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the genuine imitations
Punk / Funk / Indie

""I have no idea how privleged I am""

WHITE PLAINS, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/23/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/genuineimitations  

   the genuine imitations: General Info
Member Since12/17/2004
Band Websitepunkrockers.com/The%20Genuine%20Imitatio
Band Membersgi dave -gutar/bass,vox Harry gi katz bass panio vox gutar ,will table or kate gi drums new ep featuring Genovive panio vox soon ! former member Sky 1986 to 2004
Influencesthe mintue men,the dead kenndys,gang of four,james brown,big boys
Sounds Like"The Genuine Imitations new album “22 Songs About Hamsters.” is gaining much respect within their local music scene,. With catchy songs, great solos, and a fun storyline of love, politics, and ridiculousness, it will brighten your day.. with mastering by John Golden (Sonic Youth), the album sounds great. " .

http://www.bigsmilemagazine.com/albumreviews.aspx?FID=40&AwesomeBand=True40


"22 songs is fucking awesome I kind of wish I was in this band, These guys are hilarious, but not in a novelty- record kind of way, and not in a terribly esoteric way more in a Dead kenndys kind of way or this bike is a pipe bomb kind of way. for the most part this album is completely addicting"

http://www.myspace.com/origivation

" punk music is made by kids who can't play instruments but have a message they want to get out. IFollowing in the footsteps of the Sex Pistols, in 2002 Dave picked up a guitar and found his way to a microphone. Over the years the band grew, yet it was their raw origins which defines The Genuine Imitations' sound."

http://www.aptpunk.com/interviews1.html

"interesting tracks that more often than not feature a crunchy guitar riff, not really elaborate, but definitely effective... The disc features rock n roll, meets punk production and attitude, while showcasing a couple of manical minds. Fans of stripped down, garage punk rock will find The Genuine Imitations really entertaining."

http://www.hussieskunk.com/reviews/music/thegenuineimitations-thegenuineimitations.htm
Record Labelcal rocks/ wp A.D
Type of LabelIndie





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Ramakins . . Richomnd, Virginia
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Covers House III @ Fight Club Washington DC
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   About the genuine imitations
The Genuine Imitations are just another corporate, indie rock, sugar coded commodity; as pretentious as Trey Anastasio’s solos and Roger Waters’ penis. The Genuine Imitations will kick your cute puppy. They’re true punk rebels. They’ll go to Star Bucks, but they won't say thank you when they get their lattés. They will take your sister out on a date and then, when they walk her to the door, will not kiss her. They'll just leave her hanging on the stoop of your house. Actually the Genuine Imitations where formed in 2002, and shortly after, played their first show. At first GI Dave, the guitarist/vocalist who formed the band had no idea how to play a guitar. He had read that the Sex Pistols couldn't play their instruments, but still had a band so he figured he should do it too. Sky on the other hand, went to music school and had advanced slap bass. This formed the basis of their sound. They originally reacted strongly against the oppressive culture of the post 9/11 world and sought to offend their audience. The band grew through the years. They grew from being the most hated band in Westchester county New York just north of NYC, to the most beloved. Deciding to make pop songs with choruses and stuff instead of just screaming. They played tons of shows and diy their own shows, at first being banned from most places. As the band grew They honed there punk funk sound which harked back to the American underground bands like the Minute Men or the Big Boys also highly influential were bands like the Dead Kennedy's and MDC, whose political sarcasm and imagery had a big influence. Gang of Four was a big influence the band though of themselves as gang of four with rap and melody. They didn't just rip off gang of four, however, like other bands of their generation. Right before their tour to Chicago in the summer of 2006, Sky was sent to re-hab for his heroin habit, so the band recruited Harry Katz, who was a strong supporter of the band from the start and had booked them their first show. In 2006, after their tour, they were signed with Cal Rocks Records from LA, and Dave had started his own label, WP. They continue to churn out fast punk songs, James brown-ish funk songs and pop rock classics.They have open for Mission of Burma,Jeffery Lewis and Cach 22 and Dj girl talk ........... BUY OUR ALBUM !........................
BUY OUR NEW fULL LENGTH ! 1. on the subway 2. fish bicycle 3.J Edgar hoover 4. At the Mall 5. Bombs in Space 6. Right wing girl 7. Radio Television, snow cone, computer.... Now ! 8. The Truth 9. Drunken office party guy 10. Country road 11. Condolessa rice dance party ONLY 10 bucks ! d 22 songs about hampsters buy it today !

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Orphans





Jul 23 2008 9:50 PM

Dont Look Back


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Jul 18 2008 10:30 PM

when are you guys comin to seatle?
thats rad you guys are playing with Brooke, hes awsome!
Stricken





Jul 16 2008 4:02 PM

Hey, check out our new song "One in the Same" and let us know what you think!

Thanks!

-Stricken
Mhôrii





Jul 15 2008 4:38 PM

hello
thanks for the add :)
peace
Mhôrii
Dark Horse





Jul 15 2008 1:36 PM

rock on boy!!!!
Rocket for Ethiopia





Jul 15 2008 9:10 AM

get stoked. smoke weed.

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Ambulanza





Jul 15 2008 9:07 AM

ReVisiting * the genuine imitations *

The Vechicle of Love + Funk

= Medicine

________AMBULANZA__________

Certified Great Stuff

Congrats

The Crew
Flailing Uterus





Jul 14 2008 1:41 PM

whats up?
CAL-rock Records





Jul 13 2008 8:03 PM

AntiChrist Overdub





Jul 8 2008 3:52 PM

Photobucket
Frank





Jul 8 2008 2:27 PM

goodluck on the tour.
Lisas List





Jul 3 2008 10:30 AM


Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

Sisters Of Sound Music





Jul 1 2008 2:26 PM

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Michael!™





Jun 29 2008 5:23 AM

Thanks for the add!
Fallopian Utopia





Jun 28 2008 8:47 PM

you guys r awesome!

thank you for adding me!

buttsex forever!
Flailing Uterus





Jun 27 2008 12:19 AM

whats up?
DC Punk Scene





Jun 25 2008 3:28 PM

i'll let ytou know if i know of any shows happening on july 27. and see if they got a spot open, or see what else i can do.
THE SPANKS!!





Jun 25 2008 9:41 AM

Hey! Thanks for adding us! And in case you didn't notice it, you can download our song BLACK FUZZ for free off our page if you want.
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ROCK TOURS USA





Jun 25 2008 1:32 AM

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WWOZ





Jun 24 2008 5:39 AM

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Jun 22 2008 8:54 AM

Thanks for the req!!!
The Green Refrigerators





Jun 20 2008 6:52 PM

Hello everyone
we have finally finished all the songs for our EP Keep Going. Tell us if you would like a copy it is 3 dollars. And for the people who pre-ordered it. we don"t remember if you did or not so tell us because you get an autograph copy
well anywayz buy it
with love
The green refrigerator"s


Online Keyboard Recording





Jun 20 2008 3:06 AM

Hope to hear from you regularly with keyboard-track needs for your music :)
Let's do something together sometime!

...and be sure to tell your music-partners & producers :)

cheers
Robert


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Jamie Lynn Noon





Jun 19 2008 7:35 AM

Hey...

Thanks so much for the add and support! Take care and hope to keep in touch.

Best,

Jamie
Rocket for Ethiopia





Jun 18 2008 3:57 PM

hey dudes we got new songs up!
Rampant Decay [Songs and art from new album up!]





Jun 16 2008 10:18 AM

Thanks for the support!
DRAIN YOU


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Jun 16 2008 7:23 AM

siccck thank you
The Ambulance Review





Jun 15 2008 2:10 PM

hi fellas
catchy tunes
thanks for being our friend

THOMAS
and TAR
Street Punk Female Crew





Jun 15 2008 3:52 AM

oi
thanks for the add dudes!!!
nice piece of work
cheers and beers from Skopje
take care mates
SPFC
DC Punk Scene





Jun 14 2008 12:00 PM

Hey what's up? Basically what this MySpace is going to be is it's a profile where I'm going to post any DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey Punk/Hardcore/Ska shows. Bands or people will comment on my profile shows they know or their shows, and all the info I need to know about them and I will post it up on the profile for me, and all others to know more about the good local shows going on. If you want to know more, go to my profile page. Thanks.
(using myspace.com/scandlesspace now, add itt)





Jun 13 2008 1:48 PM

hahaha im guessing you saw that comic strip
yeah my band is full of nice guys who like to make comics about how i apparently last over 40 minutes. i guess its a good thing, sometimes.
hmm
dionysia





Jun 12 2008 8:31 PM

oh thats awesomeeee :) keep me posted or ur page posted
Junya Be





Jun 12 2008 7:25 PM

Greetings!!!
Apparently Nothing


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