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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:  11/15/2009
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   Ho-Ag: General Info
Member Since2/2/2004
Band Websitewww.ho-ag.com
Band MembersMatt Parish: Vocals, Guitar
Tyler Derryberry: Vocals, Synths, Theremin
Eric Meyer: Drums, Toys
The Alaskan Ryan Brown: Bass, Electronics
InfluencesHo-Ag has completed tons of recordings and over 350 shows across the United States, from Boston to LA, New York to San Francisco, Atlanta to Seattle, Fargo to Austin and everywhere in between.

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
TEETH FOR EYES


ALO PRESIDENTE


BAD PATTERNS!/WORLD'S FAIR

CHECK:
Hallelujah the Hills
Tyler Hollis Derryberry
Longknives
Brutal Love Masters
Krap Ghos'
Walt Meadornack and His All-Stars
Record LabelHello Sir Records, Mister Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 2 2009 7:00P
Cornell University w/ HEALTH Ithaca, New York
Nov 3 2009 8:00P
Now That’s Class! w/ Pygmy Shrews, This Moment In Black History Cleveland, Ohio
Nov 4 2009 9:00P
Brillobox w/ Technical Drawings Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nov 5 2009 8:00P
Ronny’s w/ Catburglars, Pygmy Shrews Chicago, Illinois
Nov 6 2009 9:00P
Carabar w/ 1Point3, Self-Destruct Button Columbus, Ohio
Nov 7 2009 9:00P
SoundLab w/ Big In Japan Buffalo, New York
Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Le Sonic Lyon
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Pulimentos del Norte Bilbao
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Localypso Lons
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
le International (after-party, contact for details) Paris
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
Mains d’Oeuvres Paris
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Exit Rotterdam Rotterdam
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Verso Luxembourg-Clausen

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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."

The All-Music Guide: "Boston's Ho-Ag turns in its most varied effort with its third full-length CD, Doctor Cowboy. The band's core sound is still rooted in the punk, new wave, and metal sounds of the ‘70s and early ‘80s, but increasing musical sophistication leads to more involved arrangements, with slower tempos on occasion and more of an emphasis on the imagistic lyrics. New members Kristina Johnson on guitar and Ryan Brown on bass add considerably to the group's chops, with Johnson even pitching in on vocals on "Drawing the Boundaries of the Night" and Brown not only anchoring the sound but also acting as the lead instrumentalist on occasion. Tyler Derryberry continues to add spacey electronic effects, and the band retains an affection for science fiction soundtrack elements. It's all in support of leader Matt Parish, whose voice cuts through no matter what music surrounds it, and even when the vocals have been filtered and processed for an alien effect. There's still plenty of speedy hard rock on Doctor Cowboy, but Ho-Ag is evolving into a more mature outfit here."

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."

Ho-Ag


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Doctor Cowboy Elektra The Word From Pluto Pray For the Worms Ho-Ag | Laughing Light Split 7 Ho Ag Equals Go At People Coming Back in Time For Me  


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nicky click

nicky click



Oct 27 2009 7:46 PM

NICKY CLICK CANADIAN TOUR DATES !!!!!
10/23- the supermarket/toronto 10/24-venus envy/ottawa 10/26 7:10 pm dykes on mykes radio interview! montreaL 10.28.09 the fat femme mafia presents-nickyclick! toronto 10.30.09 fagggityy ass fridays! montreal all shows with special guest nikki slikk
Voodoo Merchant

Voodoo Merchant
Online Now!


Oct 26 2009 7:23 PM

NOICE
The Family Curse

The Family Curse



Sep 22 2009 11:44 PM

dig it! - Megan
Sara

Sara Robz



Sep 16 2009 10:41 PM

loving the music! i really like the style!
Some Bizzare Label

Some Bizzare Label



Aug 8 2009 4:28 PM

some bizzare
Share Colors

Share Colors



Aug 4 2009 9:05 PM

hey whats up?
Liberty In Embers (now on iTunes!)

Liberty In Embers (now on iTunes!)



Jul 20 2009 10:16 PM

We got new songs from the studio up stop by and check em out!
Cartilage Party

Cartilage Party



Jul 22 2009 4:59 PM

Greetings, we just uploaded 3 little nasty songs. Give em' a listen and tell us what you think.

Thanks, Cartilage Party
Captain Cutthroat

Captain Cutthroat



Jul 21 2009 4:06 AM

shereen c

shereen c



Jul 20 2009 10:30 AM

Hey - This interesting thing in Berlin reminded me of you: http://www.last.fm/music/MIT/+videos/2791029
Terrificolor

Terrificolor



Jun 7 2009 11:51 AM

Merci
The Liontist

The Liontist



Jun 1 2009 1:28 PM

Ever coming back to Virginia? You guys are so wonderful.
1point3

1point3



May 15 2009 4:31 PM

I'm using my Blackberry for Myspace. Get it right.
gabriel

gabriel



May 8 2009 12:37 PM

looking forward to 12 hours from now!!!!!!!!!!!
K!ll Your Scene!

K!ll Your Scene!



May 2 2009 3:43 PM

How's the show biz?
Old Chen

Old Chen



Apr 27 2009 8:22 PM

Last minute foam, double trendy. Borough park OK.
HA!
Old Chen

Old Chen



Apr 25 2009 5:09 PM

Flapjack auto super fix!
Pascal

Pascal



Apr 24 2009 5:19 PM

Bonjour
Thanks for the friendly add
I like your musical universe and your good sounds
Best wishes from France
Pascal
Share Colors

Share Colors



Apr 20 2009 10:45 PM

is this ear candy?
Parasite King?

Dale Perdue



Apr 16 2009 10:03 PM

holy shit! I wish I could come see you guys play with Sleepytime, that's going to be EPIC.
Fpoon

Linda Parish



Apr 18 2009 3:47 AM

Happy Birthday to Ho-ag's own MP!!
Fpoon

Linda Parish



Apr 12 2009 7:59 PM

Happy Easter Hoagers!
Gabe Wolf & The Lakota War Dance

Gabe Wolf & The Lakota War Dance



Apr 9 2009 4:06 AM

coming to cleveland soon???
Abby

Abby Driscoll



Apr 5 2009 2:45 PM

Rocked Great Scott last night! Awesome to meet you guys- def hope to catch you again soon!
Ronnie Tipton

Ronnie Tipton



Apr 2 2009 10:05 PM

Thanks for the friendship!
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