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The Lisps

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About Me


The Lisps are a New York-based assemblage of 21st century humans. They are most accurately described as the public/performative version of all the relationships you're struggling with.
Here's what happened: Sammy and Cesar fell in love, moved to the Bronx, she adopted his dog, they adopted a cat and recorded some songs, which became their first EP "The Vain The Modest and the Dead." They started playing shows in people's houses, at Fire Museums, and occasionally at legitimate venues. They went on a national tour and spent the summer ending long-term relationships, notably their own, screaming at each other, recording an album and eating vast quantities of generic Grape Nuts. They released their debut full-length album, "Country Doctor Museum" in January of 2008 and celebrated with a sold-out album release party at the beautiful Joe's Pub. They recently returned from their second national tour.
Sammy is 5' 4"
Cesar is 6' 3/4"
Eric is about 5' 10"
Jeremy is probably 6' 1"
1 member is not a small boy, but actually a woman of average height with a slamming bod. 2 members were lovers but now just love each other, but not in that way. 3 members are lefties and 1 member is temporarily living with his parents, and that's okay, we're not trying to judge. Half of The Lisps are now Jewish! At any given time, at least 1 member is in love with at least two other members.
The Lisps released their debut full length "Country Doctor Museum" in January 2008. Buy It!!!
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Pepper Spray Video!!!!

My Interests

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Member Since: 5/31/2005
Band Website: thelisps.com
Band Members: Sammy Tunis (vocal acrobatics, melodica)
César Alvarez (vocals, guitar, horns)
Jeremy Hoevenaar (Bass Professional)
Eric Farber (Associate Professor of Percussion)

Emeritus and Honorary Faculty: Mikey Palmer & Kyle Forester
Influences: The South Bronx, crooked bottom teeth, peer pressure, gossip blogs, flemish painting, Mikey Palmer, Kyle Forester, Judaism, quietness, domesticity, cats and dogs, "what's popular," Bunky, being upset, our parents, I Hate Sports, Don't Desert Dessert, sleeping, matinees, falafal.
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The Lisps Debut Full Length "Country Doctor Museum" (2008) buy



The Lisps' debut EP The Vain, The Modest, and The Dead (2006) buy

Also we're at iTunes

look mom I'm on a blog!
The Music Slut
Pop Tarts Suck Toasted
music is art
The Battering Room
Soft Communication
Obscure Sound
Raven Sings the Blues
The Rambler
Who Needs Radio
CMJ
Confessions of a Music Addict
Underrated Blog
Einstein Disguised As Robin Hood

Look mom! A blog kind of said something about me!
Yeti Don't Dance
Music is Art
Veritas Lux Mea
Indie Surfer Blog
StageHymns
Harmany Music
Large Hearted Boy

Look mom me and my friends are getting made fun of on a blog!
Heart on a Stick

Look mom! I wrote an article for the associated press!
Rocksteadies

Look Mom we're critically acclaimed!

" Like an old time variety show, the Lisps' songs tap dance between simple country guitar melodies to a cacophony of melodica, horns, even bag pipes. Tunis and Alvarez trade lyrics so sweet and silly they sound like the Moldy Peaches' campy, country cousin." - Spin.com

" A riveting and revealing hour-long show . . .a true diamond in the rough of local bands." - CMJ

" Immediately lovable, The Lisps are a pop band at their core, but they ease their way through the genre's confining walls with not-so-subtle nods to old-time country and vaudeville.” - L Magazine

The Lisps validate their buzz-worthy stamp with exuberance & poise. Expect 2008 to bring the zany band universal adoration from coast to coast." - The Music Slut

” Country Doctor Museum rests somewhere between quirky, back-porch folk and a woozy European circus soundtrack. The music is such a great blend of old-school troubadour and contemporary rock cheekiness.” - Phoenix New Times
Record Label: uh
Type of Label: None

My Blog

NPR Song of The Day!

The Lisps: Sing Along with Heartache By Lily PercyNPR.org, May 7, 2008 - When members of a band date each another and then break up  see: Fleetwood Mac, No Doubt and others  it's difficult for thei...
Posted by The Lisps on Mon, 12 May 2008 10:23:00 PST

The L Magazine: 8 NYC Bands To Watch

FORMED: "2005 in Sammy and César's loft in the South Bronx." FAVORITE NYC VENUE: "Our favorite venue is Union Hall. Skippy is an angel. We always have so much fun playing there. And they love us, tho...
Posted by The Lisps on Mon, 12 May 2008 10:19:00 PST

This is a Tour and We’re On it!

Dear Lisps Fans,We’re here in the deserts of Arizona thinking of all of your lovely faces. Tour has been a fantastic adventure so far. We’ve gotten some "sexual information," we’ve c...
Posted by The Lisps on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:25:00 PST

LISPS SXSW PARTIES!!!!

Hey Lovers! We are soooo excited about our shows this week in Austin. We have hand picked 11 of our favorite bands from all over the country to play our two parties. Please spread the word and come j...
Posted by The Lisps on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:56:00 PST

Sammy & Cesar are in the new Dean & Britta video...

you can watch it here.right around 2:26..don't blink!
Posted by The Lisps on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:57:00 PST

The Lisps on Spin.com

Man we are awesome:The Lisps: Artist of the Day 2/20/08rate us at the bottom of the page!love, The Lisps...
Posted by The Lisps on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:23:00 PST

New Video!!!! Hillary + Barack + Lisps = Love

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Posted by The Lisps on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:17:00 PST

Reviews!

We've gotten some marvelous reviews of "Country Doctor Museum" and our sold out show at Joe's Pub.The Lisps @ Joe's Pub on the CMJ Staff BlogThe Music Slut Album and Show ReviewsSubinev Album ReviewPo...
Posted by The Lisps on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:59:00 PST

12 New Years Resolutions for the Lisps

1. More sex for everybody2. World Domination3. Not fight so much4. Accept each other for who we are5. Cesar = not be so condescending6. Sammy = avoid acting like a stark-raving lunatic7. Jeremy = no s...
Posted by The Lisps on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:32:00 PST

The Lisps Store!!!!!

jump for joy!there's a lisps store!!!!HERE...
Posted by The Lisps on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:23:00 PST