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elizabeth & the catapult
Alternative / Folk Rock / Indie

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Brooklyn, New York
United States

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   elizabeth & the catapult: General Info
Member Since1/26/2005
Band Websiteelizabethandthecatapult.com
Band Memberselizabeth abby lynn ziman, pete woodman lalish, dan molad

other musical conspirators include: alan Hampton(bass), rob Jost(bass), melissa Tong(violin), rob Hecht(violin), jeff Taylor(stripes), kimi Mongello(trumpet), adam Minkoff(filling in the gaps)
InfluencesDavid Byrne, Tom Waits, Jon Brion, Satie, Gerwshwin, Nina Simone, Tin Hat Trio, Feist, Joni Mitchell, M Ward, Debussy, Elliot smith, The Beatles, Danny Molad, Ella Fitzgerald, Elysian Fields, The Zombies, Luke Temple, The Bird and the Bee, Beck, John Lennon, Radiohead, Nick Drake, Air, Grizzly Bear, The Dirty Projectors, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Antony and the Johnsons, Rufus Wainright
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2009 8:00P
Workplay Theatre w/Greg Laswell Birmingham, Alabama
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Eddie’s Attic w/Greg Laswell Decatur, Georgia
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
The Evening Muse w/Greg Laswell Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
The Red Room @ Café 939 w/Greg Laswell Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
The Rock and Roll Hotel w/Greg Laswell Washington, D.C., Washington DC
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
M Room w/Greg Laswell Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Bowery Ballroom w/Greg Laswell New York, New York
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
Thunderbird Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 21 2009 8:30P
Rumba Cafe w/Greg Laswell Columbus, Ohio
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
The Winchester Tavern & Music Hall/ Greg Laswell Cleveland, Ohio
Jul 23 2009 9:00P
Blind Pig w/Greg Laswell Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Martyrs’ w/Greg Laswell Chicago, Illinois
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Blueberry Hill w/Greg Laswell St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 28 2009 9:00P
The Walnut Room w/Greg Laswell Denver, Colorado
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Sho w/Greg Laswell Murray, Utah
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
The Casbah San Diego, California
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
SoHo Santa Barbara, California
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Café du Nord San Fransisco, California
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
The Troubadour w/Greg Laswell Los Angeles, California

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   About elizabeth & the catapult

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The title of Elizabeth and the Catapult's Verve Forecast debut album Taller Children reflects the unique blend of pop playfulness and grown-up introspection that defines Ziman's distinctive songwriting. Such memorable originals as "Rainiest Day of Summer," "Apathy," "The Hang Up" and "Hit the Wall" embody a vibrant mix of open-hearted wonder, whimsical humor and forthright emotional insight, merging classic pop melodicism with an array of acoustic textures, jazz twists and orchestral flourishes.

The quality of the songs—including a memorable reading of the Leonard Cohen classic "Everybody Knows" —is matched by intimate, effortlessly soulful performances by the Brooklyn trio, which also includes guitarist Pete Lalish and drummer Danny Molad.

Although the bulk of Taller Children was recorded with producer Mike Mogis (noted for his work with the likes of Bright Eyes, M. Ward and Rilo Kiley), several of the album's performances were drawn from the homespun demos that the band recorded in drummer Molad's home studio. The resulting album strikes a vital balance between lush sophistication (with such elements as Ziman's elegant string arrangements) and spare, unadorned simplicity.

The qualities that make Taller Children such a refreshing surprise have already made Elizabeth and the Catapult a beloved favorite on New York's downtown club scene, where the threesome's winsome tunes and energetic, surprise-filled live shows have won them a large and devoted local fan base.

Elizabeth's warmly personal songs reflect the diverse influences of her lifelong pursuit of music. She grew up in New York's Greenwich Village, just down the street from the Cafe Wha? and the Fat Black Pussycat, where her future heroes Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell got their start.


CONTACT

Management:
Wes Kidd
      wes.kidd@redlightmanagement.com


Booking:
Seth Rappaport
      SethRappaport@theagencygroup.com




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Erika





Jul 9 2009 4:17 PM

i still don't see any FL dates. i just might cry a little bit! =P
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Jul 9 2009 4:22 PM

We like live catapults. Good to see you in Dallas finally. Have a great tour.
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Jul 9 2009 7:01 AM

your show tonight was amazing.
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Jul 8 2009 9:18 PM

you should tour florida
Titi





Jul 8 2009 4:57 AM

Gracias por agregarme... Bonita música 8)
Loquat





Jul 8 2009 5:46 PM

So nice of you to say, thanks! We'd love to play with you guys someday in SF, NYC, or anywhere. We'll come see you at Cafe du Nord when you're here in August! xoxo, Loquat
Cher Nobyl





Jul 8 2009 7:40 AM

hey dudes and dudette! thanks for the accept. how's life?

Riley
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Titi





Jul 8 2009 4:57 AM

Gracias por agregarme... Bonita música 8)
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Jul 8 2009 12:41 AM

awesome sound folks :) I just recently moved to chicago so hopefully i can make it out on the fourth!

if you need an opening act in chicago you should check out
www.myspace.com/thebearsofblueriver :)
Eric Lawrence (ep on iTunes)





Jul 8 2009 1:43 AM

thanks for the add!
Paul Garisto





Jul 8 2009 12:06 AM

Great stuff. Thanks for the contact.
-♫ LUis ♫-





Jul 7 2009 8:23 PM

im gonna race you race you race you race you back home
Rube Goldberg





Jul 7 2009 7:31 PM

You guys sound great. If i had the money I'd go see you in Decatur. I hope I can catch you next time.
sonny lee





Jul 7 2009 7:13 PM

thanks for the add...
Nick Perez





Jul 7 2009 6:13 PM

thx for the add, blah blah blah.

I'm very picky with female vocals & I love this. Awesome voice.

Brooklyn music scene = heaven
Mike Finkel





Jul 7 2009 4:23 PM

Looking forward to Wednesday! You have my Facebook status. Hope we have a packed house for youse.
Jefferson Fox





Jul 5 2009 9:30 PM

Hello :)
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Jul 5 2009 8:00 PM

Thank you very much for adding me as a friend! I just heard your music on the radio for the first time today! Awesome! I hope I can rearrange my schedule to make it to your Austin show. Please keep in touch!!!
jackie coke





Jul 5 2009 7:10 PM

Hey! thanks for the add, your music is amazing!
Hope all is well :)
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Jul 5 2009 7:46 AM

:) 愛 !
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Jul 3 2009 9:40 PM

Hey Thanks for the add!!!
Rachel♥





Jul 3 2009 3:28 PM

Love it! That's all i can say. :) coming to the columbus, ohio show on the 21
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Jul 3 2009 7:43 AM

YEAH GUYS!

U REALLY ROCK!!

LOVE YU!!!

XOXO

Loquat





Jul 2 2009 7:15 PM

Nice to e-meet you. You guys (and lady) are rad.
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