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The National Convention
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		Make it simple to last your whole life long... EASTHAMPTON, Massachusetts United States Profile Views: 5580 Last Login: 11/9/2009
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Member Since	3/13/2008
Band Website	cdbaby.com/cd/nationalconvention
Band Members	Eric Poulin, Eddie Downey, Mark Schwaber, Jim Elliott, Ken Maiuri, Stefan Cressotti, Jose Ayerve, Matt Hebert, Anne Pinkerton, Matt Cullen, J. Johnson, Michael Wyzik, Lori Shine, J.J. O'Connell, Brian Marchese.
Influences	Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Thom Bell, The Free Design, Spanky and Our Gang, The Carpenters, The Cowsills, Steely Dan, Chicago, Brian Wilson, Gamble and Huff
Sounds Like	What do YOU sound like?
Record Label	Sweatervest Music
Type of Label	Indie

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About The National Convention

Brill Building pop from Western Massachusetts. Take two parts Bacharach, one part Philly Soul, and you have The National Convention!

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Problem With Dragons	Jun 28 2009 6:29 PM
Storm the Ohio	Jun 6 2009 8:37 PM Congrats Eric! The new record sounds great!!!
The Grownup Noise	Jun 3 2009 11:10 AM Hey, sounds awesome! Let me know if you're ever thinking of putting a show together out there... -Adam
Robert American	May 10 2009 11:36 PM
The National Convention	Nov 24 2008 2:11 PM
The Chris Romano Frequency	Nov 21 2008 9:44 PM Great music.Thanks for the add.
Derek	Nov 7 2008 11:04 PM Damn Yankees. .. Yankees Building New Vacation Stadium In The Hamptons
Derek	Nov 5 2008 5:41 AM Fine. You win. Next beer's on me.
Derek	Nov 4 2008 8:41 PM I think I deserve a t-shirt for that! I'd like to say the same for you, but I have been doing alot of work with the mentally challenged, so I find Obama supporters everyday. Ok ok, that was below the belt, but funny. I think. And my friend, no matter what happens in the election, I am going to reach right across that isle and show my support to the left by continuing to hold a spot for "Olympic Stadium" on my playlist.
Derek	Nov 4 2008 6:45 PM Alas my Liberal friend, the time is nigh. The eleventh hour. What the hell does that even mean, the eleventh hour?
Derek	Nov 3 2008 8:05 PM Eric, you make me sick. But you knew that.
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Daniel Hales & the Frost Heaves	Sep 30 2008 1:45 AM It was well worth the drive--great show! Sexy Soundz indeed! Way more fun than a fight in the parking lot of the Olive Garden...
A L O T T L E	Sep 29 2008 1:47 PM show was great, those tunes translate real well live, i guess you guys played em ok.
EXPO	Sep 23 2008 7:40 PM "Olympic Stadium" is a real corker, btw. Love it! -John
EXPO	Sep 19 2008 12:36 AM Thanks so much for the add - your sounds hit the spot for me! Hopefully the record will be ready end of this year. fingers crossed! cheers, John
A L O T T L E	Sep 15 2008 7:50 PM hey foggers! laid out w/the album and a pair of headphones last night...and a couple times, right before I think somebody's going to ask me what time it really is, these big and spacey guitars pop up in the headphones, very smooth. can't remember the name of the tune, s'instrumental in the middle, esp. like that one a lot. i could compare some songs/sounds to other bands, but that's so '99. all in all, real good job folks. will try to make it out for the show...come see me butcher T. Rex this Thursday!
the man from another place	Sep 12 2008 8:28 PM Nice Stuff! Thanks for the add! Check out my "soundtrack music to a lost film" if you fancy
Robert American	Sep 9 2008 12:58 AM how do you spell hipicritanical anyway?
hypermarket	Aug 11 2008 8:37 PM xxx
Radioindy Gold Artist Music!	Aug 6 2008 4:37 AM ..The Many Moods of The National Convention” is an upbeat alternative indie pop album from The National Convention. Each track on “The Many Moods Of” was originally written for acoustic guitar by the man behind The National Convention, Eric Poulin. With a little help from his friends, Poulin has created a solid album full of great arrangements that include horns, piano and full band. The National Convention is clearly inspired by many of the sounds of the ‘70s and combines them with alternative pop both musically and vocally to create an overall sound similar to Belle & Sebastian and Kings of Convenience. As a result, the album is full of upbeat songs, catchy lyrics and fun melodies that you won’t easily tire of. “The Many Moods of” was recorded in the basement of a Massachusetts studio; thus creating a quality of sound on the finished product that is very complimentary to the genre. “Favorite Complication” opens with a jazzy piano beat and follows with intellectually stimulating lyrics on a variety of subjects. “Local on the Eights” is an instrumental track that opens with a sort of vaudevillian piano keying and turns into a soothing musical performance by the guitarist, pianist and drummer. “The Many Moods of The National Convention” is a remarkable album with great arrangements and lyrics. It certainly brings about a longing for the return of AM radio. If you are a fan of ‘70s influenced alternative pop, give The National Convention a shot. ..-Chris & the RadioIndy. com Reviewer Team
Weather Pending	Jul 11 2008 3:30 AM Thanks for accepting our friendship ; ) Peace & Love
Dark Oars	Jul 9 2008 4:13 PM hi B and Eddie, as you know, people love google groups! ye, Chris
Daniel Hales & the Frost Heaves	Jul 7 2008 7:16 PM Eric...I love this record so much that it has been the wakeup disc in my cd alarm clock for the last month and, even after a month of waking up to it everyday at 6:30 am, I still love it and look forward to it each morning. Thank you. Daniel
Rafa Ferrà	Jun 19 2008 6:09 PM Sure! I think it would be a great Massachusetts-Mallorca connection!

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