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PAPER SCISSORS
Indie / Blues / Fusion

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska
United States

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Last Login:  11/13/2009
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   PAPER SCISSORS: General Info
Member Since6/5/2006
Band MembersCraig Brookes [Guitar / Vocals]

Isaac Paris [Organ / Bass / Synthesizers / Accordion / Theremin]

Ryan Schmidt [Drums / Drums / Drums / Cymbals]

InfluencesThe effect of vibrating air upon our eardrums, as well as...

Stereolab, Medeski Martin & Wood, Brazilian Girls, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Soulive, The Bad Plus, The New Deal, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Superchunk, Black Sabbath, Modest Mouse, The Slip, Phish, Radiohead, Spiritualized, The Beatles, Beck, Frank Zappa, Broken Social Scene, The Toadies, The Black Keys, PJ Harvey, The Beastie Boys, The Cardigans, DJ Shadow, Belle and Sebastian, Neutral Milk Hotel, Chumbawumba, David Bowie, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, RJD2, Tortoise, Euphone, The Cranes, Man-Man, The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket, Willis Fireball, Holy Fuck, Mogwai, Benenvito-Russo Duo, The Ravonettes, The Dandy Warhols, The New Pornographers, Ladytron, Zero 7, Portishead, Addison Groove Project, The Bees, A Band of Bees, Hefflefinger, Bela Fleck, Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Marley's Ghost & The McScroogenators, Wolf Parade, Ween, Toubab Krewe, Tom Waits, Thievery Corporation, The Talking Heads, Soulive, Sierra-Leon Refugee All-Stars, The Roots of Creation (New Hampshire for Damn Sure!), Psychedelic Breakfast (a.k.a The Breakfast), Primus, Ozric Tentacles, Nickel Creek, Mother Mother, moe., Lotus, Lettuce, Kaki King, John Scofield, Jeff Beck, Tal Wilkenfeld, Jazz Mandolin Project, Herbie Hancock, The Grateful Dead, Gotan Project, Galactic, The Flaming Lips, Drums & Tuba, Daft Punk

Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 7:00P
Battle of the Bands @ Hess Rec Center Fairbanks, Alaska
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Fairview Inn Talkeetna, Alaska
Nov 27 2009 9:00P
The Marlin Fairbanks, Alaska
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
The [Haunted] Fairview Inn Talkeetna, Alaska
Dec 5 2009 7:00P
Silvertip in GIRDWOOD Girdwood, Alaska
Dec 17 2009 6:00P
Vagabond Blues [ALL AGES] Palmer, Alaska
Dec 18 2009 9:00P
The Sitzmark Girdwood, Alaska
Dec 19 2009 9:00P
The Sitzmark Girdwood, Alaska

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"Present and Contingent" Review in UAF's The Sun Star by Darby Cox  (view more)

Lyrics and Additional Info for "Present and Contingent"  (view more)

New Article in Latitude 65  (view more)

Review from Performer Magazine  (view more)

Fairbanks shows in september!  (view more)

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   About PAPER SCISSORS
Paper Scissors is Craig Brookes [Guitar/Vocals]

Isaac Paris [Organ/Synthesizers/Bass/ Accordion/Theremin]

Ryan Schmidt [Drums]

Paper Scissors was created in an effort to try and create music that we weren't hearing from anyone else in the arctic refuge of Fairbanks. Our original songs often gravitate towards extended indie rock drones and a live dance band sound. We also perform a variety of covers from other bands, always with our own spin on things.

Our first album [Self-Titled] is available online @ Amazon, eMusic, Rhapsody, Napster, Liquid Digital & Limewire. It can also be found on iTunes and, of course at any of our shows for $10.

It features "The Subdominant," "Cheaper Better Fit," Sometimes," and "Short Neck vs. Long Arm."

Our second release [Present & Contingent] will be available online soon. In the mean time we will also have it for sale at every show. $10

It features "Art Machine," "Lone Road" and "Forget to Forgive"

You can also send us a message on here and we can mail one to you.

If you are interested in booking us, just write us a message on here or send us an email to paperscissorsalaska@gmail.com

Here are a few videos for you:

Cheaper Better Fit

Craig's Garage-Fairbanks, AK [2006]

Drinkin' in the Summer [Unplugged]

College Coffee House-Fairbanks, AK [2007]

Take The Bait March

Dog Musher's Hall-Fairbanks, AK [2008]

The Nooses We Wear [W/ James Bartlett]

Comet Tavern-Seattle, WA [Fall Tour 2008]


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PAPER SCISSORS's Friends Comments
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Alaska Zombie Walks

Alaska Zombie Walks



Oct 27 2009 5:31 PM

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Work (f.k.a. These Doors)

Work (f.k.a. These Doors)



Oct 27 2009 2:46 AM

Here's another video atop your pile o' fun gents:
..
mmmmmhmmmmmmm
~::~
A & R

A & R



Oct 25 2009 3:13 PM

URGENT: Wanted Two Bands for Label Consideration

There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.


2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.

XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com

Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.

Thank You.

PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
:: AnARoX :: SKYLAB2000 ::SAT NOV/14 @ JP JONES::

:: AnARoX :: SKYLAB2000 ::SAT  NOV/14 @ JP JONES::



Oct 15 2009 12:30 PM

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Cyn-ta

Cynthia Evans



Oct 3 2009 9:51 PM

there should be an all ages show in the mix of 21+ shows you have posted haha
Mad

Mad



Sep 25 2009 12:03 AM

Hey guys!  Love the new music!  Wish I could've made it to some shows this summer... by any chance you all plannin' on doing another northwest coast tour? 
NITENGALE-NEW ALBUM RELEASE!!!

NITENGALE-NEW ALBUM RELEASE!!!



Aug 6 2009 11:05 PM

Hey! We're coming back to Fairbanks in a week and we have a couple of shows! We're playing at Fort Wainwright on the 21st of August for Operation Thirst and at Joel's Place on the 22nd! We'd love for you to come out!
Alaska Zombie Walks

Alaska Zombie Walks



Jul 25 2009 5:33 PM

Hey guys! Since the boys are back and you are doing new gigs, what do you think about doing an all ages show for a zombie dance? There has been a lot of requests for you guys to do a show for us....
Give the zombies what they want! (They dont just smell FUNKY for no reason.....)
Let me know and I'll start getting it set up.
Marcus,
Head of the Undead
bucktoof smily

bucktoof smily



May 21 2009 8:06 PM

glad to hear your still maken music
love the new tunes ... take care love nessa....
Natcho!

Natsuko Ito



May 17 2009 8:14 AM

A new album!!awesome, you guys should also play a all ages show for us young folks who cant go to the marlin yet, hope i get to see you all play one last time before i leave alaska.
andy

andy



Mar 6 2009 9:38 PM

this question is shot out towards isaac... is there any way i can get my hands on a kelsa cd or EP? i found myself listening to canada and holy places and wanted to hear mooooore.... and i miss clown8 tortilla. what about 4/5? is that cd available at all? anyway.... i miss paper scissors. i want to see some live take the bait march already.... this sucks.
maybe we can play some dog hall shows this summer?
Jenny Schlo

jenny schlotfeldt



Mar 3 2009 9:37 PM

those bitches... i dont know WHAT they are up to! Hoein around, they think they all that but you know. man i am glad I"M NOT in that band! That gurl Glamah on the other hand... whew! hot shit. You dont have to worry PapScis... you still my favorite.
? Records

? Records



Feb 20 2009 3:21 AM

..
video collection of you guys n' more n' more fairbanks goodness, grahawha.
~::~
Cyn-ta

Cynthia Evans



Feb 14 2009 7:16 AM

where are you guys these days??no shows??wtf haha well there should be id make the trip if i had to!peace
vincent alexander

vincent alexander



Feb 13 2009 2:17 AM

i have little doubt that if you played some shows in cali you'd have more than just one!!!!! :)
andy

andy



Jan 29 2009 2:01 AM

what's the deal, are you guys ever going to play a show again? will you ever be back in fairbanks and/or are you guys still in portland with intent on playing there? gotta get my pap/scis fix.
Work (f.k.a. These Doors)

Work (f.k.a. These Doors)



Jan 11 2009 2:51 PM

..old school-ish?
..
~::~..
Anthony Schofield

Anthony Schofield



Jan 2 2009 1:40 AM

Get your free music... www. 907records. com Anthony Schofield , The Wade Knuckle Fish Project And Inciting the Riot........ www. 907records. com Free downloads....Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DriNKin N SeaTtlE

DriNKin N SeaTtlE



Dec 23 2008 3:36 PM




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Nov 17 2008 9:28 PM

Hey Ryan thanks for calling me last night it was great to talk to you:P well hope your having a blast..stay cool!;)

Dawn
Work (f.k.a. These Doors)

Work (f.k.a. These Doors)



Nov 2 2008 5:49 AM

Howdy hombres, I was wondering if there was a specific venue you wanted a video for? (Yes, I'm poking and prodding, since the Dog Musher's Video didn't do it for ya I'm guessing, hehe :p )

Fair? Last Marlin show? Different song from your last show at the Musher's Hall? Let me know boys:::
Jey

Jey



Oct 16 2008 9:08 PM

umm, totally griffin!
...well...
kinda.
He can match her for sure, and sometimes sprint ahead of her...
ShiShizzNick

ShiShizzNick



Oct 11 2008 1:22 AM

so fu..en rainbows???
Ryan

JJ Johnson



Oct 10 2008 5:27 AM

Hey hey!!

So when are you guys getting back in our neck of the arctic!? Can't wait to hear you folks play again! I need some dancin tunes!! (:

~Ryan
waggles

waggles



Oct 6 2008 7:43 PM



love! <3
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