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Lohio
Folk / Pop / Indie

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PITTSBURGH
United States

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Member Since3/25/2005
Band Websitewww.singlohio.com
Band MembersGreg + Liz + Erik + Chris + Sven
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Feb 15 2010 8:00P
Howlers (acoustic show) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
A Constant Spring w/ EMILY RODGERS Goshen, Indiana
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
The Project Lodge w/ EMILY RODGERS Madison, Wisconsin
Feb 27 2010 9:30P
Brillobox w/ A SUNNY DAY IN GLASGOW Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 11 2010 8:00P
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 19 2010 12:00A
Penn State University State College, Pennsylvania
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
Piano’s New York City, New York
Mar 25 2010 9:00P
Garfield Artworks w/ WOODS and REAL ESTATE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Apr 1 2010 8:00P
WRCT 88.3fm - a live show Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Apr 8 2010 9:00P
123 Pleasant Street Morgantown, West Virginia
Apr 9 2010 9:00P
Rhumba Cafe Columbus, Ohio
Apr 10 2010 9:00P
Skull Alley w/ Emily Rodgers, The Commonwealth, and IAMIS (CD Release) Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 11 2010 9:00P
Manor House Athens, Ohio

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   About Lohio










The best things a band can have are music, personality, and popularity. The fantastically talented, popular and personable Lohio showed off all three qualities in spades at their EP release party at Brillobox on Friday.

Their popularity was the first thing to notice. Tickets sold out quickly, and by the time the band was ready to play, the floor was brimming with fans, all pressed up far closer to the edge of the stage than usual. This is one of Pittsburgh's top acts, after all.

Next came personality. Observant fans had already seen the band's quaint, ironic humor pre-show, when the members mixed and mingled wearing shiny, customized baseball jackets. And fans may have also noticed the big cursive "L" on the bass drum next to a plus sign and an outline of the shape of Ohio. Get it? L+Ohio. Also, the shape of Ohio had a lighting bolt going through it. Superhero L+Ohio!

"Hey, what's going on, everybody?" was the first thing guitarist, singer and songwriter Greg Dutton said to the teeming, foaming crowd. It was a low-key salutation for a hyperactive audience. The humility and laid back attitude persisted throughout the show, making the crowd feel like a gathering of close friends.

Perhaps that's why Lohio opened their set, like their new EP, with "Grandfather's Chaise," a quiet number in 6/8 time that had onlookers squeeze in even closer to absorb and savor the intimacy of the music. In that song, the bass, ably played by Liz Adams, emphasizes the first beat and then leaves the rest of the phrase to be filled in by the quiet filigree of guitar. You listen while wondering what will come next.

With the crowd salivating over every note, the band cranked it up for "Old Orchard Beach," which chugs along contentedly with a red-hot guitar solo over an arts-and-crafts backdrop. Erik Cirelli (also of Emily Rodgers Band), intruded with appealing dissonance on his guitar, giving the song greater dimension and complexity. With six people on stage (the group added to their usual quintet by bringing Jeff Baker on stage to play a second keyboard and occasional trumpet), there was the strength to make any sound imaginable, but the group retained the artistic sense to remain patient and fill the songs with sounds only as needed.

The Shins-like "Waiting for the End of Summertime" introduced a new musical quality to the crowd (though it's hard to imagine that anyone who was present hadn't already heard this widely-circulated tune) — raw catchiness. The persistent backbeat and irresistible melody are only the prelude for a synth line that will hook you immediately and which you'll be whistling well into next week.

Thus proceeded the night, with further evidence of personality, music, and popularity emerging with each moment. Handclaps, new songs, special effects, guest singers, and audience sing-alongs blended these three qualities into an evening that was a feel-good mash of popular-music-loving-partytime.

By all measures, the show was a knockout, and with their EP out and launched and ready for consumption, there is now little else for the band to do except the next most important thing for any band: return to the stage again and again and share the glow of success with the world.

HERE ARE SOME THINGS OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE GROUP:

"Dutton has composed intelligent, elaborately constructed songs that are worthy of the comparisons to Jeff Tweedy (with a healthy dose of Neil Young thrown in for good measure)... songs like "Grandfather's Chaise" and "We'll Hide Ourselves Underneath" are worthy of national attention.

- Rege Behe, music editor, Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"Unassuming Pittsburgh outfit Lohio specialize in the kind of smart, melodic pop songs that make their fans wonder why their name isn't on everyone's lips. Last year's debut album 'History, The Destroyer' is one of 2008's great lost indie pop records."

-East Village Radio, NY

"Let’s begin with a challenge: Visit Lohio’s (website) and review the songs the band has posted there, paying particular attention to “Sea and the Sun.” See if you don’t become instantly intrigued by this six-member alt. country/indie outfit from Pittsburgh."

- Showclix.com


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TheMeToos

TheMeToos



Feb 3 2010 4:47 AM

If you haven't got anything going on this Thursday we are playing at the Shadow Lounge at 9.  Hope all is well looking forward to your next show in the Burgh.
The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club

The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club



Jan 26 2010 10:50 PM

Have a great day! =)

28 North

28 North



Jan 26 2010 8:24 PM

Hello,

How have you been? Do you have a Facebook account? If so, will you add us?

facebook.com/28north

See you there :-)
Mike
Media Friendly

Media Friendly



Jan 26 2010 12:56 AM

Support local music and help the people in Haiti. We are giving 20% of all the money we make from CD sells to the victims in Haiti. When you buy this album you are dedicating yourself to seeing lives change. Click on the picture to see how you can help.




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TheMeToos

TheMeToos



Jan 20 2010 4:11 PM

Hey we have a show this Saturday Jan 23 at 10 at the shadow lounge it would be cool if you could make it.
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Jan 17 2010 9:31 AM

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Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal showcases THE PLIMSOULS at the height of their power, tearing the roof off and on the verge of starting a riot on L.A.'s old Sunset Strip. Recorded at the Whisky A Go Go

 

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Jan 16 2010 6:58 PM

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Jan 16 2010 12:23 AM

Michelle Blades

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Jan 13 2010 3:46 PM

Hey! Stream the entire album here for free! :)

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Jan 12 2010 7:21 PM

NEW SONGS.
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Jan 11 2010 2:20 AM

you are most welcome
thanx for your friendship
when you  have time listen to our songs
you are very important to all of us
Our best regards
Eletrika's Team(Marie)

 

HAVE A NICE WEEK!!

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richie

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Jan 6 2010 8:16 PM


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Fillmore Jive

Fillmore Jive



Dec 29 2009 3:10 PM

Amazing show coming up Saturday January 9th at The Rock Room (1054 Herron Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219). Featuring us, Fillmore Jive (www.myspace.com/fillmorejiveband), Alive in the Underground (http://www.myspace.com/aliveintheunderground), and The Standard Issues (http://www.myspace.com/thestandardissues). Plus free cd's for everyone. Show Starts at 10. See you there.

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Dec 17 2009 1:52 PM

WWW.BIZZLEBOY.COM appreciates your friendship. Now check out the Made Men (Bizzle Boy Affiliates) performing on Potluck TV Sept. 2009.




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Gwendolyn

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Dec 12 2009 10:00 PM


mariage blanc

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Nov 23 2009 7:18 PM

good work on friday boys.
Davon Magwood

Davon Magwood



Nov 19 2009 2:52 AM

Whats gOING, ON? hmmm how you been?

Have you checked out the website?

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Don't for get to check out the videos!
THE TOUCHIES

THE TOUCHIES



Nov 19 2009 2:17 AM

this friday night FREE SHOW! my band the touchies will be
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Mark Dignam

Mark Dignam



Nov 19 2009 1:52 AM

Mark Dignam has been bumping into Paul Luc and Ben Shannon a lot, at Treelady Studios, where they are all working, on their upcoming albums. They admire each others work so much, they decided to put together what promises to be, a mini singer/songwriter festival.. Watch for special guests and a very memorable night at The Rex Theater, 1602 East Carson Street. Pittsburgh, PA 15203. 8pm. $10.
Midnight Swimming

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Nov 10 2009 7:00 PM

Hey guys! Check out Kava Kava’s new music video for “Clarity”


Squonk Opera

Squonk Opera



Nov 6 2009 6:58 PM

On November 20 & 21, come to the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater for FREE

work-in-progress viewings of Mayhem & Majesty -heavy on the mayhem!

We will be debuting ten scenes from our upcoming show and are

eager for audience feedback leading up to the show's

World Premiere in March 2010.


Following each performance will be a talkback with

the audience and the company.

Come on down and get embroiled in the Squonk creative process!


Kelly-Strayhorn Theater

5941 Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

www.kelly-strayhorn.org

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Chris Morrison (twitter.com/ChrisNMorrison)

Chris Morrison (twitter.com/ChrisNMorrison)



Nov 4 2009 7:48 PM

Come on over and check out the new songs!

'Who we Are' and '21st century'

Chances are you will soon hear them in some movies coming out next spring. So, come on over and check them out!

chris
dharma ~ sSs

dharma ~ sSs



Oct 30 2009 3:38 PM


Ultimate Holiday



PEN15

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Oct 27 2009 3:42 PM

Thank you for the support!
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