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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: kosmo vinyl on January 12, 2005, 10:37:00 am
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So I was tempted to create an Street Teamer freshmeat id for this one...
I'll keep it short and sweet.
De Novo Dahl on first at the Iota on Saturday. Show is listed as starting 9:30pm, don't if that is when the band plays or not.
If you like well crafted pure pop with guitars, keyboards, drums and four singers this will be the show for you.
Obsessed Fan Boy signing off...
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kosmo vinyl is a street team coaster :p
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Will people have time to go to both the Forum Party and to this?
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no word on whether or not the forum party is happenin' this weekend... i'm guessin' not unless i hear otherwise
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I might be at Iota on Sat. I'm going to give them a listen, but I trust your good taste. ;)
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because i can
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Obessed Fan Boy checking in.
At my age it's great when a new band like De Novo Dahl comes around. Being able to get excited by something new means that falling asleep in the magical armchair gets pushed back a couple years.
Can't recall how long they play or what the exact setlist was, because it was just right whatever it was. Wasn't left wanting more as it was just right. Set highlights include my 2004 anthem "Monsterproof" , the band's subtle Jeff Buckley tribute "Memphis" and future hit singles "Be Your Man" and "All Over Town".
Not everything was spot on, the song "The Funk" was a bit funky but not in a good way. Am including this for Rhett's benefit.
Needless to say I'll be at the coming shows in Feb , new CD in hand, singing along with a smile on my face attempting to bop along. While the armchair continues to gather dust in the corner.
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Kosmo: I was there too, and had the same reaction...just good 'ole rock - done in a joyous, enthusiastic, expert way. I went on your recommendation - and grabbed a good meal too. Sign me up for the "De Novo" street team.
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Kosmo unfortunately I had to miss this show as I was laid up w/ the freakin' illness that is being passed around the metro area. Anyhow, I'm back - when is their next show? I thought I saw they will be at Black Cat...
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next show at Warehouse on Feb 17th...
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Yeah, that's the show I saw listed. Crap just when I noted Exit Clov got a gig at Iota same date.
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I'll be at the Warehouse show...wasn't back in town for the Iota gig. Glad it was a good one.
Okay, so the snow was supposed to STOP for a while!!!
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Four songs from the forthcoming CD now available at De Novo Dahl's Myspace webpage. Complete with smackie worthy pictures
http://www.myspace.com/denovodahl (http://www.myspace.com/denovodahl)
Did you hear Forumie Partie Markie is celebrating his and others birthdays on Feb 5th at Aslyum in Adams Morgan?
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Four songs from the forthcoming CD now available at De Novo Dahl's Myspace webpage. Complete with smackie worthy pictures
http://www.myspace.com/denovodahl (http://www.myspace.com/denovodahl)
Good stuff Kosmo!
And the music isn't bad either. I was thoroughly turned on by Piggy's Misadventure.
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Kosmo, I've finally had time to listen. I like them! If work isn't too crazy, I will try to get to the Warehouse show. Is De Novo Dahl headlining? Wish I could have gone to the Iota show.
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De Novo Dahl MP3s (http://www.micropop.net/node/25)
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I just looked here (http://www.warehousenextdoor.com) and it mentions that Small Shouts (one of the opening bands for the De Novo Dahl show) includes members of Washington Social Club.
Anyone know the scoop on the Small Shouts? Who's in that band from WSC? Olivia?
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That would be Olivia, and from little digging I did it would appears it's a pop punk outfit...
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ok, since i booked the show, i'll give y'all the lowdown:
the small shouts is indeed olivia's other band. they are a guitar/bass/drums indie-pop trio that switches instruments a lot during their set. it's pretty catchy stuff. my band played with them at a halloween party. not really my cup of tea, but people come out for anything WSC-related, and i thought they'd fit well with de novo dahl.
i'm having the small shouts play last only because crowds are fickle and i don't want people leaving before de novo dahl plays, so the set times will be:
9pm: the hot pipes
10pm: de novo dahl
11pm: the small shouts
give or take 15 minutes ...
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Can you buy Warehouse tickets in advance now -- I thought that was a new development. I have a dinner, so probably can get there just in time for DND, but would hate to be shut out!
Thanks
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nope, no advance tix. i seriously doubt 150 people will show up for this. if, by some miracle, that happens, look for me and i'll get you in.
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Thanks for posting those times. I may be able to make this one after all. :)
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Yeah, if DND play at 10pm, I might be able to manage this show!
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did someone mention meeting up and playing D&D?
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Snailhook/Kosmo: I'm trying to rustle-up some good 'ole Virginians to come to the Warehouse De Novo Dahl show on 2/17. It isn't hard 'cause a few caught their show at Iota. This is my first trip to the Warehouse, and since I'll be the troop leader, I'm wondering if there are any insiders tricks to finding parking; the building; and do you expect a sell out? (I promise we'll consolidate our trip and only bring a few SUV's - and not wear low-rider pants with our undies showing - for which we are now world renown.)
Since this website has now been singled-out (another "outting") as a "musicologists mecca" by local media, I suspect you guys will be generating more buzz/interest/bodies for these shows. The Velvet Lounge show was unbelievably crowded, and I suspect it's Fico's postings here (not to mention good buzz about Cartel's great sound). Any advice to beat the crowd is appreciated.
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suki, barring some sort of miracle, this show will not sell out. unless all the bands have more fans than i think they do.
the best place to find parking is on the west side of the convention center, mostly on 9th st. the warehouse is on the east side of the convention center, on 7th. you can usually find parking on new york ave or 7th, too.
since when has this site been recognized as a musicologist's mecca? that seems pretty funny to me.
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Thanks for the insights; I'll be there on thurs. Hoyasaxa3 - recently pegged as "Mr. Knowitall" on another thread - posted somthing about a critic in an on-line chat session at Wash. Post say that he found this message board to be amusing and a repository of music info not found elsewhere...or something along those lines. There IS a combined encylopedic knowledge of contemp. music herein - and more than a few outrageous characters who are "experts". :roll:
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LOLOLOLOL
Suki, I think I like you. ;)
(No, O'Mankie! Not that way.)
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For me this forum may as well be my Blog and it my serve the same sort of purpose for some of the other regulars as well. Maybe if some slick Content Management Software (i.e. blog community, wiki, etc) where installed, we could give the forum some "cred" or at least give BigYawn a run for it's money.
Personally I much prefer to get a site up and running, mangage the content, and tweak the site as needed. The idea of actually on a regular basis creatind content and doing editing usually ends up fustrating me.
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Kosmo: I agree; this forum does exist thanks to the generousity of Seth, and his band of merry men and women - but I think it's a blog in it's purest form: no commerciality; no paid interests (except for ONE very active pain in the ass). ..and there's an implicit disclaimer which makes it so much fun: All opinions and statements found here are solely the views of individuals and not reflective of the 930, citizens of America, or other dwellers of the universe!
(I do think we should have a warning posted somewhere: Anyone with an unusual idea/philosophy/taste in music - should be prepared to be bludgeoned by cranky board members who don't agree, and there may be an ugly mob action. Proceed at your own risk. )
Kosmo: Don't change!
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Originally posted by snailhook:
so the set times will be:
9pm: the hot pipes
10pm: de novo dahl
11pm: the small shouts
give or take 15 minutes ...
Do these times still hold for tonight?
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Kosmette and I will be heading to Burma Restaurant for some pre show nosh around 7:30pm. Anyone heading to the show is welcome to join us. Although there will be no waiting for a party to form :) It's on 6th NW between G & H, near the phone booth center.
Show Roll Call?
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I plan to go, but have a dinner and am not sure I can make it. But I PLAN to! ;)
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Originally posted by Suki:
(I do think we should have a warning posted somewhere: Anyone with an unusual idea/philosophy/taste in music - should be prepared to be bludgeoned by cranky board members who don't agree, and there may be an ugly mob action. Proceed at your own risk. )
really? it seems to me that unusual tastes in music are widely accepted here, it's the mainstream crap that seems to get shat on.
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
For me this forum may as well be my Blog and it my serve the same sort of purpose for some of the other regulars as well. Maybe if some slick Content Management Software (i.e. blog community, wiki, etc) where installed, we could give the forum some "cred" or at least give BigYawn a run for it's money.
here here!
i don't have much experience with this stuff, but i'd certainly pitch in to help out if someone wanted to do something like this ...
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
Originally posted by Suki:
(I do think we should have a warning posted somewhere: Anyone with an unusual idea/philosophy/taste in music - should be prepared to be bludgeoned by cranky board members who don't agree, and there may be an ugly mob action. Proceed at your own risk. )
really? it seems to me that indie rock tastes in music are widely accepted here, it's anything not indie rock that seems to get shat on. [/b]
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Originally posted by Suki:
Kosmo: Don't change!
Sometimes, when I find new music, I take out the Kosmo music gauge-o-meter to determine thumbs up or thumbs down. :D
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Do these times still hold for tonight?
yup, more or less. de novo dahl will go on closer to 10:15, so that should give you people with dinner plans a few extra minutes to eat dessert. :p
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
Originally posted by Suki:
(I do think we should have a warning posted somewhere: Anyone with an unusual idea/philosophy/taste in music - should be prepared to be bludgeoned by cranky board members who don't agree, and there may be an ugly mob action. Proceed at your own risk. )
really? it seems to me that unusual tastes in music are widely accepted here, it's the mainstream crap that seems to get shat on. [/b]
"Unusual" as in anything YOU don't like/agree with/sanction. ..an example being how many board suggestions for your "weekend out" rag you choose to disregard. Oh yeah, journalistic privilege - not reporter accuracy.
OH GREAT CARNACK, WHAT WILL BE HOYA'S NEXT POST: He'll disagree and attack you more for these remarks.
waiting...waiting...BAM!
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Show Roll Call?
I'm hoping to come. I have a meeting starting at 7pm, so we will see when I get out -and what my energy level is...
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Speaking of Karnack:
Answer: 930 Club forum
Question:
Washington, D.C.: Hi GOGs -- had a quick question about the D.C. "scene." I have some friends, scientists by trade, coming to town in a couple of weeks for a conference. (They're astronomers from the Frosty Drew Observatory up in R.I.) I don't think they care too much about seeing politicos or "the beautiful people" but I wondered if there are places (bars, restaurants, etc.) where "the brilliant people" hang out, like Smithsonian folks, writers, scientists, etc. In short, we're thinking John Bortle, not John Ashcroft or John Riggins. Tks.
Joe: Well, if you've ever listened to John Riggins on the radio or tv, you'd know he was a pretty witty guy. So, right away, I'm suspicious. Anyway, can you imagine a more insufferable place than one populated by people who think they are brilliant?
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I would suggest, up their own asses! :D
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Originally posted by snailhook:
Do these times still hold for tonight?
yup, more or less. de novo dahl will go on closer to 10:15, so that should give you people with dinner plans a few extra minutes to eat dessert. :p [/b]
Thanks.
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Originally posted by Suki:
"Unusual" as in anything YOU don't like/agree with/sanction. ..an example being how many board suggestions for your "weekend out" rag you choose to disregard. Oh yeah, journalistic privilege - not reporter accuracy.
OH GREAT CARNACK, WHAT WILL BE HOYA'S NEXT POST: He'll disagree and attack you more for these remarks.
waiting...waiting...BAM!
huh?? i appreciated all of the comments i got from everyone, and tried to use as many as i could in my column ... i personally apologize to you for not including your group who is playing in baltimore: a) i try to stick as much as possible to DC and its immediate environs, b) there was a lot of stuff going on this weekend, and the group didn't sound particularly interesting or worth noting
honestly, i appreciate all of your inputs, it helps me out when i'm trying to compile a comprehensive list, and i try to work in as many plugs as i can.
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Originally posted by Suki:
"Unusual" as in anything YOU don't like/agree with/sanction. ..an example being how many board suggestions for your "weekend out" rag you choose to disregard. Oh yeah, journalistic privilege - not reporter accuracy.
suki, i went back and looked at this and there were 4 shows posted before my deadline ... i included 3 of them in my column ... so what's your rub?
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*sigh* My meeting lasted until after 11pm so I didn't make it. How was the show?
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Well I'm biased but DND were excellent last night. They were looser, edgier and more animated then the Iota show. At Iota for some reason they seem restrained and possible a bit shy, but last night they were clearly having fun with the smooth edges roughed up a bit.
My initial impression of the Hot Pipes via their mp3s, also from Nashville, was that they were bit to disjointed for my tastes. However, they started their set with a trippy vibe which for me was more enjoyable. By the end of the set the disjointed material appeared and they kind of lost me.
Hot Pipes (http://www.vacantcagerecords.com/THE%20HOTPIPES/index.html)
Didn't catch the Small Shouts as the last Green Line trains were calling...
Hopefully, DND can build from this show. Several people who arrived during thier set were digging them. And at least a couple people who saw them at Iota made the effort to see them this time as well.
Enjoyed the vibe of the Warehouse Next Door, was very nice not to come to stinking clothes. Kosmette enjoyed having the Coffee house down the street to chill in waiting for DND. In fact she thinks all clubs should have this setup :)
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Originally posted by El Tee:
Originally posted by Suki:
Kosmo: Don't change!
Sometimes, when I find new music, I take out the Kosmo music gauge-o-meter to determine thumbs up or thumbs down. :D [/b]
Thanks for the compliment, maybe I should trademark Kos-mo-eter.
Right now the Kos-mo-eter is slowly rising for the new Ash CD. At first it was in the middle because it was an intial disappoint in the face of "Free All Angels". But, pulling it out six months after getting the record, it's really beginning to grow on my. Should end up a 7.5 to 8 on the scale. "Free All Angels" getting a 9.5.
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Sorry I didn't make it to the Warehouse last night. I didn't get out until close to 10:00 - so I went for the closest venue; Iota. Two friends made it to the De Novo Dahl show last night, and really liked the space and show. They also said they thought they were better last night
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I thought DND were quite good. The Kosmo-meter is right once again. Nice, fun, poppy stuff. It's a shame more people weren't there though. I'd guess maybe 25 people when they hit the stage. More came in throughout their set. Always a pleasure to see kosmo. Thanks for the CD! I picked up their EP as well.
The Small Shouts were fun, but a bit ragged. They mentioned it was only their 4th gig. Typical 3-piece - drums/bass/guitar. Olivia (from WSC) and two guys. They switched instruments every couple of songs, which was fun at first, but it tended to slow things down after a while. They seemed to be having fun though. We sure did.
Fun night. I love The Warehouse.
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I'm very sad I didn't make it, but dinner went until close to 11:00, and I'm beginning to get a cold. Actually, today it's full-blown (the painful kind, with the headache/earache/burning throat in tow).
I'll probably have to miss Saccharine tonight as well. :(
Glad it was a good show for Kosmo, Kosmette and Chutney!
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Sorry to hear you're sick, Bags. Hope you're better soon.
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Just a gentle reminder that De Novo Dahl play Baltimore on Satuday at the Mojo.
9pm Doors
* De Novo Dahl
* Celia Kipp and The Last Ditch
* Jones Falls
* Hot Pipes
http://www.themojobalto.com/ (http://www.themojobalto.com/)
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
maybe I should trademark Kos-mo-eter.
Right now the Kos-mo-eter is slowly rising for the new Ash CD. At first it was in the middle because it was an intial disappoint in the face of "Free All Angels". But, pulling it out six months after getting the record, it's really beginning to grow on my. Should end up a 7.5 to 8 on the scale. "Free All Angels" getting a 9.5.
:D
& Thanks, I might check out the Bl. Cat show...
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everybody, thanks for the kind words. i try my best to create a comfortable environment for people to enjoy the shows.
we did ok last night, about 35 paid. everyone there seemed to be into de novo dahl.
my take on the bands pretty much reflects what kosmo and chutney said. de novo dahl are a great power-pop band with a vintage sound, and of their 40 minute set, there were only two songs that i felt missed the mark. these guys could be an elephant 6 band. the hot pipes were nothing special, but were decent and had a few really enjoyable songs. the small shouts are fun and could grow into something good with more work.
kosmo, how is that sugarplastic cd?
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Originally posted by snailhook:
kosmo, how is that sugarplastic cd?
ditto
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while out of the blue was one of my favorite songs of last year, I'm still not crazy about the album as a whole
Right now the Kos-mo-eter is slowly rising for the new Ash CD.
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For my tastes the Sugarplastic CD is stunning, the fellow who runs Chalkhills, the long running XTC listserve, and also a Sugarplatic fan says the record is the best he's heard in years. I've said before the band maybe to quirky for it's own good. The record is a nice slice of psychedelic pop, with lots of layers of vocals and instruments. The vocals remind of what might have been heard in the 30s.
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DND capped off two area shows at the Mojo on Sat, which was a bit more lively due to some extra alcohol beverages being consumed. This of course is not the first time more than the usual amounts of alcohol has flowed at the Mojo. The band is certainly showing signs of getting thier live show together. Even "The Funk" which didn't do much for me at Iota, has now be rocked up a bit and become a set favorite. As with many young bands, they need to work on the stage banter and transitions between songs. I give them props however for not spending time between songs to tune thier guitars.
It's a shame they weren't paired with more like minded bands. Good times all around...
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Nice review of the album on CMJ. It's only a matter of time before it gets skewered by one of the "hip" music sites...
DE NOVO DAHL: Cats And Kittens
You wonder how many bands have had the same conversation, all hot and pumped on their first full-length: "Crazy dance remixes of the whole record! Double-album debut!" But to actually go through with it? Thatâ??s some ambitious beginnings. You couldnâ??t accuse Nashville six-piece De Novo Dahl of shying away from wild ambitions, though, well beyond the fact that Cats & Kittens is a big, fat 32- track bear of a debut. Cats houses the straight mixes, an amalgam of ambitious pop, rock, new-wave and party-funk ideas that run from silly to somber to just plain weird. They reach varying results with the genre-jumpingâ??"Jeffrey"'s Flaming Lips-gone-glam quirk, "Ryan Patrick Huseman Darrow"'s Brit-rock bombast and "Be Your Man"'s popped-up garage grit are delectably effective, while "The Funk"'s goofy danceability feels a bit tired with repeated listensâ??but their grabbing from so many different bags is what makes them an exciting find. Kittens, meanwhile, holds the remixesâ??16 almost unrecognizable dance jams cobbled from bits and pieces of Catsâ?? tracks, chunky programmed beats, samples and synth squiggles. Was it better left as an idea that brought giggles to a band meeting? Nope. Had De Novo Dahl only released Kittens, theyâ??d likely rule Williamsburg by now. Itâ??s a wriggly collection of electro-pop that, while perhaps not as affecting as Cats, still purrs. As a whole, the bandâ??s first offering feels something like a well-made mix tape: a little incongruous, maybe, but bursting with brilliant individual ideas.
CMJ review (http://www.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=3547534)
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heh. just visited their site last week. Do you know how their SXSW shows were?
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Great story on the band in The Tennessean (http://tennessean.com/entertainment/music/archives/05/03/67706868.shtml?Element_ID=67706868), did not know there was a shoegaze band, Harmonium, in their past.