    2 years ago
  • Brigida C. Howard



    hey ,i like you.

    2 years ago
  • Brigida C. Howard



    How are you? My New friend.Thanks a lot for adding

    2 years ago
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Bio:

.... .. Boston music scene veteran and former Letters To Cleo frontwoman Kay Hanleys fortuitous relocation to Los Angeles occurred at the same time acclaimed songwriter and solo artist Michelle Lewis was looking to fill out female songwriting trio known as ladyapples. When original member Tracy Bonham departed the group for a year-long tour, fellow member and former Veruca Salt siren Nina Gordon suggested her old friend Hanley as a replacement. Hanley and Lewis instantly bonded as recent transplants from Boston and New York, respectively, and thus began what would become both an enduring friendship and a musical powerhouse on every conceivable level.

It was a slow road to finding a happy medium between three contrasting musical styles, but the work was satisfying enough to keep propelling the girls forward. But when Gordons commitments to a solo project forced her to withdraw as a permanent member of the group a baton was passed, sparking a new direction for the band. The Dilettantes were born.

With laser-like focus, Hanley and Lewis quickly accumulated a staggering number of new songs. Lacking the harmonic influence of a third voice, the girls took a novel route: a rotating third slot to be filled by different artists to shake up the dynamic and raise the bar creatively, lending a fresh energy and vibe but not requiring the commitment of joining a band. Among the first to sign up for stints as the third Dilettante after Bonham and Gordon were Leah Andreone, Kara Diagordi, and Lisa Loeb. There have even been two men in the mix to date, Eric Schermehorn and Five for Fightings Kurt Schneider. All brought a unique outlook, but one that falls decidedly into the distinct Dilettante musical point of view. But if there is a common thread to the Dilettantes music, it is that they construct perfectly structured, satisfying pop songs in the vein of the latter and modern-day masters of the craft: the Beatles and the Beach Boys, Elvis Costello and Weezer.

Perhaps what makes the Dilettantes different is that the band is an on-going, multi-faceted project. It represents an artist endeavor for Hanley and Lewis to express themselves and grow; a musical experiment that allows them to have fun while getting back in touch with what made them do music in the first place. Their records are pure, but their live shows are different every time. And, perhaps most tellingly, the Dilettantes is a true creative partnership with everything from a childrens television show to a starting a record label in the offing. That may seem like a lot of plates to spin at once, but not to Kay Hanley and Michelle Lewis. Theyve got a lot of lost time to make up for together. Layout made by juldancer17 at CreateBlog.com...

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