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Satin Gum likes to play shows! For booking, e-mail satingum@gmail.com or send us a MySpace message.
Satin Gum is an American power pop/alternative rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania consisting of Brian Spekis (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Jonathan "Nightstick" Gunnell (Lead Guitar, Keys), Travis Craig (Bass, Boxcat), and Dan Vavro (Drums, Backing Vocals).
The band (originally a trio consisting of Spekis, Craig, and Vavro) formed in the spring of 2008 and quickly released their debut four-song self-titled EP on June 17, 2008. The EP was completed in D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) fashion with the members tackling all duties themselves (writing, recording, and releasing), their only background education coming from the school of trial-and-error. In the spring of 2009, Satin Gum added a fourth member, Jonathan "Nightstick" Gunnell, on lead guitar and keyboards. Gunnell was a long-time friend of the band and had attended many of their early shows. He was somewhat reluctant to join at first due to an already busy work/school schedule, but he was bribed by The Gum with external hard drives, a troll doll collection, and unlimited cold beers. Satin Gum digitally released their debut album, 'LP', on August 27, 2009 with a physical CD format release soon to follow. This effort was recorded & engineered by lead Gum dude Spekis with Gunnell handling mixing & mastering. No strangers to a delectable chow, the band members are often seen in their downtime enjoying a sandwich known as the “Leroy Brown”, a half-pound of Angus topped off with homemade BBQ sauce, sugar-glazed peppercorn bacon, and cheddar cheese.
"For one thing, the music is loud — somehow louder than you'd expect. Then, despite the easy song structures and general palatability of the harmonies, there is something darker and more sinister at work in the music. Wrapped up in the bubble of pop is serious dissonance and unexpected motion..." -Matthew Stoff, Burgh Sounds
"Cool sounds." -Don McAulay, The Pixies touring drummer & Neil Young's drum technician "Sounds great, guys." -Phil Sumner, British Sea Power "[Satin Gum] sound like they know what they're doing -- put-together but not overly polished, catchy but not pandering." -Margaret Welsh, Pittsburgh City Paper "Quirky Indie Pop, I can chew a stick of this." -Check It Out Music "Being a music journalist in this day and age of music's worst downward spiral since Disco, it was great to hear such a refreshing sound." -Michael Palmer, The Gonzo Network "This girl has to be bummed. The dude she was dating purposefully took a D.U.I. so he didn’t have to drive her around all day. That has to go down in history as the most elaborately stupid plan to give the slip to a chick. But at the same time Satin Gum, with their track “I Got a D.U.I. Babe” off their self titled debut EP, make the mundane, day to day moments of a relationship seem like reason enough to hit the bottle and hit it hard. The crashing guitars, subtle electronics, and massive hooks give this overcharged power pop gem some legs and lend a persuasive hand to the booze over chick scenario." -Pat Bowman, Speed Of The Pittsburgh Sound "Pittsburgh-trioen, der har en ep på bagen, stjæler virkemidler med arme og ben og spytter det ud igen som et gennemgnasket tyggegummi. Men med Satin Gum ved roret er de skæve popmelodier så medrivende og idérige, at man tilgiver enhver form for tyvekost." -Soundvenue Music & Expression "This band has created catchy songs that will leave you humming all day." -RustyBridge.com "Joyful fuzz" -IPO (International Pop Overthrow) Official Program & Guide "Satin Gum transcends those simple Indie rock rhythms into new harmonic joys." -The Killer Fleas " I have to say, this band fucking rocks." -Casey Lowry, Milk Milk Lemonade "...within a few seconds of the start of "No We Are Not Naming Our Kids After IKEA products" I knew that I was going to love this band." -Fergus Neff, The Musical Blogarhythm "Lol, I love their song titles." -Becki, Becki's Journal "Bottom line, these guys are a good band, and they write really good songs. My favorites being "Apparitions (Sweet!)" and "Running Red Lights" I've listened to this disc several times since I've gotten it, and I definitely like it more every time I hear it." -Chris Quigley, Sleepydog Music Blog "If they could get me, a totally cynical blogger, to download their music then shit they must have something going for them. And yes, Satin Gum have a lot going for them." -Pat Duffy, Pop Tarts Suck Toasted "But what really excites me as both a fan of music and as a critic of music is when the quality of the tunes matches up with the band’s over-the-top joy, and that’s exactly what’s occurred here with Satin Gum." - Adam P. Newton, Dryvetyme Onlyne "Local boys Satin Gum recently put out a self titled 4-song EP that sounds to me a bit like Wayne Coyne fronting a younger incarnation of The Foo Fighters. Beneath the low-fi garagey DIY fuzz, there definitely is some talent being showcased." -Brian Naccarelli, The BNAC Music Blog "Indie rock for the 21st century. Three guys making great music, with a crunch that pleases the palate and hooks that keep you wanting more. A four song EP that begs for a full length release!" -Dave Michaels, WEXT-FM New York "Satin Gum's influences include many staple alternative acts such as The Replacements, Sonic Youth, and Nirvana, all of which come through on Satin Gum with strong song structures, clear lead vocals and washed out guitars." -Aiden Rox, Fire Drills Music Reviews "Satin Gum, an indie/alternative act from Pittsburgh, was next to perform. I think they were probably my favorite band of the night;" - Bryan Kish, Distorted Tractor Blog "...promising locals Satin Gum" -AJ, Pittsburgh City Paper "... saturated power-poppers Satin Gum" - Aaron Jentzen, Pittsburgh City Paper "... the local, whimsical Satin Gum" - Lydia Heyliger, Pittsburgh City Paper "OMG! I don't know. Satin Gum are, like, an experimental Smash Mouth or something." - Disney Music Reviews
dance me home
written by brian spekis
she prefers jams from way up north come on, babe and dance me home stumble my way up and down her hall
i got a d.u.i., babe
turn me around i always wanted you back what time are you coming over tonight? i always yawn when you yawn
cemetery secretary secretary in a cemetery an apple is peeled, two kisses i steal secretary in a cemetery
run for cover yeah, you got my number oh, you learn a few things you're burned in the back of my mind
apparitions (sweet!!!)
interesting, yes you are confusion from on high embodied two nights staggering toward a bloody nose interesting to say the least four years and a degree later
no, we are not naming our kids after ikea products
running red lights
Help us keep Satin Gum extra sticky by requesting us on these fine radio stations. Thanks a lot for your support!
10/24/2009 @ Thunderbird Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA
w/ Chad Sipes Stereo, Nik Westman & The Central Plains 09/26/2009 @ Thunderbird Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Lohio, The Armchairs, Karate Coyote 09/19/2009 @ Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Takeover UK, Landline 08/22/2009 @ Howlers Coyote Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Harlan Twins, John The Savage (Milwaukee, WI) 07/17/2009 @ Butler Arts Center - Butler, PA w/ Hand Drawn Mountains, Natural Way Of Farming 06/26/2009 @ Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Triggers, The Zou (Youngstown, OH) 05/03/2009 @ Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Ninja Academy (Los Ninjangelos, CA), Casino Bulldogs 04/17/2009 @ Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Takeover UK (CD Release Party), Gliss (Los Angeles, CA) 04/03/2009 @ Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Red Western, Yankee Heat 02/28/2009 @ Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Stereofidelics (Asheville, NC), Ukiah, Casino Bulldogs 02/14/2009 @ WYEP Community Broadcast Center - Pittsburgh, PA w/ DJ Gordy of Vipers Soul Club, Ghoulastic 01/30/2009 @ Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Olympus Mons, Casino Bulldogs 01/26/2009 @ Carnegie Mellon University (Rangos Ballroom) - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Frightened Rabbit (Scotland, UK), Arc In Round (Philadelphia, PA) 01/23/2009 @ Howlers Coyote Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Part Bear (Athens, GA), Round Black Ghosts, Elliott Sussman 01/16/2009 @ Barrow Civic Theater - Franklin, PA w/ Kick Old Man, Remora Deign 12/17/2008 @ Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA w/ We Landed On The Moon (Red Stick, LA), Elsinore (Champaign, IL) 12/09/2008 @ Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Diet Kong (Brooklyn, NY), Casino Bulldogs 11/16/2008 @ Cedar's Lounge - Youngstown, OH IPO (International Pop Overthrow) Festival 11/11/2008 @ Howlers Coyote Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Color Wheels (Poughkeepsie, NY), The Metropolitans 11/02/2008 @ Olive Or Twist (Liquid Sundays) - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Thee Adora, Casino Bulldogs 10/16/2008 @ Lava Lounge - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Low Red Land (San Francisco, CA), Race The Ghost 09/27/2008 @ Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Wonder Junkies, Jason Calhoun 09/23/2008 @ Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, PA w/ French Kicks (New York, NY), Pomegranates (Cincinnati, OH) 09/06/2008 @ Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Mr. Gnome (Cleveland, OH), Dawn Canon 08/31/2008 @ Howlers Coyote Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Victors!, Boca Chica 08/15/2008 @ Connections Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Quantine Rabbit (Philadelphia, PA), The Armchairs (Philadelphia, PA), Jenn Gooch 08/01/2008 @ Brillobox - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Shade, Howlermonkey DJ 07/26/2008 @ Thunderbird Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Derek White & The Monophobics, I'm With Cupid (Brooklyn, NY) 07/24/2008 @ Lava Lounge - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Pomegranates (Cincinnati, OH), Br'er Fox 07/19/2008 @ Boomerang’s Bar & Grill - Indiana, PA w/ Endless Mike & The Beagle Club (Johnstown, PA), Leni (Philadelphia, PA) 07/12/2008 @ Thunderbird Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Chad Sipes Stereo
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
MySpace URL: myspace.com/satingum Contact/Booking: satingum@gmail.com Label: Unsigned Music: All songs written, performed, and produced by Satin Gum. Copyright © 2009 Satin Gum. Long Time No Spekis (ASCAP). Recorded and Engineered by Brian Spekis at Spekis Sound Studio. Mixed and Mastered by Jonathan Gunnell at Gunnell Cake Studio. Thanks: North Country Brewery, Matt Palmer, Old Crow, Vavro Construction, Hot Dog, Dr. Steve Bruele, Eileen, Brad Hlavach (Brillobox), Sean Cho (Smiling Moose), Sean Finn (Lava Lounge), Dave Romano (Opus One/Club Cafe), Gordy Greenawalt (Vipers Soul Club), Cindy Howes (WYEP), Lenny (WXDX), Elise (SOMA-FM), Justin Gross, Emily Schwartz, Charles Wayne, John Codi, Spencer Keasey Scanlon, Mahsa Borhani, Margaret Welsh (Pittsburgh City Paper), Kyle (Deuces Wild), Molly Simpson, Ben Wu, Sean Soisson, Derek White, Takeover UK, Red Western, Bizarro Chuck, Pomegranates, Hershey's Cookies & Cream, Faygo, Parker, Taco Bell, Li'l Brown Dog Food, Li'l Fat Notebooks, all the bands we have ever shared gigs with, and anyone else we may have forgotten.
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