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The Complaints
Rock / Alternative / Acoustic

Check out our new cd "Sunday Morning Radio"



PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
United States

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Member Since4/16/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.thecomplaints.com
Band Members

Dean Petrella
singer/songwriter/guitarist



Chris Cruz
bassist/background vocals



Anthony Marotti
drummer/background vocals

Record LabelIndependent
Type of LabelIndie


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EVERY WEDNESDAY at 9:30pm
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No Cover, Free Parking and Great Food.

The Complaints are a modern rock band led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dean Petrella, with bassist Chris Cruz, and drummer Anthony Marotti. The band formed in 1997 in Providence RI and rapidly gained a reputation of a must see live act.

In June 2008 The Complaints will release their third full-length record called “Sunday Morning Radio”. Once again capturing what only The Complaints can. A singer songwriter, throw back, modern rock feel with a sexy funky vibe to juxtapose their always-unforgettable lyrics. They are currently also writing material for various soundtracks and continue to perform over 200 shows a year.

On any given night they can be found playing such hot spots as New York City (Arlene Grocery, The Bitter End), Providence (Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel), Boston (Middle East, Kirkland Cafe), Philadelphia (The Grape Street Pub), Vermont (The Pickle Barrel), Hilton Head (Wild Wing Cafe), Atlanta (10 High) Ri Ra Irish Pubs (Atlantic City NJ, Burlington VT, Portland ME and Charlotte NC) and many more.

The Complaints have recently shared the stage with 3 Doors Down, Train, Nickleback, Guster, Candlebox, Must, The Tubes, 10,000 Maniacs, Dave Davies of The Kinks and many other national acts.

The Complaints have won awards for their songwriting and performances, including the Newport Singer/Songwriter Award and Album of the year in the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll 2000 for there debut CD Fear. Their music was featured on the MTV program ‘Undressed’ and on many college and AAA radio stations across the country. They have showcased at CMJ/NYC and PMC/Philadelphia.

If you would like to know what a true independent artist is, check these guys out. 10 years of writing, recording, booking, gigging, traveling and moving their own equipment. Yes – they are keeping rock n’ roll alive!






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Jun 22 2009 1:18 PM

whats good dropin in to show u some SECRET LOVE
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Jun 4 2009 8:06 PM

dropin in to show some love and tell u i got some new mixz posted. holla at ur boi.
Aimee





Jun 1 2009 8:20 PM

I love The Complaints! I Cant believe it's been 10 years since i first saw you play!
Keep up the great work! Love you all...Aimee
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Jun 5 2009 7:58 PM

jump on the map if u didnt already. so i can c where ur at..much love
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Jun 17 2009 4:11 AM

Hey Boys! We wish we could tag along to the Vermont gigs this weekend but duty calls! See ya Wednesday!
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Jun 17 2009 7:46 PM

Hey what's up? my name is DJ Blue from 90.7 WKKL the Cape's Commercial free Alternative. Can you mail me 2 CDs of your latest music so I can get it on the radio? it has to be edited for the radio. Can you also send me 2 Autographed Posters?
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Jun 19 2009 6:53 PM

Hey What's UP? My name is DJ Blue from 90.7 WKKL FM the Cape's commercial free Alternative. Can you send me 2 CDS of your latest music so I can get your music playing on the radio station? Can you also send me 2 Autographed Posters?
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Jun 20 2009 5:48 PM

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May 15 2009 5:11 PM

Heyyy!! FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER!! http://twitter.com/jessijaejoplin I promise it's a lot of fun :))
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May 3 2009 4:00 PM

We hope you're doing fine and want to let you know that there're some updates on our page :)

Feel free to listen to "Synaptogenesis" and "Enter Dystopia", taken from our latest album “X to the Power of Ten”!
You’ll also find a little Making Off and there’s new merch available!!!

Upcoming gigs:
2009/05/22 - (BEL) - Vosselaar, Biebob (with Helstar)
2009/05/23 - (D) - Essen, Turock (with Helstar)
2009/05/24 - (NL) - Eindhoven, Dynamo (with Helstar)
2009/08/22 - (D) - Rockmania festival, Dettelbach

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jenney





May 7 2009 1:31 AM

miss you guys...!! hope all is good..you should could come play out at my new irish bar in San Antonio...you know it'd be a good time..;)
Deedee





May 7 2009 11:28 PM

Muah! Just stopping by to Show Some Love!!! myspace comments
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woohooo guess what guys? I'm gonna be Portland this weekend..I'll be bringing my lil niece with me who jsut turned 21! See you there!
JES





May 8 2009 4:02 AM

Thank you for your friendship and I am glad you enjoy my music! I could not have done it without your support. I am very excited and full of inspiration that I can't wait to share with you. New things are on the way! I hope you are doing what you love and following your dreams! Don't forget to keep in touch!!


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Apr 10 2009 12:04 AM

Im coming to see you guys very soon!!
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Apr 15 2009 2:50 PM

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Apr 16 2009 12:08 AM

Hey guys!!! be SEEING YOU at Ri Ras Saturday...bring me a CD???! Peace! Miss you!
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Apr 20 2009 6:44 PM

Hey guyz past 2 shows in Burlington have been probably the best so far...Rock the pants off the ladies :) not litterally but good timez! Luv ya hurry back <3
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Apr 20 2009 8:12 PM

MAD SIN IN CT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A MILLION YEARS!!!!!


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Apr 30 2009 1:06 PM

HELLO, to all my green garden buddies. Thanks for all of your nice gifts and comments. Please check out my new blog, its full of gardening tips and info.
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Mar 27 2009 3:50 PM

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PJ O'CONNORS, GRISWOLD FISH & GAME, HIGH NOON SALOON, HAPPY JACKS, and THE VENUE NEWSPAPER, are excited to announce NORTH vs SOUTH, EAST vs WEST battle of the bands. We are looking for all original ROCK, METAL, and HIP HOP bands to come together and bring their best three songs to represent themselves and their geographical region. Three judges, ballot boxes, and noise meters will determine who advances. This is a multi-venue event, so more's the betterer. Expecting to start in july, and ending with a huge outdoor party in August. Please RSVP to PJ"S website with band name, contact #, and north,south,east, west, disignation. Thnx alot, hope to see you soon. Jim P.S. PRIZES are as follows, 1st place, $1000 cash plus $500 gift certificate, 2nd place, $500 and trophy, 3rd place, $200 and trophy.
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Mar 29 2009 6:41 AM

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Mar 29 2009 5:43 PM

Best wishes for a great week!
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