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The Mercury Lounge upcoming shows

The Willowz
10:00

Fan-Tan
9:00
Kill Kill Kill
8:00
Plumsucker
7:00

Venue:
The Mercury Lounge
Date:
Sun 12/20
Notes:
21+
Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:00 PM
$8
The Willowz
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In 2002, while still in their teens, Anaheim natives Richie James Follin and Jessica Reynoza formed the Willowz.Their music was a mix of brash rock 'n' roll, soul, and instinctive raw punk. They recorded a 7-inch for legendary Posh Boy records produced by Follin's step father Paul Kostabi (White Zombie, Psychotica, Y.G.M., Detours). They then toured relentlessly across America, and in 2003 recorded their debut self titled album for Dionysus records. Songs from that album were featured in Michel Gondry's Oscar winning film"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Two songs were included on the Grammy nominated soundtrack as well. Gondry also directed a video for the band featured on the directors label box set and was quoted as saying, "I wish to be to the Willowz what Warhol was to the Velvet Underground." Willowz then released a 7-inch for XL records and toured the U.K.

In 2005 the Willowz recorded and released their highly ambitious second album "Talk in Circles" on Sympathy for the Record Industry. The album was ranked as one of the "Top 50 albums of 2005" by Rolling Stone magazine, graded "A-" by Spin magazine, and ranked on many of the year end lists throughout the country as one of the best albums of the year. The album also features a guest vocal appearance by Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks). Songs from the album were featured in Gondry's film "The Science of Sleep" as well as on the soundtrack.The Willowz followed up "Talk in Circles" with "See in Squares", a dvd accompany to the album with a video for every song (27 videos total and live footage of the band playing a catholic schol summer camp in Oklahoma). They were nominated for Rock band of the year by the LA Weekly.

In 2007 the Willowz signed to Dim Mak records and released "Chautauqua". This album featured a heavier sound rooted deeply in rock and psychedelic music. The album was named "#1 Rock Album of the Year" by the O.C. Weekly. The Willowz toured world wide for this release playing over 300 shows in 2008. They also released numerous 7-inches on labels such as April 77, Contaminated, Acid Bird, and SFTRI.

In February of 2009 the Willowz went to Dallas to record their 4th full length album entitled "Everyone". The album was produced by Stuart Sikes and is the best Willowz album to date. Their latest album contains the raw energy they are known for, mixed with strongly crafted pop hooks. "Everyone" is set to be released Summer 2009 on Dim Mak / Downtown records.
Fan-Tan
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Fan-Tan formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It began as a duo project of Ryan Lee (vocals, guitar) and Kuki Kooks (drums) in the fall of 2006. They expanded the project into a complete band, recruiting Sandee Kooks (bass guitar) and Mike Walters (synthesizer). They relocated to New York City in 2007.
Kill Kill Kill
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Plumsucker
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Plumsucker is a two-person music group based out of Washington D.C., New York City, and New Jersey. The band plays "blues/experimental/rock" music and consists of Andrew McInerney, who currently plays "strings and throat", and Jose Ginarte, who plays "skins and back-up throat". When asked by Channel 9 DC News what type of music the band plays, Ginarte replied "blues", although the band is known to play highly experimental music. Their fascination with the number 512 has led to much discussion, but the origins of the number are unknown. The band's first show took place at an intimate get-together in Northwest DC, with a small crowd. They have recorded their demo E.P. Dinosaur Hunter with friend and producer Chris Gregory. Although the band is currently unsigned, they have a core fan base which greatly supports them in their endeavors. When asked about their fans and the future of the band, McInerney responded with two words: 'gaza' and 'strippers'. In addition to creating their own artwork, they have commissioned the prominent NYC artist "Spike + Willa" to make the artwork for a limited run of their first full-length album, rumored to be called "VER SAC RUM".
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