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the minor canon
Indie / Rock / Soul

"no good deed goes unpunished"

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Member Since5/28/2005
Band Websiteminorcanon.com
Band Members

vocals / guitar

Paul Larson

piano / organ

Ryan Blake

trumpet

Mario Frias

trombone

Mike Richardson

trumpet

Julie Frias

bassoon/sax/bass

John Marston

backup singers

Brittany Conyers

Cyrina Fiallo

Melanie Nyema

string section

suji kang-cello

crystal brooke alforque-violin

michelle kim-violin

InfluencesRobert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Solomon Burke, Otis Redding, Stax, Motown, Sinatra, Frédéric Chopin, Samuel Barber, Bird, Miles, Coltrane, Monk, Oscar Peterson, Mose Allison, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stones, Zombies, Big Star, Nick Drake, Queen, Brian Eno, Tom Waits, the Cars, Television, Talking heads, Wire, P.I.L., Husker Du, the Replacements, Pavement, Slint, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Afghan Whigs, Spiritualized, Polvo, Magnetic Fields, Wilco...
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Record Labeltenderness records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About the minor canon
The Minor Canon is an indie rock band from Los Angeles, Calif.

The Minor Canon’s music is beautifully meloncholic and has been described as "honest to god stellar sad pop" (OC Weekly) and "Memphis soul on an indie bender" (Blackbook magazine). The Los Angeles Times named the band one of "10 to Watch in 2007" saying, "So there might not be much commercial potential in a seven-piece with a horn section, but the music is as heartfelt and as inventive as it gets."

The Minor Canon began as the solo project of songwriter/singer/multi-instrumentalist Paul Larson (Strictly Ballroom, Dntel, Athalia), and has grown into a six-piece ensemble with a horn section, piano, organ, and, at times, two drummers. Larson’s guitar work can be heard on the much-anticipated new Dntel album (“Dumb Luck” on Sub Pop Records released in April), which also features Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley.

The Minor Canon has shared the bill with acts such as Jose Gonzalez, Midnight Movies, Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde, Irving, Voxtrot, Mystic Chords of Memory, Bettie Seveert, The Hidden Cameras, Army Navy, The Little Ones, Eskimohunter, Gliss, and Pity Party and has played several Los Angeles festivals, including The Fuck Yeah Fest, The Summer Strummer, and Sunset Junction and held their residency at spaceland in april 2007 which was recorded live and released by Spaceland Recordings

"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" was released February 20, 2007, on their own label, Tenderness Records. Their debut album was recorded at various places, including Larson’s house in Silver Lake (where most of the Postal Service’s debut album “Give Up” was recorded), Regime Studio with Jason Johnson (Pete Yorn, Palo Alto), Swinghouse with Warren Huart (Joe Strummer), and the John Burroughs Auditorium in Burbank, Calif.

They are currently recording new songs which will be available on Myspace soon

 


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maura





Jun 5 2008 8:12 PM

you guys are kinda like the commitments. great show!
The Henry Clay People





Jun 3 2008 11:21 AM

great show again dudes! Thanks for the CD--I want to borrow your horn section now. Have fun recording and hit us up when you're ready to play some more shows together
Angie Craft





Jun 2 2008 12:50 PM

Last night may have been the first ever orchestral performance on a half-pipe. Thanks for an amazing show and the T-shirt. : )

Happy Birthday, Paul!
The Henry Clay People





May 27 2008 11:14 AM

great show last night! looking forward to playing with you this sunday! maybe we can borrow your bassoon in case ours breaks.
american linda





May 21 2008 12:59 PM

that poster was in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" .. I nearly peed myself when I saw it last night!!!
SSSSelena





Apr 17 2008 11:09 AM

Hi Pauly. Hope all is well in CanonLand.

XOXO
Ånkhvenaris





Apr 21 2008 12:28 PM

hello
Thanks my friend
Best from France to you
and good day !
Take care
Best wishes
X
Ånkhvenaris
Samson





Apr 20 2008 1:30 AM

that poster was awesome!
maura





Apr 19 2008 12:21 AM

it was rad seeing the poster in the movie. way to go!
Lilly





Apr 18 2008 9:55 PM

I can't stop listen your record
I really love your music!
and I'm still waiting for your visit to Mexico =P
how are you?
thebeachmachine





Apr 15 2008 4:55 PM

thebeachmachine thanx you!
Circe Link





Apr 6 2008 11:02 AM

Gee whiz it’s nice to be your new friend!
Wonderful Sounds!
And remember Mae West said “ I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.”
LEXXI PAUL PRODUCTIONS (LOS ANGELES BANDS )





Apr 4 2008 9:20 PM

you rock!
Shiloe





Mar 30 2008 11:39 AM

Wonderful show at The Echo Thursday!
rolls





Mar 28 2008 1:25 PM

julie rocked!!!!
amnion





Mar 18 2008 11:55 AM

we're really excited about the show on the 2nd! we couldn't show you the flyer here, so go here to check it out:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/amnion/april_2nd_3Clubs.jpg
Lilly





Mar 17 2008 6:09 PM

hey!
how are you?
I'm still waiting for you to come to Mexico!
Maya Caballero





Feb 16 2008 11:02 PM

I like how the lyrics from "Not There" create a story in my mind. Sounds really good!
crescent heights





Feb 5 2008 10:28 AM

hi!
LBM Music Zine [ Top 8 us! ]





Feb 1 2008 8:57 AM

Glad To Be Friends! Be Sure to Check out the Zine's site for some awesome photos, reviews, etc. of some great Bands.
Alec Bridges





Jan 24 2008 3:16 PM

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my music and for being a friend here on good 'ol myspace. I appreciate it!

Cool sound. I like "cave In" a lot.

Feel free to drop by, leave me a comment and say hi anytime.

Peace,

~ Alec
Brittany





Jan 24 2008 11:53 AM

creepin... carls jr?
SSSSelena





Jan 15 2008 3:35 PM

Hi Pauly.
The Better Maker





Jan 10 2008 12:24 PM

Crank out the Par-Tay!!
Marløn





Jan 7 2008 4:07 PM

Happy New Years guys! Hope to see you soon.
6PMD Productions





Dec 27 2007 2:10 PM

Thanks for the add!
Eerie





Dec 26 2007 5:08 AM

Thank you friends..
Black and Green Something





Dec 12 2007 11:56 PM

Great Set Last Last night!!!
photog in boxes (m.f.dinan)





Dec 2 2007 3:13 PM

Great show the other night!...and fun meeting Jack Black...hope ryan can fix his lamp.
musicisart





Nov 27 2007 8:04 AM

thankyou :)
venezia





Nov 26 2007 3:03 PM

thanks
giuseppe
ROCKER MOM





Nov 20 2007 3:31 PM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
crescent heights





Nov 19 2007 6:33 PM

good to be friends!
good times studio





Nov 18 2007 12:15 PM

Hi there...
good times studio





Nov 6 2007 11:48 PM

you guys are like my Dad's favorite band now. I think you're pretty darn good too.
The Better Maker





Oct 26 2007 10:58 AM

Thanks for the song Mr. Knight.
-L. Cohen
billyliar