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The Spongetones
Indie / Powerpop / Psychedelic

12 CDs at CDBaby.com and iTunes



CHARLOTTE, North Carolina
United States

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Member Since7/1/2006
Band Websitewww.spongetones.com
Band Memberssponge: to absorb
tone: the quality of sound

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Jamie Hoover is a writer, guitarist, vocalist, producer, bassist, and sometimes drummer for the Spongetones.

He also has toured and recorded with producer/recording artist Don Dixon and his wife, singer/recording artist Marti Jones. He has also toured with the Smithereens and Graham Parker as a member of "The Small Clubs".

Jamie owns and operates a project studio in Charlotte, NC, called "Hooverama@Liquid Studios", where he works on many indie recording projects, writes custom music, and sound-designs. He has recorded over the years with acts such as Joe Walsh, Hootie & The Blowfish, and many others.

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Steve Stoeckel is a writer, bass player, vocalist, guitarist, and stagecoach (setlist for live shows) for the Spongetones. Steve has been in the band since its very inception in 1978- jamming with and then playing a few gigs simply for the fun of performing what they loved the most: songs from the 60's, most of them being Beatles tunes. The rest is Spongetone history.

He has played and sung in many Charlotte bands over the years and is considered an excellent musician and entertainer.

Steve also writes a column for the Charlotte Observer and keeps bees.

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Rob Thorne is the original drummer and percussionist for The Spongetones. Rob also handles the booking for the band.

Rob has been in more bands than any other member, actually cutting his teeth during the original rockabilly scene. He's paid dues with such huge beach music acts as The Catalinas (Scepter recording artists - Rob played on "You Haven't The Right") and The Rivieras, and later in more "hippie" times with jam-band Hummingbird and nationally signed-to-United Artists act The New Mix (a fabulous piece of vinyl if you come across it!).

Rob's uncle was Les Brown (yes, as in The Band Of Renown!). Rob's dad, Bob, was a trumpet player in Les Brown's band for years and was also in The Buddy Rogers Big Band.

Rob continues to do session work and plays in several other bands and is also a general contractor.

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Pat Walters is a writer, guitarist, vocalist and keyboard player for the Spongetones. Pat has been in the band since the beginning, and is arguably the most responsible for the continuation of the band since its inception. Pat was a leader in the Charlotte music community through all the bands he graced as guitarist and singer: The Barons, The Paragons, The Good, Bad & Ugly, and Jeremiah to name only four. All were very important to the local scene, and Jeremiah actually scored a major recording deal with UNI Records.

Pat also does session work as a most versatile guitarist and has played with many other bands of note. His outside interests include luthiery and watercolor painting.

InfluencesThe Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dave Clark 5, Animals, Zombies, Hollies, Manfred Mann, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Searchers, Kinks, Beach Boys, Yardbirds, Searchers, Bob Dylan, Byrds, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Doors, the Who, Spirit

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Sounds LikeThe Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dave Clark 5, the Animals, Zombies, Searchers, Bob Dylan, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Doors, Apples in Stereo, Kinks, Yardbirds, The Shins, Marshall Crenshaw, Decemberists, Elliott Smith, Oasis, Smith, Raspberries, Shoes, Wilco, Strokes, Flaming Groovies, XTC, Merseybeats, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Oasis, Manfred Mann, Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Freddie and the Dreamers, Fourmost, Billy J. Kramer, Swinging Blue Jeans, Small Faces, Zombies, Tremeloes, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Easybeats, Unit 4+ 2, Beau Brummels, Byrds, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, Fortunes, Pretty Things, Spencer Davis Group, Badfinger, Troggs, Peter and Gordon, Chad and Jeremy, ed Sullivan, Klaatu, Shadows of the Knight, Young Rascals, Count Five, Blue Cheer, Electric Prunes, Left Banke, Seeds, Vanilla Fudge, Knickerbockers, Bobby Fuller Four, Kingsmen, Blues Magoos, Music Explosion, Gentrys, Music Machine, Chocolate Watch Band, Seeds, Human Beinz, Nazz, Lovin’ Spoonful, Fleur de Lys, 13th Floor Elevators, Soft Machine, Status Quo, Lemon Pipers, Amboy Dukes, Honeycombs

Record LabelLoaded Goat Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Spongetones
Jamie & Steve's English Afterthoughts is now available for downloads at iTunes and eMusic! Download your favorites now!

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DOWNLOADS are available at iTunes, emusic, Napster, Amazon, mp3.com, rhapsody and more!

Anyway Town- 2007

All Day and All of the Night - 1980

Do You Want to Know a Secret - 1980

"The Spongetones are without a doubt the finest example of pure, unadulterated Beatlesque joy to emanate from the indie pop underground." - Goldmine Magazine – November 2006

"The Spongetones are aglow with a forward-thrusting musical abandon that recalls the glory days of many of the most familiar British Invasion front-liners, including the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five, the Zombies and the Who....But the SpongeTones' music has little of the rote, dogmatic obeisance of mere revivalism; instead, it sounds like the soundtrack to a party so good it could never happen in real life." - Rolling Stone Magazine - 1983

"Originally proud alter boys of the Church of the Holy Mersey....North Carolina's Spongetones expand their sound from zesty Beatlesque originals to producing lush, superbly crafted pop-rock that owes a debt to other British Invasion acts without coming off as slavishly imitative." The Trouser Press Record Guide

"Power-pop neo-classicists whose chrome-shiny originals sound better than yesterday and fresher than tomorrow. "Anna" and "Where-Ever-Land" are lacy aural dreamscapes with gorgeous harmonies. All in all, a side trip to a pop rock nirvana that's well worth making" - Rolling Stone Magazine - 1987

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Book the Spongetones: Contact Rob Thorne at SptonDrum1@aol.com.

SPONGETONES VIDEOS

Here I Go Again - She Goes Out With Everybody (1983) - 25 Years of Beat Music - She's Leaving Home - The Comedy - Getting Better (All the Time) - Now is Now - The Night Before - Purple Haze - Do Wah Ditty Ditty - I Gotta Line (edit) - Rob’s Drum Solo

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The Van Delecki's - Jamie's Hooverama Recording Studio - Steve Stoeckel

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Nov 27 2009 4:54 AM

Even though you're in Japan right now, you're in our minds, hearts, and CD players over here. Happy Thanksgiving, guys! We just love ya!

Musically,
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Nov 26 2009 9:41 PM

Oh, damn.

This fuckin' sounds.

Congrats and thanx for the add!
Paktam

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Nov 26 2009 9:41 PM

yeah...
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Nov 26 2009 3:30 PM

hey guys watsup thanks for the add really diggin the songs keep it up....
the paly jr.

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Nov 26 2009 3:30 PM

hello...
Becky

Becky Guidry



Nov 25 2009 1:06 PM

Have A Happy Thanksgiving Day!!
Olga

Olga



Nov 24 2009 6:01 PM

Thank you for the request! :)
You're great!
Justin

Justin Woolwine



Nov 24 2009 1:05 PM

thanks for the request great music
Catherine

Catherine Badin



Nov 24 2009 12:27 AM

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Cha Cha Cha.. :)
oox Catherine B.
Jane

Jane Austin



Nov 23 2009 6:45 PM

Hey The Spongetones,
I am happy to see you are doing great with your latest release. Keep it up The Spongetones. I want you to know that I am big fan. I love your talent.
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Nov 23 2009 6:45 PM

I love your powerpop sound! Thank you for the request. Luv, Shirley
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Nov 23 2009 12:37 AM

Hello, how are you?
I saw the video. listening to your songs ...
Thanks for keeping alight the flame that fueled the passion in those years!
're really strong!
Florried

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Nov 22 2009 11:53 PM

Thanks for the request
Emm

Emm Ella



Nov 22 2009 2:28 AM

you guys are sock knockers. whoop whoop!:)
Ed

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Nov 22 2009 1:44 AM

hey

love the fab 4.

your music is darn good.

thanks..

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Jimmy Drew

Jimmy Drew



Nov 22 2009 1:44 AM

Thank's So Much For The Music , I Wish I Could Of Been At What Of Those Japanese Shows..Hell I Can Tune Guitars All Kinds Of Ways..I Could Off Been Your Guitar Tech....:) Good Vibes & Best Wishes Jimmy
Tracy

Tracy



Nov 22 2009 12:12 AM

Thanks for adding me. You guys are great
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Cassandra Munoz



Nov 21 2009 10:31 PM

Hey thanks for the friend request! :D i listened to some of ur songs and i absoultly LOVED THEM! U guys sound amazing! Great work! :)
GEBULAR ARMY

GEbular ARmy



Nov 21 2009 10:25 PM

thanks for the add awesome tunes diggin them
veronica

veronica



Nov 21 2009 12:46 PM

i love you guys so much.
Fooll

Fooll



Nov 20 2009 11:36 PM

Thanks for the music and lets get a show in Phoenix.
Julie

Julie



Nov 20 2009 11:36 PM

Received my copy of the English Afterthoughts CD today and played it three times already. Luscious harmonies I could listen to all day! This music sounds fresh and new but familiar. Reminiscent at times of the Moody Blues, but a totally unique sounds that makes me happy all over! Folks should do themselves a favor and treat themselves to this CD as an early Christmas gift. Speaking of which, music makes the perfect gift and the holidays are right around the corner!
~~**Matty-Stokes**~~

Matty Stokes



Nov 20 2009 1:37 PM

110%, I applaud you from my computer :)
MyDreamD

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Nov 19 2009 11:04 PM

Hello

Very very nice music

Thanks for connection
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Nov 19 2009 11:04 PM

thx to add...
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