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The Proclivities
Indie / Folk Rock / Happy Hardcre

"Handguns and Dancing Shoes"

RALEIGH, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  5/16/2008
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   The Proclivities: General Info
Member Since4/4/2006
Band Websitetheproclivities.com
Band MembersMatt Douglas: guitar, keys, songwriting

Chris Boerner (Chris Boerner Quartet, Mosadi Music): guitars.

Nic Slaton (Only Midnight, Mosadi Music): bass

Matt McCaughan (Portastatic, The Rosebuds): drums

Also on the album "Predispositions":

Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Erin Mckeown): organ, accordian, Wurlitzer, effects
Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter, Laura Cortese): bass, guitar, dobro, glock
InfluencesNeil Diamond, Jenny Lewis, Spoon, Wilco, The National, The Black Keys, Calexico, Cat Power, Flaming Lips, Fiona Apple, Sufjan Stevens, The Roots, Gillian Welch, Dave Douglas, The Rosebuds, The Old Ceremony, Sigur Ros, Josh Ritter, Neko Case, M. Ward, Juana Molina, Iron & Wine.
Sounds LikeClick to order Proclivities CD’s

THE PROCLIVITIES: Predispositions

THE PROCLIVITIES: Music From The Film
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 17 2008 8:00P
Local 506 Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jun 12 2008 9:00P
Tir Na Nog Raleigh
Jun 14 2008 8:00P
Southern Rail Carrboro, North Carolina
Jun 26 2008 8:00P
Pianos New York
Aug 10 2008 5:00P
Southern Village Summer Music Series Chapel Hill, Southern Village, North Carolina

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New Album: Handguns and Dancing Shoes  (view more)

Come out to The Cave every Wednesday night in September!!  (view more)

The Proclivities at The Pour House August 3rd!!!!!  (view more)

Proclivities are opening up for Josh Ritter!!!!!!!  (view more)

The Proclivities CD Release Show!!!  (view more)

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"On his debut album, Predispositions, Matt Douglas--a Fulbright Scholar, an NYU jazz graduate and a classical composer--has written what may be the Triangle’s pop song of the year: "Your Secret" creeps and swells up and over, all from the strength of a beautiful soul girder, a pitch-perfect organ guiding Douglas’s deliberate acoustic and Chris Boerner’s map-burning electric atonality. It’s contagious and charismatic, and Douglas’s The Proclivities follow suit. One of the most exciting new bands in this state, no kidding."
--Grayson Currin, The Independent

"A true romantic possessed by candor and wit, Douglas turns complicated pop fare into a marathon of charm."
--The Independent

"Predispositions is the debut album from his recent association with Matt Douglas, a Fulbright Scholar and seasoned jazz musician. The new group, The Proclivities—also featuring Nic Slaton and Matt McCaughan—offers up an unprecedented sound measured by any of the foursome’s previous projects. Douglas’ songwriting is ambitious and serene with each track probing love lost and redemption found. You get the sense he is wise beyond his years."
--Dan Reeves, Metro Magazine

"Douglas isn’t overtly optimistic or pessimistic, but he moves with the ebb and flow of his emotion, highlighting the pain and the pleasure through his music. His expert band follows him through those changes like it’s their natural bent."
--Katherine Justice, The Independent

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   The Proclivities's Friend Space (Top 16)
The Proclivities has 1857 friends.
 amanda 


 Chris Boerner 


 liam 


 Erin McKeown 


 Zachariah Hickman 


 Jeanne Jolly 


 Tony Barba 


 Matt 


 Josh Ritter 


 Laura Cortese 


 mosadi music 


 Heather 


 The Pneurotics 


 Matt 


 Scott 


 greg::masaki 





The Proclivities's Friends Comments
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The Pneurotics





May 12 2008 7:30 PM

Yeah. Dance Solo.
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Jonathan Meek and the Mutes





May 9 2008 10:32 AM

Random Sound (New songs in July)





May 6 2008 1:23 PM

Thanks for the add. We really do appreciate it! Take care.

Yours,
Random Sound.
D





May 2 2008 10:38 AM

....what she said! LOL -dk
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Laurie





May 2 2008 5:52 AM

It was really very nice meeting you last night, Matt. Don and I will look for you next time around in Charlotte.
All the best always!
DontCareAsLongAs





Apr 29 2008 10:11 PM


MySpace Comments - Thanks for the Add
The Pneurotics





Apr 27 2008 8:06 AM

Have a GREAT fantastic show tonight. I know you will! Wish we could be there for it-- we are in spirit for certain.

Tell me all about it!

xo,
m
Joel Mercado-See





Apr 25 2008 12:48 PM

Sounding good! Thanks for adding me... Best of luck!

www. myspace. com/joel
www. myspace. com/thebanters
james katz





Apr 23 2008 10:15 PM

ey guys, thanks for listening and for your friendness, we really appreciate the support! if ya want, you can hear more songs at jameskatz. com
happy belated hump day

-james and the JK street team

Courts





Apr 23 2008 3:56 PM

Thanks for the add, I found you guys not too long ago and it's lovely to find you on myspace. Love your sound.
Shane Gamble & The Gentlemen





Apr 22 2008 10:33 AM

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Of The Isles





Apr 20 2008 7:20 PM

Hello Proclivities-

Thanks for following The Woodlands trail to my music and for the request. I really appreciate it, and I hope that you are enjoying the songs. A great night to you in Raleigh.

Samuel
Alison Jones





Apr 20 2008 5:53 AM

Thanks for the invite
Best wishes to you all.
The Neon Knights





Apr 19 2008 9:42 AM

Hey Lads!
Cheers for the add!
Hope to Check ya Out in Ireland soon!!
Stay Tuned!
TNK
James Goi Jr.





Apr 18 2008 8:25 PM

I wish you great success in all you are doing.

May you always prosper and thrive.

Peace & Plenty.....James
Elton Adams





Apr 17 2008 10:27 AM

Thanks for the add.........cool sound.....
Tom Ward





Apr 17 2008 9:44 AM

Thanks for the friend request. Josh has been a good friend of Ireland for many years now. Keep up the great music.

Tom
Fay Stevenson





Apr 17 2008 8:13 AM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the friendship.

Congratulations on opening for Josh Ritter. I wish you all the best and if I was'nt a wee English girl, I'd definately come along to the gig.

Best
Fay Stevenson
David Lyons





Apr 17 2008 5:38 AM

Hi thanks for the request...take a listen to my music some time......
Annie Like The Orphan





Apr 16 2008 8:06 PM

thanks for the add!
Alan Crane





Apr 16 2008 2:35 PM

thanks for the friend request,all the best opening for Josh,he used to play open mikes in Boston area,saw him in 2005 at Somerville Theater with the Frames
Jeanne Jolly





Apr 13 2008 12:59 AM

Yes..talk soon! We didn't cover it all last time:) and LIKEWISE...I want to come to one of your shows BAYAD! You know I love your music. I hope to catch a show of yours this summer when I come back for a visit or two. Big Hugs from left coast.
Western Civ





Apr 12 2008 2:07 PM

ROCK SHOW FREE FOR ALL ANYONE??

Lewd and Lascivious conduct abounds...

resize for webpage
Anton Sword





Apr 12 2008 1:01 PM

Great meeting you guys in Chapel Hill as well. Unfortunately I'll be in Europe on April 27 but some other members should be there.
temples of grey





Apr 3 2008 12:21 AM

TONIGHT, right?!! Your show tonight at Nightlight IS still on, right? (Their calendar isn't up to date.
)
Jeanne Jolly





Mar 28 2008 12:52 AM

Sure wish I could see you live! All of your recordings are amazing and Handguns and Dancing Shoes is ...well unlike anything I've ever heard. I truly look forward to watching you continue to blow people out of the water. People need to must experience what is The Proclivities:) Congratulations on a beautiful record.
Much Love from Cali
The Pneurotics





Mar 23 2008 1:56 PM

Let me add: Predispositions is a treasure, a treasure of amazing songs. Annie is simply beautiful with perfect guitar, Rubber Mouth: extraordinary. On to Handguns and Dancing shoes...Cannot wait for our next show together--Rich
The Pneurotics





Mar 22 2008 7:41 AM

GREAT show Thursday night. Your music is unbelievably good, and we are honored to get to play with you. You all are flawless musicians.

Until the next time,
pneurotics
Ali





Mar 21 2008 3:29 PM

Thank you for rocking!
Much appreciated.
Continue to do so.
Also, "Last Companion" is my new favorite P's song!!
carmen monoxide





Mar 14 2008 5:17 PM

y'all should consider coming to charleston sometime. i think you would be well received.
The Pneurotics





Mar 14 2008 3:25 PM

We are listening to you on the radio! You are sounding great and smart and the music sounded fabulous, live sounded GREAT!

see you-
m
THE CLARENCES


Is Online


Mar 10 2008 12:03 AM

THE CLARENCES love & support The Proclivities!!!!
Hammer No More the Fingers





Mar 6 2008 5:24 PM

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Caid





Mar 6 2008 4:46 PM

Anybody who is friends with Max Indian is a friend of mine. You guys sound good, can't wait to see you live.
The Pneurotics





Mar 4 2008 6:05 PM

Great solo performance last night, Mr. Douglas. Your songs are just so good. And I got the pick- one more and I got a pair of earrings. I am loving the cd-- I'll give a more thoughtful commentary soon.

Can't wait for 3/20 Pour House show. The show is going to be GREAT fun!

I'll be The Proclivities' Mel anytime.
xo,
mimi
xo Margaret





Mar 2 2008 7:12 PM

It would be pretty tough to lose me as a fan, Matt. But, buffaloing is easily one of the most heinou