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    Posted: April 07 2007 at 14:38
Has anyone else heard of this band?

They are a  duo, just drums and bass, but really good.

I'm thinking that maybe they could fit in with RIO/Avant-prog alongside bands like Hella


You can hear the songs on their EP at their myspace

http://www.myspace.com/clevis

or at the official site (click on the media button)

http://www.clevisband.com/
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Points: 16310 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2007 at 15:52
RIO/Avant would be a safe bet.
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Points: 12625 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2007 at 15:55
I'll add them to our chart (but be aware that it might take some time...).
 
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Okay cool avestin Thumbs%20Up
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Brilliant stuff! If you listen to Crocodilian just casually, it's hard to believe this is only bass and drums. I've always known that bass guitar should be a lead instrument Wink

RIO/Avant should fit just fine - make this work Avestin!
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Points: 5111 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2007 at 16:55
I have their EP subliminal and think it's great.  Only 14 minutes, but they pack an awful lot of music into a small space (also it costs $3 on Amazon so there's no excuse for not buying it...). 
 
I suppose they would have to fit in the RIO/avant bag, but I find them quite melodic and accessible - much more so than Ruins for instance.
 
 
 
EDIT:  You might also try out Martini Henry who are on the same label, as is records.  A completely different style of music (semi-acoustic indie / jazz / prog casserole with brilliant guitar work and rather tortured vocals).  They have samples here:
 


Edited by Mascodagama - April 07 2007 at 17:03
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Points: 12625 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 07 2007 at 18:37

First of all let me say again, that this needs approval of the other ZART members and not just me.

Now, I find this to be to my taste, I like it.
I find this also to be on one of the RIO/Avant frontiers with other genres/domains and this time, the Art-Rock domain. But! They do fall more into our territory, and for the time being I told my team mates in our thread in the collab zone to check this band out and give their thoughts.
For now, I say, they should be in PA, just not sure if in ZAR or AR.  (probably ZAR).
 
 
For others to have some background info on these guys here's their short bio from their label:
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"Clevis is a band stripped of all filigree.  It is an orchestra without winds or strings, a jazz band minus a brass section, and a rock group sans the singer. At the core of every musical group is the rhythm section.

With just a drum-set and bass guitar, Clevis weaves through a song like a motorcycle in heavy traffic. Time signatures shift without notice, melodies stop and begin, and tempos swerve. The music accelerates and then changes direction.

Clevis sounds like a bigger ensemble than it is" -WMUC

"Really intricate pieces with lots of atmosphere and also groove" -WBAR

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Points: 15535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 08 2007 at 05:32
Okay I contacted the band to see if I can get a bio. Hopefully you don't mind, avestin. Smile
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Points: 12625 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 08 2007 at 09:42
Originally posted by progismylife progismylife wrote:

Okay I contacted the band to see if I can get a bio. Hopefully you don't mind, avestin. Smile
 
Mind?
On the contrary, I do it myself all the time and in the collab zone I encourage this sort of connection with bands.
Thanks for your help! It can sure spped up things.
Now only waiting for other ZART members to vote as well. Mine will be a Yes vote.
 
 
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Points: 15535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 01 2007 at 13:11
How is the addition process coming with this band?
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Points: 2888 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 08 2007 at 06:01
hmmm... I'm finding this quite tricky. I listened through the samples a while ago; at the time my opinion was touching towards the Art rock side of the equation. I will listen to the tracks again soon [to give a definite opinion].
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Points: 15535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 30 2007 at 19:46
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