Kevin Michael Dockter: prissy, wound way too tight
Influences
beck, ella fitzgerald, elliott smith, tom waitts, rufus wainwright, kevin dockter, beth orton
....i should throw a tea party and invite all these people...i could hand-make some invitations with glitter and dried macaroni...maybe they would all come over...then we could sit and laugh and drink tea together...i would like that very much.
Sounds Like
when you step in gum...at a circus...when it's raining...and your stomach grumbles...because your pants are too tight...but you kinda like it...
We solve all of our disagreements in separate rooms, over an intercom, so we can’t see the looks on the other’s face. It also cuts back on scratches and bruises.
Spider Silk Dress is a two man circus of haunting harmonies, involved pop/rock riffs, and antiquated, rumbly jazz vocals. The music comes off innocent and unique but with dark undertones that like to follow you home.
"You can tack on any subgenre you want for Spider Silk Dress brand of indie, but the music is just plain odd. Imagine Bjork on Quaaludes." -The California Aggie
Sacramento News and Review describe the music as "...a combination of ugly chords and pretty harmonies, unpredictable vocal lines and solid musicianship."
Alive and Kicking reviewed the album, "...Tincture‚ is definitely one of the most original, well produced albums of 2005, and is sure to satisfy your rock n‚ roll urges while indulging you with the ancient European folk vibe revival..."
Some bands we’ve played with: The Dandy Warhols, Mirah, Cake, Low Flying Owls, The Court & Spark (featuring Alan Sparhawk from Low) Jonah Matranga (Far, One Line Drawing, Gratitude), Frank Jordan, Jacob Golden (Birthday), Dame Darcy, Vermillion Lies, Giant Squid...
Locals we’ve played with: Kyoto Beat Orchestra, Agent Ribbons, Sean Hayashi, Didley Squat, Two Sheds, The Evening Episode, The Proles, Liani Moore, Daisy Spot, Call Me Ishmael...
Mark O'Connor performs his string quartets No. 2 and No.3
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 8:00PM
New York, NY Mark O'Connor performs his string quartets No. 2 and No.3 with Ida Kavafian, Paul Neubauer and Matt Haimavitz, Celebrating his 35 years as a recording artist Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center
This Is What Happens When You Have Nothing In Your System But Chico Sticks, Coke Cola & Adderall!
Set List: Lil' John vs. Jim Sturgess vs. Head Automatica vs. 30H!3 vs. Paramore vs. Shiny Toy Gunz vs. T.I. vs. Way Out West vs. Kings of Leon vs. Bone Thugs vs. The Romantics vs. Danger vs. Weezer vs. Wolfmother vs. Deep Purple vs. Lily Allen vs. Jimi Hendrix vs. Radiohead vs. Sage Francis vs. Justice vs. Metalica vs. Joan Jett vs. Pixies vs. Diplo vs. Nas vs. Jefferson Airplane vs. MGMT vs. Justin Timberlake vs. Melissa Etheridge vs. Kraftwerk vs. Crystal Castles vs. Kanye West vs. Frente vs. New Order vs. Earth Wind & Fire vs. Black Kids vs. Tigarah vs. Wale vs. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club vs. Santogold vs. Katy Perry vs. Ciccone Youth vs. Obie Trice vs. Hall & Oates vs. Beastie Boys vs. White Zombie vs. Leon Jean Marie vs. The Faint vs. Good Charlotte vs. Quarashi vs. Run D.M.C. vs. E-40 vs. Korn vs. 7: Es-El vs. Agustus thElefant vs. Paper Boy vs. Felt vs. 50 Cent vs. Lil' Mama vs. Doves vs. Anberlin vs. Santogold vs. Bloc Party vs. Chase Moore vs. Cawzlos vs. Method Man vs. Undead vs. M.I.A. vs. Mars Volta *Pearl Jam (secret remix/Freestyle)
Hallo, my friend! Just wanted to let you know that you can now purchase my new E.P., Cowley Road, on itunes! "The fifth song [on the Cowley Road E.P.], "Crazy," could well be Skidmore's ticket to the big time. Great hook, old-timey charm, spare arrangement. Hypnotic is what it is....With "Crazy," Gayle Skidmore is one bit of good luck away from hitting the big time." - Jim Trageser, North County Times
