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Slings
Indie / Folk Rock / Folk

we have to go on and chase our setting sun



Orange, California
United States

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   Slings: General Info
Member Since5/24/2004
Band Websitewww.slingsband.com
Band MembersDavid Pope - vocals and other stuff
Dustin Poulton - other stuff

We have some great friends who help us play live sometimes.
The current live band includes:
Charlie Breneman - keyboard, organ, saw, accordion, etc.
Blake Carver - guitar, bass, etc.
Bob Rokos - trombone, accordion, etc.
Matt Pool - drums

These guys help us out occasionally too:
Dillon Poulton - guitar, bass, etc.
Yousef Albarq - bass
Chris Leon - trumpet
Paul Meade - drums

InfluencesNeutral Milk Hotel, M. Ward, Yo La Tengo, Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, Grandaddy, Radiohead, Belle And Sebastian, The Cure, The Pixies, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Pulp, Badly Drawn Boy, Doc Watson, Leonard Cohen, Damien Jurado, old church hymns, etc.
Record LabelKazu Records
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 28 2009 8:00P
KUCI 88.9 fm night @ The Yost Theater w/ Mothers Sons, Red Cortez, Vast Atlantic and The Fling Santa Ana, California
Jun 2 2009 9:00P
Detroit Bar w/ Son of Heatwave and Avenue of the Giants Costa Mesa, California

Slings's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

KZSU 90.1 fm Review of "The Old Hopeful Trail"   (view more)

The Deli LA interview - Fall 2008  (view more)

Please request us on these radio stations outside of CA!  (view more)

The District Weekly review of "The Old Hopeful Trail" - 11/5/08  (view more)

Please request us on these radio stations in California!  (view more)

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   About Slings
We are very excited and proud to announce that our debut full length album "The Old Hopeful Trail" is now available! It's been a long time in the making and we hope you enjoy it!


Includes the following tracks: Gold Teeth, Under The Blue, The Son, Christmas Carol, The Old Hopeful Trail, Awake At Dawn, Salty Breeze, This Ain't No Last Dance, The Songbird, In With The Tide, Holy Ghost, Stay Awake For The Ending, O' Fill My Heart, In The Garden
Artwork by Carly Pope
Only $12! (includes shipping)

If you don't have paypal and want to get it directly from us, just write us a message here and we'll handle it that way.

Also, you can get it on cdbaby by clicking here and on itunes by clicking here.

If you buy the album from us, we'll send you this professionally printed 11"X17" poster FREE!

The poster by itself is $4. (includes shipping)

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Check out our online journal for occasional updates, photos and show recaps

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Skull T-Shirt now available! Design by Carly Pope - $12 (includes shipping)


These shirts are light weight, made from a high quality 100% pre-shrunk combed and ring spun cotton. Nicely fitting and very comfortable!
The color and size choices are as follows:
Chocolate Brown - Adult S, M, L, XL
City Green - Adult M, L, XL

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Here's a compilation CD we put together with some of our friends:
The Sounds When We Move Compilation - only $3! (includes shipping)


Featuring two tracks from each of the following bands:
ann lynn
bears
the blank tapes
the boyish charms
gingerbread patriots
satellite class
sendaero
slings
spider
the world record
Cover artwork by Carly Pope

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We have more songs online at purevolume

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Carly Pope is the artistic genius who designs all of our best flyers, shirts, buttons, cd covers, etc. If you like her artwork and want to support her, please check out her online card shop by clicking on this banner:
yes, have some!


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Lady Lazarus


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Jul 13 2009 10:35 PM

oddly comforting, moody folk
made with a controlled ferocity

Home Recordings EP
is the first release from Lady Lazarus
Out Now @ CD Baby


 

David Arzo





Jul 11 2009 11:09 PM

Hey! Check out the new Acoustic EP... just hit Play Now! If you like what you hear, drop a line and sign up on my e-mail list for a chance to get some free bonus tracks.


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Jul 11 2009 12:44 AM

Hey whats up its your boys from EdstanleY we need your help were trying to get our song "Drop your weapons" played on UCLA RADIO we need you to call in this sunday (Between 8 and 8:30
Pacific time) and request it for us the number is 310-825-9999 and listen in at www.uclaradio.com we would appreciate it if you could thanks
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Jul 10 2009 12:03 AM

We have a professional studio located in El Cajon (San Diego) California. We are doing custom price quotes RIGHT NOW for the cheapest unadvertised prices imaginable.
Hit us back if you are interested and we will give you the details!
Cheers,
Jeff & Mike
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Jul 8 2009 10:36 PM

Man !!! I keep coming back to your page and jamm'n to the tunage...This junx is rippen hard.
There is something really right about it....I dont normally listen to such tunage but this janx has got me pant'n son,son kepp it up !!!
Ruby Jane





Jul 8 2009 7:29 PM

Hey, Im posting new videos today! and if you are in Texas, come on out to Six Flags (san Antonio) Friday where I'll be performing with Drake Bell (of Nickelodeon's Josh and Drake) and Saturday with Drake in Six Flags Dallas. Sunday I will be at Jo's on Congress in Austin! Hope to see some of yall out this weekend! And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 6!!!!!!!!
Ruby Jane
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Jul 8 2009 6:30 PM

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Jul 6 2009 1:30 PM

HAPPY LATE 4TH OF JULY 



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Jul 5 2009 5:45 PM

Have Corey G. Mix your songs at S1 studios. July special only $250/per song. Thats $100 OFF!!!!!!!! Or Book a day of recording for only $450 thats 10 hours of recording for only $450/day thats another $100 OFF!!! Call (714) 44-MUSIC www.s1studios.com
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Jul 3 2009 6:45 PM

Hey, hows the music coming along?
Lady Lazarus


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Jul 1 2009 9:18 PM

"lately the devil's been talking to me..."

Moody, homespun, dreamy Americana...
Home Recordings is the first release from Lady Lazarus ~
available now at WWW.CDBABY.COM/LLAZARUS

...get one while they're still handmade.

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Jul 1 2009 8:54 AM

what are you doing thurs july 9th If your 21 you and your friends should come check out EdstanleY they have a show at the Blue Cafe in Huntington Beach Ca They're a 3 piece band Scott Gripe does guitar/vocals Justin Brescia is on drums and Dave Reese is on bass you would love the show it will be a blast , If you choose to come, email me your guestlist @ jvarnado@tmo.blackberry.n
et so i can put you and your friends on the list, hope to hear from you

The address is
17208 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, California 92649

THEY GO ON AT 10PM !!!
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please mention EdstanleY at the door
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Jun 27 2009 1:48 PM

Danke schon, Gracias, Merci, and Thanks for the add. The songs I write are a reflection of my life. The lyrics, like an unveiled biography. My inspiration comes from my children, mi familia, and the women I have loved. I give them and everyone who inspires me, my heart...Sign the guest book if you get a chance. Peace n Love, Miguel i give you my heart Pictures, Images and Photos
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Jun 21 2009 10:01 AM

Hi! Thx for add. Nice music! Come to Ukraine :)
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Jun 19 2009 6:30 AM

We're going to Long Beach friday night. Punk rock at Ferns Yarrr!
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Jun 17 2009 6:26 AM

thanks for adding us!
Ms. Jordan Amanda





Jun 8 2009 6:36 AM

good show at detroit last tuesday night... really enjoyed it. xox
Eric





Jun 4 2009 1:06 AM

it was a pleasure chatting with you guys last night! wish i could've seen the set bahaha
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Jun 3 2009 8:43 AM

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Jun 2 2009 8:59 PM

How's it goin?
Ann Lynn





Jun 2 2009 6:54 PM

THE FLING





Jun 2 2009 9:44 AM

It is a majestic film entitled The Holy Mountain. You guys were great. We had a blast that night. Do it again soon....
Baby Buh





Jun 2 2009 7:56 AM

I wish a nice Week :) And Love wishes.........










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