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SEXCOP
Indie / Rock / Pop

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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Member Since8/18/2005
Band Websitewww.myspace.com/sexcop
Band Members
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SEXCOP is an association of shadowy figures who, when called upon, contribute their talents to the cause. SEXCOP's album, Island of Dreams, features the talents of the following musicians: Josh McIlvain, vocals and guitar; Bruce Langfeld, bass, banjo, lap steel; Elisa Steingruebner, drums; Tim Cohan, computers, keys; Sam McIlvain, guitar; Andy Fitzpatrick, piano, bck vocals; Sarah Crocker, violin; Mike Viola, guitar; Joanne Rhoden, trumpet; Mike Suehley, bck vocals; Yumi Segawa, bck vocals. The forthcoming album, The Supermodel Who Loved Me features: Josh McIlvain, vocals, guitar, and fingersnaps; Alec Cumming, bass and harmonies; Bill Wolfe, drums; David Gould, drums; Shawn Wortis, guitar; Sam McIlvain, guitar; Sarah Crocker, violin; Mike McGinnis, sax; J. Walter Hawkes, trombone; Billy Polish, percussion and slide guitar; Ellia Bisker, backing vocals; Kelli Rae Powell, backing vocals; Deb Crocker, backing vocals; Mike Suehle, backing vocals, Andy Fitzzpatrick, piano; Ben Hoffstein, keyboards & synthesizers.
Influences
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James Brown, Elvis, Red Sovine, Donovan, Johnny Cash, Percy Mayfield, Art Neville, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams, Hank Thompson, Bob Wills, Tex Williams, Buck Owens, Ray Charles, Otis, Redding, Camper Van Beethovan, Cracker, Stereo Total, Liz Phair, Talking Heads, Serge Gainsbourg, Nick Drake, Cake, Ammie Mann, Roger Miller, Eno, Belle & Sebastian, David Bowie, The Band, Fairport Convention/Sandy Denny, Gang of Four, Roxy Music/Brian Ferry, the Soft Boys, Monochrome Set, Camille Howard. And let's not forget Arvo Part, truly!
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Ice, my friends, as cool as ice.

But in addition to being as cool as ice, I thought would share some of the bands/musicians Sexcop has been compared with by audience members, especially as the comparisons at times seem completely random. (I will add as remember and am told.)

Some comparisons: Violent Femmes, David Byrne, Stan Ridgeway, G.G. Allin, Jonathan Richmond . . .

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Type of LabelIndie


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Jul 21 2009 9:00P
Copabana - 2nd Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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   About SEXCOP
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"The next act – Philly’s own Sexcop– is . . . outrageous, irreverent, and undeniably entertaining. Sexcop is the moniker of Josh McIlvain, a Chestnut Hill native with a penchant for parody. Standing tall at at least 6 feet, and clad in a suit, he sings, dances, thrusts out his hips in his best Elvis impersonation, strums his guitar, and spits out funny, clever lines like “I lost my girl to Jesus” and “I am a man. Man FISH!”

"It’s definitely silly, and bordering on over-the-top, but McIlvain commits 100% and because of it, it works. On some numbers, brother Sam McIlvain accompanies on guitar, and [Sweet Soubrette's Ellia] Bisker even joins him on the stage a couple of times, for the kitsch pop ballad “New gorillas at the zoo” and the Walk Hard-esque duet “Let’s hook up.”

"For the most part, Sexcop’s songs are raunchy, rollicking and rocking – but like Bisker, he also uses humor to point out moments of tragedy, like the story of a lover that left him for a younger man. Clearly, both feel that laughing about heartbreak only helps to ease the pain. Sexcop and Sweet Soubrette are both great entertainers, and I’m thrilled to be able to watch them both."-Kate Bracaglia www.philly.com/phrequency

SEXCOP EP

Gather ‘round, it’s snack time - Sexcop has dropped a digital-only three-song EP to tide us over till 2009’s full-length The Supermodel Who Loved Me. Acerbic but soulful, frontman Josh McIlvain offsets sensitivity with wit like a meaner Stephin Merrit. Bouncy opener “Real Estate” pays tribute to infatuation’s way of making boring people seem fascinating. Dramatic backing vocals complement McIlvain’s casual twang on “The Jesus Song,” a laid-back lament for an ex who drops her man for the big J.C., and bluesy, vitriolic “10 Days” examines a fling-turned-personal hell. With its bitingly funny lyrics and bright acoustic energy, this EP will make your mouth water for the main course. - Alexandra Jones, Origivation Magazine

"Accompanied by musicians from Philadelphia and New York, Josh spices up his songs about real estate, loving himself and suntan lotion, for example, to create a sound that certainly has no equal but, suffice it to say, fits well within the annals of Philly's own Dead Milkmen, Hall & Oates and Ween. --Brad Maule, Phillyskyline.com

"Elvis, Hank Williams and James Brown are his inspirations for live entertaining, but his musical influences run the gamut from Brazilian to Native American to R&B and even country. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill mixture, but his voice is clean and crisp, and his lyrical storytelling is simple and humorous.--Denise Maher, Chestnut Hill Local

Sexcop’s songs have a flair for the dramatic, telling stories of sex, love, and flying saucers in the epic scope of a blockbuster movie. Insightful, often funny lyrics drive an inventive musical approach that melds rock n roll, 50s r & b, and roots music into a modern pop format.

Sexcop EP is now in digital-only release on itunes, cdbaby.com, and other digital music selling sites. This 3-song sampler features “The Jesus Song,” about a man whose girlfriend falls out of love with him and into love with Jesus; “Real Estate” espouses the faith that love can make any person interesting, no matter where they work; and “10 Days” chronicles a ten day love affair that becomes a prison sentence.

Sexcop is led my songwriter, singer, and guitar Josh McIlvain. Sexcop has spent what seems like the past 10 years recording their second CD, The Supermodel Who Loved Me (coming early 2009!), in New York with with bass player and vocal harmonizer Alec Cumming (also of Jason Trachenberg, The Sharp Things & many others) and the recording specialist Billy (don't call me an engineer) Szeflinski (dub master, and drummer of the Cool & Deadly), featuring a host of guest musicians, from the violin solos of Sarah Crocker of the Metropolitan Opera to the trombone stylings of J. Walter Hawkes, musical genius behind the Wonder Pets, to the vocal gifts of uke songstresses Sweet Soubrette and Kelli Rae Powell, and the lead guitar machinations of Shawn Wolf Wortis (former Slide) and Sam McIlvain (who has played with a gazillion bands from the Davenports to Spank to the Lost Wandering Blues & Jazz band and along with his brother Josh, was in Hot n Hazy & Newark).

Sexcop began in Philadelphia with Josh and the late, great Bruce Langfeld, who, though known for his guitar and his dislike of Ayn Rand, played bass and the “gango” both live and on the first Sexcop CD “ Island of Dreams .” After spending the past few years in New York, where Sexcop performed at such venues as The Triad Theatre, The Belt Theatre, and The Zipper Theatre, as well as some fine drinking establishments like Siberia, The Continental, and The Slipper Room, now Sexcop is back in Philadelphia! Sexcop regularly performs as a duo with special guest soloists and singers—something of the rock equivalent of a traditional jazz band, going anywhere from 2 to 7 people on a given night.


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MUGO





May 22 2009 6:22 PM

We are getting ready for the release of our first album – GO TO THE NEXT FLOOR. It will be released soon!! Wait for some new tracks here!!

Estamos preparando o lançamento do nosso primeiro cd – GO TO THE NEXT FLOOR. Será lançado até o final do semestre. Novas músicas aqui em breve!!

MUGO
Rocco





Apr 11 2009 2:50 PM

Glad you like them!
Rocco





Apr 10 2009 1:01 PM

When's the Newark reunion?
Jonny Rely





Apr 3 2009 2:05 PM

twas far too brief a stay
Saint Flatulous





Mar 22 2009 5:28 AM

This week at the Blind Man's Ball we will be featuring an army of conjoined twin baby white elephants felching liquid nitrogen which could be like some sort of Gacy the Clown meets Gallagher with flamethowers...or maybe just some great music, art, words, and great drinks! Next week we have KAT KLIX CD debut blow out! The two masked cat suited men will come and play their cat nip loving souls out for yoo. Bring old tuna, they love old tuna. I'm betting Dog Dix will be there as well. On top of all that we have $2 lagers, Prizes for all performers, no cover and an open stage for any art, music, dance, poetry, comedy, performance art...bring it all! At the corner of 2nd and Bainbridge at the Irish Times in Fabulous Philly (The City that Loves Yoo Back...if it doesn't kill yoo first) @ 9pm every Tuesday.
Be there and I will personally make sure yoo have a goddam blast!
Joshua Louis





Mar 16 2009 9:49 AM

Hey, thanks for the Friendship!

All the best this to you!!

Dr.
Joshua

http://www. joshuaLouis. com
Saint Flatulous





Feb 14 2009 8:19 AM

Nell Bryden





Feb 12 2009 2:33 PM

Hello, how are you?

I recently visited, and performed for the troops in Iraq! If you click on the picture of me and the troops, below, you can download an EXCLUSIVE track for FREE from my album ‘Live From Iraq.’ Support the troops!



http://www. sendspace. com/file/uzkh5v

I’m currently in the UK touring right now; all upcoming dates are listed on my MySpace page, so if I’m in a town near you, pop down and say hello

Speak soon,
Nell
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The Curiosity Shoppe





Jan 25 2009 6:10 PM

Welcome aboard!
Rev. Bookburn





Jan 12 2009 4:25 AM

Hi neighbor- Thanks for the Jesus Song. Good feedback from the Bookburners. Rev. Bookburn - Radio Volta

Saint Flatulous





Jan 11 2009 3:00 AM

Come out and play!
Everyone gets free hugs from Uncle Kevy! All performances can be videotaped for the artist's free use. This night is more fun than transgender dwarf monkey PCP enhanced mud wrestling (And that can be a damn good time)
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Jan 7 2009 7:16 AM

hey sex cop! i dont know if i know you, but i like you. rock on dingleberry.
Br’er





Jan 6 2009 11:52 PM

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D Preston Reynolds





Jan 5 2009 6:49 PM

The Sarge!!!! I still love that song.
German Elitist Band





Dec 6 2008 4:39 PM

The SnakeOilers





Oct 28 2008 1:04 PM

Thanks for the add. I'll see you tonight at WCL.
tara von lundy





Oct 6 2008 3:45 PM

i am totally digging your new songs

got your mail--passing it on to the appropriate authorities

let's grab a happy hour cocktail soon, yes?
cpm





Sep 12 2008 6:39 PM

"when people say they're in human resources i tend to want to shit down their throats"

brilliant
Cassandra Kubinski





Aug 15 2008 4:36 AM

Hey Sexcop! Wanted to invite you to my b-day show and celebration- it's the big 2-5, hope you will join me :-)

How is your Summer going?





See you there!


Cassandra
NIVE





Aug 6 2008 3:59 PM

hi mister! still going strong huh... I love it :)
tusass... Nive x
The Tights





Jun 12 2008 6:25 PM

THANKS!
The Tights





Jun 3 2008 9:40 PM

Hey Sexcoppers!
Trying to get by without Elisa...
Our NEW 10-song CD "Carried Away" is JUST OUT! Featured song this week is the title track "Carried Away", so click on our faces and LISTEN UP, Baby!

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Lynette, Christine & John

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Jonny Rely





May 15 2008 2:49 PM

City Theater Company





May 8 2008 4:37 PM

We look forward to seeing you at Homeland Security this weekend! It is your last chance to be a part of history as a member of the World Premiere audience for this very funny show. Thanks for your support of Off-Broadway theater!

Visit www. city-theater. org to purchase tickets now.
City Theater Company





May 2 2008 3:03 PM

Don't forget, tonight is CTC Alumni Night! Come see Homeland Security and meet up with your friends old and new.

Showtime is 8pm at OperaDelaware Studios. Go to city-theater. org NOW to buy tickets and receive a sweet discount--just $10 tonight only when you enter the code word ALUM at checkout. Also available at the door but seating is limited, so we encourage you to buy online.

See you at the show!
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