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The Working Poor
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"enemies with loud voices"

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  3/15/2008
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   The Working Poor: General Info
Member Since6/4/2006
Band Websitecoming soon. we are training for proper geekdom.
Band MembersAlan Lewandowski (guitar,vocals), Lee Smookler (vocals, rubber chicken and keys), Brian Dean Richmond (bass, bass ale), Greg Pierce (guitar), Zach Harris (drum, percussion, tuned bells), Thad Kellstadt (drums)
InfluencesJack Teagarden, Louis Armstrong, Leadbelly, Ma Rainey, The Seekers, the troubador tradition, the Bumps, Edna St. Vincent Millay
Sounds LikeTownes Van Zandt, Jack Teagarden, Barbara Lewis
Record LabelNew Anarchy, Rickety Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About The Working Poor
Covering country from Circleville to Wilmington*, from a humid center of rolling hills, with rock n' roll songs born of the greater Pittsburgh land mass and waterways, chthonic, pagan responses to the vexing terrain and social climate of the area. Lo-fi rock n' roll, classic country ghosts, the folk blues ghosts of the ghosts, girl group high romance, late expressionism, comic old world poetry, desperate literature from urban dust.. We have recently lost our drummer Thad to cupid, visual art avenues and wanderlust. He is dearly missed as music collaborator and friend. he will always be with us, and his Circleville stamp remains all over our music. At the same time, we are tickled to welcome new percussion maestro Zach Harris, who recently stepped down from the drum throne of pop dynamos theTelefonics; one of our favorite bands and...it's a totally fam. affair, so welcome to new/old fam fatale Zach. 7000 cheers to both of these blokes. And best luck to Thad and his main partner in crime J. Mac in Chi town. Smooch smooch. All that said, we have a new EP for sale Eat the Middle Class. A popular music rip up. 6 of our best songs recorded and mixed live to stereo in the studio by our co-conspirator John Johnston(also of the Telefonics). The cd covers were handprinted by Third Termite Press.. one of the classiest outfits in Pittsburgh. Our third collaboration. Thanks Alisa. pick up your copy at Paul's, Desolation Row, the Big Idea, or contact us. *North to South from Erie to McClure. http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/bschles/My%20Webs/index.htm

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The Working Poor has 127 friends.
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Leah





May 9 2008 6:54 AM

I also heard about Al's unfortunate accident, cause I get all the news.. hope you're ok!!!
Leah





May 9 2008 6:50 AM

are yinz guys playing in NYC next friday or is that just a rumor someone started to f*ck with me?
Shango the Cat





Apr 16 2008 6:09 PM

Local Honey





Mar 21 2008 9:19 AM

can you guys PLEASE play a show soon? you can do it in my basement if necessary.
Rado's Sarah





Mar 15 2008 7:13 AM

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Shango the Cat





Feb 24 2008 7:19 PM

many greetings from rochester, ny
shango
Kevin Finn





Dec 14 2007 1:40 PM

great show! thanks for celebrating with us! kev
Leah





Oct 31 2007 11:15 AM

play the mt. wash party saturday...please please please!!! Cooooome ooooon, I said please three times!!
madorange





Sep 30 2007 1:20 PM

edgar um





Jul 2 2007 2:58 PM

telefonics





May 25 2007 6:00 AM

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darcy





Mar 18 2007 10:47 AM

Ever wanted to know who looks at your profile and how many times they look?
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AK of AK





Mar 17 2007 9:40 AM

you guys were amazing last night, it was really nice to see all of you :)
The Last Days...





Feb 22 2007 9:20 PM

I am watching the Sopranos.
isadore





Feb 17 2007 11:38 AM

um, i guess i'll post your show for you...you lazy asses.
you are playing at gooski's on feb. 24 with Noble Lake (Baltimore)
sarak the destroyer





Jan 22 2007 2:38 PM

me thinks it is time for yinz to get off of your butts and play a show. jesus.




and don't forget to let me know about it!!!
Pegasus Unicorn





Jan 10 2007 12:43 PM

plethera of posters for this show
sorry
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Pegasus Unicorn





Jan 7 2007 8:01 AM

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Chris





Jan 2 2007 8:44 AM

Thanks for the Add!
A Gang of Chargers





Dec 22 2006 2:30 PM

Photobucket - Video and Image Hostingspread the word! WORD!
Bill J Oliver





Dec 15 2006 2:29 PM

I wanna take you there.






C'mon, guys!!!




telefonics





Dec 5 2006 12:07 PM

Thanks for the weekend!! The highlight was definitely the falafel!!!
Sonia





Dec 4 2006 6:36 AM

Enjoying the CD on a Monday morning at work. Thanks for a great Saturday show and for your great music...a grace, no doubt.
The Slow Break





Nov 9 2006 12:33 PM

Listening to the new cd right now and holy jesus, boys, it is awesome. Looking forward to Sat. good times will be had.
telefonics





Nov 3 2006 2:10 PM

We are looking forward to your visit because we love you all very very much!
wine and spirits





Oct 30 2006 11:11 PM

so why aren't we in the top 20? do you you not love us like i thaught you did. that is not at all rediculous or un caled for or pusalanimous. sound it out.
Hem & Haw





Oct 16 2006 6:02 AM

great show saturday night, guys! i had so much fun playing this show. thanks again to alan for asking us to play. the new CD sounds amazing, too!
John





Oct 2 2006 4:03 AM

The Working Poor are the best goddamned band in the goddamned world.
Feline Fury!!





Sep 13 2006 10:25 AM

Wow! we've got new tunes online! give a listen, friends.
Bill J Oliver





Aug 30 2006 8:12 PM

"Drowning On Dry Land" is a real nice tune. "Lovers I Draupudi" is soooo cool. Could it be from all that Bass Ale??!!!!


thanx for the add!!!



billj (www.billjoliver.com)
wine and spirits





Aug 7 2006 11:52 PM

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wine and spirits





Aug 7 2006 11:41 AM

many thanks! seeing you this weekend again... its like some psychotronic dream. it dont wanna wake up.
420bongsticker





Jul 21 2006 10:11 AM

who made who?
-ac/dc
IamIs





Jul 18 2006 8:53 PM

You all were outstanding at Gooski's Saturday night. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. see ya soon.
wine and spirits





Jul 16 2006 10:57 PM

who made you?
420bongsticker





Jul 9 2006 4:21 PM

who made this?
thad
wine and spirits





Jul 8 2006 2:12 PM

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Lawree





Jun 5 2006 12:17 AM

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