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Tenderhooks
Rock

"the intro formerly known as the bridge"

Knoxville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   Tenderhooks: General Info
Member Since6/9/2005
Band Websitetenderhooks.net
Band MembersJake Winstrom
Emily Robinson
Ben Oyler
Matt Honkonen
Influencesvariously influenced by the Beatles, breakfast, Emmylou Harris, Sonic Youth, Peter Hook, Neil Young, Television, Lucinda Williams, REM, Joni Mitchell, egg nog, hot glazed donuts, Pere Ubu, gin and tonic, Bob Dylan, eczema, Roxy Music, and the Zombies, sort of.
Sounds Like"Vocalist [Jake Winstrom] leads the group through some crunchy material that fears neither the sonic boom of the powerchord nor the sugary delights of harmony. Just think of the edgy pop sensibilities of the Velvet Underground’s Loaded album, and you’ll have some idea where these guys (and gal) are coming from, maybe."

- Metropulse Best of 2006

"There's nothing at all tender or soft about Tenderhooks' bait-and-catch. The Knoxville four-piece cuts to the quick of its pop songs with a Southern vitality and exuberance, tight guitar grips and country-rail basslines pushing [Jake Winstrom's] perfectly wide-eyed voice up with a perfected edge. Their debut, Vidalia, is stuffed with would-be radio anthems (witness the title track), evincing equal parts jangle-pop charm and Delta rock (read: Jim Dickinson) grit. If you like the dB's, Big Star or even The Shins, Tenderhooks are waiting."

—GC (Independent Weekly, Chapel Hill)
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2008 12:00P
Blue Plate Special Knoxville, Tennessee
Jul 19 2008 10:00P
Douglas Corner Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 19 2008 8:00P
Piano’s New York, New York

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   About Tenderhooks
"The tunes are certainly catchy, yet they veer away from the predictable pop patterns. The vocals are intertwined with the music in a slightly off-kilter fashion. And the deftly constructed melodies subtly creep into your psyche without fanfare. We found ourselves unconsciously humming the title track, arguably the standout of the collection, after only the first listen." - John Sewell, Metro Pulse


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The New Beat Records





Jul 3 2008 10:27 AM

"Heaven & Hell" rocks!
Summer Skeleton





Jun 16 2008 3:38 PM

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Tyler





Jun 8 2008 12:53 AM

I can't stop listening to Long Time Sunshine. Had a dream about that song last night. I dreamed there was a video made with paper mache stop-motion. It was crazy, all strobe-laden. What a great track...
Wayne





Jun 1 2008 4:03 PM

Much thanks for coming ON the show! The "All Over the Road" door is open anytime to the Tenderhooks whether performing or just hanging out! Great music. Can't wait to hear the upcoming disc. Keep in touch.
Mike





May 16 2008 8:39 PM

Love the new tracks Jake! Hope you guys can get back to Marion sometime...
Wayne





May 13 2008 10:43 AM

Yes, the "All Over the Road" secrets must go to the grave with us! I hope listeners had at least a fraction of how much fun we had on-air.
Looking forward to the show on May 31!
freakishly fabulous





May 11 2008 3:51 PM

Vestival 2008!
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Oh, JimmyCoronado!


Is Online


May 6 2008 12:18 PM

Great new tunes, man.
"Customer Service" really hits home!
Rock on.
Larry C





May 6 2008 10:49 AM

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the Winter Sounds (New Song Up--Free Download!!)





Apr 27 2008 3:24 PM

enjoyed your tunes @ jj's.....
Orchestrated





Apr 25 2008 10:23 AM

Please come to MA = )
Luego





Apr 15 2008 2:34 PM

hi tenderhooks. we miss you. when we going to tour together again? k. bye.
Paige





Mar 24 2008 3:05 PM

Oh, yes, the Kathleen Edwards CD is so, so good! And, yes, AC Entertainment should bring her here. I've made this point in the past and will continue to make it. Kathleen at the Bijou...my heart skips a beat!
Oh, JimmyCoronado!


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Mar 24 2008 5:11 AM

My wife just reminded me we have to go to a wedding in Chattanooga Apr. 5, possibly dashing my hopes of making it back to Knoxville if there's alcohol at the reception, but we'll see...
J.C.
Summer Skeleton





Mar 1 2008 10:44 AM

ur biggest fan
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Oh, JimmyCoronado!


Is Online


Feb 25 2008 12:05 PM

I went to Catholic too, here's my yearbook picture(Class of '95):
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Summer Skeleton





Feb 23 2008 8:06 PM

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scott murphy





Feb 14 2008 10:21 AM

Hammer No More the Fingers





Feb 10 2008 10:38 PM

you guys are really awesome. Hope we can play a show together on the soon!
Charles Allison





Jan 25 2008 10:54 AM

Oh shit, you guys are influenced by eczema too! Small world.
Wicked Cool Records





Jan 23 2008 2:26 PM

We do our best! Thanks for listening, and supporting our efforts.

Scott @ Wicked Cool & The Underground Garage
gogoPilot





Jan 13 2008 9:47 AM

Hey Guys,

Really enjoyed the shows this weekend and we love the cd. Hope you guys made it back okay. Hope to see you in the near future.

All the best!

ggP
If You Wannas





Dec 9 2007 3:08 AM

Nice set in Asheville, guys. Let's do a show in Knoxville sometime in 2008.
The Matthew Shadley Band





Dec 3 2007 5:47 PM

Thanks for the add. Hope to see you soon.
Heypenny





Nov 2 2007 12:10 PM

looking forward to friday as well as all the other things in front of us.
shaun.





Oct 30 2007 10:05 AM

Hey! Hope you guys (and girl) are doing well! Have fun this friday!
Jenni





Oct 8 2007 9:52 PM

You are awesome! I love the tunes.xoxo-Jenni
John Statz





Oct 2 2007 11:46 AM

likewise! we will show Terre Haute a good time I do believe
The Boom King





Oct 1 2007 4:23 PM

Your music rocks hard tasty abs... Washer-board style. Glistening in the sun.

-Topher
Cody Blaine





Sep 29 2007 1:50 PM

I really enjoyed your set last night!

Gimme a shout if you're still up for playing a house show in the boro in a month or so.

Take Care,
Cody
jenni





Sep 26 2007 3:43 PM

can't wait to see you all on thursday!
Rind Stars





Sep 26 2007 1:24 PM

See you at the bar on Saturday, amigos.
shaun.





Sep 19 2007 1:08 PM

Cornhole? Bring it.
Susan Bauer Lee





Sep 16 2007 3:43 PM

wave at the doggies, damnit!

;)
If You Wannas





Sep 8 2007 3:03 PM

Looking forward to the show.
andy...





Sep 7 2007 1:37 PM

tenderhooks...all the best and may god bless your guys career journey.





andy
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Aug 28 2007 12:25 PM

RACE FOR THE GLORY
Mike





Aug 26 2007 4:09 PM

Everyone here in the Hoosier Music Mecca - Marion, Indiana - is going crazy after hearing about you're upcoming show at Beatnicks! Can't wait to see you all back here!
Larry C





Aug 24 2007 11:00 AM

Hi:

Nice performance at HottFest last night. I wish that you could have played longer and that there had been more of a crowd.
Randall





Aug 24 2007 7:35 AM

I managed to catch about 4-5 songs at HottFest. It was great. The new one is cool, too. Nice goin', folks.
Quartjar