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The Mormons

"ANTI-AL QAEDA CHAMPS 2004"

About Me



We don the image of mormon missionaries symbolizing the dedication, the sacrifice, and the obsession common in most artists. the musician is as fanatical as any religious zealot bent on achieving his or her own individual purpose. while some have chosen to dedicate their lives to christianity, islam, judiism, etc., THIS is the path WE have chosen and it is indeed a "religious" experience in itself. our generic uniforms- helmets, white shirts, ties and backpacks- act as a fashion-neutralizer and a 'fuck-you' to the fashion show that conceals the mediocrity that is most mainstream music today. Our instruments are our bicycles and our mission is simple- to rock out correctly. and if you leave with a feeling of exitement, enjoyment, and feeling alive, then our purpose is validated. We are the band known as- The Mormons.
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Our Website (www.themormonsband.com) is Down Right Now but will be back up shortly
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RECENT PRESS
(Click to Read)

PASADENA WEEKLY ARTICLE
L.A. ALTERNATIVE ARTICLE
BYU ARTICLE
BYU ARTICLE 2
More to be added soon
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ALBUM

The Mormons -"Statement of No Statement"

Produced by Wally Gagel
Out on Nickel & Dime Records
AVAILABLE NOW ON CD

THE MORMONS
"Statement of no Statement" CD
What an interesting album from a very interesting band, almost worthy of their crazy stage show in which they come out in black ties atop white dress shirts, wearing bike helmets, and carrying nap sacks across their backs. The album is near as eccentric, with an eclectic mix of punk / future wave sounds that come closest to DEVO's "Uncontrollable Urge" phase. Don't let the name fool you, these guys are no Joseph Smith supporters, hell they probably even eat sugar, and why not, when you have real MORMONS like Brandon Flowers stinking up the rock seen while he rips off everyone for JOY DIVISION to the SMITHS, why not have some real rockers blaspheme his religion with tongues in their cheeks. Though a warning to them, and all other false Mormons, Joseph Smith was stoned to death before he ever made it to the Mormon promise land, so there you go. (RPC) - Amp Online
The Mormons Statement of No Statement CD (Nickel And Dime Records) Youre pretty much sold out in the image department when bands start dressing up as Mormons complete with bike helmet and back pack for a gimmick, which is about as stupid as Running Wild (or Adam Ant, if you must) dressing up in pirate regalia. But all that becomes irrelevant once The Mormons start playing. My initial reference for them within 5 seconds was NoMeansNo, though The Mormons arent as jazzy, and thats a big compliment coming from me. Devo are another obvious reference, but this is more straight-ahead punk rock, angular and intense, with melodies bordering on power pop, but for once I like it. A good, intelligent album, with thumbs up for titles like Mega Alpha Chumps Enjoy the Grand Oblivion, Karaoke Death Machine, or just Prophecy of the Rollerboys. Great! - Lowcut
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VIDEOS

"Entertainment As A Chore" By Sharpe/Ford
The Mormons EPK (Electronic Press Kit) 2004
The Mormons Mobile Unit
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Photos Above By Giovanna Descoteaux
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Check out our 2005 Summer tour blog...
8-BIT & THE MORMONS SUMMER TOUR
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/26/2004
Band Members: patrick-vocals / vince- guitar / ???-bass / johnny-drums
Influences: The Bolides, 8-bit, Ninja Academy, The Beeters, The Dead Kennedys, Talking Heads, DEVO, Minor Threat, FEAR, The Germs, Black Flag, The Circle Jerks, Sloppy Seconds, Screeching Weasel, The Vindictives, The Ramones, The Clash, The Dickies, The Adolescents, D.I., FYP, The Vandals, Crimpshine, Fifteen, Iggy Pop, The Beatles, NOFX, Propagandhi, Grimple, Channel 3, Youth Brigade, 7 seconds, Madness, Pinhead Gunpowder, Descendents, Fugazi, zoinks!, The Bollweevils, Naked Raygun, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Love,..and you will know us by the trail of dead, Howard Stern, Weird Al, Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, Wipers, The Pixies, Wings, Komeda, ELO, Ween, The Barfeeders, Knapsack, Sicko, Toys That Kill, Men at Work, The Vapors, Stereolab, Oxes, Fatso Jetson, The Lazy Cowgirls, Queen, Black Sabbath, 400 Blows, Dillinger four, The Weakerthans, Scared of Chaka, Rush, The Police, The Cars, Weezer, Queens of the Stoneage, Wilco, Chuck Mangione, Supergrass, MUSE, Cafe Tacuba, Modest Mouse, Q and Not U, Clarence Carter, The Monks, Brian Eno, The VSS, DeerHoof, DVDA, Built to Spill, Midway, Jordy
Sounds Like: two crazies humping in trash-compactor while listening to Mozart
"Statement of No Statement" Produced by Wally Gagel for Bliss Productions
Available on Nickel & Dime Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

**tomorrow night- T-BOWL TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD- we make our return @ mr. t’s bowl!!!**

that's right! after a 7 month absence we return with our first show since our last implosion. months ago, the future of the mormons was uncertain. in december, jimmy, our bass player of 6 years, left ...
Posted by The Mormons on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:26:00 PST

"What up with The Mormons???"

so, it's been a while since you've heard anything from us. people have been asking us if the rumors of us breaking up are true. well it is true that we've been out of circulation for a while. a couple...
Posted by The Mormons on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:01:00 PST

***what happened to mr. ts bowl?***we need your feedback!***

let me start off by saying that i believe that mr. t's bowl in highland park is the best venue in l.a.  but lately anyone who's been a regular of mr. t's bowl can tell you, things have been ...
Posted by The Mormons on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:39:00 PST

The Mormons featured in Pasadena Weekly

http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/article.php?id=5176&IssueN um=92   Go Out and Pick Up a Copy!!!!...
Posted by The Mormons on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:40:00 PST

The Mormons Finally Recognized In The LA TIMES Buzz Section

Kevin Bronson of the L.A. Times "Buzz Bands" section finally gives us some Recognition, although he is "not necessarily a fan " http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/buzzbands/ Thanks to Everett Lee...
Posted by The Mormons on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:52:00 PST

6 Weeks Of Tuesdays

COME ON OUT!!! flyers by EVERETT LEE...
Posted by The Mormons on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:00:00 PST

"...i'm gonna knock all of you out!"

where will the mormons [mobile unit] pop up next, and will we be greeted with a good reception, or will someone tell us, "...i'm gonna knock all of you out!!"?so, the mobile unit has been dispatched ...
Posted by The Mormons on Wed, 16 May 2007 02:25:00 PST

THE MORMONS RETURN @ COACHELLA!!!!

FULL STORY TO COME!!! (more pictures in our Pic section) "Best Impromptu Concert: The Mormons"  "The Mormons, an indie rock group clad in bicycle helmets, short-sleeve white buttoned shirts and s...
Posted by The Mormons on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:47:00 PST

WE'RE BACK!!

once i heard that the actor richard gere stuck a gerbil in his ass.  over the years this would come up in conversation and people would say, "that's the rumor anyway".  in my heart of hearts...
Posted by The Mormons on Thu, 03 May 2007 08:29:00 PST

REQUEST US on Sirius Satellite Radio's new Punk channel!!

Please request 'The Mormons' on Sirius satelite radio's new punk channel (029). email your requests to: [email protected] even if you don't have Sirius- PLEASE spread the word and request often! ...
Posted by The Mormons on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:36:00 PST