Gary Sloan - keys, glockenspiel, banjo, trombone, vocals, other percussion
Drew Wallis - drums
Influences
Paul McCartney, Afro-Caribbean sounds, Konono no. 1, Andrew Bird, James Jamerson, YES, Blue Man Group, Grizzly Bear, Latin Tongues
Sounds Like
He dreamed that he was going into an empty house with white walls and that he was upset by the burden of being the first human being to enter it. In the dreams he remembered that he had dreamed the same thing the night before and on many nights over the past years and he know that the image would be erased from his memory when he awakened because that recurrent dream had the quality of not being remembered except within the dream itself.
"...refreshing as hell...now see the makings of a new scene re-growing in the basements and living rooms of house-shows. Bands like the Memphis Pencils are proof that the Fayetteville music scene is alive and well."
"These kids gave a performance that was filled with endearing charms and sweet melodies. Their first EP, Crayon Jewels was hand painted and drawn and given to me to listen to. It’s quite lovely, I think you’ll agree."
-E.J. (loudersoft.com)
"Whimsically intellectual.... The fellas could have formed a parade supply company... [but] instead became a psychedelic pop band."
-Jennifer Chancellor (Tulsa World)
"...they are pretty down to earth fellas as far as I know."
-Zach Holland, The Good Fear
"The Memphis Pencils are actually from Fayetteville... funny."
-Joe Pestilence (goner-records.com)
The What Cheer? Brigade! the rowdy 19 piece brass and drum marching band from Providence RI that will make you soil your pants! guarunteed a dancin' and fun foolish good time ************************************************************************************
WHERE: 315 South Schiller Street Block and 3rd street Cul-de-sac parade location (tba) WHEN: Thurs. Aug 6th 5pm,6pm
Since 2005…..we have played played bars, clubs, libraries, trees, cemeteries, weddings, bus stops, ferris wheels, farms, and elementary school playgrounds-from small community events in Providence to large festivals in Europe.
The What Cheer? Brigade has played alongside: Dan Deacon, Man Man, Japanther, Dengue Fever, Okkervil River, Lightning Bolt, Ninjasonik, Mika Miko, Wolf Parade, Matt and Kim, DJ Scratch, Slavic Soul Party, and Shellshag just to
hey memphis pencils, new Upwind Harpoon Academy song up today titled "too high to cry". if you get a minute, head over to our page and give it a listen, let us know what you think. thanks a million for supporting NWA indie rock Upwind Harpoon Academy
I've heard J R Y, but the other stuff is new, good, mystical and quite well produced. keep it up: you are starting to fill the niche between G Dead and Mama's/Pappa's. I love it!
Hey Memphis Pencils. so the Upwind Harpoon Academy has posted a new song on our myspace . you can sleep well at night again, after you go to the page and give it a listen, that is.. new track's called "Abandoned Looks", hope ya dig
