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The Comforters
Acoustic / Americana / Pop

We're a two-piece orchestra, smile for the camera.



Eugene, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  10/26/2009
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Member Since2/23/2006
Band Websitefeelthecomforters.com
Band Members
Pia--vocals, keys
Jason---acoustic and electric guitars and percussion (live) acoustic and electric guitars, drums, bass, random other instruments (recording)

InfluencesThe Beatles, Bacharach, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, Aimee Mann, Pernice Brothers, Ron Sexsmith, Nick Drake, The Byrds, Loudon Wainwright III, Suzanne Vega, Emitt Rhodes, Serge Gainsbourg, Elliot Smith, Lisa Germano, Neil Finn, Mojave 3, Brian Wilson, Gram Parsons, Cowboy Junkies, The Carpenters, Big Star, Neil Young...
Sounds LikeFolks say we sound like or remind them of:
Cowboy Junkies, Ida, Camera Obscura, Iron and Wine, Rose Melberg, Kings of Convenience, Mojave 3, Innocence Mission, Club 8, Let’s Go Sailing, Maria Taylor, The Concretes, Rosie Thomas, Acid House Kings, Hem, Sarah Harmer, The Sundays, Dar Williams, Sambassadeur, The Waifs, The Cardigans


iLike The Comforters

"Tender Americana-Pop"

-- Smother


"Transplants is so beautiful that it is almost unreal...this is the cd you dream of for years."

--ROOTSTIME (Belgium)

"Pia and Jason Robbins should be applauded for producing a collection of simple albeit deep songs that touch the soul."

-- Pop Culture Press


"The Comforters’ songs evoke the spare, emotive style of early century Americana, loaded with pathos and a little bit of fear and loathing... Pia’s voice seals the deal -- it’s haunting and enchanting."

-- Salem Statesman Journal



"Transplants, is saturated with seemingly weightless songs. Pia’s delicate vocals float over a loose acoustic guitar and keyboard melody, recalling Rose Melberg or Maria Taylor but with a more ethereal quality."

-- Eugene Weekly


"The Comforters’ music has wide appeal and is just pleasant to listen to on a lazy Sunday in any country."

-- Hybrid Magazine



- "The Comforters ...make a lilting and joyful noise, full of melody and quietly seductive. Plenty of potential for a gentle sway around the kitchen to this one, folks."

-- lonesomemusic UK

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Record LabelBig Timbre
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Comforters
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The Comforters CD available @

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CD BABY
THE COMFORTERS: Transplants


The Comforters - Pia and Jason Robbins - live in Eugene, Oregon with their dog, Walrus. The husband/wife duo write warm and inviting songs that evoke the rich story telling and pop sensibilities of artists like Aimee Mann and The Cowboy Junkies.

The Comforters's songwriting atmosphere: “A piano, an acoustic guitar, and lots of trees.” “Yeah, there's definitely something about the pacific northwest,” says Jason, “that really lends itself to creativity …it's a very liberating setting.”

“We worked hard on crafting a record that has a unified sound”, says Jason, “even if we wander around stylistically. With Pia – you know, she has such a beautiful voice that communicates so much, that it's just painting around that with sounds and textures.” The irony is that, while on the surface there is an air of tranquility and endless calm to the album, the songs reveal an unsettling dead-calm that is the backdrop to affairs, depression, heartbreak, alienation and yes, some negative things as well.

The Comforters have quickly found ears tuned to the bittersweet in life. Their songs are receiving airplay on several radio programs across the U.S and in Europe.

They are currently back in the studio recording the new album.
Find out where you can hear or see The Comforters next @ feelthecomforters.com

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Greg

Greg



Oct 26 2009 8:57 PM

I bought the Download version of your CD... Good thing, cuz the CD has been stolen three times, out of car. I think I need to relable it to "Collection of killer computer viruses"
Romantic Insomniac

Romantic Insomniac



Oct 26 2009 8:57 PM

Sending y'all some musical
L-O-V-E
'-)
Redox

Redox



Jun 21 2009 9:28 PM

We enjoyed your versions very much...
manchacha

manchacha



Jun 5 2009 2:56 PM

hej!
thanks for the friendship!
wishing you a wonderful day:)
Rich Spence

Rich Spence



Jun 1 2009 2:33 AM

Productive? I hope that means a new CD is in the works. I have worn out the digital patterns listening to "Transplants"
thierry21

thierry21



May 6 2009 12:27 AM

Bonjour de passage sur ta belle page<br />Je te souhaite une bonne journée positive <br />Amicalement<br />thierry<br />
Independents Uncovered

Independents Uncovered



Mar 7 2009 9:24 AM

First there are the comforters
then there are no comforters
then there is

caterpillar sheds its skin
and finds a butterfly within

jason and pia
jason and pia
jason and pia
I call your names

:)

Happy March 7th lady and gentleman.

I'm off to the baltimore aquarium with my daughter today. WOO to the HOO
Rich Spence

Rich Spence



Mar 7 2009 12:48 AM

I have got this wonderful line caught in my head. "foolish rendevouz that fails to fools us anymore". Enjoying everybit of "Transplants".
Sparky Grinstead

Sparky Grinstead



Feb 26 2009 5:47 AM

So, when are the Comforters coming to San Francisco?
Whiskey Priest

Whiskey Priest



Feb 16 2009 12:21 AM

I miss you guys.

School is taking all my time these days. But it is the best thing ever!

Can't wait to have my own classroom.

I hope you are both well, and full of love!

Peace,

Noah
pepe

pepe



Jan 28 2009 5:36 PM

Thanks to finding me!! Sorry 4 the delay, greetings from Spain ;-)
Opik

Opik April



Jan 13 2009 6:04 PM

Love your music!!!
greetings from INDONESIA...
thierry21

thierry21



Jan 14 2009 7:35 PM

merci pour l'ajout
votre univers musical est à écouter
à bientôt
thierry
Liz

Liz



Jan 7 2009 2:03 AM

Happy New Year guys!! I really like Upside Down :) I hope you are doing well, your music is still being played during my mounds of homework.
Alessandro

Alessandro



Jan 4 2009 7:48 PM

Happy new year
Wishing you all the best for 2009 :-)
Thanks
truenight (Giusy)

truenight (Giusy)



Jan 5 2009 12:37 AM

Hi!! thanks for req!!
I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!
kisses from sicily ;))
You-patachou

Laura Lebain



Jan 3 2009 10:04 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THANKS FOR THE FRIEND REQUEST!! THANKS FOR MAKING ME DISCOVER YOUR MUSIC! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! THE NEW DEMO MAKES ME CRY!
Micro Giant

Micro Giant



Jan 1 2009 6:31 PM

Happy New Year you two. Hope you are well.
Satsuki

Satsuki Jowise



Jan 2 2009 2:21 AM

謹賀新年!A Happy New Year, Pia and Jason! I love "Upside Down" very much. Thank you for the free download : ) Is there any plans for a new album near future?
Take care,
Satsuki <3
Greg

Greg



Jan 1 2009 8:36 AM

Great Demo ! Thank You!
d'arla

d'arla



Dec 31 2008 5:01 PM

happiest new year to you both, + many thanks for "Upside Down" !

~darla
Nick

Nick



Dec 26 2008 10:54 PM

Wishing you all the best in 2009!
Mucho Success!
Nick
Ralf

Ralf



Dec 20 2008 7:54 AM

Happy holidays to you too :-)

You may want to check out my new profile song, it's a version of The Wedding Present's festive tune "Holly Jolly Hollywood" featuring female vocals by the singer of Klee.

Oh, and your video has been on my profile for quite some time now ;-)
Satsuki

Satsuki Jowise



Dec 22 2008 1:16 AM

Meri Kurisumasu, Pia and Jason! I want some new songs for Christmas!
Hope all is well.
Love,
Satsuki
Micro Giant

Micro Giant



Dec 9 2008 2:28 AM

Happy Holidays you guys! Hope you are well.
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