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KMRIA
Indie / Folk Rock / Punk

Seattle March 13th, PDX March 14th 09



PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Member Since10/13/2006
Band MembersJENNY CONLEE (accordion, keyboards, vocals), HANZ ARAKI (flutes, whistles, vocals), CHRIS FUNK (banjo, mandolin, octave mando, guitar, vocals), CASEY NEILL (guitar, vocals), SCOTT McCAUGHEY (guitar, vocals) EZRA HOLBROOK (guitar, vocals), JESSE EMERSON (bass, vocals), and DEREK BROWN (drums).
InfluencesThe Pogues, Joe Strummer, Kristy MacColl, the Popes, The Nips, Sweet and Low Orchestra
Record LabelUnsigned


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   About KMRIA
We play POGUES music. Nothing but. We are a celebration of their virtuosity, songcraft, and spirit. The band features an all star cast of Pacific Northwest rock - Chris Funk and Jenny Conlee of the DECEMBERISTS, Ezra Holbrook of DR THEOPOLIS, Scott McCaughey of THE MINUS 5, YOUNG FRESH FELLOWS & REM sideman, Hanz Araki of THE WHYOS & PAPERBOYS, Jesse Emerson of AMELIA, singer CASEY NEILL, and DEREK BROWN of the EELS, and FERNANDO. The show features as much grit, bluster, and drunken glory as can be mustered without sacrificing the intricacies of the material. The name KMRIA is an acronym for "Kiss my Royal Irish Ass" excerpted from James Joyce's Ulysses and used in the Pogues song "Transmetropolitan". We only play shows around XMAS and ST PATS. Come see us. "I heartily subscribe to this effort. Why, I even gave Funk and Conlee directions how to play the impossibly arcane middle section of Bottle of Smoke, which neither Jem (who wrote the damn middle section) nor Terry Woods (who never plays the same thing twice) can actually get through without extemporizing. Neither can I, truth be told. But at least I know how it's supposed to go." JAMES FEARNLEY of the POGUES

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Fair Trade Music

Fair Trade Music



Mar 19 2009 12:25 AM

Thanks for Supporting Fair Pay for Musicians!

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Map Fry

Map Fry



Mar 17 2009 7:43 PM

twas an amazing night at the Tractor... thank you all so much!

it was totally worth the trip out from Montana. can't wait til next time around.
Concert Co-Op

Concert Co-Op



Mar 10 2009 12:34 AM

Listen to an interview with Scott McCaughey of KMRIA and The Minus 5 on the Concert Co-Op Podcast for the week of March 9th, 2009.


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Slainte Holly

Slainte Holly



Jan 27 2009 6:37 AM

Thanks for the add!
You coming around these parts ever?
Scott

scott fitzpatrick



Dec 21 2008 10:32 PM

What a bunch of fine playing and singing Friday night at Dantes! My friends and I love you guys and can't wait for March 17!!!
Scott Fitzpatrick
Dr Theopolis

Dr Theopolis



Dec 19 2008 3:02 AM

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Barnacle Brian

Barnacle Brian



Dec 18 2008 7:33 PM

Can't wait for tomorrow.
Corpse On Pumpkin Photography

Corpse On Pumpkin Photography



Oct 27 2008 11:16 AM

Just a bunch of hells. A cold drink and a nice night. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Dr Theopolis

Dr Theopolis



Oct 9 2008 10:23 PM

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Timothy Hull

Timothy Hull



Mar 23 2008 9:02 PM

"I'll be your Snowman, but I'd rather be your negligee..."
raquelita la pajarita

raquelita la pajarita



Mar 22 2008 10:24 PM

i missed your show! :(
due to being sick in the head.
you know how it is.
see youse soon though.
adnamA

adnamA



Mar 22 2008 8:04 PM

They are totally crossed!!! ;)
Travis

Travis Hood



Mar 22 2008 7:56 PM

Hey, thanks for the awesome show at the Crystal Ballroom on St Pattys, I needed that!
adnamA

adnamA



Mar 22 2008 2:25 AM

You guys need to do this more than once a year, damn it!
jdleiferman

jdleiferman



Mar 18 2008 8:26 PM

The show last night was great. Glad I did not have to work today! Thanks for the good time!
Mohawk Adam

Mohawk Adam



Mar 18 2008 4:57 PM

Thanks for last night, that's what makes my birthday special this year!
Zak Borden

Zak Borden



Mar 15 2008 9:54 AM

bring it.
finally logging into myspace again

finally logging into myspace again



Mar 13 2008 2:58 AM

Celebrating St. Baldricks - March 29th

Help Richmond Firefighters team to raise awareness for childhood cancer research! Saturday, March 29th, several Richmond Firefighters will be shaving their heads... shaving the way to conquer kids cancer at the Church Hill Irish Festival! Help them be a hero for kids with cancer!

Donate online at www. stbaldricks. org
1. choose Donate Now under You Can Help
2. search for the Richmond Firefighters team
3. choose Lee E. under team participants and help this firefighter raise those funds!!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Irish love to everyone!!!!!
jdleiferman

jdleiferman



Mar 6 2008 6:24 PM

I just bought my tickets to the St. Patrick's Day show yesterday, I can't wait!
Dream Killer Fansite

fansite PDX



Feb 12 2008 5:43 AM

Black is the new White! DK3...
Son of the Morrigan

Son of the Morrigan



Jan 29 2008 11:32 PM

You folks ever going to play Seattle again?
My Life In Black And White

My Life In Black And White



Dec 31 2007 10:03 PM

Happy New Year!
We are counting down the days until St. Pat's.......
Jimmer

Jimmer



Oct 21 2007 8:19 PM

A bunch of my friends have listened to my rapturous reflection of your performances, and hope that you're playing Seattle again in December. (Some even trailed down to Portland for St. Patrick's this last time!)
Gnome Wolf Spirals

Gnome Wolf Spirals



Jul 29 2007 4:00 PM

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Christopher

Christopher



Jun 18 2007 6:23 PM

When's the next gig?
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