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The Cloves

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The Cloves' creative force and songwriting team developed between childhood friends Michael Hochstatter and Kevin Poleskie. Originating from what the Seattle Post-Intelligencer called "the modern-day Mayberry" know as Sumner Washington, the band quickly made a name for themselves on the stage of the Seattle music scene. After only six shows as a four-piece, The Cloves were booked to play Seattle's famous Showbox Theater. A few months later the band went on to release their debut EP to a sold out Seattle crowd at The Triple Door in April of 2005.

The Cloves debut EP 'Waiting For The World To Be" was very well received by radio stations and critics alike. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer wrote, "Vocal harmonies define the Cloves' sound. Layers on layers of them appear on this debut EP, sweet and expertly put together." Local radio stations 103.7 KMTT The Mountain and 90.3 KEXP also quickly took notice of The Cloves. The Mountain honored the band by naming them their Local Access Artist for the month of June 2005, featuring them live in the Mountain Music Lounge. KEXP's John Richards highlighted "Waiting For The World To Be" on the stations Top 10 Northwest releases.

With expectations and anticipation running high The Cloves teamed up with Seattle Producer Shawn Simmons and Orchestra Composer/Arranger Eyvind Kang (Blonde Redhead, Sunn O))), Animal Collective) in the winter of 2006 to record what would be their first full length album. Since then the band has retained a relatively low public profile taking an indefinite hiatus from any touring or live shows.

General Info

  • Genre: Indie / Pop

    Location Lovely Sumner, Washington, US

    Profile Views: 120599

    Last Login: 6/26/2011

    Member Since 6/10/2004

    Website www.thecloves.net

    Type of Label Unsigned

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    Michael Hochstatter, Kevin Poleskie

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"Vocal harmonies define the Cloves' sound. Layers on layers of them appear on this debut EP, sweet and expertly put together, like a Dilettante Cafe chocolate torte. The music harks back to the 1960s or early 1970s -- think the Beach Boys' quieter moments." ~ Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Coming out of Seattle, these are no grudge kids. The Cloves come from the same mold as The Byrds and Teenage Fanclub to give you some classic songwriting." ~ Creation Records

"Fans of Doves, Travis, and all things Brit-radio-pop flavored should pay attention and pay their respects." ~ Three Imaginary Girls

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