PopTodd Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 He said that it was pretty pointless. After all, if you know of and love a band that nobody else has ever heard of, once you share it with anybody else, then they know it, too. So, why be so snobby about it? Very true. So, in the interest of reducing the snobbery of the board and the world in general, would you like to share with the class a couple of very obscure bands that you love? Local heroes? Friends' bands (that are actually great) and whatnot... So, I suppose it's an excercise in snobbery, at the same time that it's an excercise to reduce the snobbery out there. But hell, it'll be fun! Let 'er rip!!! I will let you all go first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Okay, here's a local musician that's been around since the early 90s. He's a really great songwriter, even been covered by the likes of Ron Sexsmith. Vocally he falls somewhere between Lou Reed and Bob Dylan. Kyp Harness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 well I have a very good friend that leads a band in the Twin Cities thats been getting a lot of positive reviews and press in the last six months. Great articles in local papers and on local blogs, including Solace's More Cowbell. They are called Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles (misspelling is intentional I guess). They just released their debut CD called "Orange Peels and Rattlesnakes" Check out her myspace : Lucy's Myspace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 The first time I met Louie B I can't even tell you what we did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Within 10 minutes of meeting Louie we were discussing avant-garde jazz - I knew I was gonna like this dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I spoke to Louie B on the phone once. it was one of those people passing the phone around things. once he found out who I was he seemed like he wanted off the phone. it made me feel special*. I don't know if any of the bands I like are obscure. I hope not. *I didn't really take it personally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 So, in the interest of reducing the snobbery of the board and the world in general, would you like to share with the class a couple of very obscure bands that you love? Local heroes? Friends' bands (that are actually great) and whatnot... Hop on Pop and i'm having VC de ja vu in posting that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Man that coffee looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hop on Pop and i'm having VC de ja vu in posting that. You love us?Or you mock us?Either way... thanks! I'll post my obscurities now. Paper Airplane Pilots -- Friends and labelmates: Classic Power PopTrakan: Friends and labelmates: Dark folk rock; Think M. Ward and Frank BlackThe Flavor Channel: The band that inspired this thread. I was really into them back in the 90's. The Smiths meet Sun Ra and Roy Orbison I'll come up with more later. And I'll check out your links when I'm not blocked by the firewall at work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Jay ReatardNorth Mississippi All Stars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 The first time I met Louie B I can't even tell you what we did.Me either...not even sure who this is actually... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 it's Sir Stew, from Boston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 it's Sir Stew, from Boston.hey man..... actually this thread is NOT about me.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Untied States Dig Shovel Dig (they might not be a band anymore) Life on Earth (a Dungen side project) Anna Kramer & the Lost Cause Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Okay, here's a local musician that's been around since the early 90s. He's a really great songwriter, even been covered by the likes of Ron Sexsmith. Vocally he falls somewhere between Lou Reed and Bob Dylan. Kyp Harness Okay, I listened to this and I like him a lot.Something like a young(er), hipster Randy Newman, maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Okay, I listened to this and I like him a lot.Something like a young(er), hipster Randy Newman, maybe?He does have a bit of that Newman touch for wit and satire at times. The guy has 8 records out, not sure how easy they're to find outside of Canada. I actually don't have the last 2, but I like what I've heard so I will have to get those as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saut Crapaud Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 http://www.hosty.com/ has been one of my favorites for 10+ years by himself, as the duo, and the trio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foolnrain97 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 My fave columbus bands:The Loyal Divide WatershedKarate CoyoteBrainbowand if the thread about local faves has Lou's name in it, I can't leave out these guys:Two Cow Garage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laurie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I know this is supposed to be about our little known local bands, but re meeting Lou - have to say, Rick and I found this dude who knows music really well, loves our favorite band, and turned out (just a bonus) he was one extremely nice, classy guy. It was a highlight of our res experience to meet the man .... I know - this thread was not about you ----- can't help myself ---- L & R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I know this is supposed to be about our little known local bands, but re meeting Lou - have to say, Rick and I found this dude who knows music really well, loves our favorite band, and turned out (just a bonus) he was one extremely nice, classy guy. It was a highlight of our res experience to meet the man .... I know - this thread was not about you ----- can't help myself ---- L & R Sounds like you and I had the same experience with Lou. Of course, that is not to diminish the fact that I met Wendy at the exact same time that I met Louie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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