Thoughts of Mary formed in 1992 when Marc Daigle (guitar) and Gabe Daigle (vocals--no relation), began kicking around the idea of starting a band. They found like-minded allies in friends, Joel Dicharry (bass) and Bill Rhodes (guitar).
With influences ranging from the Replacements to Neil Young, they started to forge a sound that melded early 80’s jangle rock with heavier alternative rock stylings of the day. The band recruited local drummer, Keith Simoneaux, and began paying their dues at bars and fraternity parties. The same year they recorded their only cd, Paper, Rock, Scissors, which yielded the regional radio hit, "Anymore".
The band toured constantly throughout the Southeast U.S. to expand their following and in the process built a loyal fanbase. Along the way, the band played shows with the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, the Gin Blossoms, Cowboy Mouth, Soul Hat, Better than Ezra, and many others.
Toward the end of 1994, the band grew tired of touring and disbanded. Their final gigs were two sold out shows on the same night at the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge.
Since then the band members have all continued to play music, independently from each other. “We decided the time was right for us to get together and have some fun. A lot of people have asked me over the years for a copy of our old cd, so I figured there was still some interest there,” says lead singer, Gabe Daigle.
The band recently reformed on January 27, 2007 to play a reunion show at Chelsea’s Café in Baton Rouge. The show was a huge success and well attended. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO SUPPORT US.
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Hope everything goes well Saturday night.
I wish you all the best for an awesome show. I just wish I was going to be there this weekend instead of next weekend.But hey, you can always do a show here in Colorado.
damn really? I second Kev's motion for sure. You guys put me on my first stage and yeah it sucked but you told me it was great and I haven't left the stage since. VIVA SEXUAL HEALING!!!!!
Gee, this make me feel old.
I really thought you guys were a good band, with good songs, and only short time away from being one of those early 90's one hit wonders.
I mean that in the nicest way possible, because now that we look back at that era of music you obviously wouldn't have been alone. Not from lack of talent, because of the music industry and lack of marketing skills.
Have fun playing, I'm sure the material will still sound fresh.
So happy for you guys, I only wish you were playing in November as I'll be in BR to watch the tigers slaughter Ole Miss! Guess I might have to make a long trip back down in 2007. Cheers and all my best for a kick ass reunion!
