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The Imperialists

About Me

we're fucking awesome.

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Member Since: 27/10/2006
Band Members: Mike East, mikeytwice, Gorgeous Joe, Eddie Oaots
Influences: Freedom, War, Civilization, Progress, Staying the Course, Dylan, Wal-Mart, The Media, Huddled Masses, Organized Religion, Immigration Reform (except for Wal-Mart), Sun-Tzu, Marley, Drugs, Strong Drink, Napoleon Bonaparte, Mind Control, Thompson, Trade & Commerce, Minutemen, Crime Control, Women, Machiavelli, the Not-So-Huddled Masses, Lennon, Lenin, Streetwave, Nashi, Skyscrapers, Bridges, Tunnels, and other Infrastructure, Camelot, Haile Selassie, Manifest Destiny, Vonnegut, and saying 'Fuck the Government.'
Sounds Like: music of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Record Label: Knife City Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The Imperialists Try Out For The Olympics, Learn Being Awesome Isn’t An Olympic Event

We had already packed our bags and were ready to head to the People's Republic of China for the awesomeness event in Beijing. Then our awesomeness trainer, Yanni, gave us the sad news last week that t...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:33:00 GMT

The Imperialists attempt grand larceny, only accomplish petty theft

The Imperialists will continue their legacy of bringing music to the peoples and people-ettes of the world:Friday, July 18Spike Hill, 184 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, what (right off Bedford L stop)9pm Blac...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The Imperialists celebrate the 4th of July because they like to party.

So yeah...The Imperialists are inviting you all to a weekend-long party to celebrate our nation. But mostly we're celebrating music, beer, and how great we are.Friday, July 4th, 2008@Spike Hill (184 ...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:25:00 GMT

The Imperialists Write a Declaration, Declare A Few Things

Dearest and Most Beloved Ladies and Gentlemen of New York,The Imperialists cordially thank those who braved the magnificent electrical storm of June 9th to be witness to our debut at R Bar. The free v...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:01:00 GMT

The Imperialists appear on Jefferson St. Variety Show, much rejoicing.

So yeah...the Imperialists are more than proud to appear on the Jefferson St. Variety Show (Episode 2).  You can watch it at www.jeffersonstreet.tv.  In addition to a couple performances fro...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:41:00 GMT

The Imperilaists are way too underground for the Internet.

Hey friends and lovers,If it's been a while since you've seen us freak out on stage to the sound of our own toots, you are in luck! We are playing a great last minute show tomorrow in the lower east s...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:53:00 GMT

The Imperialists will also play at your son’s bar mitzvah

So yeah...I mentioned a bunch of shows in the last post.  Half of them aren’t happening or didn’t happen.  Sorry.  None of it was in our hands, though, so honestly I don&rsq...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:58:00 GMT

The Imperialists have their cake and eat it, too

Thanks to everybody who came out and partied on Friday night.  Aside from all organizational difficulties, we had a fucking wonderful time.  The music was loud and furious, the beer was flow...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:31:00 GMT

The Imperialists swear to tell the truth, only to realize later they are actually lying

So yeah...The Imperialists are all geared up for our free show at the Charleston tomorrow night.  However, there is a slight change to the events of the evening.  The Press have had to drop ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:11:00 GMT

The Imperialists wake up with somebody holding their hand, soon realize its their other hand

So yeah...I've been slacking on this thought-posting device.  It happens.  Busy guy over here.  And lazy.  Its not like anybody reads this anyways.  I can write anything and i...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:11:00 GMT