Thomas Edwards, Joel Saint John, Dahniel Knight, Collis Barber, James Towns & Alexander East.
Influences
Queen, The Clash, The Beatles, Biggie, Bowie, Elvis Costello, Prince, Method, Todd Rundgren, Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder, Jay Z, Bob Dylan, Pharrell, Earth Wind and Fire, Common, Jeff Buckley, Public Enemy, Waylon Jennings. If it's got flavor, it's got us.
Sounds Like
Queen, Prince, David Bowie, the 70's, Jay Z, Outkast (we hope).
Minneapolis' The Spectaculars are back from what seems to be one hell of an inspiration-gathering bender. A touring leg in Europe and countless shows stateside seemed to have led to someone's basement, where crates of crackly, 70s soul records plus 80s funk and pop bleached some brains. The influences interpreted, live on the waxy tracks of the band's sophomore record, ‚"You Can Look Up Now." It's a natural evolution from their 2006, critically-acclaimed, hiphopinous debut, "have you heard things?" Most bands, after cementing an international following, would return to the studio to repeat the sound that brought them praise. Not the Spectaculars. Instead, they withdrew, retooled and returned with a record that is more ambitious and ultimately, more themselves. They found the Spectaculars' sound. "You Can Look Up Now" will keep the hip-hop following fixated, but open the doors to shoe-gazers, the Prince army and soul seekers alike. From the opening piano flurry of Fever Dream to the waning gospel chorus of Whipped, the Spectaculars lead the listener on an aural adventure without any filler. It's more sexed up, more soulful and more musically diverse. It sounds dirty and sweet at the same. Irresistible. "You Can Look Up Now" is available Sept. 2009 in store and at iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster and thespectaculars.com.
Just want to remind everyone to get their fine selves to the Saxon and show how cool Austin music scene really is. Let's rock the place! It's The Ruby Jane Show being filmed for tv. Be in the audience and get yourself on tv, all you dudes, dancers, and wonderful Austinites!!!! Let's show the Austin music love to the world! 4:30-5:30! Ruby Jane
The Spectaculars ... :o) Been a minute, but wanted to come thru and show some love.... Keep doing ya thang... and don't let ANY body EVER tell you,"You Can't!" The mind is incredible. If you believe, you CAN achieve. DON'T give up on your destiny, it NEVER gives up on you.
It's been a long time, my friend. I hope that you've been well and happy and enjoying the adventure of life, one marvelous moment at a time!
Lots of exciting things happening for this daughter of the sun! I'll be writing another blog some time soon (at least that's the plan) and will let you know when that's done.
In the meantime, please come for a visit real soon and let me know what's going on in your world. Have a glorious weekend!
The Spectaculars ... :) Jus comin' thru 2 show some luv while I can. Been CRAZY busy on da music tip lately. Stay n touch... and no matter what... Keep doin ya thang aight? Happy holidays to you and yours. :)
McGreetings The Spectaculars , Cheers for being our friend on myspace , Rock on and please Keep in touch as we value your friendship and support very much! All the very best to you, from McDave and the boys of Pegasus in Bonnie Scotland. Oh Yes, and a Happy New Year to you and your family when it comes. Have a great one!
