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The Literary Greats
Rock / Indie / Country

"Ocean, meet the valley."

HOUSTON, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   The Literary Greats: General Info
Member Since7/1/2006
Band WebsiteYou're looking at it
Band MembersBrandon Elam -- SONGS, VOX, GTRS, BASS, PERC, ENGINEERING, KEYS

Darin Lee -- BASS

Taylor Lee -- GTRS, VOX, ENGINEERING, MIXING

Chris Ginsbach -- DRUMS

InfluencesGod, Hospitals, Library Cards, Mount Everest, Grandad, College Station, Palindromes, San Fransico, Rain, New Mexico, Movies, Peru, Atlanta International Airport, Sonoma, New York City...other than that a few Taquerias.
Sounds LikeAlternative Americana
Type of LabelNone




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The Literary Greats has 1802 friends.
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 Ned Plimpton 


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staceydoesitbetter





Jun 25 2008 1:51 PM

hollywood here you come!!!!
Brian





Jun 24 2008 11:52 AM

Do you guys have a show coming up in Houston any time soon?
Mary J





Jun 8 2008 2:40 PM

LOVE the music!!! keep it up guys :)
Brandi @Blonde Salon





Jun 6 2008 8:05 AM

my uncle texted me today and told me he was impressed with the article in the chronical...good job guys!
Mills-McCoin





Jun 5 2008 4:32 PM

Photobucket
Brandi @Blonde Salon





Jun 2 2008 10:18 PM



you cant leave us alone together with a video camera
staceydoesitbetter





May 29 2008 2:18 PM

how do we, the fans, vote for you guys to become kings of the houston press music???
Jeff Canada





May 28 2008 11:59 AM

Good job fellas!
Matt Bell





May 27 2008 1:27 PM

I just got the txt message from taylor about the reality shows...CONGRATS!!!!
The Broken Remotes





May 21 2008 11:04 AM

tunes sound great. I'll have to catch a show sometime...
Butterfly Assassins (SUMMERFEST 7/3)





May 18 2008 10:12 PM

Groovy tunes!!! Hope you like the new record.

-BA
ph7





May 17 2008 4:58 PM

hey literary greats, thanks for being our friends! you guys rock!
dance monkey





May 13 2008 12:58 PM

you guys are doing a great job, keep it up man.
My Imaginary Friends





May 12 2008 3:15 PM

I agree (comment below)
you guys are really something.
something being rad.
finnegan





May 5 2008 8:28 AM

ha, they said that TLG is depressing...what a strange comment...the music always cheers me up :)
Shwa (New CD Out!)





Apr 27 2008 9:38 AM

sounds really great guys.
Narcotic Lollipop





Apr 23 2008 10:52 PM



love the tunes...have a cool day!
Sarah





Apr 23 2008 11:47 AM

=) good stuff
Joey Hardy





Apr 22 2008 9:59 PM

AARRRRGH!!! Two of my favorite songs! Thundercloud to Peru and Sort it Out. But the Download Song option is disabled on your MySpace page. NEED A CD NOW!! Quick! Where do I get one? I'm coming to Houston Thursday...
Bitter Betty in Music For Your Mob Mentality





Apr 16 2008 2:56 PM

finally, a band who friend requests me that doesnt suck! thanks guys, i really dig your music. so if i may, ask for a requst back... check out my boys, you may like them.... www. myspace. com/thecourtesyline
Matt Bell





Apr 12 2008 3:29 PM

Like bluegrass without the bluegrass. I love it. Were you thinking about something sort of along these lines, but maybe a little more listener friendly:

http://www. myspace. com/danaimmanuel
http://www. myspace. com/curtiseller
http://www. myspace. com/slimcessnasautoclub
http://www. myspace. com/erichvonkneip
Hayley Marilyn!





Apr 9 2008 9:44 PM

I think that I am in love with all of you.
*Valerie*





Mar 31 2008 9:19 PM

New Mexico is an influence?!that made me smile :)
mainly i wanted to say love your sound and hope to see you guys in seattle someday.
or perhaps on an excursion to the southwest ill get to check out a show!
Helmsman





Mar 29 2008 7:45 AM

Hey B! How are things dude? All swell in my neck of the woods, but would like some "do nothing time". What's new right? Keep rocking buddy!
E
ASHLEY





Mar 18 2008 2:17 PM

I Heart yall!
the nine volts





Mar 18 2008 3:35 AM

great songs , fellers!
thanks for the friend request,
conrad / 9V
Brandi @Blonde Salon





Mar 13 2008 7:04 PM

play another show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stinson





Feb 20 2008 4:41 PM

thank you for the addition. really enjoyed "clock radios." great voice, keep it up!
Blue





Feb 2 2008 7:43 AM

Devotion is a cool track. Keep up the awesome music!

Click for free healthy recipes!
Ned Plimpton





Jan 28 2008 10:17 PM

"i saved latin...what did you ever do?" ha...im watching that movie right now :)
♥ Rose ♥





Dec 22 2007 8:01 AM

when and where can i hear yall play??
The Ravines





Dec 17 2007 7:15 PM

Nice new record guys... and all that Houston Press buzz... congrats
Sara Van Buskirk





Dec 14 2007 1:05 PM



As always, excellent show, fellas. You're just about our favorite band to play with. :)

Can't wait for more.


Sara
Matt Bell





Dec 13 2007 4:38 PM

Crap, I really wish I could make it out tonight, but the 4 hour torts final (witch accounts for 100% of my grade in the class) I have at 9 am tomorrow morning is telling me I can't. Good luck, break a leg, and I'll see you at your next show.

all the best,

matt
(`•.*Cilla*.•´)





Dec 11 2007 12:48 PM

Days such as December 13th make me wish I lived in Houston...AHHHHH SIGH....
(¯`·._.·Krystal·._.·´¯)





Nov 13 2007 9:51 PM

HI GUYS!

i haven't seen you in soooo long...we need to remedy that. oh the memories of wee hour chips and queso! = )

be good...or great!
Sara Van Buskirk





Nov 10 2007 9:04 AM

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Matt Harlan





Nov 8 2007 10:36 AM

Really dig the songs y'all! Hope you start playing around town soon. I'll be up at the JP Hops House this weekend playin in the round with Jimmy Pizzitola...if you get a chance it'd be awesome to meet y'all.

Take it easy,

-matt
www.mattharlan.com
Powder





Nov 4 2007 11:31 AM

Thanks for the request! Wow, great sound. My pleasure to accept!
Ned Plimpton





Oct 30 2007 2:32 PM

acoustic set tonight at sherlocks w gray no cover at 10 pm :)
Ned Plimpton





Oct 17 2007 2:01 PM

have the cds come in yet!!!???!!!!
Force of Nature





Oct 16 2007 3:59 PM

You guys have a nice sound..:)
Heather





Oct 7 2007 8:59 AM

Thanks for the add!
Your music sounds great.
Vanessa Peters and Ice Cream on Mondays





Sep 30 2007 6:02 PM

That would be great! I'll be back in Texas in Dec/Jan - would love to do something with you guys. Take care and good luck with the new record!
♣ Lesly ♣





Sep 26 2007 7:56 AM

dig the sound. keep rockin'. i'll try to make the baker street show.
Vanessa Peters and Ice Cream on Mondays





Sep 23 2007 9:36 AM

brandon and chris! glad to see you guys are playing - the songs sound amazing. would love to do a show together the next time i'm in houston.
take care and good luck!
vanessa
Sara Van Buskirk





Sep 22 2007 10:10 AM



When we playing another show together, fellas!?



Sara

Mills-McCoin





Sep 5 2007 11:08 AM

Even I'll admit that was a pretty awesome show last night. You guys should cover a Ryan Adams tune or maybe something by Deep Blue Something.
Matt Bell