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Thankful Birds

Thankful Birds

About Me


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The Thankful Birds refuse to settle. They can’t be just jazz or jazz-fusion, just funk, just indie-rock, or even just rock. They aspire to do it all, to have it all, and to play it all. That being said, this quartet has been described as a modern reinvention of 40’s jazz, a new twist on 70’s funk, as well an accomplished rock band that goes beyond power chords and transcends radio ready repeats…by the same person. Whatever style they endeavor to play, they bring a fresh perspective and draw a crowd. They know how to play their instruments and they are NOT shy.Not only do these Thankful Birds have true talent, they know how to have fun. Their live show is meant to entertain. No sullen, lifeless mannequins here. Be it a small show, a fundraiser, or a venue at capacity, Thankful Birds aim to bring the house down every time. With powerhouse, signature songs that evoke strong emotions and iconic images, there is hardly time to chat. But when a speaker blows or the lights won’t come up, these seasoned professionals know how to keep the crowds’ attention with sharp wit and humor.They are the kind of musicians that stick around after the show and talk to the fans and thank the club owner. No divas here. They stay late to watch the other acts. They support the local scene. Thankful Birds take stock in what is most important: the music. They hone their craft, seek new sources of inspiration, stay in tune with what people want, and try to spend as much time making music as is humanly possible.Influences include but are not limited to Billie Holiday, PJ Harvey, Karate, Tom Waits, Miles Davis, Kristen Hersh, Archer Prewitt, Tortoise, The Sea and Cake, Faraquet, and Frank Zappa.


All black & white photagraphs and close up color photograph of Pablo taken by Marye Margaret Odom. Please check out her new website to see more of her work at www.papermechanica.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/5/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/thankfulbirds
Band Members: Lesley-Voice/ Judd- Beats/ Chad-Low End/ Pablo-High End/
Influences: Influences include but are not limited to Billie Holiday, PJ Harvey, Karate, Tom Waits, Miles Davis, Kristin Hersh, Archer Prewitt, Tortoise, The Sea and Cake, Faraquet, Frank Zappa, Hem, The Pixies, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Sounds Like: Billie Holiday, Frank Zappa, & Grace Slick had a love child...
Record Label: Not just yet. We like living hand to mouth.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Riding the Wave

We love The Ruby Room.  Let's just say that right out of the gate.  Personally one of my favorite shows to date.  Ranks right up there with the Paper Heart.  Also, thanks to our f...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Sun, 25 May 2008 09:25:00 PST

Dear Out of Town, Out of State Fans

Dear Out of Town, Out of State Fans, We haven't forgotten about you and we appreciate your love and support. While we have no plans to tour anytime soon, we would like you to know that you mean a lot ...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:23:00 PST

New Logo To Be Unvieled in T-Minus 7 Days

It's official.  We have a logo.  Thanks to the artistry of Marc Oxborrow of Black and Blue Revue who happens to also be a kickass graphic artist.  He gave us five excellent choices whic...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:22:00 PST

Dr. G, Member of Thankful Birds Entourage, Seen with Britney Spears???

Phoenix, AZ   April 17, 2008  Dr. G was seen late Thursday evening at Shady's in Central Phoenix with a crazed person who appeared to be drinking something called a Chocotini.  Pat...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:29:00 PST

Chads Word of the Day AKA How to Avoid a Beating

So Chad says to me the other day that since I'm unemployed, I needed to start shilling for the band.  I had never heard this word before, being a gullible innocent from Iowa.  Because I am b...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:58:00 PST

Songs Songs Songs

Soooooooooooooooo excited for you guys to hear the new songs.  Think we are gonna roll out a new one Saturday at the Loft...we can get it together...yes we can. AND... should have THREE new songs...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:53:00 PST

We write the songs, you drink the beer...

Hello to the T-Birds Flock: We'd like to thank all of you for supporting us this last year.  We celebrated our year anniversay in March.  Thanks to Wylie & Tommy for being such a big par...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:26:00 PST

We Were Injured Saving Children From Porn

So, I logged onto our site to see one of our friends had been hacked, and the hacker had posted videos of men and women in various acts of lustful enjoyment.  When the internet was being develope...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:12:00 PST

Bah Humbug

So, for Christmas I received a rude awakening, and the sudden realization that I may not be a very bright man.  On December 23, I parked my car at Rosie McCaffrey's in Phoneix, had a few drinks, ...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:08:00 PST

Shows, Shows, and More Shows!

When it rains it pours!  It seems as soon as we finish our last scheduled show, suddenly we're inundated with tons more great shows.  Here's the details as we know them thus far- On January ...
Posted by Thankful Birds on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:21:00 PST