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The Hard to Get
Indie / Showtunes / Samba

Second EP "Looking Good" out NOW



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/3/2009
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   The Hard to Get: General Info
Member Since8/8/2005
Band Websitethehardtoget.com
Band MembersTim Lee plays drums and sings
Melissa A. Kaplan (Mel K.) sings and plays guitar
Adam Pompey plays bass

Esteemed Alumni / Lifetime Members
Joe Dahlen -- Everything, 2005 -- 2008
Kevin Davis -- Bass, 2006-2008
Cindy "Here Comes The Bass" Koh -- Bass, 2008-2008
Influences A lot of love and hard work.
Sounds Like

LOOKING GOOD EP
2009
(digital only)

1. Looking Good
2. The Verge
3.Good at That
4. Dance Serene
5. She is a Jet


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THIS IS THE NEW BUSINESS PLAN EP
2008

1. Shake
2. Andalusia
3. Buzzkill
4. Chuck Theme
5. Centerpiece
6. Potato Famine
7. Late Shift


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 2 2009 10:00P
Twilight Cafe & Bar Portland
Jul 3 2009 7:00P
In-store performance at R5 Records Sacramento, California
Jul 4 2009 9:00P
Plea for Peace Center Stockton, California
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Airliner LOS ANGELES
Jul 6 2009 9:00P
The Scene Glendale, California
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Java Lounge Sacramento, California
Jul 31 2009 9:00P
El Rio San Francisco, California
Aug 6 2009 9:00P
Silverlake Lounge Los Angeles, California
Aug 15 2009 10:00P
Dr. Watson’s Pub Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 18 2009 9:00P
Public Assembly Brooklyn, New York
Aug 19 2009 9:00P
PA’s Lounge Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
Roc Bar Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 24 2009 8:00P
Brass Rail Fort Wayne, Indiana
Aug 25 2009 9:00P
Silvie’s Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Aug 26 2009 9:00P
The Way Out Club St. Louis, Missouri
Sep 26 2009 10:00P
Echo Curio w/Karabal Nightlife Echo Park, California
Oct 2 2009 9:00P
The Knitting Factory w/MAKLAK Hollywood, California

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   About The Hard to Get

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Bio

The Hard To Get (THTG) is the musical duo of Melissa Kaplan (guitar/lead vocals) and Tim Lee (drums/backup vocals). Formed in Los Angeles in 2006 as an indie rock outfit in the spirit of The Pixies and Sleater-Kinney, the band covered every venue from Echo Park to Venice. Their debut, self-released 2008 album, "This Is The New Business Plan," captured the band’s catchy, riff-driven songs while maintaining the hard, fast and electric feeling of their live shows. Their second EP, “Looking Good,” shows off the group’s eclectic side with a mix of more layers and even a quick venture into samba rock. Usually covering multiple genres in one set, the duo surprises an often one-trick pony LA rock scene with a passionate multi-layered sound and a revolving cast of guest players. Most THTG songs share a common thread of playful boy-girl harmonies, thoughtful lead and rhythm guitar progressions, and heartfelt melodic ideas.

THTG will be supporting their latest EP, “Looking Good,” with tours along the East and West coast throughout 2009. Check here and on their Web site for dates.

Contact: theband@thehardtoget.com
Booking: booking@thehardtoget.com>


Press

"Melissa Kaplan and Tim Lee, as the Hard to Get, play the girl-boy pop game pretty effectively, as their new EP, 'Looking Good,' testifies."
--Kevin Bronson, Buzz Bands

"The Hard to Get's Looking Good EP plays more like a full length piece of vinyl, with peaks and valleys, upbeat bubblegum and introspective heartbreak all wrapped up into one. Smack in the middle, Good at That is an excellent example of Melissa Kaplan's flawless guitar riffing and impressive vocal range. Dance Serene clearly demonstrates drummer Tim Lee's versatility and captures a samba vibe indistinguishable from music that would come straight from the heart of Brazil. How LA indie rockers can even think of pulling off a track like that and make it work is something to take note of. If truth in advertising matters, The Hard to Get are big fat liars. I get it and I like it."
--Jon Hershfield, Is Good Music

"The Hard to Get closed the night with a jaw-dropping set. This was the first time I got to see them live on stage and it was a stunner. If you could take your eyes off of Tim Lee's four or five arms (no way can he drum that way with only 2) or Melissa Kaplan's face-melting guitar work, you'd see an audience enamored."
--Jon Hershfield, Is Good Music

"On such a short set (about 20 minutes) with so many bright spots, it is difficult to choose a standout track, but I have done so anyway, and I’m going to go against the grain here. While in many ways, “Dance Serene” is the landmark track of Looking Good, it is the third song, “Good at That”, which has stuck with me from the moment of the first listen. Maybe it’s the sickeningly infectios “do do do” refrain, or the call and response style chorus. Or it could be the lyrics, which are terribly clever . . . I can’t really be sure, but I do know that this is clear cut, good songwriting and I like it."
--Eric Robertson, The Indie Handbook

"Funny, sarcastic, quick on their feet . . . I enjoyed them because it seemed like they were having fun, which crossed over into their music. Would I go see them again? Yes." 
--Photolinguist

"Got 'Dance Serene' on loop in the car. Jesus, you guys are on fire."
--Kay Hanley, Letters to Cleo

"This music speaks to me. It’s quirky, it’s stylish and – most of all – it makes me think. Melissa and Tim sound like they’re enjoying every lick. Anyone can play music, but this is an enchanted vibe."
--Steve Chiotakis, Public Radio Host, Marketplace Morning Report

"The debut effort by Los Angeles pop group The Hard To Get, 'This Is The New Business Plan,' is a sweet, layered, occasionally raucous gem. The boy-girl vocals and careful instrumentation remind me of the shimmery, bittersweet music of 90s alt-pop band Velocity Girl, with noisy bits of Sleater-Kinney tossed in, mixing perfectly on the standout track, 'Buzzkill'. Recommended for fans of earnest, fun, indie pop."
--Massing Signals Against the Universe

"The Hard To Get are positive, polite, down to earth, and most importantly, punctual. They bring out a great crowd and can really make a room feel full with their ever-flowing energy."
--Rebecca Balin, Dramaturgy Booking & Promotions

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MAKLAK (booking Tour 2nd half)





Jul 4 2009 6:39 AM

We all loved you in Washington, you rocked our jocks!
Come back soon!
Lawn Dart Trio





Jul 2 2009 2:21 AM

Wanted you to see the flyer Micah made. Peace. Scott
Heart On





Jul 1 2009 5:55 AM

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See you Sunday night!
Pari Kishi





Jun 30 2009 6:16 PM

You guys rock a hell of a lotta socks off.
Out the Garage





Jun 30 2009 1:16 PM

So strange to see you've been added by someone you didn't know yesterday but who's sleeping on your floor today.  But nice.  Hope the rest of the dates are killer!

Peace !)
Tim And The Time Machines





Jun 29 2009 5:16 PM

Hi Gang, It was great meeting you at the Jive (and we all loved your set). We'll be in touch - all the best with the tour :0) Tim (and the Time Machines)
COLA-COLA





Jun 26 2009 8:14 PM

Good luck on the road.
the miles approach





Jun 24 2009 6:28 AM

holy crap! we finally have a show together! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! like, times infinity. see you soon! finally...
Dali





Jun 23 2009 8:38 AM



Hearts~
Marthur
the miles approach





Jun 23 2009 6:02 AM

thanks for recommending us for the Heart On gig! bon voyage on your tour!
[JeNn]the[Matador]





Jun 22 2009 10:35 PM

Tim/Mr.Lee

Thanks for the gift! I like it a lot!

Who would have thought that i'd be a part of your day job and then i found out your night job. haha
MAKLAK (booking Tour 2nd half)





Jun 22 2009 10:15 PM

You guys ROCK!
Looking forward to your WA visit. Hope tour goes well for ya!
Little Wolf_





Jun 10 2009 8:27 PM

Heart On





Jun 10 2009 2:09 AM

Heart On will beat even louder with you in mind for next month!  Welcome to the Family.

Hearts~
Marthur
Mojave





Jun 4 2009 2:55 PM

Great tunes!
Becca





May 30 2009 9:58 AM

Hey. Sorry I missed the show? How'd it go? xo.
KUCI 88.9fm Irvine/CA





May 24 2009 7:37 PM

Hope you are having a great Memorial Day weekend. Your homeboy G-Lo.

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May 17 2009 3:50 AM

see you guys in portland.
rawk!
Little Wolf_





May 11 2009 1:08 AM

we should tottally give the hot dog lady a negative review! :)
greg


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May 10 2009 1:42 PM

Hi, my first mixtape here :
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ALICE COOPER School's out
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FRED MYROW Welcome to morningside
BROADCAST The black cat
TENDER FOREVER Tender forever
ALAN HOWARTH First chase
JAY CHATTAWAY Cemetery chase
DEVO Snowball
ALAN HOWARTH Chariots of pumpkins
WHY ? Pantone cyan
SJ ESAU Sports man
FABIO FRIZZI Sequenza coro e orchestra
NECRO No remorse
GEORGES DELERUE Les visiteurs
YO LA TENGO Nuclear war
GOBLIN Profondo rosso
STEREOLAB Canned candies
ENNIO MORRICONE Humanity (part 2)
THIS HEAT Sleep
BOB LIND Cool summer
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May 7 2009 2:29 PM

One of my friends introduced me to you guys, and admittedly that's all that's been playing on my iTunes the past three days.
Anywhere you play in VA will probably be 4-6 hours away from where I am, but I'm going to try to catch you in Philly!
Lazy Loons





Apr 27 2009 2:53 PM

thanks for the add, hope you enjoy the music :D
Some Geetar Kid





Apr 21 2009 5:10 AM

LOL
Sure thing!!!
When will you peoples have another all ages show ill make sure to go!!!
Thanks for the add by the way!!!

:)
Fat City Reprise





Apr 10 2009 8:19 PM

Hey y'all cant wait for Sat!
Little Wolf_





Apr 6 2009 4:30 PM

Friday was fun!
i'll check out your new e.p online or something, i dont remember getting a copy.

kthanks.
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