GIVERS consists of several musicians from various improvisational groups all centered in southwestern Louisiana who have combined to form one cohesive music making body, creating what they refer to as afro-beat, dancy pants, indie pop love music.
GIVERS specialize in sounds that gather together melodically and electronically bent forms of african, folk, and pop music, but send them underwater, where they are refracted with light and space, changing the overall shape and texture into something refreshingly new, yet at the same time, familiar. All natives of southern Louisiana, the members were brought up in a music scene steeped rich in culture, whether it be the cajun or zydeco roots of their hometown, Lafayette, or the funky, dance inducing second line from neighboring New Orleans. Despite the abundance of traditional music surrounding the band, GIVERS have managed to harness a sound of their own, breaking free of tradition, all the while maintaining an honesty in their music which keeps listeners on edge.
At a GIVERS show, one can expect to experience a barrage of colors, both within the music as well as within the visual aesthetic. The chemistry between band members alongside their vibrant light show creates a lucid dream-like atmosphere anywhere GIVERS play, leaving the crowd with no choice but to become a part of what is happening. To be in this experience is to, for a moment, accept the feeling of ascendance, not submergence--to give in to one's vulnerability as set by the music making examples on stage--to let go and truly release.
Despite being a very young band, GIVERS have established themselves in their regional scene by filling venues and reaching multiple maximum capacity limits within their first few shows. They have supported such acts as Dirty Projectors, Casper & the Cookies, Everthus the Deadbeats and MyNameIsJohnMichael. The release of their first EP is slated for September 11th, 2009 while the first full album will be available in the spring of 2010.
You all are SO incredible. Was there at Star Bar, and you better believe I will be at your show on the 17th at Mangos. Beautiful extraordinary insane vivid--just a few words to describe your live performance. I cannot wait. Keep on rocking.
i saw yall at star bar and i was jammin my ass off. you guys are the best band ive ever seen. really. and ive seen alot of bands but that was seriously the coolest show. the music just gave me a really good feeling. like everything is alright. and ive never seen a girl jam like that!!! and the energy was amazing. yall are going to get far with music. man. please come back soon!!!!
I am looking at how much traffic this page is getting... and wondering why its NOT THRICE times as much, Givers music is magic, Yall come back to the ATL Asap, I never did get teddy to sign that broken tamboreen :( Griff Parrish
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hey i saw you guys at the masquerade on saturday and i have to say that you guys were AMAZING. you totally blew me away - possibly the best opening band ever. i can't wait for my friend to burn me y'alls cd. i just had to tell you guys.
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