MANAGEMENT: Rob Thomas for Pragmatic Management
pragmaticrt@gmail.com
BOOKING: Matthew Mentele
Event Resources Presents, Inc.
920-432-6678
matt@eventresourcespresents.com
www.eventresourcespresents.com
PUBLICITY: marah@bloodshotrecords.com
BAND: sygc.punx@gmail.com
BEING A LIST OF WHO YOU MIGHT SEE AT ONE OF OUR SHOWS (WE FREQUENTLY SWITCH IT UP), IN ORDER OF HOW LONG THEY'VE BEEN AROUND
Elia: songwriter, main vocals, guitars, keys
Mark: bass, engineer
Sam: trumpet, tambourine
Matt: trombone, backing vocals
Jay: drums
Mary: guitar, vocals
Ethan: violin, backing vocals
Alison: keys
We also sometimes have dancers, usually some combination of Catrin, Erik, Zac, Benny, Grace, Jackie or other friends or fans
Influences
harvey pekar's 'american splendor' - north wales - chicago - construction on the cta - the boystowns of the world - quadrophenia (the film) - hemingway - the national pop league - people who are spiritual but not religious - vegetarians - steinbeck - 'grayed rainbow' by jackson pollock - teenage punks - telecasters - daniel johnston's honesty - therapists
WHO IS SYGC?
We are a chambery folky punky band based in Chicago. We've played with The Violent Femmes and The Arcade Fire. We've been glowingly praised in Billboard and Time Out NY. Elia's songs from our first album have been featured on The OC, in a Michael Rappaport film, and in a play at Second City.
Press for our current record:
"a hug for the downtrodden" -spin.com
"Einhorn’s lyrics, his deft collisions of the dark and the
upbeat, recall Morrissey at his sharpest" time out chicago
"brilliant" newcity chicago
"4/5 stars- beautiful" -allmusic.com
"street corner stories... dolled up style and wise-guy sensibility... [Elia is] a taleteller in the David Johansen mode" -paste magazine You can pick up our new record online at www.amazon.com or www.bloodshotrecords.com, and we're on itunes and rhapsody too!
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The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir's Friend Space (Top 12)
"People who talk about country or anything for that matter in terms of Kitsch Value, Sensationalism and imperialistic patronization make me sick to my stomach although I raise a polite smile". Country Teasers
Hey Elia, thanks for the postcard. Congratulations on finishing the album and for the upcoming tour! I can't wait to hear the CD. Let's get together soon when you have some free time (lol).
HI! JUST COMING THROUGH TO SHOW SOME LOVE YOUR WAY, AND SEE HOW YOUR DOING?! I HOPE ALL IS WELL..HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND...XO! IF YOU GET A CHANCE PLEASE STOP THROUGH AND COMMENT ON A PIC OR TWO..THANKS! TTYS, -BELLA
Hi SYGC! good to hear from you! Just so you know, we keep wearing the SYGC shirts with pride, and keep getting responds of owe and admiration from the locals. please update us about your European tour. It'll be great to see you again! Keep warm, T & A
We will certainly burtonly be in town! I'll be working the festival as well as playing and sh sh shmooozing so watch out or ill get security on yer buttz!!!! xoxoxoxoxo jenny pea
It's done. We're sort of now scratching our heads as far as what to do with it. DVDs will be available shortly. As in a month or so. Ethan can get one from James (the other film maker on this project)whenever he likes. All should be warned and enthused that Ethan is shirtless for something like eighty percent of this hour feature. Maybe too much sexy.
I certainly am Elia....and your album is still getting a very regular spin at Happy Pilgrim Towers! Are you playing an official showcase or going down to play parties etc? Whatever the case,i'll make sure i catch you. Mark.
They are raving about you in Paris! Its undeniable, to them you've churned the english language with such taste, and they have a history of knowing a good thing when they see it...CONGRATULATIONS! You guys are contagious...
hey! your holiday spectacular show was EXACTLY what i prayed for. will there be a january edition? love your music folks... definitely see you next time.
My buddy dave turned me on you guys recently. shit son. I hope you guys tour out to the west coast soon. I youtubed some of your videos looks like a damn good time. Hit me back if you get the chance.
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