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THE BILLIONS
Indie / Rock / Pop

"THE BILLIONS"

LAWRENCE, Kansas
United States

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Last Login:  5/7/2008
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   THE BILLIONS: General Info
Member Since1/30/2006
Band WebsiteWWW.THEBILLIONSBAND.COM
Band MembersDAN BILLEN / SAM BILLEN / SIMON BATES / KEN KOMIYA
InfluencesStarflyer 59 / America / Grandaddy / Todd Rundgren / Nada Surf / Neil Young / Pavement / Death Cab for Cutie
Sounds LikeA warm summer breeze mixed with a hint of old trash smell.
Record LabelNorthern Records / WWW.NORTHERNRECORDS.COM
Type of LabelIndie







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   About THE BILLIONS

2001 was the debut of The Billions first national release "Never Felt This Way Before." After a year of touring the states the band went on hiatus. During the hiatus the band saw the release of a solo record, the birth of a child, the return of one member of the group, another leaving, and the celebration of a new marriage. 2004 marked the end of the hiatus and a new beginning for The Billions ?they called it "Trash and Treasure."

"Trash and Treasure" began somewhat ominously with some false starts and delays. It wasn't until the band: brothers Sam and Dan Billen, Ken Komiya, and Simon Bates, decided to record at their farmhouse in Kansas where they found their stride. It began with The Billions producing, arranging, and recording their own songs. The result was that they were able to find their collective voice; a voice that tries to sum up life here on earth and the beyond.

When asked for influences, The Billions cited what one can call The Billions very own "Trash and Treasure:" The Postal Service, Pinback, instruction manuals for electronics, Starflyer 59, Flaming Lips, Japan, the Bible, The Pernice Bros., The Shins, and books on Philosophy. Out of this potpourri you will find that this record goes beyond the bumper sticker, "one man's trash is another man's treasure." It asks, will either last forever?


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Dono





Apr 15 2008 4:04 PM

When are you guys gonna be able to make it down here to wichita?!
Eli Gibson





Mar 26 2008 11:23 PM

What are you guys up to these days?
Any shows coming up soon?
I'd love to see you all in concert again.
TACOMA





Mar 16 2008 2:38 PM

Hello Billions, and thanks for the friendship !

We are Tacoma, electro/rock band from Paris...happy to share sounds with you!

Keep the vibe,

T.
Artguyken





Jan 15 2008 4:18 AM

Happy Birthday, Billions! or is it Happy Birthday Billens?! and if so, which one? or is it Ken or Jared? Happy Birthday, Whoever!

best,

Ken

btw -- the page is REALLY hard to read, the white on light grey
Noisy little church mouse.





Jan 10 2008 9:03 PM

Happy Birthday The Billions.

I like your songs.
Hunt Industries





Dec 21 2007 12:40 PM

Czech out
COBRA STARSHIP
at the
Beaumont-kcmo
Sun Feb 3
luis





Dec 18 2007 9:53 PM

wow...nice tunes !!

thanx for adding me guy XD

greeting from thailand.
Dan Wallace





Nov 11 2007 5:06 PM

Hello :)
John McCain 2008





Nov 6 2007 7:45 AM

Thank you for your support of Myspace.com/mccain_educate_2008
With your support we know we can make a difference.
Malachi





Nov 4 2007 6:06 PM

yall are still my favotie band
Hunt Industries





Nov 2 2007 10:06 AM

ch ch check out this show...
THE LOCUST
SLEEPING PEOPLE
THE BEAUTIFUL BODIES

MON NOV. 26
THE RECORD BAR
ALL AGES 6PM
Citizenship Records





Oct 21 2007 8:01 PM

The new full length from FEBRUARY REMAINING (mixed and mastered by Jason Martin) is available now at Citizenship Record's myspace.
Hunt Industries





Oct 19 2007 9:37 AM

ch ch check it out!

LOVE HATE HERO
SO THEY SAY
TOKYO ROSE
NATIONAL PRODUCT
THE AMERICAN LIFE
SAT OCT 27
THE STATIC BAR
KCMO 6PM
Hunt Industries





Oct 16 2007 9:32 PM

HEY YOU! DON’T MISS THESE AMAZING SHOWS!

STRUNG OUT @ THE BOTTLENECK (10/23)
ONLY CRIME @ RECORD BAR (10/25)
LOVEHATEHERO @ STATIC BAR (10/27)
PARAMORE @ BEAUMONT (11/3)
Hunt Industries





Sep 27 2007 11:25 AM

DON’T MISS THESE AWESOME SHOWS!

BUILDING BETTER BOMBS @ JACKPOT (10/4)
SUM 41 @ BOTTLENECK (10/4)
SAVES THE DAY @ JACKPOT (10/6)
THE DRAFT @ JACKPOT (10/12)
Hunt Industries





Sep 18 2007 11:45 AM

DON’T MISS THESE GREAT SHOWS!

BLAQK AUDIO (9/20) @ THE GRANADA
MATT NATHANSON (10/2) @ THE BOTTLENECK
BLACK LIPS (10/3) @ GRAND EMPORIUM
MUTEMATH (10/5) @ THE GRANADA
SHE WANTS REVENGE (10/12) @ THE GRANADA
Eva Kathryn Music





Sep 5 2007 11:33 AM

hey guys!

hows it goin?
Jungle Mastering





Aug 27 2007 5:30 AM

Hey THE BILLIONS , when you need your music mastered contact us.
The Record Machine





Aug 6 2007 9:56 AM

I need you guys to come out of hiding.
Amber





Jul 25 2007 9:14 AM

Hey, do you guys have any shows in the KC/Lawrence area anytime soon?
Stephen Jarnick





Jul 19 2007 8:36 PM

The Billions...

I need your help.

The Worldview website just launched this week and we're trying to get as many people as possible to be part of the word of mouth campaign. The new site is a coalition of child sponsorship organizations and 16 international bands and singer/songwriters united against child poverty.

You can check out the site at worldview.ca (there are links from my page) and if you think it's worthwhile, tell your friends. There are also lots of tools on the “get involved” page to help you spread the word.

Some of the poorest children on the planet are counting on us to pull this off.
Please do what you can.

Stephen

_________________________
Justin





Jul 13 2007 7:26 PM

Are you guys playing a show anytime soon? Lawrence needs more Billions
'penjahat ungu'





Jul 8 2007 7:09 PM

lalala,,dangerously,,in love,w/ ur song guys,,
preston





Jul 6 2007 7:25 AM

You Rock !

http://www.badongo.com/pic/791756
Rödel LA





Jun 19 2007 7:53 AM

Hello kid! Go with the flow.
Steven





Jun 14 2007 9:12 PM

will i ever reach the top friends list?
Malachi





Jun 10 2007 11:58 PM

even though yall broke up yall are the ultamite inde
FIRE DOG


Is Online


Jun 6 2007 9:07 AM

Billions,

We shared a bill with you last summer.
Dig your sound.
We're heading back to Lawrence for something called a LOVE-O-RAMA!

June 7th at The Gaslight Tavern
it's FIRE DOG, Celia's Big Rock Band,
live video mixing, local band Roseline , and more!

hope you can make it out!
mp .. FIRE DOG
M I C H I





May 28 2007 7:02 AM

hey
thank you for adding me!
I really enjoy your music, lala...
greetings from switzerland
Tim Phillippe and Friends [R.I.P.]





May 26 2007 3:08 AM

Hope to see you there!!!!!

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WIGHEAD





May 23 2007 5:44 PM

we played a show with you back in the day in tulsa at the loft, good times
THE HYPO TWINS





May 20 2007 10:54 PM

thanks for the add!
Scrub Club Records





May 19 2007 12:06 AM

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Compass





May 14 2007 9:08 AM

Hey

Just here to wish you a great day!

Many blessings from Compass
THE BUZZ





May 11 2007 11:16 PM

hi,BILLIONS
We made first Pv!
I want you to watch it by all means.
If you like it, we are glad!
Philip Latch





May 6 2007 5:34 PM

Old trash never smelled so sweet.
You guys are great.
Grace and Peace,
Philip
deryk





May 6 2007 10:24 AM

thank you =]
Michael





May 1 2007 9:32 AM

Are any of you guys playing anywhere this weekend?
Compass





Apr 28 2007 2:42 PM

Hey

Just here to wish you a great day!

Many blessings from Compass
preston





Apr 27 2007 2:52 AM

Hey stopping by to say you dont stink :-)

http://www.badongo.com/pic/603291.jpg
THE BUZZ





Apr 22 2007 7:59 PM

Hi,THE BILLIONS
Thank you for request
Your music is cool!
If you like our music,we are glad!
arigato
stacey





Apr 16 2007 9:34 AM

Hey, thanks for the add!
Hope your enjoying the music!
All the best, and stop by when u can--

Stacey

http://www.badongo.com/file/2589459
William





Apr 15 2007 11:22 AM

Here is to Monday! Today we dine in the lunch room!!! nope doesnt have the same juice...

http://www.badongo.com/pic/551243
Your Adorable One(BlueTeamCoCapt





Apr 11 2007 10:11 PM

dan sam come to oklahoma for me lol and bring the band do it for me ur cousin lol
Stephen Jarnick