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Control-R

About Me

Hi, we are Control-R. Current rev is v2.0.
Control-R v2.0, with Ashley on vocals and Lynne on bass, will be recording this summer, but for now we put up some stuff from a live webcast so you can hear the new songs and the new bandmates.
The EP from Control-R v1.0, with Kathryn on vocals and bass, can be heard on our website:
http://control-r.com/
Rawk,
Control-R

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/06/2005
Band Website: control-r.com
Band Members: Ashtastic

Mannyocrity

Christ with a Y

Bobbyokie

Howl Lynne

Scotch

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From Control-R v1.0:
Queen Kathryn

Influences: Pixies, PJ Harvey, Lush, My Bloody Valentine, Don Caballero, Camper Van Beethoven, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, Broken Social Scene, Frank Zappa, Phillip Glass, Emil Richards, Flaming Lips, Pavement, Jucifer, Hella, Holly GoLightly, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, Sebadoh, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Miles Davis, Sonny Sharrock, Pharoah Sanders, Ima Robot, Electric Six, Architecture in Helsinki, Daniel Johnston, Queen, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Joy Division, New Order, Grandaddy, Pinback, Henry Mancini, Bjork, The Fucking Champs, Peaches, Art Of Noise, XTC, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Breeders
Sounds Like: Late Era Skiffington
Record Label: My Evil Twin Music
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The new Control-R CD, "Service with a Smile", has been uploaded

Hi everyone.  We've been quiet for a while because we've been recording.  But the recording, mixing and mastering have all been completed, and we're sharing the audio with you now!  It was recorded an...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:26:00 GMT

Busted the Control-R 2.0 Show Cherry, and now I am REALLY done with the RAW CD

FULL TROTTLE was a lot of fun.  It was our first show with Ashley and Lynne as Control-R (v2.0), and we kicked ass!  We have another show coming up August 5th in SF at El Rincon, and are loo...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

New Songs Up

So we just put up a few new songs from the album we are working on.  These are early mixes with the exception of Dammit Janet and Rawk Song.    Dammit Janet is from the Fithy Littl...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:20:00 GMT

Dammit Janet (Rocky Horror Picture Show cover)

I just uploaded an updated version of Dammit Janet. It is going to be on a free "Online Tribute Album" for the Rocky Horror Picture Show that Filthy Little Angels is putting together.  The "album...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:20:00 GMT

So why the name change?

Since a couple of people have asked, I thought I would just post the answer here.The reason we changed the name is because the name Skiffington came from our original drummer's name. He left the band ...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:52:00 GMT

sf_indie party FAQ v.849.13a beta

Q: Dude, whats this party people keep saying, "hells yeah" about? A: Its the sf_indie list party.  You know, so we can meet IRL (LOL!). Oh yeah, its also Jake's birthday, and I think he's going...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:05:00 GMT

Bernard Kyle rules!

Mr. Bernard Kyle has been kind enough to take a bunch of pictures of us.  We have put a few of them up for your enjoyment.  Thanks Bernard.  You RAWK!
Posted by on Tue, 23 May 2006 20:26:00 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet our newest member

We have found our new drummer, or maybe he found us.  His name is Scott.  Scott rocks and has a Peter Criss doll he takes with him everywhere.  He also is commander of the Pez Army.&nbs...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Apr 2006 08:33:00 GMT

Video Debut at the Bottom Of the Hill Tonight!!!

Our brand spanking new video for "Fucking Like Bunnies" is having its debut tonight at The Bottom Of The Hill tonight. Tuesday, Feb 28th. "Fucking Like Bunnies" is slated to be shown at 10pm. There a...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:35:00 GMT

We have new members, new recordings, and a new video in the works...

Hi.  Skiffington has gotten two new members recently, Kathryn and Bobby.  We are very excited to have them on board as they are both kick ass musicians and totally fun people to boot!  ...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Nov 2005 08:53:00 GMT