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Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16
Rock / Alternative / Psychedelic

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Chicago, Illinois
United States

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   Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16: General Info
Member Since9/7/2007
Band Websiteneedersandgivers.com
Band MembersIan Hoffman
songs,voice,guitars,piano,rhodes,organ,harmonium,glock

Christopher Hoffman
bass,cello,keys,voice,harmonium,percussion,glock

Dylan Hoffman
drums

Guest Appearnces by:
Ryan Scott, Michael Pitt, George "Fatha" Hoffman, Billy Hoffman & Kevin Goss

Influenceszombies,beck,radiohead,elliott smith, the monks, the shins, the beatles, bright eyes, kool kieth, danny elfman,wilco,white stripes,weezer,tomahawk

When you click our "Paypal" link a MySpace security window pops up warning you that it may be a "phishing scam." Don't worry, its not. You can securely purchase the album via the link on our site or at www.loosetoothrecords.com.
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Needers&Givers
The Other
CD | LTR-003
Available: April 15, 2008
$10


Record LabelLoose Tooth Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Jul 16 2008 8:00P
Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Jul 27 2008 8:00P
Silvie’s Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Martyrs’ Chicago, Illinois

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   About Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16
Three Hoffman brothers have come together to make their first album. The process was daunting; there were many groundings and timeouts. Eldest brother Christopher always took the top bunk, and Dylan was not allowed to watch the private screening of Watership Down because Ian felt it had a “hard G” rating that might keep him up at night. Despite all of this the brothers were able to meld their unique talents and diverse backgrounds into a cohesive, dynamic album tilted The Other.

Ian Hoffman was first interested in film music, writing piano and orchestra scores as early as age 7. By his 20’s Ian was a multi-instrumentalist proficient in piano, French horn, guitar, trumpet, bass, and voice. It was at this time that Ian began to write and record hundreds of pop, rock, and electronic songs. He soon formed his first band, Kameelian. His other projects include Plaid Penmanship, Mr. Tumnis, Little Electrode and an appearance on the Captain Beefheart tribute album Neon Meate Deram of a Octafish.

Christopher Hoffman started playing cello at age 5. By junior high he added voice, drums, and bass to his repertoire. Soon after he began playing in jazz and rock bands. He studied cello and recording arts at the University of Wisconsin. Following a full-time engineering position at the Chicago Recording Company, Christopher accepted a teaching position at The New School in New York. Although teaching full time, Christopher has continued gigging and recording with notable musicians Ryan Scott, Pagoda, John Zorn, Ryan Adams, Clare Muldaur, Christina Courtin, Teddy Thompson, Umphrey’s McGee, and many more.

Dylan Hoffman studied violin as a child and continued playing into early high school. In his 20’s he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, mastering the drums quickly and on his own. Dylan has worked with Sleepy Sleepy Octopus and Surgeon General as well as providing drums for Ian’s previous project Mr. Tumnis and his home recordings.

The Hoffman brothers have successfully weaved together their influences from orchestral, jazz, pop, avante garde, electronic, and rock music. The melding of the brothers’ influences coupled with their open mindedness about all genres of music has paved the way for original songs with a familiar sound and a matchless quality. Collectively, the Hoffman brothers have played hundreds of venues with previous and current projects. They have experience at notable Chicago venues like the House of Blues, Double Door, Schuba’s, and Martyrs’ as well as many other venues across the country and in Europe. Their live performances offer reworked, rocked out versions of the LP songs interlaced with exciting new songs.

Joining Ian and Dylan in live performances are Devin Swearingin-Ross on bass, Mike Maimone ..boards, and Zack Andersen filling the role of percussionist, guitar, and background vocals.

   Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16's Friend Space (Top 12)
Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16 has 910 friends.
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Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16's Friends Comments
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Brock





Jul 16 2008 3:05 PM

GET SOME SHOWS I CAN COME TO


OR JUST SNEAK ME IN???
SIDNEY





Jul 1 2008 2:16 AM

hey brothers ;)
thank you very much for the req...
bravossss
Jeannie Gemsypuff





Jun 30 2008 3:53 PM

Cheers me dears for the friends request and for making it personal by commenting about my profile song, personal messages are so much nicer than jargon for the masses! wicked songs!!
Hope ur all groovy!! xxxxxxxxxxxx
OzMuso! - Denny!





Jun 19 2008 3:39 PM

Hiya Guys..Feels Like a Death after 2 Years of Having "Plaidpenmanship" Up On Our Top.BUT Have ALL The NEW 'Hoffman' Promos up on Pages Now...
GREAT NEW SONGS & Great Video.!!!!!
Cheers & Support from Me & ALL My Media/Music Concerns Here in AUSTRALIA & Overseas...The Largest Music.Media Outlets in Oz & Beyond...
Love & Peace.
~Denny & The Team~xo
p.s. will feature you in our weekend bulletin...k.

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CHATTY CATHY





Jun 19 2008 1:48 PM

thanks for the add, love the tunes.

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BILLY D





Jun 11 2008 10:29 AM

Dare To Dream with me ?
BILLY D: DreamSong
The OzMuso Studio Page!





Jun 8 2008 8:11 PM

Have an Awesome New Week.!!!!!
Cheers & Support from AUSTRALIA.
~Denny & The Team~.
Josh Acoustic





Jun 2 2008 7:07 AM

Hey Needers & Givers, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!




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Negative Black Star





Jun 1 2008 7:53 AM

thanks for bein our friend
Chris





Jun 1 2008 8:55 PM

The Pod This Tuesday!
OzMuso! - Denny!





May 27 2008 10:24 AM

Hiya Guys...Thanks for The Addage...
Seemed to Have Lost You while I was away Sick....
GREAT TOP MUSIC.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers & Support from Me & ALL My Media/Music Concerns Here in "The Land Down Under" and Overseas...
Love & Peace.
~Denny & The Team~.
p.s. will definately find a top 40 spot for my favourite musos...k.

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Luke





May 22 2008 5:22 PM

What's up boys? Hope you're all doing well!!!
skrabbles





May 16 2008 10:02 AM

Video is awesome!
ARTISTPR.COM





May 14 2008 11:55 AM

Just Dropping by to say hi
: )artistpr.com
♫ Dawn ♫





May 15 2008 12:04 PM

Waiting for the video....

Cassie





May 13 2008 4:24 AM

I'm really anxious to see this video! When's it going to be done? :)
boreu, boreu





May 9 2008 6:50 PM

Hey lenny showed me the rough cut of the music video... its looking extremely cool cant wait to see it when its finished. Anyways heres a flyer! =D

tiffany





May 5 2008 6:45 PM

i love love love love loveeeeee the music!!!
i LOVE it!!!
It's soooo good and I'm not even showing my bias because we're family!!!
I really love it.
If you guys ever need a girl voice, i'm here for you.

:)
Christian from CV





May 3 2008 10:18 AM

small
The Rikters





Apr 26 2008 5:26 PM

Equalizer





Apr 19 2008 11:05 AM

Here you go rock stars :)
KEXP Equalizer Chicago April 3, 2008
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OUTMEN





Apr 9 2008 2:28 AM

Hej!
We just want to tell you, we have two new songs on our page.
Take care.
Lenny Gilmore Photography





Apr 7 2008 10:49 AM

i finished the photos from the shoot and from the show, ill get them 2 u later tonight
Timeon.





Apr 6 2008 6:24 PM

Thank you for the addage.
Really enjoying 'Digging'.
x
darren garvey music





Apr 4 2008 2:03 PM

great show ian and family!!!
KAT PANAK





Apr 3 2008 4:29 AM

i want to but cant cuz i start work at 4am fri morning no bueno so yeah sorry buti think ry and dave are comin out
smith





Mar 30 2008 3:04 AM

hey, guys, your'e great, cant wait for the album
keep rockin
Anthony Daniel





Mar 29 2008 7:41 AM

you guys rock! can't wait for the CD release! Anth
Gloria





Mar 28 2008 6:44 PM

thanks for the add
love the beatles vide
delirium3mans





Mar 26 2008 9:41 AM

thanx for add.

D3M
Nora [Begbie-Crew]





Mar 25 2008 2:25 PM

thanks for the add! like your music.
cheers
Nora
Ananda





Mar 21 2008 6:40 AM

guys the album is arrived today, i'm listening to it right now and i absolutely love it, it sounds AMAZING.

A.
christopherhoffman





Mar 11 2008 8:30 AM

Suzirella





Mar 5 2008 12:59 PM

Arg! I'm going to miss the show by one weekend! I'm going to be in Chicago Saturday the 15th, a whole week after your show! I'm sorry I'm going to miss it...so sad! I love your music! Good luck and hope everything goes smoothly!