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The Shondes
Rock / Classical / Indie

"Music Video and National Tour Coming Soon!"

BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Last Login:  8/20/2008
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   The Shondes: General Info
Member Since2/1/2006
Band WebsiteShondes.com
Band MembersIan Brannigan: Guitar/Vocals
ian

Elijah Oberman: Violin/Vocals
Eli

Louisa Solomon: Bass/Vocals
I Watched the Temple Fall - Louisa

Temim Fruchter: Drums/Vocals
Don't Whisper - Temim

Influences

X, Sonic Youth, Bikini Kill, Bach, Nirvana, The Boss, Reb Tevye, Isaac Stern, Huggy Bear, Yasha Heifetz

Sounds Like
"Morning Doves" Live at Joe's Pub NYC

"Let's Go" Live at Joe's Pub NYC

“Ready for an indie break out....radical politics, inspired riffs, textured hamonies and pure sex appeal”
-Curve Magazine

"A delightful disgrace"
-Venus Zine

“Riot grrrl radicalism wed to classically structured songs, distortion pedals, clashing vocals, and powerful lyrics.”
-The Village Voice

"Hard-driving, politically savvy rock 'n roll.”
–Flavorpill

"This is a band that rocks as if they just don't give a fuck but has crafted their art in a manner that shows they clearly do."
-Earfarm

"Are The Shondes the next Sleater-Kinney?'
-VH1's Best Week Ever blog

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
Black Cat DC, Washington
Aug 29 2008 9:00P
Tritone Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
424 Clark Street Morgantown, West Virginia
Aug 31 2008 8:00P
Garfield Artworks Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sep 3 2008 8:00P
TC’s Speakeasy Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 4 2008 8:00P
The Void Lexington, Kentucky
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Headliners Louisville, Kentucky
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
Mad Planet Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 7 2008 8:00P
The Off-Broadway St. Louis, Missouri
Sep 10 2008 8:00P
The Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Sep 11 2008 8:00P
Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, Iowa
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
The Picador IOWA CITY, Iowa
Sep 14 2008 8:00P
The Triple Rock Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sep 17 2008 8:00P
TBA Eugene, Oregon
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Towne Lounge Portland, Oregon
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
The High Dive Seattle, Washington
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
The Track House Olympia, Washington
Sep 24 2008 8:00P
the Hotel Utah San Francisco, California
Sep 25 2008 8:00P
The Silverlake Lounge Los Angeles, California
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
TBA Santa Barbara, California
Oct 1 2008 8:00P
tba tucson, Arizona
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
tba santa fe, New Mexico
Oct 5 2008 8:00P
Emo’s Austin, Texas
Oct 7 2008 8:00P
The Dragon’s Den NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Little Kings Shuffle Club Athens
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Wonderroot Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 16 2008 8:00P
Churchill’s Pub Miami, Florida
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
the Nightlight CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina
Oct 23 2008 8:00P
The Knitting Factory NEW YORK CITY, New York
Oct 31 2008 8:00P
Geno’s Portland, Maine

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   About The Shondes
Stay tuned for The Shondes' first music video set to debut verrrrrry soon! The release will coincide with a cross country tour coming soon to a club near you!
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Order The Shondes' debut album The Red Sea


Praise for The Red Sea:

At times, the Shondes conjure comparisons to post-punk's volatile spark on songs like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" and "Let's Go," and yet they seem most inspired when the orchestra kicks in on "Your Monster" and "The Start Of Everything" as walls of shiver-inducing, epic violins crescendo. Louisa Rachel Solomon's vocals are strong, nimble and graceful on the band's self-released debut, which sees both complex song structures intertwined with direct, inquisitive lyrics. The result is an album rich in saw-tooth guitars, pummeling rhythms and an undeniably anthemic spirit. It's haunting and it's eerie, yet it's rousing. The Shondes are a twisted carnival film noir come true.
-CMJ

"The Red Sea," is a visceral work. While they give much credit to the sounds that influenced them -- riot girl and queercore bands of the '90s, traditional Jewish music -- their moody songs are redolent of a time in the early '80s when punk fractured into something more tuneful and complex. Harmonies grow discordant, Eli Oberman's [violin] lends substantial melancholy to their quiet-loud dynamics. While being a radical, Judaic-bent, genderqueer, post-punk quartet sets The Shondes apart, being a political band whose music is as strong as its message is a rare treat.
-The Chicago Tribune


The Shondes (taking their name from the Yiddish word for "shame" or "disgrace") are a rock quartet based in Brooklyn, New York, who make dramatic rock music that has been compared to Sleater-Kinney, Patti Smith, and Rasputina. Their instrumentation includes drums (Temim Fruchter), bass (Louisa Solomon), guitar (Ian Brannigan), violin (Elijah Oberman), and powerful, intertwining vocals (Solomon, Fruchter, Oberman).

The Shondes are known for their complex, melodic rock sound combined with rich vocals, and a live show that explodes with energy. Their songwriting fuses the various musical traditions of feminist punk, classical, Jewish, and queercore, while their vocal melodies move effortlessly from anthemic to haunting, textured by the distinct qualities of each of their voices. The result is a unique sound that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. The high energy of their live shows bring audiences along for the ride, with audience members often singing along, dancing, and swaying to the punchy rhythms and soaring melodies.

From their formation, The Shondes have maintained a rigorous tour schedule including 2 national tours, a midwest mini-tour, regular east coast dates, and festivals such as North by Northeast and Homo A Go Go. They have shared the stage with indie luminaries Electrelane, Erase Errata, Amy Ray, Mecca Normal, Joe Lally (Fugazi), and Lesbians on Ecstasy, and others. The band also organizes events, often in partnership with local activist organizations, such as the Jews Against the Occupation Chanukah Ball and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project's Valentine's Day Party. Their debut album, The Red Sea, was released on January 11, 2008, following a national winter tour.

Please direct all promotional inquiries to Fanatic Promotion

Contact Dave Clifford: dave@fanaticpromotion.com




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A Life Less Convenient





Aug 16 2008 10:44 AM

I was just in a car accident on Monday, so life is on hold for me for a bit.

Good luck with your show in Philly! too bad I'll miss it.
That means you HAVE to come back!
My Obscene Baby





Aug 16 2008 1:56 AM

I think I might just try and make it.

You guys sound pretty sweeeet.
SMASHLEY!





Aug 16 2008 2:45 AM

no, haha, i guess i have it hidden, i didnt even realize that until you said something, heh

i will definately come out to the show, but i have been kinda busy lately, cuz im gunna be going back to school soon and ive been brushin up on my art and eveything.
Bird Talk





Aug 14 2008 12:11 AM

hey guys we confirmed it today with Brian of MP Shows....we get to play the show with you at the Bottom Lounge when you get to Chicago! :)
Brad





Aug 12 2008 7:34 PM

Hey SHONDES:

We have an unopened box of your CDs from your brief visit here last year!

Want them?
eula


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Aug 11 2008 12:52 PM

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doró. truthinsidethelie.





Aug 9 2008 11:13 AM

thank you pretty much for the wishes to my birthday!
that is so nice!!

don..t forget:
COME TO GERMANY

♥doró
1c#1 6irl





Aug 9 2008 6:42 PM

hello your welcome...love your music..thx for bein my friend..xoxoxo
''ichi''
Brittany[jumpsfences]™





Aug 9 2008 2:51 AM

owensboro ky
theres a great venue here
www. myspace. com/thebrotherspizza

tell em i told you about it
thankks!
lipstik(refresh)





Aug 8 2008 10:26 PM

id love to help with promotion.
just let me know!
Believe Me Darlin'





Aug 6 2008 6:10 AM

Yeah I'm diggin' you guys a lot. I also thought it was nice that you actually wrote me a little message in the add.
It shows you care =]
Indie Tickets





Aug 7 2008 9:14 PM

Tickets for the Shondes show Sept 14th at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis are available now!

http://triplerock. indietickets. com
The Boy Without The Lungs.





Aug 8 2008 4:07 AM

---,

Though some months apart, hopefully will encounter you all in October for your North Carolina show.

Ha, just to inform.

wonderful.
notes, then.

jason.
LLcoolG





Aug 8 2008 3:44 PM

hi hi! so excited for your tour!
Alex





Aug 7 2008 5:38 AM

Oh great, thank you very much and I wish you a great week too :D

I'll listen to your songs.
Stay grunge!!
Mick





Aug 6 2008 1:46 PM

Thanks for the add. I bought your album online after your show in Boston (I didn't have enough cash on me at the time). I had never seen or heard you kids play before, but when I did I was like, "Ohh, now I see what the big deal was"(a bunch of friends insisted I had to see you play). You made my brain explode--it was fucking wonderful. So thanks for that.
Tabi





Aug 3 2008 4:49 AM

you guys are fairly awesome!

it was a good thing you mentioned amanda palmer. i was already thinking good things.
LOL :)
SeSita





Aug 3 2008 5:08 PM

hello ...
thanks a lot for your support & kind wish...
all the best to you...

mmpuuahh...
SeSita
John In a Coma





Aug 3 2008 7:46 PM

I'm in le with "don't look down"

I'm a huge fan!
[Cemetary Girl™]





Aug 4 2008 1:01 AM

absolutely< so far i'm working on the charecters and their personality>
The title is; To die like a doll
BEauTiFUL dISaSteR





Aug 5 2008 5:52 AM

Im in love with the start of everything...
krista





Aug 3 2008 1:03 AM

thanks for the friend request.
you ladies are hott and you rock out ;)