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The Hush Now
Alternative / Indie / Pop

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BOSTON, Massachusetts
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Member Since6/15/2008
Band Websitethehushnow.com
Band MembersNoel Kelly
John Charpentier
Barry Marino
Mike Wittrien
John Millar

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InfluencesGBV, 10cc, Hall & Oates, Built to Spill, Apples in Stereo, The Cure, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Teenage Fanclub, The Ocean Blue, MBV
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Boston indie-pop quintet The Hush Now have made an impression on music critics and fans by wedding the “lush sugar-spun melodies of shoegaze’s dreamy heyday” to “the hooky muscle of bands like Guided by Voices and Built To Spill” as one critic put it. The band’s self-titled debut, released last October, climbed independent radio top 100 charts and drew comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, Guided By Voices, Poole, and The Ocean Blue, among others. Blog buzz and radio play by legendary BBC 6 DJ Steve Lamacq further fueled interest in the band, who had yet to even play their first gig.

“We didn't exist.” says singer Noel Kelly (formerly of L.A.'s Cerulean).”But that's what's so great about the new media outlets today. If you put together a quality product and get it out there, there's always the chance somebody will pick up on it.” The genesis of the band can be traced to a stormy night in L.A. two years ago when Kelly attempted to drive a stick shift with a broken wrist. He awoke with a flagpole through his windshield and an angry priest pointing at a hole in the side of his church – all while Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” played on the radio. After his brush with death, Kelly moved to Portland, Oregon and began writing material for The Hush Now’s debut.

Noel eventually landed in Boston, where he teamed up with Mike DiMinno, an elementary school teacher and bassist. Barry Marino (oftenairborne, This Car Up) joined in on drums and Kurt Schneider (This Car Up) played keyboards. The last piece of the puzzle was producer David Newton (The Mighty Lemon Drops). "I had worked with Dave in the past with Cerulean and knew that I didn't want to work with anybody else on my first solo project" says Kelly, "He was cool enough to humor me and so we all flew out to L.A. nearly two full years to the date of my accident to record the first Hush Now album.”

When DiMinno and Schneider left to devote time to other projects, Kelly brought in three additional players to fill the void. Mike Wittrien replaced DiMinno on bass and backup vocals, John Millar (Home Movies) replaced Schneider ..boards, and John Charpentier (Green Sees) on guitar and backup vocals. “Everybody has a unique ear and all are stellar musicians.” Kelly says. “We have a soft spot for similar bands and understand the idea of making music that gets people moving.”

The band is currently finishing a follow-up to their debut and setting up tours. As for the future, Kelly remains optimistic “Personally, I thrive on scars, because I tend to fuck up quite a bit, but it keeps me energized. As long as you're honest, people will forgive mistakes.”



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tweefort





Jun 29 2009 5:19 PM

hey guys! thanks again for playing in new haven saturday. you were great. we'll have to get you down again soon.
HelpMeHelpYou Audio





Jun 24 2009 10:46 PM

ha, yeah...

no problem.
Ste Guy





Jun 13 2009 12:26 PM

Hello The Hush Now, thanks for the add.
Ste Guy
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Jun 11 2009 4:08 PM

Greetings from the UK! Stumbled across you today on my travels around MySpace, downloaded your album and have had it on repeat while I have been working today - love it!


Going to have a crack at your video competition I think, though this might be a bit of a rush job as I haven't got much time lol. Just need to decide on a track.... probably Sadie Hawkins Dance.....
Innocence Project





May 21 2009 6:41 PM

Thanks for the add!
Jerky's Live Music Hall





May 18 2009 6:16 PM

Thank you for the friend request.
Yungwirth





May 14 2009 6:08 PM

Most excellent. Thanks for hitting me up.
bonvivantrecords





May 11 2009 8:01 PM

GREAT!!
Weatherground





May 9 2009 8:29 PM

hi there.

thanks for being our new friend.

wg
Battle Victorious





May 8 2009 10:50 PM

You found us! :)
STILLPOINT SOUND





May 7 2009 5:10 PM

Great tunes...thanks for the add
Choose to Find





May 5 2009 6:00 PM

You guys sound awesome. Let me know if you need an opening act! Thanks for the add! - Todd + C2F
Rocko Dorsey





May 6 2009 8:29 PM

cheers from NY, love us some Boston music!
UNDO





May 3 2009 12:59 AM

Endearing; thoughtful; engaging.
Lonesome Red





May 1 2009 10:27 PM

Cool! Thanks!
artanker convoy





May 1 2009 11:21 PM

impressive!
Full Blown Possession





May 1 2009 2:32 AM

Dig ~ kim
THE LONELY H (Concrete Class in stores now)





May 1 2009 8:19 AM

right on's!
Tony Brown





Apr 30 2009 5:31 PM

Good luck on your show at TT's!
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Apr 30 2009 6:43 PM

Sounds good! Come one, come all to the Dark Holler Stomp and Musical Revue on May 16!
Moggles





Apr 30 2009 8:35 AM

yo hooooomes
how goes?
thanks for the add :]
looove your stuff man, very groovy.

have a nice day,
Meggie
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Apr 30 2009 2:56 AM

thanks for finding us.
good luck at tts

the harpoons
Autumn Pincus





Apr 30 2009 2:10 AM

Love the music! I can't make it out May 1, but hope you have a great show!
ALLHEARTSAFLOAT (new song soon )





Apr 30 2009 12:56 PM

thankzz for addinnnnn
Dynamite Plan





Apr 30 2009 3:37 PM

Shhhhh!!!
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