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Firs & Spruces
Minimalist / Indie / Folk Rock



Clinton Twp., Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  11/23/2009
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Member Since6/14/2007
Band Memberswoods and firs

James Brown, Ricky Ruggero, Will Shattuck
InfluencesForest fires.
Sounds LikeTrees.
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
The Crofoot (Vernor’s Lounge) w/ Paul Zito and Brodown Shodown Pontiac, Michigan

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CD release and album review! (4/21)  (view more)

No shows January-March.  (view more)

"You are the Forest," the album!  (view more)

Reviewish and Recording.  (view more)

Shows/Recording/Happiness  (view more)

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   About Firs & Spruces
Firs and Spruces is James Brown, Ricky Ruggero, and Will Shattuck. Firs combines elements of folk, indie, and rock while getting back to the basics of simple, minimal songwriting. Firs and Spruces has just self-released their first full-length album, "You Are the Forest."



For booking, email firsandspruces@gmail.com or message us on here!


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Press!

"The three-member band showed great musical creativity as every song sounded different and the guitarist and bassist switched instruments and vocal roles from song to song."
-The State News (4 out of 5 stars)

"After your first listen to You Are the Forest, you’ll relate, rejoice and repeat."
-detour-mag.com (new music guide)

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Firs & Spruces's Friends Comments
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Jason Alarm

Jason Alarm



Jun 15 2009 4:33 AM

We have a new CD out. You can listen to it on our myspace, or purchase it here: http://bermudamohawkproductions.com/store/
The 3rd Floor Kids

The 3rd Floor Kids



May 29 2009 3:23 AM

Anyone know someone who would like to be the drummer for our awesome garage rock band???


Please let us know A.S.A.P!!!
jason

Jason Smith



Apr 25 2009 6:40 PM

awesome cd release guys! the album is great.
The life of Christian Cole

The life of Christian Cole



Mar 25 2009 8:42 PM

Digging the tunes Gentlemen !! I think you guys should consider a full time spoons musician though. Then he could have spoons solos! But seriously lovin your style.

- Jordan
Lemon Test (IS LOOKING FOR A LEAD SINGER)

Lemon Test (IS LOOKING FOR A LEAD SINGER)



Feb 17 2009 6:54 PM

Hey fellas!

Thanks a lot for the add. Best of luck with the new album!

Thanks again!


-Lemon Test
illlitirit

illlitirit



Feb 17 2009 10:33 AM

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Hannah Fralick (wants you to book her!)

Hannah Fralick (wants you to book her!)



Feb 9 2009 2:04 AM

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The Madison Opera

The Madison Opera



Feb 4 2009 3:28 AM

Hey, buddy. Just stopping in to see if you had a chance to check out our music, If you did, then don't keep us hanging, what did you think about it? If not, then what are you waiting for? Ha, kidding.

We're asking because our cd release is just around the corner, on Feb 6th at TNT's at 15 and Harper in Clinton Township, and if you like it, you should come check it out live. It's way better.
The Madison Opera

The Madison Opera



Feb 3 2009 6:27 PM

The Honest Life

The Honest Life



Jan 27 2009 10:31 PM

hey hey, thanks so much for being our friend. i'm really glad you gave us a shot :) keep on rockin!




muchlove
D
Fitter, Happier Studios...

Fitter, Happier Studios...



Dec 19 2008 1:13 PM

Those sweaters are righteous.

Hugs and Kisses.
Third Coast (is recording)

Third Coast (is recording)



Dec 9 2008 5:18 AM

Thanks for adding us!
jason

Jason Smith



Dec 7 2008 8:34 AM

So I found myself humming a f&s song today to myself. I want the cd to come out so I can listen whenever I please. Thanks.
The Plurals

The Plurals



Nov 30 2008 7:10 PM

pleasure playing with you at the pig last week. last show until april? weak! i'm sure you have your reasons... anyway, we'll cross paths soon enough.

tommyplural
Ryanzilla

Ryanzilla



Nov 30 2008 7:29 AM

I want to come see you guys in december!
FASHION

FASHION



Nov 30 2008 4:47 AM

Hello chaps,
Thanks very much for the friend request. LOVE your music - a breath of fresh air!!

Hey, Fáshiön’s groundbreaking first album Product Perfect now available on CD.
Cheers
Luke
Fáshiön
Familiarity.

Familiarity.



Nov 29 2008 11:46 PM

'Bout time you guys got some legit pictures.
Kevin Spies[New song very soon!!]

Kevin Spies[New song very soon!!]



Nov 27 2008 11:58 PM

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Mrs. Mojo Risin'

Rachel Elston



Nov 24 2008 5:43 PM

ok so WHEN were you going to tell me that you're playing in AA tomorrow!?
now i don't know if i should go...seeing as i'm unimportant and all...
PHONOTROPIC (fridaze)

PHONOTROPIC Fridays-at-Crofoot



Nov 24 2008 12:14 AM

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Kevin Spies[New song very soon!!]

Kevin Spies[New song very soon!!]



Nov 18 2008 6:33 PM

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Rival Summers! (on iTunes)

Rival Summers! (on iTunes)



Nov 16 2008 5:08 PM

hey guys (:
how've you all been?
Allye Gaietto

Allye Gaietto



Nov 15 2008 6:27 PM

i guess us GR kids are jerks...sorry, dude :(

but yay, i like you, too!
Alexander Wildner

Alexander Wildner



Nov 14 2008 5:28 AM

Hey thanks. I'm kinda disappointed, I would have liked to hear you guys.
Polly Pocket

Polly Pocket



Nov 14 2008 5:09 AM

for both of those things yes, we can be friends.

and also because I love when people write songs about Michigan.
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