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The Ums
Powerpop / Folk Rock / Funk

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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
United States

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Member Since6/18/2004
Band Websitewww.theumsmusic.com
Band MembersBrett Vaughn-Vocals, guitar, drums. Alex Zacharias- Bass, Keyboard, Cello, Vocal. Steve Gillespie- Drums, Keyboard, Vocal. Jesse Ricke- Lead guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Vocal.
InfluencesIf The Ums took themselves seriously enough to have a motto, it might be something like this variation on Walt Whitman’s famous conceit: “Do we contradict ourselves? Very well then, we contradict ourselves… We are The Ums. We contain multitudes.” With their playful mélange of post-rock, geek rock, soul, British Invasion-era pop and psychedelia, The Ums are veritable virtuosos of self-contradiction, spinning out sugary coated pop-confections, which seem to hint at hidden emotional depths in their lighter moments even while delivering some unlikely punchline in their more earnest moments. Another way to look at it is this: The Ums are like the illegitimate musical progeny of The Beatles and They Might Be Giants—sort of like John Lennon meets John Linnell. And yet, there’s still far more to The Ums unique guitar-oriented pop stylings than this brief introduction can do justice—something that throws you ever-so-slightly off balance but keeps you coming back for more. But don't take our word for it. Why not try The Ums out for yourself?
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Record LabelCloud 13 Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Nimencia





Jul 1 2009 4:12 PM

haven't been around here in a while. hope all is good is your neck of the woods. As for us, the music continues. We in the mixing process of some new tracks we'll be releasing soon enough. keep in touch....

-NIMENCIA-
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Jun 1 2009 3:01 AM

florida is in desperate need of us. so please. call your friends. let's set up a colossal party. one that the world will remember.
Jason Alarm ("Engage" Out Now)





Jun 12 2009 6:27 AM

We have a new CD out. Please go listen to it.
Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!


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May 23 2009 6:33 AM

Cheers for the add lads - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)! Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!
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Apr 12 2009 4:14 PM

Hey :]
Miss Tess





Mar 11 2009 1:06 AM

Hello Tallahassee!...Just letting you know my band is playing at the Engine Room this Thursday. Come on by for some sweet swingin' jazz. We'll be sharing the bill with the Sarah Mac band & Dylan Sneed. 809 Railroad Ave, doors at 8:30

love,
Miss Tess
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Mar 14 2009 7:21 PM

It will be fun. It will be great. It will be exciting to you and your family and your nieces and peppeps and pets. You should come because it will be life changing experience to you forever and it will taste great! Alias Punch, Int'l Aux, The Queues, Yogurt Smoothness, Sterling Schroeder and The Chosen Ones, and Rogue-Fi will make noises for you on this evening using bells and whistles along with spectacular performances by the Slinky Sisters, Peter Baldwin, Ray Brazen, Mr. Transylvania, and RUBOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........?

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Feb 15 2009 11:28 PM

Weve posted a new song off our upcoming album "I Will Stand On My Own".
Stop by and give it a listen and let us know what you think!

Thanks!

The album will be released march 14th!
XianGrafika





Mar 4 2009 3:37 PM

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Mar 4 2009 7:57 PM

hey, have ya had a chance to check out this video I Made? What ya think?

There is a lot to it.


are ya free sat the 14th? I am having a Photo Art Event noon-6pm and a FREE Pot Luck Dinner/Music/Poetry jam at my resort 6pm-Midnight. Ya should come out! More info in my blog. If ya get a chance, please do check out all that I got in my blog and comment. I got all kinds of stuff in there and I update often.


march 14th!march 14th!
BotoxBalls





Feb 26 2009 3:37 PM

and you guys have no shows planned because,...
NADROJ





Feb 24 2009 5:24 AM

Thats so cool you guys have heard of Fargo! One day my friends and I hope to see you perfom live here or somewhere near. I think the music you make is heaven like.
Hows Florida? And it's good to see you have a sense of humor!
Paul Dixon





Feb 12 2009 12:03 AM

Hey!
Hope you enjoy the music.

Paulxxxxxx
Keats' Handwriting





Feb 14 2009 5:34 PM

Just stopping by to tell you about a musical event called Electroniganza! being held at the Warehouse, Feb 27th @ 7:30.

In addition to Keats' Handwriting, Sapphire Rebellion , Mad Happy , the Penetralia, and Ars Phoenix will be playing.

You can see the event here: Click Here To View Event


This will be our CD release party for us, so we are very excited!

(We've got new songs, videos, mash-ups, remixes posted as well- def feel free to check those out.)


Thanks for your patience, sorry for this long post and hope to see you there! :)

Cheers,

Joel & Michelle

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Paul Dixon





Feb 12 2009 12:00 AM

cheers! im glad you like the sound.
enjoyed listening to your tracks to - especially the cello.
x
Scottzilla





Feb 10 2009 1:07 PM

Well, I checked & re-checked.
My research shows that Barack Obama is indeed President of these United States. Now, I believe I'm owed a show.
You Vandal (Transitions in Tampa, FL TONIGHT!)





Feb 3 2009 8:13 PM

then i guess we both have good names :)
Melodic Revolution Records.





Feb 3 2009 1:37 AM

Just dropping in to listen to some great music.
peace love and revolution
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Feb 3 2009 7:14 PM

why do you hate us?
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Feb 1 2009 6:05 AM

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Jan 13 2009 10:40 PM

WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT!!
hope to catch ya creepin' at a show soon!!

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Jan 16 2009 6:08 PM

you guys playin out still?
billy





Jan 14 2009 1:01 PM

no top five love for me?

OH,i get it....
...its because im filipino.

typical bullshit! im looking at you jessie rickie.


racist.


everybody at the office agrees from joshua agerstrand on Vimeo.
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Jan 3 2009 4:44 AM

Happy New Year to you!!!!!!! Come hang out!!! :)







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