Velvet Underground, Jefferson Airplane, John Coltrane, Sonic Youth, Bjork, Dinosaur Jr., Chet Baker, Nick Cave, Gun Club, Opal, Feelies, Smiths, CAN, Wire, Saccharine Trust
Jakarta Skyscraper was formed by Denise Bonis and Eric Forst in March of 2003. Denise is a New Orleans-based singer/songwriter. Her first record was produced by Lisa Germano and Denise supported Lisa on her Lullaby for Liquid Pig tour in 2003. A recent record, Imperfect Authentic Cadence is available from Setting Records. Denise currently plays with Chappy in New Orleans. On Jakarta Skyscraper, Denise sings and plays guitar, violin and keyboards. Eric Forst is a Los Angeles-based Virginia native who played in The Frogs, Frances Gumm, and Menthol Hill. He currently plays in Barbaro with Oliver Jones...check out: http://www.tartgarage.com/BarbaroSingles.html
Hail, upon the foundation of the mighty Menthol Hill rises Jakarta Skyscraper! Glad to "see" Eric & Denise again and hear the very groovy new tunes. More, please!
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These are Bands that have performed in the past: Radiohead, The Cure, The Flaming Lips, The White Stripes, The Strokes, Interpol, Sigur Ros, Squarepusher, Nine Inch Nails, New Order, Gang Of Four, The Arcade Fire, The Chemical Brothers, Coldplay, MF Doom, Black Star, Bloc Party, M.I.A., Immortal Technique, The Perceptionists, Blonde Redhead, The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, The Pixies, Bauhaus, Kraftwerk, Stereolab, Air, Atmosphere, Bright Eyes, The Faint, Basement Jaxx, Mogwai, Muse, 2ManyDJs, Le Tigre, Belle and Sebastian, and many, many more!
