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About Me

C.O.C.O. was started by Olivia Ness (bass,vcls) and Chris Sutton (drms) in a basement as an avenue to to learn their respective instruments. After a few well received house shows in Olympia they where quickly snapped up by K records and recorded a self titled LP. Following it's release they set about several tours, railing their brand of low-fi dance music around the country. "The C.O.C.O. Sound" was recorded shortly after and showcased a more mature sound while still adhering to the strict bass and drums policy as before. For the most recent Ladyfest they backed up legendary soul singer Barbara Lynn in a well received, emotionally charged set that included her stomper "I'm a Good Woman". After a brief hiatus in 2006, C.O.C.O. is preparing to record a new LP that they hopes will represent the new raw, garagey sounds they've been showcasing lately. The record is slated to be released in 2007.

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Member Since: 8/31/2006
Band Website: krecs.com
Band Members: Olivia Ness: Bass, Vocals, Drums. Chris Sutton: Drums, Bass, Vocals
Influences: Sly Stone, Parliament, Shangri-las, ESG, Raincoats, Dead Moon, The Rats, Lee Perry, Gories, James Chance, Schoolly D, Run DMC, High Numbers, Afrika Bambaataa, Barbara Lewis, Liquid Liquid, Slits, Creatures, Trouble Funk, Beatles, Stones, Shaggs, Go-Go's, Blondie, DNA, Gang Of Four, The Fall, Germs, Devo, Gary Numan, Taste of Honey, Suicide, Talking Heads....
Sounds Like: The percussion and drum tracks from an early eighties no-wave band under soulful vocals influenced by sixties girl groups.
Record Label: K Records
Type of Label: Indie

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We're recording a brand new record for '07!

We're finally recording a new record! I'm incredibly excited cuz it's been years. Over our short hiatus we've been able to put together a very eclectic mixture of songs while still adherin...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 17:27:00 GMT