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the Upperhand
Indie / Rock / Powerpop



SEATTLE,
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   the Upperhand: General Info
Member Since8/6/2004
Band Websiteupperhandband.com
Band MembersNate Hill - guitar, vocals, piano
Ricardo Hoffman - drums
Luke Walker - piano, guitar, vocals
Seth Walker - bass, vocals
InfluencesComic books
Sounds LikeThere’s really no way around the fact that Nate Hill’s voice sounds like David Gray’s. But this is okay for two reasons: I was (fondly) impregnated at least four times while listening to Gray’s “Babylon”. I guess something about that song makes me wanna bone whoever is nearby. (I should probably just get my tubes tied after I get my hands on a copy of the new Upperhand album.) And secondly Hill’s interesting vocals are integrated with unpredictable time signature changes, a rabid pianist, and layers of guitar and bass that might make you think of The Dismemberment Plan or Minus the Bear. - usounds .com _ - "I hadn’t put in an appearance at New Music Monday for a while, but I was broke and I figured I could bum a few drinks off of Matt A., so what the hell. I ambled into the Rendezvous, was greeted by the lovely bartender ("You’re the one who always gets Matt so fucked up when you drop by!") and soon found myself in the Jewel Box listening to [the Upperhand] play some cool disjointed whaddayacallit, "angular post-punk melodic" whatever. There were some bugged out time signatures mixed with harmony vocals and some pleasantly busy bass lines. Just different enough from the thousand other bands in town trying to cop that sound that I dug it." -Matt B., www.NadaMucho.com
Record LabelYes please
Type of LabelNone





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Aug 5 2008 10:30P
Rendezvous seattle

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   About the Upperhand
The Upperhand has existed in some form or another since 2000, yet didn't reach it's full culmination until 2004. Since then, the four have strived to improve their sound into something atypical in the current music landscape (at least from their perspective). Using piano-driven melodies with a jazzy twist and a unique vocal style, The Upperhand is unlike anything that you've heard before.

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Purchase Upperhand albums:

THE UPPERHAND: The Sailing And Sinking Of The SS Ridiculous The Sinking and Sailing of the S.S. Ridiculous - $12.97


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the Upperhand's Friends Comments
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SKIRT





Jul 18 2008 7:14 AM

SKIRT
fun w/ microphones





Jun 19 2008 7:12 PM

yo.
whats up
BATTERSEA





Apr 21 2008 12:05 AM

Hey gents we're looking forward to the show too. Looks like a great bill.

cheers,

Battersea
coffee&wine





Apr 19 2008 4:15 AM

hey, thanks for finding us.
Your songs are really great.I like them very much.
Greetings from Spain.
coffee&wine
Spanish for 100





Apr 2 2008 1:56 PM

Very cool stuff guys.
Walter





Apr 1 2008 11:38 AM

Your show last night was rad.

Dig the CD.

Thanks again.




W.
The Dimes





Mar 29 2008 9:49 AM

We're heading up to your town very soon...

jake
Boiler Room Music





Mar 28 2008 1:44 PM

great music..!
you should play the boiler room
sometime...

...micheal
The Special Blend





Feb 28 2008 10:03 PM

Thanks guys. dig the tunes. Im sure we will run into you guys gigging soon.
Certain Inertia





Feb 24 2008 1:07 PM

Thanks for checking us out. You sound great. Hope to see you guys soon. Certain Inertia
The Empty Mirror





Jan 31 2008 8:55 PM

Looks like we were already friends... small world! You like Exploding Dog?

-Gv
RKCNDY - SEATTLE 91-95





Jan 26 2008 3:58 PM

We miss you too!

XOXO!
The Empty Mirror





Jan 23 2008 10:08 PM

Thanks for the add. I think you've got a cool voice.

-Gv
17th CHAPTER





Jan 21 2008 10:04 PM

thanks for the add, have a great show!
Hair Envelope





Jan 17 2008 10:51 AM

Hey guys thanks for the add! I must say I do like Oceans In Kansas -- both the concept and the song, that is. Maybe see you around Sea-town. Take care! Matt
David Evan





Jan 13 2008 5:47 PM

hello! cool music. i'm hoping to tour up to seattle so maybe i'll see you!
Poland





Jan 2 2008 12:03 PM

Hey! Thanks for finding us!
You guys have a really cool sound.
sloane





Dec 31 2007 4:09 PM

thanks! happy new year :)
My Deformed Pets





Dec 31 2007 1:49 PM

Hey there fellas, thanks for the add. Good tunes, hope to catcha show sometime! -Drew
Georgetown Music Festival





Dec 29 2007 1:53 AM

Thanks for the add and hope to see you at the festival!
Benjamin Bear





Dec 27 2007 1:55 PM

See you there!Swiss
Wynne Records





Dec 17 2007 11:59 AM

Hey, sweet tunes...thanks for the add.
Nancy Frieko





Dec 17 2007 10:54 AM

Hey! I had such a great time last night! It was a pleasure sharing the stage!
TEMPLE VIBE





Dec 10 2007 4:25 PM

sup guys! thanks for the add. i'm bummed i cant make it to ground zero on friday. hope you like this poster!




peace!!
Nancy Frieko





Nov 25 2007 10:07 AM

Thanks for the add, guys! I'm looking forward to the 16th at the Skylark.
hypatia lake





Nov 1 2007 5:14 PM

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peapod recordings





Oct 30 2007 10:42 AM

Thanks!
The Constabulary





Oct 30 2007 10:30 AM

Thanks for the add, neighbor! You sound grrrrreat!
We Wrote the Book on Connectors





Oct 22 2007 3:40 PM

Be nice to your ducks.
Look Closer [KTUB August 2nd!]





Oct 10 2007 4:08 PM

Hey Guys,

Great job again last night. You guys always bring it. Love the sound, keep doing what you're doing, and lets play again soon!

-- LC
ballard under construction





Oct 2 2007 1:28 AM

Do find it strange that the band I play with "The Parson Red Heads"
tour last summer was called The Kansas Ocean Tour?
And neither of us are from Kansas

check it out:
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=18907642
Tarantic Records





Oct 1 2007 11:18 AM

Thanks for the add!
elizabeth!





Sep 25 2007 12:55 PM

Nice to meet you!
The Reaching





Sep 22 2007 8:34 AM

hey upperhand...thanks for the add. we hope to play with you sometime soon.

peace >>> the reaching
the swim team





Sep 11 2007 4:49 AM

wow her brother is gonna be so pissed when he sees the pictures she put on her myspace-

http://profile.myspace.com.fuseaction.user.id.28902334.arutncbt.cn
fun w/ microphones





Sep 7 2007 7:57 PM

Yo. greetings from VA. the songs sound incredible. good luck and stay in touch.
SideCho Records [CDs on SALE at the Webstore!]





Sep 7 2007 2:22 PM

hey!! thanks for adding us! if you're interested, you should definitely check out our bands! cheers!! :D
The Milkman's Daughters





Sep 5 2007 4:18 PM

Dig your tunes!
Stencil





Aug 22 2007 6:25 PM

We had a lot of fun at the show last night. We'll have to do it again sometime.
gravy





Aug 22 2007 5:50 PM

awesome music and good times at the high dive last night. thanks guys.
Kelli Hanson





Aug 21 2007 3:30 PM

You guys sound great. A fresh sound for Seattle. I hope to run into you guys up there. Please let me know if you come down to the Bay Area!
The Purps





Aug 16 2007 2:32 PM

Cool tunes guys.
ShadowzWillFall Photography





Aug 13 2007 11:44 AM

tHANKS fOR tHE 'aDD oN' yOU gUYS!!!!!!
Can't Wait To See Y'all At The Rendevous On Sept. 9th. I Missed Your Gig At Easy Street. I Don't Plan On Missing This One!!!!!!!!!See You Soon!