James Leste-vocals, guitar Peter Sullivan-bass Brett Wittman-keys, vocals
Ash Maynor-Guitar
Tom Peyton-Drums
Influences
The Beatles, The Who, The Clash, The Police, The Band, Siren Six, Animal Chin, Wilco, Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World, Duran Duran, Ben Folds, The Lemonheads, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, The Cure, Smoking Popes, Cheap Trick, XTC, Jawbox, Nada Surf, The Flaming Lips, Weezer, Rachels, Huey Lewis and the News, U2, Old 97's, The Smiths, The Cardigans, DBS, Elvis Costello, Radiohead, Green Day, At the Drive In, Superdrag, The Wedding Present, Jawbreaker, Crimpshrine, The Weakerthans, mad other shit yo.
Push To Talk
Oakland Californias Push To Talk are exploding onto the scene bringing their own brand of indie pop, infused with an earnest approach and honesty long-missing from a genre filled with so many static, fabricated acts. Their influences are as varied as their own personal tastes and styles. James Leste, the primary songwriter, formerly of east bay punk great Quest For Quintanaroo, has burgeoned into his own style after years of honing his songwriting craft. His powerful voice, often reminiscent of a younger Morrissey, sells the catchy hooks and skillful verses hes penned, yet cant hide the frankness and honesty that permeates his lyrics. Peter Sulivan, formerly of Oakland contemporaries The Wunder Years, brings his soulful, yearning guitar melodies and the telecaster twang that gives Push To Talk its signature sound. Nate Higley anchors down the bottom end with his aggressive and melodic bass style, formerly of Asian Man Records' Short Round. Filling in the void between the mid and low end, Brett Wittman on keys came to Push To Talk after a late-night phone call asking if he remembered anything from his seven years of childhood piano lessons. Over all, the sonic landscape created by Push To Talk is a lush one, at the very least, and their manic live shows continue to win them fans from all walks of life wherever they are given the opportunity to perform. With a record slated for release early next year on Doghouse Records, Push to Talk are keeping their fans constantly wanting more. Arjun.
"A few weeks ago we got a package from Tim O'Heir with the final recording from Push To Talk. I haven't stopped listening to it since. Tim has an uncanny way of producing, not just candy, but a myriad of sounds that echos so thick, you can't help but get lost in it. I want to say this album reminds me of so many bands and it does, but without being too derivative. It's a very textural album full of subtle sounds combined with big choruses. James' vocals puts you in his story or at least you want to be there! I cannot say enough nice things about this record. It's simply a gorgeous piece of work. I love it and it's something you should give a listen to when it comes out on Doghouse in April because times are changin' my friends and I'm happy that there is a band out there who are willing to be true artists making true music that is their own."
-Jo Ann B. Duggins, www.antimag.com
We now have our very own email list, so if you want to be updated on everything that's going on and not have to deal with myspace all the time, there ya go.
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Hi Push To Talk, HOWs it Going....Just a Quick DROP IN to say HI,.I've put a Christmas song on the profile if ya want to GRAB A COFFEE sit a moment and listen with your HEART & EARS.Yeah It's Been a FUNNY OLD YEAR....LOTS OF CHANGES..Yet when ya take a look around at nature everything is just the same as it was, except for the seasonal changes..I'm just now listening to the rain on the Iron Roof it's a very nice goosebumpy moment.. I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU...BEFORE CHRISTMAS, but if our paths don't cross till then..Have a Great one..& REMEMBER sometimes..LESS CAN BE MORE.. THANKS for the read.. Ciao Ciao Sylvio
Hi Push To Talk, The Hooks will play San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill, this Saturday January 3rd 2009. The Hooks will be joined by Irish guitar virtuoso Johnny McGlynn Also appearing on the night are the wonderful: The Pleasure Kills The Ferocious Few Doors 9:00pm Admission $10
Hello! We have a solid week of music starting Thursday night with an 18 & up show featuring OPUS DAI from Los Angeles, The Monopoly from Indio, and The Soft Silence from Oxnard. Take a few minutes to look these bands up online! EVERY Thursday is "College Night" at Mai's Cafe in Ventura with $3 Pacifico, $5 Jager Bombs and 1/2price appetizers all night long! Check out my calendar of events to include ten bands for FREE this weekend! So much good stuff! Thanks for all support & help us to spread the good word! "Bringing Independent Minds, Music & Fun together" -Pete
Hearing that this band doesnt exist makes me seriously depressed. There is no other band that can come close to how you sound. I tried on pandora..all other bands fail to bring out the perfective key that i desire that only this band provides. I miss you push to talk and would give anything to see, one last show.
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