Former members include: Paul Brannon, Travis Carter, Tom Gualkin, Ronnie Kuller, Will Long, Conor Loughridge, Sean Mahan, Becky Stark, Robert Voyer, and Loren Jan Wilson (ever so briefly).
Influences
Starlister, Millimeters Mercury, Becky Stark, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Bedhead, Ray Davies, Paul Westerberg, Neutral Milk Hotel, Swansea Mass, The Shins, The Posies, Stephen Malkmus, Spouse, Currituck Co., Bishop Allen
First Coat hailed from Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood near the University of Chicago. They played together from 2000 to 2006 under various names (formerly Drexel). Their recordings include a live set from WHPK's Pure Hype radio show recorded in 2001, a self released debut album "great lakes disorder" in 2003, and finally "move like sparrows" released by Loud-Devices in 2005. They belonged to a close-knit collective of Hyde Park musicians and contributed songs to six Mr. Hyde Records compilations.
Please come see us play a dance party with French dance DJ Don Rimini on Friday, Dec. 5 at The Abbey, 3420 W. Grace, Chicago! It's the "Heaven Seventies birthday bash" because it's Nilay and Loren's birthday in early December. So come and dance and have fun! Here is a flier for $2 off the entry price at the door, you can print it and come for cheaper:
The Heaven Seventies play at Bottom Lounge in Chicago on Thursday, July 24! That's less than two weeks from today. The next Chicago show isn't until October, so this is the one to see. Click to RSVP on going. com or on facebook!
