Shameless influences are: Wire, Buzzcocks, The Clash, Radiohead, Young Marble Giants, (Old) Cure, Colin Newman, Kammerflimmer Kollektief, Broadcast, Giant Drag, LCD Soundsystem, The Monochrome Set, Lene Lovich, Swans, Nick Cave, Broken Social Scene (making "let's rock" hand sign), Hedwig! The Shins, Rogue Wave, Spoon, The Sea and Cake, Phoenix, The American Analog Set, Pinback, M. Ward, T-Rex, Fannypack, M.I.A., Telefon Tel Aviv, Echo and The Bunnymen, Weekend, blah blah blah
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Okay .... uh.... don't you just hate this question? It's like asking what do you want in a spouse. Anything you might say sounds like a cliche, "uh, we don't really sound like anybody". No, you just completely re-invented rock! Okay... uh ... No matter what kind of music we've done in the past, everyone always says The Cure. I'm serious even if we were playing country people would say, "it kind of reminds me of the Cure". That's okay, we actually kind of sound like The Cure ... and Wire, ....uh Spoon? If you have any ideas, send us a message and tell us. Our approach is definitely a post punk, pre-new wave, "deconstruction of rock" similar to bands like Devo, Split Enz, The Stranglers, XTC, etc...
San Francisco’s Sugar dePalma (a.k.a. SugarD) is the latest collaboration of bassist/vocalist Joe Costa and guitarist Scott Czadzeck. After a rather lengthy hiatus following their work together in a power pop band called Splatterbox, the two reformed in 2006 and set out to have some fun exploring new musical avenues with Sugar dePalma being the result.
They’re currently working feverishly on their forthcoming debut album "The Return Of Sugar dePalma" due out, if all goes well, early 2009.
Sunday we bring back ED VALLANCE from London, England with Landon Sea from the Beehouse Records Family, Paul Starling and Donna Lynn! Sunday Night is always Free and is at The Beachcomber Tavern! Every Sunday is "Sunday School" featuring independent music from around the world. Free! 21 & Up. 206 Ocean Drive, Silverstrand Beach, Ca. 93035. 7 miles from California & Harbor downtown Ventura at the end of Victoria! FREE SHOWS every week! $2 Coors Light, $3 Pacifico & Corona runs from 2pm-7pm with music usually starting around 5pm! It's on the beach and it's day drinkers heaven! Be safe! Come get your "Ed Vallance" on! -Beer Guy!
Heads up! Mai's Cafe tonight features three killer acoustic based acts starting at 8:30pm with Bill Grundler of Curtain Call, Claire Marie and driving in from out of town THE CLOUDS. Last time it was pretty packed so please arrive early to support the whole show. Mai has $5 Martini's as well as a nice menu selection in the Cafe for dinner! Do Not Miss our Superbowl Party at The Beachcomber. If you like a little funk it's The Studio Junkies kicking it off at 2pm! The Superbowl starts at 3:38pm. HAPPY HOUR from 2pm-7pm with $2 Coors Lights, $3 Pacifico & Corona! Day drinking at its finest! NO COVER. 21 & Up every Sunday! Semantics and SUPERFICIAL SAINTS perform live after the game! Punt, Pass & Kick contest at Halftime! Free Food too! -Anton, "The Beer Guy. "
hello again....wells i just got back from a glorious week in maui and i think its changed my perspective quite a bit...anywho im givin myself a year and jan '10 im movin to maui for...well as long as i need to...whats new in ur life? and i wanna go to dinner too with you all...hehehe it was good to see you!!
hey joe!!! how are ya? i havent seen you in forever but i think bout ya often and wonder...where in the world is joe? what is goin on in his life? hows the fam??? talk to me please!!!!! hahahaha im so frickin bored at work jeesh this is so no blacck friday
There are people Who would keep a Weary eye upon a peep hole Of a door Looking for Someone to befriend before Saying simply I am guilty Of the want to have you with me So it goes We are those Who will say aloud in prose Thanks to thee For finding we The wacky Atma Family We won’t run From what you've done We accept you as our chum We won't hide If you come by We accept you in our Pride Of Lion Cubs Smoking dubs Or if your sober, we don't judge Thanks again, Know its been A creamy treat to call you "Friend"
Wait, so are you watching E.T. as in Entertainment Tonight? or E.T. the movie? It is the latter, I hope! Nothing particularly interesting here...besides trying to construct the very best, most elaborate and exciting care packages for my little brother. And also, it just doesnt seem right for a former optition to have a stye in his eye! Xo!
Aw, thank you, I miss you too! Just so you know, I wear the shoes I bought at your store all the time. Im working on moving back to the Bay Area, hopefully by next year...Saving up. So what about you? How is your little person doing? Hugs!
Thanks so much for the invite! Sorry for the delayed comment, I've been sick this weekend... So glad you like our silliness. Your stuff is seriously good!
you guys.... "It Goes" is AWESOME!!! i love it! Its hard to believe you guys only do this on the side...although, I cant wit till you come out with an album because knowing me, I play every one of your songs to death =0)
UNClE JOE U ARE THE GREATEST U DONT EVEN KNOW THANK U SOOOOO MUCH!!!! U NEDD TO COME AND VISIT ME MAYBE IN MAY FOR MY COLLEGE GRaDUATION??????? TELL EvERYONe HI 4 mE LoVe SaUn
Hey Sugar D!!! Had a blast documenting your tunes in pictures. Turned out great... Maybe next time we can do the long haired wigs and fans and doves flying in the background for artistic symbolism of... good.. vs bad/ oomphanism/ freedom against the land of the free/ cheese factor.. ok I'll stop.
ehem... the bakery up north is NOT open on Mondays anyway, remember? that one disappointing Monday drive up to specifically that location, no bread... no love. although, that doesnt mean we cant go enjoy the trip! let's go!
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