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tHE POLES
Indie / Rock

"DEBUT FULL LENGTH THIS FALL!!!"

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   tHE POLES: General Info
Member Since7/4/2005
Band Websitethepoleslive.com
Band MembersTodd, Bruce, Jon, Matt. view a short montage from our last recording session.

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InfluencesElectrical shorts, awkward silences, clouds, vodka, and wet paint.
Sounds Like
Record Labeldoubleplusgood (doubleplusgoodrecords.com)
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 14 2008 9:00P
The Orange Peel...local showcase Asheville, North Carolina

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Full Length in the works. It is about time!  (view more)

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tHE POLES UPDATER Vol. 1  (view more)

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   About tHE POLES
A random guy once labeled tHE POLES as “tectonic-rock.” Hell knows exactly what that means but the imagery is nice and it seems to fit. One thing is for certain; tHE POLES play subtly intricate rock that is that is moody, visceral, and heady in a slow-burn kinda way. As the name implies tHE POLES exude a multi-faceted aesthetic. They are simultaneously complex and minimalist, intricate and straightforward. With a new bassist and a ton of new material the band will head into the studio this winter to record their first full length. The band plans to tour the Midwest this spring and then embark on several southeast circuits through the summer and fall.------------------------------ The Poles hail from the hollers and hills Asheville NC. They emerged on the Asheville rock scene (no…really) in 2004 and quickly galvanized a steady regional following with a focused and defined sound. Elements of multiple genres merge and detach, a volatile crock-pot of emotion, invention, and restraint. Compared to bands as diverse as Pink Floyd and the Jesus Lizard they are a band of both breath and depth, a rarity is this day of pre-packaged rock clichés. Signed to Minneapolis based label DoublePlusGood records in 2005 the band joined an already diverse roster including Self-Evident, Happy, The Means and The Willis. The Poles released their DoublePlusGood Records debut EP “As Above, So Below” on 4.11.06. The Poles have toured extensively in the Southeast, Midwest and all points in between. They have raked in favorable press and have been featured on podcasts from Brooklyn to Barcelona. The boys are currently breaking in their new bass player Matt Gentling who replaced founding member Eli Wengerd in mid-2007.----------------------------------------------------------------- Todd Lemiesz (guitarist/lead vox/songwriter) is the former drummer/bass player of H. Chinaski, a Wisconsin based art/math rock outfit. Once in Asheville Lemiesz spent the next four years writing and recording for local films (Ether, The Nudger) and performing with local heavyweights Lube Royale and Sex Patriates. Bruce Rogers (guitar/synth/vox) supplies the texture and tension. Todd and Bruce met while auditioning for another band and they basically ran off together. They went through a few incarnations, and they went through a lot of drummers. Drummer Jon McDuffie cut his teeth with the Athens, GA experimental/post-hardcore trio SciFu. He enjoys matching socks and awkward silences. Recent addition Matt Gentling (Band of Horses, Archers of Loaf, Manband) has allowed tHE POLES to expand their dynamics and sound to new heights. Get ready for the post-rock fiasco. Dig it.

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Merlinmoon (Stoned by Dreams)


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Jul 15 2008 12:38 AM

Look what we've done to the planet.. give us a hand to clean it up...

Approximately 3.5 million tons of trash flloating in the ocean. Shoes, toys, bags, pacifers, wrappers, toothbrushes, and bottles too numerous to count are only part of what can be found in this accidental dump floating midway between Hawaii and San Francisco. It is roughly the size of Texas, spread the word.

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Peace and Love
press play on a rainyday
Merlinmoon
Stoned by Dreams on ITunes
ATOMICTOM





Jul 13 2008 9:27 PM

Thanks for letting us into your world! Cheers - Eric, Kevin, Luke & Phil (ATOMICTOM)

iTunes + Facebook + PureVolume + Bebo

Sleestak Party Patrol





Jul 13 2008 10:16 PM

Where my tapes!! Damnation!! Frick! Crud! Fudge'n'shite!!
Opus Grey





Jul 9 2008 8:30 AM


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Orange Peel Local Showcase





Jul 10 2008 8:20 AM

Great show last night guys. Can't wait till August 14.
Musique AutomaTique





Jul 7 2008 7:28 PM

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SiNdeReLLa





Jul 6 2008 6:21 PM

Once again, oddSTAR is in need of your love!

We are competing to compete (what?!) in Riverlink's Rockin River Fest.




The five bands with the most online votes will be allowed to compete in the live showcase on August 2nd [details here].




Please register at 105.
9 The Mountain's Web Site, then VOTE for us!!!
Orange Peel Local Showcase





Jul 5 2008 1:54 PM

The Poles @ The OP Aug. 14th!
Aug. 14, 2008 Rock showcase
AgroLola





Jul 2 2008 7:02 PM

Grey Eagle July 11th
If You Wannas





Jun 30 2008 9:55 AM

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Jun 27 2008 8:44 PM

oddSTAR 4th of July
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Jun 27 2008 11:27 AM

The HumBuckers





Jun 26 2008 5:38 AM

The ROcket CLub Tonight...9:45pm.
I'll be wearing my Poles T Shirt ( keeping the rock close to my heart )
Southeast Performer Magazine





Jun 25 2008 2:25 PM

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justin





Jun 24 2008 10:58 AM

whats up todd and bruce long time guys, hope all is well cant wait to see ya at a show soon.
ROck On 696
The Rocket Club





Jun 22 2008 11:23 PM

I have pictures of Matt in compromising outfits.
Come on in and I'll show them to you!
VIDEO RAHIM





Jun 18 2008 9:11 PM

Check out the Poles music in Rebel Scum.
Rebel Scum movie trailer
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Jun 18 2008 6:06 AM

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can't wait to see you at The Rocket Club__

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Jun 17 2008 9:03 AM

Thanks! I just got my VHS to DVD recorder/player for Father's Day.
Send the tapes and I'll make the DVD happen!
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Jun 15 2008 10:05 AM

Thanks for comin out, see you next time.
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Jun 14 2008 4:02 PM

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Jun 13 2008 6:58 AM

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Jun 11 2008 2:34 PM



SATURDAY JUNE 14th @ STELLA'S


DROPSONIC


ON THE TAKE


SOPHISTICATED CHIMPS

King Tut





Jun 7 2008 10:21 PM

just wanted to let you all know that we've got 3 new songs up online for you, with many more on the way in the next weeks. hopefully you'll enjoy them! per usual, if you haven't already gotten them, message us back with your email and we'll send you all the songs we have for free.

thanks!
<3 mark
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Jun 6 2008 5:37 PM

Hope you have a GREAT weekend! Thanks for all your support to our new little station! Hope you can tune in sometime!


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CORNDOGORAMA





Jun 6 2008 8:38 PM

Can't wait!

You guys are gonna rock the corndog, again!

www. corndogorama. com
self-evident





Jun 4 2008 6:30 PM

HOLY SHIT!

We love you guys. It's true.
Opus Grey





Jun 3 2008 7:49 PM

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Kings Of Prussia[NEW VIDEOS!]





Jun 2 2008 10:45 AM

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May 30 2008 10:38 AM

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