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Ho-Ag
Hawaiian / Experimental / Alternative

"***THE FAT IS IN THE FIRE***"

Boston, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   Ho-Ag: General Info
Member Since2/2/2004
Band Websiteho-ag.com
Band MembersMatt Parish: Vocals, Guitar
Tyler Derryberry: Vocals, Synths, Theremin
Eric Meyer: Drums, Toys
Kristina Johnson: Vocals, Guitar
The Alaskan Ryan Brown: Bass, Electronics
Influences7.8.08: The US/Japan release for Doctor Cowboy is finally coming on July 29th. Look for upcoming travel plans on the East Coast this Fall and some hot Boston shows with bands like Six Finger Satellite, Neptune and Bone Zone among many others....

And: our real website has been redesigned. Go!

DISTRO
Online: IODA
US: Stickfigure
Japan: Stiff Slack

DISCOGRAPHY:
2008:
Doctor Cowboy (Hello Sir Records)
Love and Circuits Compilation (Cardboard Rec.)
2007:
Elektro EP (Hive 35)(limited edition mini-CD)
2006:
The Word from Pluto (Hello Sir Records)
2005:
Pray for the Worms (Hive 35)(EP)
Man the Dam 7" (Mister Rec.)(Split w/ Laughing Light)
Mister Records Comp 3 (Mister Rec.)
2003:
HO AG EQUALS GO AT (Mister Rec.)
Mister Records Comp 2 (Mister Rec.)
2002:
People Coming Back In Time for Me (Self-Released)(EP)
The Meteor Is a Decoy (Self-Released)(No more left)

Sounds Like
At Great Scott/Boston, July 2007


EXTENDED FAMILY


Hallelujah the Hills: Eric plays drums in this band along with our old friend Ryan Walsh--catchy, sad, demented rock with cellos, trumpets and Moogs.


Longknives: Tyler's acclaimed, mysterious noise/rock/lightshow trio--watch and remember, they don't surface very often.


Roh Delikat: Kristina's psychedelic den of epic bowed guitar heroics. Last show -- April 25, 2007. :(


Zoig-Ma-Noig: A synth odyssey by Tyler, Patrick and Nkls with Joanne Dill (Big Bear/Thunderhole) and Jonathan Sparks (Big Bear).


Brutal Love Masters: Gorgeous, teary-eyed love ballad duets drenched in the sunny stylings of yesteryear's pop mechanics from masters of disaster Matt and Jordyn Bonds (Big Bear).


Colorvision 3D: Big time spooky quest-rock with heavy bass synths and toe tappin' beats like Danny Elfman's ADD nephew, with Jonathan Sparks, Patrick Kim, Matt and Tyler and Ryan.


Krap Ghos': Loose improv rock by Matt and Tyler with Dan Boucher and Mark Pearson from Neptune.


Walt Meadornack and His All-Stars: Challenging musical adventures spanning over 60 albums of material helmed by Matt, Tyler, Patrick, Eric Dill from Thunderhole, and many many more.
Record LabelHello Sir Records, Mister Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2008 9:00P
The Middle East Upstairs w/ Neptune, Bone Zone, Summerduck Cambridge, Massachusetts
Aug 10 2008 8:00P
Great Scott w/ Six Finger Satellite, The In Out, Certainly Sir Allston, Massachusetts

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   About Ho-Ag
Pitchfork: "Let the keyboards lob you a life preserver while the band spits and seizes around it, and allow momentum-- something The Word From Pluto has in spades-- take you through to "Pinhead", the track that brandishes a 10-ton hook and rocks as hard as any 1970s arena act, except the drummer needs to be sober to pull off the ragged rhythms of the chorus . . . Ho-Ag's latest, The Word From Pluto, has plenty of hip touchstones in their blizzard of sound . . . but played with bravery, balance, and smarts, carrying with it the feel of basement shows rather than arty detachment."

Weekly Dig: "From the first fall-down-the-curvy-back-stairwell notes of "Paint the Navy" to the massive discordant coronary that puts "The Hoodoo Sea" to sleep, Ho-Ag's second full-length is a bold step (or hard stumble) forward from, well, just about everything."

Smother Magazine: "This band plays for keeper's, simultaneously insisting on being your best friend while ready to calculate how quickly they can destroy your idea of what free-form music is all about. Get this album, right the fuck now."

Skratch Magazine: "The second full-length release from this Boston MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3K quintet is one of the most beautiful and original albums ever."

Boston Phoenix: "[Paint the Navy] congeals around circusy keybs and hairpin stunt guitars while frontguy Matt Parish hot-thrashes his way through dissident Wikipedia entries from the ends of time."

Click each album thumbnail for more info. You will be directed to Ho.Ag.com where you can buy Ho-Ag music and apparel.

Doctor Cowboy Cardboard Records Compilation: Love and Circuits Elektra The Word From Pluto Pray For the Worms Mr Records Comp 3 Ho-Ag | Laughing Light Split 7 Ho Ag Equals Go At People Coming Back in Time For Me Mister Records Comp II

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Hand-Altered Ho-Ag Apparel

(by Kristina Johnson)

Ho-Ag Off-TheShoulder T-Shirt

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Ho-Ag Tote Bag

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Ho-Ag Halter Top with Drawstring

Ho-Ag Halter Top $10

Ho-Ag Long Tube Top or Dress with Straps

Ho-Ag Long Tube Top $12

Ho-Ag Mini Skirt

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Ho-Ag Ruffle Skirt

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Ho-Ag A-Line Skirt

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Ho-Ag Tube Top

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Ho-Ag Tank Top with Adjustable Straps

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Ho-Ag's Friends Comments
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Tyler Hollis Derryberry





Jul 19 2008 7:32 PM

I found a new practice space ...

H2O (UK) NEW TEEDRA MOSES REMIX UP!!!





Jul 16 2008 2:18 PM

Just showin some support, keep workin, stay focused, work hard and make sure you play hard! Life's about a balance, so keep it.
1ove
Rebecca The Great





Jul 15 2008 1:08 PM

you all are amazing!
Flailing Uterus





Jul 14 2008 1:33 PM

how is it going ho-ag?
We Versus the Shark





Jun 26 2008 9:12 AM

KETMAN





Jun 22 2008 4:10 PM

thanks for playing last night! I really like our record releases to have ho-ag on the bill always. good set too.
laura





Jun 22 2008 9:27 AM

good show last night
FIGHTING WEIGHT





Jun 16 2008 1:32 PM

please come to columbus!
thanks for the add.
ActiveCitizen





Jun 10 2008 9:24 AM

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KEEP FIGHTIN' THE GOOD FIGHT!
anjuli





Jun 4 2008 1:12 PM

space nipple.
SPACE NIPPLE.

love to love ya baby.
love to space nipple.
Jenna♥Marie





May 31 2008 11:11 AM

how have u guys been doing up north?
i think ill be near ur area kind of in like two weeks!
hope everythings going well!
ralf





Jun 1 2008 6:56 AM

hi dudes,
new cd rocks hard very hard! great

cheers from Germany
ralf
Arual





May 31 2008 10:05 AM

I see you Ho-Ag! Just wanted to say hi! =)
natalie dee
Vomitron





May 17 2008 10:09 PM

"I would never voluntarily listen to that."
-neighbor
HOMEGROWN.org





May 15 2008 12:51 PM

Thank you for joining HOMEGROWN. org – bring friends! Every time I see Ho-Ag I think it says Hoagie and my mouth waters.
Machines with Magnets





May 13 2008 9:40 AM

Hex





May 9 2008 9:33 PM

Thanks for being here. It was great to see some of you again, and great to meet the rest of you! I'll make sure to drop by Boston soon and get some hang on there.
jessica





May 7 2008 6:56 PM

...and ya know what else is comin' back in style?

The term "primus-y"

oh yeah.
curse childers





May 7 2008 9:01 AM

You guys are defenitely my favorite band right now. One of my bands "Fabric" is in the process of finishing our cd this month. You can check out a live recording of one of our songs here if you have time. Cheers friends, hope to see you in lexington again soon.

http://www. myspace. com/fabricbandnet
Deezel





May 5 2008 10:55 PM

HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you!
Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!!
I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT …. !!
I respect your work.
Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!!
If you can find the time check out my music too (thnx)
When It Comes to Elements, Hydrogen Is Titz





May 5 2008 9:06 PM

thanks! Doctor Cowboy destroys! hope to see you sooner than last time.
jill m hurley





May 5 2008 10:25 AM

so my best friend's birthday is the 17th so we are coming to the middle east show.

if you should say happy birthday to her...

i'll buy you a drink! (pretty neat offer huh?)
dixie





May 5 2008 11:14 AM

sorry we missed you guys in chicago.
not hanging out = teh suck!
you know wisconsin welcomes you anytime.
we shall be out east this fall with the hifi so have a gr-8 summer?
grrrr-8? lol? omg?
xoxo
Georgia





May 5 2008 8:32 AM

this weekend, i got a half-dozen reminders that ms. kristina johnson is my hero.

i almost typed 'hearo,' which would be appropriate in it's own way. welcome back, folks.
Abe Heller