Eva Mohn, guitar and vocals
Linnea Mohn, keyboards and vocals
Etkilendikleri
Edith Piaf
Caetano Veloso
Neye Benziyor?
A few words from David DeYoung of Howwastheshow.com:
Saturday night at the 400 Bar was what I wish all my concert-going experiences were like, bringing both satisfaction and a wonderful element of surprise. On top of getting my money’s worth in musical enjoyment, the $5 glass of red wine I purchased was better than most wine you’ll find in a music venue, and it was served up by an attentive and cordial bartender who told me truthfully that the bottle had just been opened earlier that evening.
I had headed out with a friend who was a fan of headliners, The Pines, meaning only to arrive early enough to also hear Spaghetti Western String Company, who were playing the middle slot. Fortuitously, we arrived in time to hear the only band on the bill that I had not heard of, The Dale Hush Hush.
As it turned out, The Dale Hush Hush is Linnea and Eva Mohn, the pair of sisters who make up one half of Coach Said Not To. Named after the stoicism of their grandmother and great aunts, whom they say are “women of utmost decorum,” the duo plays music that is at once arresting, intelligent and extremely pleasant to listen to. The 400 Bar audience grew as the band worked through their set, most patrons captivated and watching in attentive silence.
For the most part, Eva plays guitar and Linnea plays piano, though the two musicians do switch roles, both providing vocals for many numbers and the gorgeous harmonies only blood relatives can provide. The Dale Hush Hush has yet to record a disc, existing as somewhat of offshoot and laboratory, if you will, for Coach Said Not To, where songs can be tried out before being brought to the full band for full instrumentation. The songs available so far on their MySpace are rough, at best. However the austerity of the recordings actually helps convey some of the presence you will likely experience if you see them live. (Which I recommend you do, by the way.)
At Saturday’s show, Eva Mohn sat on a stool in a red polka dot sundress and gazed into the audience and Linnea Mohn sat to her immediate left behind an Alesis keyboard. Songs that stood out in the set included “Solstice,” (available for listening on their site) a song about having a rather successful and enjoyable party on one’s own because no one else was actually invited, and "Coffeeshop," a song that had a certain vibe of verisimilitude about the trials and tribulations of a barista.”
The Dale Hush Hush is sisters Linnea and Eva Mohn.
The name is a reference to the characteristic stoicism of their 92 year old grandmother Evelyn Dale Iverson and her 3 sisters Jean (deceased), Eunice (deceased) and Hazel.
Women of utmost decorum, the Dale females have an unspoken understanding that they are to comport themselves like ladies and not discuss things that are distasteful, embarrassing, or uncomfortable.
Family business is hush-hush. Family secrets are hush-hush. It is important to be enigmatic, quiet, and keep the roiling mystery of our lives hush-hush.
The songs reflect the sense of tenuous joyfulness in a warm but reserved temperament.
*Thank you to Jayber Crow for playing and singing on Home Permanent
Project Project 2 (look, listen, dance, repeat) is back for another round of multimedia madness. Join us at the Kitty Cat Klub at 9pm on Friday March 27th to witness an event described as:
"A patchwork of buzzing circuitry and discarded sonic limbs, this new being thrives in the spaces between this and that. It is organic. It is artificial. And in numbers, it thrives. " City Pages
Sparksfest is coming! For one week each year, the Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Arts gathers creators and performers of new media arts from around the world to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul to showcase their work to the public.
Nobot will be performing at one of the "Nightlife" concerts along with Caly MacMorrow, Rossum Electric Company, and Hay/Honda/Berardi (from Los Angeles) on Wednesday February 18th at 10:30pm at the Bedlam Theater. Its going to be a mindblowing earjerkoff-fest.
Nobot performs before the soon to be cult hit "Seven" at the Uptown Theatre on Saturday February 7th. Your favorite band and movie all in one super charged rock n' depress evening! Its also one of our favorite movies of all time so they are bound to be some surprises!
Doors: 11:45pm.
Nobot: Midnight.
Movie: 12:30am.
Check Switchbladecomb (dot) com for ticket giveaways.
Detectaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive! (i believe you're looking for me?)
Presenting the first installment of PROJECT, PROJECT (look, listen, dance, repeat) Join us for an evening of live music, art, graphic design, Dj sets, and multimedia film at the Kitty Cat Klub on Saturday November 29th
The night will feature performances from local electronic rock heroes Nobot and Estate , artwork and graphic design from Miss Lotion (UK) and J. R. Sutton (MN), and multimedia film screenings from the internationally acclaimed group PES (NY, LA, UK) along with Beeple (WI) and John Thompson (MN). There will also be DJ sets all night long from Too Much Love alum DJ Bach and live visuals from award winning Wisconson artist, Beeple
If free music > bad music and good music > bad music, then Nobot = getdown 4000.
If "Drinking Progress" doesn't make you get up and dance, then you must be John McCain" - MFR
"Daft Punk may be Europe's answer to this situation, but the Minnesota band Nobot is America's robotic replacement." - HEAVEmedia
""Drinking Progress"... sounds like H.A.L. had a few too many Tecates and got busy with the Logic rig...Equal parts edit-pop and rave-up" - RCRDLBL
*Also, DONT MISS: No Surprises Art & Music Showcase 10/25/08
Lovelee Buttons is excited to present a new music and art presentation - No Surprises at the Nomad World Pub will make it's debut Saturday, October 25 with the goal of showcasing bands who employ the use of experimental techniques to create music. No Surprises will also feature the visuals of one multimedia student who's work will be integrated into the evening of performances. The first installment of No Surprises welcomes music by Nobot, Dearling Physique, Tartufi (from San Francisco), Atlatl (from Milwaukee) and art by Triston Milton of the Art Institute of Minnesota.
oh mohns! i'ne leafin the country this saturday! i'll be sure to take some of chor swoons overseas with me, and share the experience with my fellow deustchlanders, and my brethren and sistren in india!
