the happy problem EP, 2008: The debut EP recording features members of Gnarls Barkley and The Fray, and is produced by Ethan Allen (Daniel Lanois, Better Than Ezra, Throwing Muses). the happy problem mashes rock, pop, and punk and sounds like Jane's Addiction-meets-Tegan & Sara.
Sassy, 2007:
"Uplifting, college road-tripping, foot-kicking, energetic songwriter pop."
in my bones (live in chicago), 2006:
"One night, one Shaber, in Chicago."
eighty numbered streets, 2003:
"Edgy folk-influenced pop, produced by Shawn Mullins with grit and polish."
Sam*pler, 2000:
"Urban-fueled folk."
perfecT, 1999:
"This crisp live recording captures the energy and essence of Sam in her element."
In The Bunker, 1997:
"Original acoustic soul - Sam's first release with full band and lotsa buttah..."
Upbeat & quirky new band, the happy problem were recently played on 98.7's New Music show, alongside U2, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Depeche Mode. Songs featured on the CW, E!, Oxygen and more. Come visit us at myspace.com/thehappyproblem.
The Bashful in NYC
Sam in her folky days:
The happy PEOPLE? SUNDAY, MARCH 15: Well kudos to 98.7 FM in Los Angeles for having the very good taste to play our first single "Happy Happy Happy" on their New Music Show tonight, (coming after such little-known bands as U2, Depeche Mode and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), but they got our name wrong. We are certianly not happy people now... Ah well. Still very exciting to share the airwaves with Bono...
I have started a new blog website thing. I hope you'll enjoy reading the recipes - written in the snarky tone of voice you've come to expect from Yours Truly - and learning what I've learned. Because I truly believe, no matter how small your kitchen, how poor your bank account, how lazy you are, IF YOU LIKE TO EAT, YOU WILL LIKE TO COOK. So come visit me at The Punky Chef...
Yeah, so I'm in two bands at the moment. Whaa? I know. I KNOW. Here's the first one:
The Bashful, NYC
And here's the other one:
the happy problem, LA
Video shoot, day one
Video shoot wraps, day two.
the happy problem have had a lot of success with licensing songs to film and TV, and The Bashful are just getting started, in fact we just finished our first EP, "Venture." Click the album cover to check it out.
MUSIC SUPERVISORS - EASY CLEAR, ONE STOP SHOP. Instrumentals also available. Contact Michelle Bayer, Shelly Bay Music: (212) 529-3945, michelle@shellybay.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010: the happy problem's "Cryin' Shame" on ABC Family show GREEK.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009: the happy problem are now being featured on MTV's new show TEEN MOM.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20: Check out the happy problem's song "Happy Happy Happy" on new Cartoon Network/Teletoons show, "Stoked."
Surfing make-a people happy, people.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26: Sam and the happy problem are currently featured on the great shwag blog, Worn Free. Check out the awesome t-shirtness...
THURSDAY, JUNE 18: Check out Jill Pallack's music blog Affair of the Heart and watch the happy problem being formed.
Hi Sam, as a visual guy I expected something from punk to folk, while watching your photos. Well ... and I listenend from punk to folk. Great songwriting, excellent vocals. Fan now. Best from Germany kappi
Dear Sam, Thank you very much. I love your voice and your music. You're so beautiful, sensitive, gifted. Lots of sweet thoughts for you from Paris. Happy next year, all the best for you. And many french kisses.
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