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THE FLING



Long Beach, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2009
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   THE FLING: General Info
Member Since6/23/2005
Band Websitethefling.us
Band MembersDustin Lovelis - Vox, Guitar
Graham Lovelis - Bass, Vox, Melodica
Justin Ivey - Drums, Percussion
Justin Roeland - Guitar, Vox, Wurlitzer, Lapsteel


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InfluencesNebraska, Plastic Ono Band, Odyssey and Oracle, Parachute, Big Pink, Smile, Hunky Dory, Guilded Palace of Sin, Safe as Milk, Village Green, Os Mutantes, Surfer Rosa, Marqee Moon, Swordfishtrombones
Sounds Like

OUT OF MY HEAD 7" [2009]
Limited Edition. Only 500 copies made. Comes with free MP3 downloads.

GHOST DANCE EP [2008]

Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
EVOCAL (Cancelled) Costa Mesa, California
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
THE PROSPECTOR w/ Writer Long Beach, California
Jul 22 2009 10:00P
THE SHORE Hermosa Beach, California
Jul 27 2009 9:00P
RUBY ROOM Phoenix, Arizona
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
RED ROOM Tucson, Arizona
Jul 29 2009 9:00P
ATOMIC CANTINA Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jul 31 2009 9:00P
LION’S LAIR w/ The Knew Denver, Colorado
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
ROAD 34 w/ The Knew Fort Collins, Colorado
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
KILBY COURT Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug 3 2009 8:00P
TBA Pocatello, Idaho
Aug 4 2009 9:00P
TERRAPIN STATION (acoustic) Boise, Idaho
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
FLYING M’S Nampa, Idaho
Aug 6 2009 9:00P
SUNSET TAVERN w/ The Drug Purse Seattle, Washington
Aug 8 2009 9:00P
ELLA ST SOCIAL CLUB Portland, Oregon
Aug 13 2009 6:00P
R5 RECORDS In-Store Sacramento, California
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
THE KNOCKOUT San Francisco, California
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
HELP US BOOK A SHOW IN THE BAY AREA TBA, California
Aug 16 2009 8:00P
AUDIE’S OLYMPIC/CLUB FRED Fresno, California

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   About THE FLING
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The SoCal foursome blends together a unique mix of folk, pop, and psychedelic rock to create a sound that is both familiar and new...Constantly experimenting with multi-layered harmonies, arrangement and instruments, the result is always interesting."

-Filter Magazine

"The Fling bring a concisely excitable form of indie-rock to the table...With elements of classic ’60s pop, ’90s alternative, and contemporary indie-rock clashing fluidly to create a strangely nostalgic effect...If Ghost Dance is any indication, they could be making a sudden surge like White Denim by year’s end."

- Mike Mineo (Obscure Sound)

"It’s truly something amazing when a band can invoke the spirit..and..completely own their own sound, their own groove. The Fling does so with a seeming ease and grace, laying down their songs with a command and ferocity tightly leashed by their musical passion and ability. Releasing their EP at the Prospector last Thursday, The Fling put on an absolutely mind-blowing show."

-Chesney Higgins (LA Record)

"They’re faithful disciples of the rock canon and its eccentrics...“The Breaks” is laid-back, feel-good rock that’s light on its feet and as smooth as an Elliott Smith B-side. The beautiful, multilayered vocal harmonies and ambling gait on “Lonely Fool” tips its moptop to mid-’60s Beatles and Beach Boys. The ambitious “Strange Ideas” sounds like Gram Parsons country-ing up Abbey Road. “Get Back” is a velvety ballad with the diaphanous melodic contours of the Left Banke. Finally, “Cold Comfort” returns to the Beatles’ hallowed 1969 LP, with ominous yet alluring chord progressions...The Fling are competent craftsmen working in the tunes-über-alles rock tradition."

-Dave Segal (OC Weekly)




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   THE FLING's Friend Space (Top 2)
THE FLING has 2049 friends.
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Bobby





Jul 13 2009 6:55 PM

not gonna miss the portland date for anything!!!
Samuel E. Vázquez





Jul 10 2009 11:47 PM

Thanks for the add. Enjoy the day!
jordan lovelis





Jul 10 2009 5:12 PM

hot damn!
songs sound awesome
LLOYD GOD ALMIGHTY





Jul 8 2009 6:02 PM

i dream of big ships traveling to your desert doorstep
Paulo





Jul 6 2009 12:05 AM

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The Knew


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Jul 3 2009 12:21 AM

Wish we were in LA right now - The Viper Room is going to see some shit tonight.
The Knew


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Jun 27 2009 4:45 AM

let's get some posters ready for july 31/aug 1. oh yeah and let's = you guys. have you seen our posters? my first doodle.
la-underground





Jun 27 2009 4:41 AM

great show last night.
Dudes From German Land





Jun 22 2009 9:14 AM

hello guys from long beach land
thanks for being myspace friend
Colton





Jun 19 2009 11:28 PM

i wish i could make it to the show tonight but Grizzly Bear is playing tonight and what can i say, i want to see them more. have fun and lets hang soon.
Sounds Of Noise





Jun 19 2009 8:34 PM

THANKS FOR LISTENING TO THE TUNES
Agent Ribbons





Jun 18 2009 11:29 PM

Hello darlings! I'm looking into things, just so ya know! We'll be in touch soon.

big hugs,
Natalie
LLOYD GOD ALMIGHTY





Jun 18 2009 7:25 PM

like a bird with gingivitis
obedient waves


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Jun 17 2009 1:48 AM

We're going to Long Beach friday night. Punk rock at Ferns Yarrr!
My Alternate Egos





Jun 17 2009 9:06 PM

Do you guys know of any bass players who would be interested in joining a rock band?
Francisco The Man!





Jun 15 2009 8:01 PM

soo.. i get an email... "hey, wanna play with les blanks and the fling.. at the echo?"

to which i say yes.. then realize ill be in new york. fuck.
Row of the Mill





Jun 12 2009 9:55 PM

thanks for coming dustin
ON BLAST





Jun 8 2009 9:22 PM

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Jun 8 2009 5:54 PM

yeah, from me to you..hope you dig it.
Ernie





Jun 4 2009 10:10 PM

still waiting for your east coast tour
Slings





Jun 2 2009 8:57 AM

it was a pleasure sharing the stage with you guys at the yost. loved your set. we picked up your EP and have been enjoying it ever since. what the heck was that movie playing in the background?! haha...
hope to see you again sometime soon.
jordan lovelis





Jun 2 2009 6:09 AM

type in the fling and yost theatre on youtube....wanderingfoot live...rad
jordan lovelis





May 30 2009 4:20 AM

brothers, how was yost?
i miss your sexy bodies
Slings





May 26 2009 1:02 AM

hey guys, looking forward to the yost show this week... cool flyer by the way!
finding fiction





May 25 2009 3:18 PM

new jams new jams new jams! see u soon =]
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