Wilco, Modest Mouse, Sufjan Stevens, The Beatles, The Go-Gos, They Might Be Giants, Pavement, Rufus Wainwright, Joanna Newsome (*heart*), Air, Andrew Bird, Antony & the Johnsons, The Velvet Underground, Pixies, Heart, Ben Folds, Radiohead, Outkast, The Eels, Kayne, Luda, Metric, Mm, Neko Case, Steely Dan, The Band, etc, etc, etc
The Lesser Scene mixes multiple songwriters with a variety of influences to create a unique rock sound. Originally formed as a rock band with strings, the band has evolved into one of Chicago's favorite local bands. Each member brings their own unique musical taste that helps create the band's catchy and original sound. Their fan base continues to grow with every show.
The Lesser Scene has established itself in the Chicago music scene for the last few years, playing local club favorites including the Abbey, Subterranean, Beat Kitchen, Gunther Murphy’s, Wise Fool’s Pub, The WLUW Record Fair, and the Viaduct Theater. In January of this year, the band hit the studio to record its first EP. The band is in the process of booking various Midwest and East Coast dates to spread its fan base and promote the EP.
The Lesser Scene is interested in playing venues and college campuses across the country. If interested in booking, please e-mail info@thelesserscene.com. For more information, please visit www.thelesserscene.com.
The Lesser Scene EP Reviews:
"This new local quintet boasts multiple singer-songwriters who specialize in pulsing chamber pop. Propelled by intricate boy-girl vocals and an occasionally aggressive rock sensibility, the group mines an aesthetic that isn't entirely dissimilar from that of another local coed combo, the 1900s, though less decidedly retro. Their five-song debut EP -- highlighted by the grooving, vibes-accented "First Time Around" and the mesmeric, anthemic "Cultivation" -- won't immediately knock you off your feet, but it will grow on you." - Bob Mehr, Chicago Reader
"...This is Chicago indie rock of the old school, before the whole vibraphone crowd showed up and ruined everything...The band comes across very much as a collection of different voices rather than the ranting platform of any one demagogue even across a too-brief five songs...The last track, “Handle,” deserves particular praise for its lived-in blend of humming organs and numerous vocal strands. More, please." - Mark Donohue, "Westy Gets Mail" NudeastheNews.com
'Unlike most self-released records circulating these days in the indie rock world, Chicago’s the Lesser Scene actually have something to offer besides from helping you waste your Friday nights. The five-piece play jangly indie rock where male and female vocals intertwine and strings add depth and keep things interesting as you progress through the EP. The Lesser Scene have a late 90s indie sound most prevalently heard in hip college towns, and thus will appease Merge fans. The recording on the EP is thin, but that adds to the band’s sound and appeal, as highlighted on standouts “Astro Annie,” “The Less That You Care,” and the closer “Handle.” ' - Exoduster.com
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
Hey guys. If y'all have time on Sunday PLEASE DROP BY!!!!
We need serious numbers, we have a potential investor coming by and if we get an investor then that means tons-o-funds for important non-profits like antislavery. org and environment illinois, etc!!!
Hello Jenny, Neil and everyone else... This is Shannon Ashley's (aka Neil’s wife) Friend! My boyfriend plays guitar and I want to get him something really special and outrageous for xmas...any cool gift ideas? Is there a cool well respected musician in town who does an hour play session or something like that? I already got him a guitar strap ....thanks Jenny!
Hey all I just got myself a $500 gift card to Macy's I just thought I'd share this with everyone else! CLICK ON IMAGE TO GET YOURS BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!
It's great being your friend. We're going back into the studio this summer to record another album. Let us know if you're interested in hearing more about it.
Happy Easter from Vinny D. & The Royal Flush Players. We are just stopping by to show our love to everyone and hope that you all have a great Easter and don't eat too much. Take care and don't forget to stop by and check out music out. We will becoming out with a new website with a lot to offer our fans and many updates to come. Stay safe and take care everyone. Also dont forget to check our page and show us some love back, we are going to be doing a show in Green Bay, Wisconsin @ Heritage Hill State Park on May 28, 2007. Don't forget to make plans ahead of time to come and check us out. Then On June 1, 2007 we will be just a short distance away in Oneida for Oneida Family Carnival. We are still in works to get more places to play at so make sure to keep checking us out. Thanks and have a great Holiday weekend.
Photoshoot Idea 2: Ben is bacon, Jenny is a fried egg, Neil is toast, Brent is OJ, and I'll be... the plate? Or hash browns!! Yes! That's what I want to be, HASHBROWNS!
