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Private Eleanor
Indie / Pop / Folk Rock

"Two new songs on the new, FREE Beechfields comp!"

Baltimore, Maryland
United States

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Last Login:  7/17/2008
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   Private Eleanor: General Info
Member Since2/24/2005
Band Websiteprivateeleanor.com
Band Members

We are/were:
2001-2003: Austin
2004: Austin, Chris, Bruce, Drew, Brian
2005: Austin, Marian, Chris, Bruce, Drew, Isaac
2006-2007: Austin, Marian, Chris, Bruce, Drew
late 2007: Austin, Marian, Bruce, Tommy
plus, occasionally: Adam, Michael

InfluencesNeil Young, Yo La Tengo, Go-Betweens, Ida, Mojave 3, The Kinks, Willie Nelson, Big Star, John Vanderslice, R.E.M., Elliott Smith, XTC, Spoon, The Supremes
Sounds Like

Other people say we sound like...

"...that place where folkpop meets highly-crafted, gorgeous guitar pop" (The Big Takeover)

"...simple, ramshackle melodies, gossamer guitar lines and atmospheric textures... a dizzying delight." (Baltimore City Paper)

"...restrained but nonetheless infectious indie pop... a bit like Red House Painters or Idaho." (Palebear)

"...the final album Elliott Smith should have made." (75 or less)

Record LabelThe Beechfields
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Private Eleanor

We're a band from Baltimore. We're currently taking an extended hiatus from performing. What may happen in the future is anyone's guess.


NEW MUSIC! Two new releases with new Private Eleanor music on them:

1. The Beechfields Record Label's new compilation, called This City of Neighborhoods, features two never-before-heard PE recordings that we're quite proud of (you can hear one of them on our player), and it's free! Get yours here. (Or order any Private Eleanor CD from our site and we'll throw one in.)

2. Love Goes On, a tribute album to Grant McLennan of the Go-Betweens, is still available from Rare Victory Records. We contributed a cover of the title track. We were honored to be chosen to be a part of this tribute, and to be alongside so many other great bands... Worth checking out.


--++{ FIVE-DOLLAR CDs! }++--
Buy Private Eleanor CDs directly from us for only $5 each! We'll even ship them to you for FREE (within the U.S.)! We're not getting any of these re-pressed, so buy them now before they're gone for good! Go here to order!


Hey bands: We're NOT actively booking shows. Messages about shows sent to this myspace account will probably be ignored. Thanks for understanding. If you want to give it a shot anyway, or to talk to us for any other reason, feel free to email us at privateeleanor -at- gmail -dot- com.


OUR LAST RECORD, Sweethearting, is out now!
It was recorded in the fall of '06 at Inner Ear and Silver Sonya studios in Arlington, VA, with the help of TJ Lipple (Aloha), Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) and Devin Ocampo (Beauty Pill/Medications). It has eleven songs. We are very proud of it. You can read some very nice reviews of it here, and then buy it from us for only $5!


Download free songs from our older records, and find useful and fascinating information about us, at privateeleanor.com.


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Senor Al Vaquero





Jul 16 2008 12:04 AM

Why Howdy!
thomas miles hallett, jr.





May 11 2008 10:54 PM

ethereal as always. the beechfields songs are great. i hope you haven't given up hope. i miss you, friend.
ReBecca Tangie





Apr 7 2008 6:31 PM

showin love
Live Humans in DC - The Variety Open Mic





Mar 1 2008 7:45 PM

Hi there - come on down and play some time!
-Andy
jaslass


Is Online


Feb 23 2008 2:27 PM

you make such absolutely beautiful music together. i am so happy you are continuing to share it with the rest of us :)
Kingsfoil





Feb 15 2008 6:49 PM

how's it going??
Scenic Route Recordings





Feb 5 2008 7:21 PM

Thanks Austin,

That really means a lot coming from you. I still need to get me some Idlewild, i keep meaning to. Hopefully i'll see you more now that i'm working in the city!

take care,
Alex
Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Jan 24 2008 7:38 PM

we did. it's a nice review. we're waiting for Pitchfork to get on the ball too. check out our latest blog.
it's got a summary of all the reviews so far of "LOVE GOES ON"

we're glad you guys are a part of it.
hopefully we get to check you out live one day....

i have connections here in LA if you are looking for a gig once things come together...
/dave james
Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Dec 13 2007 5:13 PM

we have yet to see the BT review, but looking forward to Jack's evaluation.
any other mentions of LOVE GOES ON...
pls forward to our gmail address.

the secretary at the real estate office today was singing along to the Private Eleanor track, said it was "good for my soul"
\david james
The Red Vines





Dec 3 2007 5:44 AM

I second that emotion.
Great set Friday night... really enjoyed it! Thanks again!
Infinite Honey





Dec 1 2007 7:18 PM

sounded great last night. don't stop!
jaslass


Is Online


Nov 13 2007 5:25 PM

oh nooooooo....
ok, it is a good thing, growth thing, but gosh are we gonna miss u!
so its joe squared, i'll be there
or be squared!
The Jennifers





Nov 1 2007 2:15 PM

The Jennifers are playing a really big show this Saturday, November 3rd at the 8 x 10 Club. We will share the bill with local favorites The Oranges Band, Brooklyn, NY’s Artanker Convoy and Nashville’s Paper Route.

We'll be on the road a bit after that playing some shows in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Come wish us luck.

Hope to see you Saturday,

The Jennifers
Joe Squared





Nov 1 2007 9:51 AM

BIG SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT
Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Oct 29 2007 5:50 PM

hey dave & sherri here letting you guys know you should have your tribute to grant cds by tomorrow.
let us know what you think!
cheers.
Dawn Dineen





Oct 10 2007 9:35 AM

hey austin - this thank you is bigger than the hair of Texan housewife in the 1950's. you were awesome to come to the show last night at HAC on a school night in the rain... much appreciation, dd&thecue
Infinite Honey





Oct 7 2007 10:13 AM

what's this about not playing shows??!! nosy horses want to know.
The Jennifers





Oct 5 2007 8:05 AM

thanks for playing with us last night. you guys sounded wonderful!
The Red Vines





Sep 28 2007 9:59 AM

hey guys, we should set up a show playing together soon...
Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Sep 24 2007 2:10 PM

got the proofs from the manufacturer today for "love goes on" -

so far, so good.

dave james
IndiePages





Sep 23 2007 9:33 PM

Just a quick note to let you know I've posted a review of the new cd on IndiePages. Check it out!

Chris
Infinite Honey





Sep 22 2007 7:07 AM

wow, you guys are exploding. congrats!!!
Among Wolves





Sep 17 2007 2:49 PM

DIS THURSDAY @ THE 8 X 10

HOPE YALL CAN COME
Tim





Sep 16 2007 9:17 AM

HampdenFest was a blast!

http://hammer.prohosting.com/~theaney/Music/20070915.html
Jeff





Sep 6 2007 7:15 PM

Excellent set at the Ottobar tonight!
Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Sep 5 2007 5:46 PM

hey private eleanor! you guys are now up on our player, along with Future Pilot AKA, The Clientele, and the mighty Luke Haines.
Good company... and well earned!

dave & Sherri
rare victory! records
jaslass


Is Online


Sep 1 2007 8:42 PM

Austin - Come to Media Sprout Festival this Sunday 9.2.07 http://mediasproutfest.org./MediaSprout/Home.html
Tall Grass is playing! (and see the last day of Art on the Trail - I have an installation in the exhibit)
billy haywood wolves





Aug 21 2007 7:58 AM

sweet. magnet.
sad crocodile





Aug 20 2007 9:00 PM

Your new image is killer - woof woof - haha!
Prosser





Aug 15 2007 9:40 PM

Very nice guys!
Cheers,
Eric
Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Aug 15 2007 12:34 AM

Greetings from the very HOT Los Angeles harbor! We wanted to make sure you came by to preview the newest songs on our player....like you did on your heart-felt cover of "Love Goes On," your fellow contributors have done a awe-inspiring job of showing the world the influential power of Grant and the Go-Betweens!

LOVE GOES ON!
Channing





Aug 8 2007 8:04 PM

Your cover of the Go-Betweens' "Love Goes On" is nothing short of incandescent. It totally made my day...Along with all of the other songs on your page. Hope to see you out here in Portland sometime.
billy haywood wolves





Jul 27 2007 5:53 PM

hey austin!
sorry the wolves couldnt make it tonite.
hope its a wonderful show.
Bass Player





Jul 19 2007 9:41 AM

thank god you gys got a new drmmer so that we don't have to hear your crapy basist
thomas miles hallett, jr.





Jul 16 2007 9:08 PM

u guys need a new baseist he played the notes in the intro wai 2 longn
E.Joseph and The Phantom Heart





Jul 16 2007 8:46 AM

Just got my new issue of Magnet and the compilation CD and "lo and behold" there you are...Track #3 -- excellent! Clearly one of the best of the 20 tracks on the disc. Nice job...
The Red Vines





Jul 16 2007 5:51 AM

i concur with Neil. Great set! The new drummer is smokin'!
Infinite Honey





Jul 15 2007 6:35 PM

great set last night. i mean it. now it's my turn to set us up a show.
jaslass


Is Online


Jul 15 2007 8:47 AM

thanks for a lovely evening!
Giselle





Jul 14 2007 2:51 PM

have a blast in Baltimore and NYC! Wish I could be there!
Jeff





Jul 11 2007 5:42 PM

I'd come to the show this Saturday, but I'll be around the corner at Flux. Really wanna catch Pvt. Eleanor sometime, if it's still ok.
ANDYO