Sumanth Gopinath (Guitar and Vocals), Teresa Gowan (Fiddle and Vocals), Cody Johnson (Bass and Vocals), Emily Lechner (Mandolin and Vocals), Jason McGrath (Guitar and Vocals), Kristine Miller (Vocals), Bali Sahota (Spiritual Guidance), Justin Schell (Percussion Arsenal, Sampler, and Vocals)
Country Rockers Emeriti: Chris Brody (Accordion), Sam Goodner (Vocals), Pete Smucker (Banjo and Vocals)
Influences
Gary Stewart, New York Dolls, Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Sonic Youth, Terry Allen, The Velvet Underground
Sounds Like
Somewhere between chicken and "we've got a great big convoy"
In the commodity saturated, ecologically depleted, and morally bankrupt world in which we find ourselves, there are only two good things providence has left us with: artificial stimulants and country music. You will be guaranteed to find both with The Gated Community, a combination country band and think tank, dedicated to the politics of equality and the pursuit of recondite but usually licit substances. Find answers to burning questions of local and global significance: Who are the people in your neighborhood? Where were plastic palm trees fabricated, ca. 1970? Is the lead singer a boy or a girl?
Our militia-esque operation includes local underworld figures such as Agent Smucker, who has recently penetrated the garrisons of the enemy known as Keillor; Gustav Schelling, our youth envoy and Pioneer Camp organizer; and Guru Bali, the absent presence and heartthrob of the Community whose spirit floats into and out of every GC performance space, producing grunts, hums, CB radio signals, and other soundwaves transmitted electromagnetically via the aether and through rents in the fabric of space-time itself.
Keep your eyes, ears, and noses attuned for more transmissions.
Spring is seeing Signaturetone in full swing with a slew of great local and out of town acts coming in. If you’re thinking about recording, now’s the time to take those tax rebates and stimulus checks and invest in a quality disc. We’ll make make you look good at the merch table and for record labels - ask about our great spring and summer rates. We’re also excited to offer some great deals on live recording. Find out how we can deliver a great fully mixed and mastered disc of your next show for a terrific price!
New additions to our mighty gear list include the API 2500 stereo compressor, which gives us a complete API signal chain of pre’s, eq’s, compressors, console, and mastering compressor! Our vintage blackface Urei LA-3A and LA-4 also have arrived and are smoothing records out as we speak. We’ve also acquired a Roccaforte Custom 18 head, a Fender Princeton '64 blackface, and a Soldano 4x12, an insanely punchy cabinet. Guitar players be notified – we’ve got toys! And for kids of all ages, our 6000+ game arcade machine has been installed and is distracting us to no end as well.
Making your projects better at any phase for any budget!
Attn: bands - this is an open invite to anyone to come take a look at our new studio digs! Chances are I'll have a beer and some tunes for you to chill to while you check out our huge gear collection and 1100 sq ft drum tracking room. We're here for you guys, let's make some kick ass music just in time for the spring barbeque season.
Also, I just renovated my samples, now featuring the remixed latest by southern rockslaves Bastard Saint and a great new Radiohead meets Leonard Cohen track by my new band The Sextons. Check in here for some big stuff coming from sex rock heroes 20 Dollar Love and the supergrinders A Second From The Surface in the very near future. In addition, the studio just acquired a new Diezel Einstein and man does it smoke - Mesa and 5150s beware…
Any project at any stage of the process can benefit from time with our classic gear selection and large tracking room. Tape fiends take note of our 2" 24 track and 1" 2 track tape machines and huge gear list. Come check out samples of our work and ask us about a studio tour!
Hey...
We've got some Almond Davis shows coming up in April. Even though I (Almond) have moved way out to Oregon, I will be heading back to MN and IA and IL for some shows, mid-april. Come on out if you can, it's going to be a whirlwind week and I would love to chat. We're playing with Flink at all shows.
AND OUR BRAND NEW FIRST CD WILL BE AVAILABLE. Seriously, I am excited.
Sorry about the mass message copy spaJamming, but you know, this myspace stuff takes forever.
-Esther
Minnesota:
Sat, Apr 14th Stasiu's Place. Minneapolis, MN
corner of Lowry and Unversity. 9:30 sharp, FREE.
FULL HORN SECTION, CD RELEASE #1.
Iowa:
Fri, Apr 20th, Busted Lift, Dubuque, IA. Next to the Julien Inn. approx. 9:30, $=?? (cheap!)
CD RELEASE #2. Special guest Hal, Trombone.
Illinois:
Sat, Apr 21st, Gobbie's Pizza, Galena, IL. Right in downtown! approx 9:30. FREE.
CD RELEASE #3. Special guest, Hal Trombone.
Join us for this all day scavenger hunt featuring eight bands at four
secret venues.
"Sort of a cross between a "Scooby-Doo" episode, a summer rock
festival, and a triathlon, his (Michael Gaughan) events have turned
into some of the most anticipated live music shows of the year for
those in the know." - Star Tribune
FEATURING: BROTHER AND SISTER, CHOSEN FEW, I SELF DIVINE, MIKE MICTLAN
OF DOOMTREE, MOUTHFUL OF BEES, NOW, SKOAL KODIAK, and SYNCHROCYCLOTRON
Saturday, March 24
11:00 am to 8:00 pm
$15 ages 20 and under; $20 ages 21+ ($18 Walker members)
Be prepared to traverse the city high and low, investigate nooks and
crannies, decode clues, and experience a range of bands in unexpected,
surreal settings during this all-day scavenger hunt. To start the
adventure and gather clues about the four secret band locations,
purchase a ticket and meet at the Walker Art Center at 11 am on
Saturday, March 24. Bring warm clothes, good walking shoes, a bag
lunch, and your own transportation (a bike, car, bus fare, or a dog
sled). All band locations are within a 5 mile radius of downtown
Minneapolis. March of Madness: Bands on the Run! is a collaboration
between the Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council (WACTAC) and artist
Michael Gaughan. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT. BUY YOUR TICKETS IN
ADVANCE. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGN A WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
Purchase tickets by calling 612.375.7600 or visit http://walkerart.org/tickets.
BAND LINKS
BROTHER AND SISTER
http://www.brother-and-sister.com
CHOSEN FEW
http://www.myspace.com/thechosenfewtc
I SELF DIVINE
http://www.rhymesayers.com/aDetail.php?aId=24&cT=Bio
MIKE MICTLA
