Deanna (bass), Jairan (drums), Sara (guitar) -
Deanna: vegan baker, likes: herbal remedies & sex ed.
Jairan: artist and anthropologist, likes: astronomy & polaroids.
Sara: radical historian, likes: swimming & mushroom forays.
Influences
feminism. gender politics. the environment. social justice. community. travel. whether the weather is hot and whether the weather is cold. d.i.y. culture.
Sounds Like
pam berry. madeline. kimya dawson. bikini kill. the raincoats.
FW's got: energetic beats, 2 part harmonies, close-knit strings, earnest & quirky lyrics.
A flotilla is a group that moves together, most often sailboats at sea.
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We three write songs about all sorts of things, but we tend towards the earnest, the hopeful, the nostalgic. We've yet to write a love song. (A source of pride.)
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We have been playing together for three years. At conception, we all had varying levels of experience: Deanna played bass in Last Day on the Force, and The Accident, Jai had been playing drums for 5 months, and Sara sang in Krooked Grind, a hardcore band. Deanna was the ring-leader, saying: "If you want to learn an instrument, join a band!" Our secret: band practice and writing songs is both an excuse to catch up and a place to plug our creative energies. The excellent baked goods in Deanna's kitchen don't hurt, either.
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In September of 2006, we put out a split EP with Aydin & Fuckedupmess on Hardtravelin' Records. In Spring of 2008, we put out a self-titled, full length, self-released CD recorded by David Bernabo. In Summer of 2008, we recorded a 45 in Atlanta, GA with Solutionist Records. The EP and CD are available now, and the 45 is coming soon! The CD can be purchased locally at Paul's in Bloomfield or Desolation Row in Oakland. We also have pillowcases and patches.
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To get in touch, please send a msg. to sara.meister@gmail.com, or P.O. Box 8131 Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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Thanks!
come to rea coffeehouse (in the basement of rea residence hall) at 7:00 pm for an art show, live music performed by evil twin and leslie addis, DJ mary mack, and spoken word by cole lea. this is an event created to celebrate female artists. if you would like to trade, bring art!
I was really happy to finally get a chance to see you play this past Friday. You were outstanding! The three of you have great chemistry as a band, with really solid songwriting and lovely vocals. I can't wait to hear more.
I can't wait to hear the final mix on the HT release! (if you need any help with it, you know where I am) Great show at Roboto! I can't wait to be back in the PGH to see you guys again. really great! really great!
I am very serious! how about a Isha&Zetta/Flotilla way split 7" or tape release? maybe a hardtravlin/gribenas production? I would be willing to do it all even if that jerk over at HTR isn't down.
