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Captain Genius

Captain Genius II - now on iTunes!!!

About Me

CG was formed in LA in 2002. The band released its first CD in November of that year and has since developed a strong following in the US and abroad. The boys released their follow-up CD "Captain Genius II" in November of 2006 and are now booking shows through Spring '07.
PRESS QUOTES:
"Part Fountains Of Wayne, part early Weezer, early Supergrass and Nada Surf and plenty of new wave power poppin` charm! The band dole out instantly digestible melodies; short and tuneful solos; bottom-heavy distorted Starting with crunchier-than-Pringles guitar chords, the band hurtles into a grungy sing-along with big sounds, bigger hooks and more than a handful of very memorable poppin` tunes."
- NotLame.com Staff Review
"Infectiously catchy, the band has a talent for writing intelligent, melodic songs, and recognizes the value of a monster-sized hook. "
- Music Connection Magazine
"...ahead of the power-pop-rocking pack... constantly surprises the listener..."
- NoHoLA News Magazine
"Power pop the way it's supposed to be... a cool delight."
- Santa Monica Mirror
Buy our CDs here...
or
DOWNLOAD "CAPTAIN GENIUS" AND "CAPTAIN GENIUS II" on -- ..
ALSO, you can check out the 2003 video for our alt-country tune "Let's Go For A Drive" (directed by Ben Rock) RIGHT HERE!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/25/2004
Band Website: captaingenius.net
Band Members: Matthew Young - guitar/vox
David Keeton - keys/vox
Chris Kirshbaum - drums
Kevin Danczak - lead guitar/vox
Chuck Lindo - bass/vox

Backing vox on new CD by...
Adam Busch and Eric Kufs of Common Rotation
and
Jocelyn Horvath of Where's Moo
Influences: Elvis Costello, the Who, Fountains of Wayne, Weezer, the Beatles, Wilco, Apples in Stereo, They Might Be Giants, the Rentals, Foo Fighters, Nada Surf, Ben Kweller, Brendan Benson, Badfinger, Grandaddy, Cracker, Green Day
Sounds Like: sex feels
Record Label: unsigned, but shopping
Type of Label: None

My Blog

MUSIC CONNECTION REVIEW!!!

Check it out...Captain Genius Molly Malone's Los Angeles Contact: Jet Pack Productions, 818-693-4455Web:captaingenius.net; MySpace.com/captaingeniusThe Players: Matthew Stephen Young, vocals, guitar; ...
Posted by Captain Genius on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:24:00 PST

This Friday night - 11/3 - CD Release!!!

Here goes...11/03/2006 10:00 PM - CD Release @ Molly Malone's 575 S. Fairfax Ave. LA, California 90036 Cost: $10 The wait is over, Captain Genius fans! We will release our second full-length cd will ...
Posted by Captain Genius on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 06:46:00 PST

The new cover...

Our new profile pic just happens to be the new record's cover.Check it.Rock it.Let it love you.Hard.
Posted by Captain Genius on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:01:00 PST

CG lineup changes...

Some things are changing at CG HQ...First off, we'd like to welcome bassist Chuck Lindo to the ranks of Captain Genius!Get to know him.Learn to love him.Try to wrestle him.Some may be asking, "So what...
Posted by Captain Genius on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:24:00 PST

SAVE THE DATE - 11/3 for CD Release Party!!!

We're releasing "Captain Genius II" on Friday November 3rd at Molly Malone's Pub - come check it out! 21 & up.See upcoming shows for details.
Posted by Captain Genius on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:40:00 PST

2 songs left to deliver!

We have now handed off 80% of our new record to Digital Bruce Witkin for mixing. He's well into the initial mixes, which sound GREAT!!! On Sunday we give him...HAVE YOU HEARD?WISH LISTHoorah!!! Kee...
Posted by Captain Genius on Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:24:00 PST

More about the new CD!

We have some great special guests appearing on this record, including Adam and Eric from Common Rotation, and Jocelyn Horvath from Where's Moo. They rule. We thank them. They complete us.Keep this in ...
Posted by Captain Genius on Fri, 21 Jul 2006 01:48:00 PST

Second batch of tunes taken to MIX!!!

Tomorrow we deliver the next four songs to Digital Bruce Witkin, so that he can continue to mix this record.The tracks arePLEASE DON'T TELL A LIEDRAGONFLY$100 THRIFT STORE TEELOSERAfter that, we've go...
Posted by Captain Genius on Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:43:00 PST

The MIXING has begun!!!

We've taken the first four songs from our NEW ALBUM! to our pal Bruce Witkin (who recorded and mixed our first CD). We gave him...POP GUNWE UNDERSTANDCELEBRITY DJFLYERWe're finishing up the remaining...
Posted by Captain Genius on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:34:00 PST

Hang on, folks - just about there!!!

We're done with lead vocals and most backups. All music is done. Art work is being compiled. Engineers have been contacted for mixing. I think next month, folks. I think next month you'll get the...
Posted by Captain Genius on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 07:40:00 PST