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The Alpha Centauri
Pop / Indie / Live Electronics

A secret is waiting to be revealed....



MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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   The Alpha Centauri: General Info
Member Since1/18/2005
Band WebsiteTheAlphaCentauri.com
Band MembersLance Conrad - Vocals, guitar, trombone
Linnea Mohn - Bass, vocals, keys
Evan Beaumont - Synthesizers, accordian, samples
Luke Anderson - Drums


Guest appearances and recordings by:
John Knauss - Guitar
Ursula Dial - Cello
Chris Thomson - Sax
Justin Blaire - Percussion, Bass


A very special thanks goes out to:

Suchitra Mattai, the artist who's work was used for Lavarocks and this page
SuchitraMattai.com

Dennis Conrad, artist extraordinaire who painted Lavarocks poster
Flickr.com/Dennis_Conrad

Jon Quijano, our wonderful photographer extraordinaire
JonQStudies.com

John Taillon for the poster art and tons of support
www.JohnnyQuinine.com

Jason Underwood for his help recording Lavarocks

Rion Dunlop for his sound reinforcement help

Rob Schlette at Anthem Mastering

Steve Kang for his design work
InfluencesA few bands we have played with:

Heartless Bastards, Earlimart, Minus 5, These United States, Asobi Seksu, Film School, Starfucker, Strike Anywhere, Drug Rug, 12 Rods, Southern Culture on the Skids, Office, The Silos, Small Sins, Nick Africano, Chris Thomson, Lookbook...




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"Stoic" (2003) available on iTunes
Record LabelIndependent of Labels
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Kitty Cat Klub w/ NyteOwl, Tailchaser, Gigamesh Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 24 2009 9:30P
Sauce, Spirit and Sound Bar - Lyndale&Lake MINNEAPOLIS
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
7th Street Entry - Colder In Moscow CD Release Minneapolis

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   About The Alpha Centauri







Lavarocks review in the Duluth News Tribune -by Mattew R. Perrine

Interview with the brilliant Eric James on www.TwinCityScene.com!

Above the Fold review of Lavarocks


"[...]And finally we come to the band that is poised to blowing up in the next couple of years, The Alpha Centauri. This quartet has amazing musical talent. [...] These guys play so tight together, I know they will find their way to big stages, arenas, and festivals in the future. Though early in the year, this is my current band to watch in 2009. I cannot recommend this band enough."
-Ian Indo, www.TwinCityScene.com


"I am blown away by the extravagant sounds, depth, and energy throughout this entire album. There is a very well mixed sound of indie rock, classical elements, and electronic sounds. These guys have found another dimension in music and have practically spelled it out for us [...]."
- Erik Beyer, OnlineRock.com


Lavarocks Review
"[...] this hotly anticipated release from forward-thinking Minneapolis quartet the Alpha Centauri is more akin to the cerebral joy usually only delivered by groups like Omaha's Shelter Belt collective.
The album - nay, odyssey - opens curiously with "Rainbow," which owes as much to Midlake's Fleetwood Mac vibrations as the hordes of never-really-given-a-proper-chance acts on the Astralwerks roster pushing out hypnotic, electronica-tinged daydreams worth their weight in gold.
In other words, the Alpha Centauri sound is kind of hard to pin down. Fans of "Kid A" will absolutely love 'em, but that's not saying they sound like Radiohead. They've got the cool demeanor of Norwegian Sondre Lerche, but their songs aren't all that romantic. And, while they might share some superficial adjectives with groups like Cloud Cult, I can't see any raised-on-the-radio types going ga-ga for these guys anytime soon.
Hopefully I'm wrong, though, because they'd really be missing out on one of the most mind-expanding albums I've encountered in some time. I hate to totally lean on Timothy Leary, but he was really on to something when he pushed his fingers forward and uttered the phrase "turn on, tune in, drop out."
Something about this cycle of songs screams "close your eyes, snap those headphones on and just ? fly away."
Even those who don't have that kind of time - let's face it, fully immersing yourself in a recording requires a certain amount of friend alienation/goldfish starvation - will find the sweeping "Boys and Girls," the sepia-toned "With Respect to Landscapes" or the smooth, David Byrne-y "XX" to be nice, commitment-light entry points.
No matter how you make your way to this record, just do it. There is something special going on here, and, like a good film, sometimes words just don't do it justice."
-Mathew Perrine, Duluth News Tribune

"The Alpha Centauri, an indie-rock band from Minneapolis with Eastern and electronic influences. Click on the link in the previous sentence to hear a Fall 2007 demo from the band called "Noise." I can't even begin to describe how hypnotically amazing the combinations of different styles is in this track. The song manages to incorporate all of Radiohead's post-OK Computer catalog and put it into an electronic, free-jazz blender. Needless to say, it's a tad avant-garde, but also quite listenable."
      - Jonathan Graef, www.MinneapolisFuckingRocks.blogspot.com




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Contact: Band [at] thealphacentauri.com
Booking: RockingHorseTouring [at] gmail.com



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Jul 1 2009 10:27 PM

Alright Blood Root Mother, that's some fucking trippy shit...
Blood Root Mother





Jun 6 2009 3:48 AM

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What's up?

Just stopping by to show some love :-)

We appreciate that you're doing your own thing and glad that you're our friend!

I wanted to share an insight that I had recently. Blood Root Mother really believe in the power of music. Genuine music transcends all limitations and boundaries, and happens when musicians and listeners are communicating with one another on the deepest level possible. In a society overcome by an obsession with flashy images and stale radio hits, we seek to do something that shakes the foundation of the status quo. Since the dawn of human civilization, music has been about sharing humanity and truly connecting with others. So stay connected with us, and join us on our journey.

Peace,
Elliot


The artistic activity does not lie in art itself as such. It penetrates into a deeper world in which all art forms flow together, and in which the harmony of soul and cosmos in the nothing has its outcome in reality.
-Bruce Lee
Kill-Me Kare Bare





Apr 30 2009 6:10 PM

May 9th - 400 Bar - be there!
JBG





Apr 27 2009 11:56 PM

The MN Music Festival Guide is up on www.twincityscene.com . The guide contains links to the bands playing at each one so that you can pick the festival that has the music you like and plan which bands you want to see. Enjoy!

The MN Music Festival Guide
Nyteowl





Apr 24 2009 9:29 PM

looking forward to the show tonight at kitty, thought it was sat. but still can make it!
cheers
The Artwork of J.Eyers





Apr 17 2009 1:45 AM

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Serita





Apr 16 2009 9:01 PM

Good luck on your CD Release.
Sincerely, Ben and Elliot!
Johnny Quinine





Apr 9 2009 7:43 PM

I'm there...
Robert





Apr 9 2009 2:11 AM

wow. you CAN use the mail function.
Serita





Apr 4 2009 9:15 PM

woah.
awesome video! xox
Greycoats





Apr 4 2009 1:18 AM

We all loved your album! We listened to it a few times on the way back from New York. We're looking forward to the 17th.
See you soon!
Dennis





Apr 3 2009 10:08 PM

Hey Nice profile picture, looks great guys!!
I can't wait for the next show!
Serita





Mar 18 2009 7:35 PM

yo, my mum has your album standing upright on her mantle.
obsessed fan? xo
PARALLAX





Mar 7 2009 7:57 AM

Dennis





Mar 3 2009 10:59 PM

Hey Peeps Art show this Friday, check it out!
JBG





Feb 6 2009 9:18 PM

Its Jeremy!

Keep rockin!
JBG





Feb 6 2009 12:52 AM

Hey Alpha Centauri! On top of the interview you had with us earlier, I just wrote an article on twincityscene. com mentioning your show last Saturday. I am hoping it sends some people your way. You can check it out here:
Twin City Scene . Com
I love your music and wish you the best of success.
All the best in 2009,
Ian Indo
light reading





Jan 28 2009 11:52 PM

Thanks for finding me - I remember you playing St. Cloud a lot back in the day :) Also, (I believe) Lance ran sound for me once last year (1-23) at the 400. I was the guy who spent a good portion of his set trying to get the loop and drum machine to sync up. Freakin' hilarious! Anyway, you guys sound great...

Jim
SAMIA MALIK ihtgw





Jan 24 2009 9:14 PM

THANK U
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Jan 23 2009 11:09 AM

Thanks a lot for discovering us in outer space.
Serita





Jan 14 2009 10:49 PM



mmm sexy man, Lance Conrad xo
starfucker





Jan 5 2009 3:24 PM

howdy hello hi hey how are you???
thanks for being apart of our existance last year...
we look foward to playing our third show together sometime in this year... 2009!!!
Lost Shepherds





Jan 4 2009 4:28 AM

Thanks for the friendship!
Patrick Callan





Dec 16 2008 2:51 AM

Sara Montour





Dec 12 2008 12:37 AM

C550.

So crazy!
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