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efft
Indie / Folk Rock / Other

"Coax the taut Forehead to Unclutch Itself"

San Francisco, California
United States

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Last Login:  10/5/2008
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   efft: General Info
Member Since8/2/2007
Band Memberssarah palmer: vocals, guitar, composition
jordan glenn: drum set and percussion
cory wright: clarinet and bass clarinet
noah phillips: guitars
InfluencesMogwai, U2, Tom Waits, The Sundays, Mazzy Star, Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Joanna Newsom
Sounds LikeReally melancholy, kinda psychedelic and lush balladry that feels like lying down stoned in a tranquil garden while little miniature fairies come and attack you on little miniature unicorns. Brutal...
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 22 2008 9:00P
Red Devil Lounge San Francisco, California
Oct 30 2008 8:00P
Linnea’s San Luis Obispo, California
Nov 18 2008 9:00P
Hemlock Tavern San Francisco, California

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   About efft
efft is the pop spawn of the Mills College music community; the unlikely grouping of a small town songstress, a so-cal metal head, a comedian brained percussion nerd from Eugene, and a militant stoney improviser. Sarah Palmer grew up in the beach town of Morro Bay, CA. She spent those days speaking in tongues, being home-schooled, playing sacred music on the piano, and writing poetry with the tangible constraint of a sheltered life. To celebrate her 18th year, she left the church, and went straight into the rave scene. Her continuous path in psychedelic exploration has influenced her musical tastes greatly. She considers singing to be a vital step in switching between different strands of consciousness. She currently resides in San Francisco, where she writes and performs her own songs. She is grateful to have studied with Dina Emerson, and Fred Frith. Noah Phillips makes sounds using prepared electric and acoustic guitar, analog electronics, and no-input feedback loops. Noah enjoys playing guitar in front of an audience. Jordan Glenn has played in various musical settings including orchestras, jazz big bands and combos, punk, rock and pop bands, improv groups and solo. Since moving to the Bay Area, he has worked with Fred Frith, William Winant, Zeena Parkins, Anantha Krishnan, Aram Shelton, Josh Allen, Damon Smith and Moe! Staiano. In his home town of Eugene OR he performed with the bands the Visible Men, Scrambled Ape, Mood Area 52 and Los Mex Pistols Del Norte, as well as with composer/arranger Maria Schneider and composer John Zorn. He also writes and leads his own band, Wiener Kids.

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Pink Canoes





Oct 5 2008 6:02 PM

wow! your band really rocks harder! what a magical experience your work evokes... much love
le canoes!
Hello Monster





Sep 24 2008 11:54 AM

Thanks for your friendship!

We're a band from San Francisco, stop by our page and check us out! We'll be playing a few times in SF this summer, check our page for dates.
The Blue and Red





Aug 16 2008 6:05 PM

Playing as the intermission act for the Bushwick Film Festival at the Market Hotel on Saturday, August 23rd.

Live electronic music with live drums...In 3D!!!

Check Out the new tunes!
Ando





Aug 12 2008 8:08 PM

Thanks a lot! Hope to see you soon!
[ coral ]





Aug 12 2008 1:27 AM




Like The Ocean





Aug 5 2008 5:53 AM

Hey there,
We love playing shows! We're actually playing in SF on friday at the RETOX Lounge.
We should chill or something.
Take care,

John
Like The Ocean
WINDOWPAIN INDUSTRIES





Aug 4 2008 6:36 PM

Greg





Jul 29 2008 10:59 PM

Hey Guys! It was great having you perform at our first ever home concert. Great sounds, vibes, songs, peeps. Glad you liked the recordings. Cheers from Brooklyn!

-Greg
That Hideous Strength





Jul 10 2008 9:14 PM

ARGUS
doors 8 / show 9pm, $5, 21+
Night of 100 Eyes Part I:
Barnwave (w/Kevin Blechdom
and Christopher Fleeger) http://www. barnwave. com/
Oaxacan http://www. myspace. com/oax
Pink Canoes http://www. myspace. com/pinkcanoes
Efft http://www. myspace. com/weareefft
Clovis Heald http://www. druggedconscience. com/clovisheald

ARGUS
doors 8/show 9pm, $5, 21+
Night of 100 Eyes Part 2:
QuattroBeggs http://www. myspace. com/j4solo http://voicesofvanessa. com/
Tea Elles http://www. myspace. com/teaelles
James Fei http://www. jamesfei. com/
Sad Horse http://www. myspace. com/sadhorsepdx
plus special apearence by Janet Pants http://www. janetpants. com/

100Eyes2100Eyes2
Le nœud logique - 2 new tracks w/ Yuko Oshima





Jul 3 2008 7:49 AM

very surprising and beautiful songs, j'aime beaucoup, vraiment !
yannis
ps : I don't really understand what you mean by "le meow du chat"...
the norman conquest





Jun 15 2008 3:48 PM

hope your show had the last laugh on the world MUHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAA
Jordan





Jun 3 2008 7:51 PM

Wow, the stuff sounds really good!
Artificial Blood





Jun 2 2008 8:23 PM

Did you know that your band name is almost an anagram of feet?
The Verner Pantons (Tobias)





May 30 2008 1:52 AM

Cheers! And Thank you!
Jack O’ The Clock





May 1 2008 5:24 PM

Great show Tuesday night! I'm sorry we couldn't stay for the whole thing. Sarah, your voice is marvelous.
Phillip Greenlief





Apr 27 2008 3:02 AM

beautiful show last night, y'all!

looking forward to catching you at the utah on tuesday.

<3
pg
the norman conquest





Apr 17 2008 11:17 PM

i've been south-of-spain-ified!!! taking it too easy to get to listening to prince, as well as dressing in tight pants.
i will get back to the "boy" as soon as i get back to the "bay"
Phillip Greenlief





Apr 8 2008 7:07 AM

we're doing a gig soon...
how cool is that?

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<3
pg
Fae





Mar 28 2008 9:12 PM

insanely beautiful.
shine on!
TELEPATHIK FRIEND





Mar 22 2008 8:20 PM

"Reality is that which,
when you stop believing in it,
doesn't go away." -pkd

"Sometimes the appropriate response to reality
is to go insane.
" -pkd
The Atomic Bomb Audition





Mar 22 2008 8:47 AM

I hope Alee doesn't have an Efft gig this night. If so, we have a plan where I can "sing" the guitar parts while drumming.
-b

kaiser roll





Mar 20 2008 7:31 PM

Youse guys are better than radiohead.
Phillip Greenlief





Mar 16 2008 6:10 PM

FUCK!

i wanted to come to your show tonight at mama buzz, but my rehearsal for this tour i have coming up got pushed back to later in the afternoon - early evening. i'm probably not going to be able to make it...

have a great show!
PG
Phillip Greenlief





Mar 14 2008 3:36 PM

damn!

i'm a fan and i haven't even seen you yet. nice tracks on the player...did someone say petersburg? i'm there!

ok, i'm going to head to mama buzz on sunday.

seez yous soonz!
pg
the norman conquest





Mar 13 2008 8:51 AM

bravo tonight y'all!!! wish i could have stayed til the end, but my timecard had to be punched... i will be at your show on april 29th!!!!
The Clarences ™





Mar 11 2008 11:45 PM

Domo arigato for your comment, Efft!!!!
How is your day going?
Glad you agree that Rock N Roll is the ONLY thing that will never let you down!!!!
We hope all is well.
The Clarences ™





Mar 11 2008 6:14 AM

THE CLARENCES love & support Efft!!!!
M. Mara Ann (:: mara ::)





Mar 10 2008 6:45 PM

mmmmm .. can i have one of those new band posters to hang in my school locker?!!
delugenal





Mar 4 2008 10:22 PM

you've somehow captured the voices in my head
Samantha





Mar 4 2008 6:41 AM

I like your new pictures :)
jennifer harper





Feb 28 2008 10:15 PM

you guys are freaking cute!
XO
the norman conquest





Feb 25 2008 10:12 AM

y'all are the best. your new pictures freaking rule. we're all stoked, soon we shall release upon this unsuspecting world the fruits of our labors. and they will be stoked. you're killing your father larry.
Artificial Blood





Feb 20 2008 5:22 PM

Oh snap! Can't wait. Sorry it took me sooo long, i just got this now, i heard you guys are playing on KUSF, that's superrad!