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Speedsquare

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"...Talking Heads-style vocals, a sense of drama that would make Freddie Mercury proud, ska, cabaret, game-show kitsch, funk and splashes of high-minded prog-rock...with a sophisticated jazz sensibility that makes the disc a cohesive, intriguing, and intelligent listen.
It's a collection that begs repeated spins to soak it all in."
Kim Clark, WNCW 88.7and The Laurel of Asheville, Dec. 2007
2007 CD RELEASES
"Be Cool" a studio album recorded at
Little Orphan Annie Studios, Asheville, NC
"Street Sounds" a live album recorded at
Cafe on the Square in Asheville, NC
Both albums now available on CD Baby. Purchase individual songs above with SnoCap.

SPEEDSQUARE'S Summer 2008 Northeast Tour
VIDEO FROM THE STREETS OF ARIZONA

Rocket Club - Asheville, NC - April 2008
Photos by Jbirdphotography
C. Scott and Billy Sheeran make up the band Speedsquare: a dynamic drum/piano duo that continues to push the envelope, surprising audiences with soft melodies interwoven with dissonant sounds and quirky lyrics. Their songs land under the ambiguous umbrella of musical experimentation, weaving together elements of jazz, classical, blues, rock, video game jingles and theatrics. Each show manifests originality, zany antics and surprises. Drums, bass guitar and trumpet are C. Scott’s forte. His extensive musical knowledge encompasses the trombone, piano, sax, melodica and mandolin. Accomplished on the piano, Billy Sheeran also plays guitar and various arbitrary objects like ashtrays. While Speedsquare’s repertoire is primarily instrumental, C. Scott and Billy both provide vocals for a variety of songs.
In 2004, the duo connected in Asheville, North Carolina where they currently reside and perform regularly. Each has had extensive training in their instruments and come from a multi-genre musical background.
The result of their combined musical genius is a
progressive and experimental style of music so unique it can't be boxed in to one genre.
GREAT BANDS TO CHECK OUT

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 09/08/2005
Band Website: www.speedsquaremusic.com
Band Members: Billy Sheeran and C.Scott
Influences: suburban malls, poverty-stricken ghettos, beautiful mountain tops, and metronomes
Sounds Like: Speedsquare

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Show review, the Village Idiot

Live Show Review @ Black Cat, Boone N.C. February 9, 2008 By Matt Davis                "&.Speedsquare opened the night a little earlier...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:10:00 GMT

CD Review, the Village Idiot

CD ReviewSpeedsquare Be Cool    Asheville duo Speedsquare are gradually carving their niche onto the NC music scene. You don’t see very many drum/keyboard two-pieces floating aro...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:18:00 GMT

Kim Clark CD Review in The Laurel of Asheville

"...Talking Heads-style vocals, a sense of drama that would make Freddie Mercury proud, ska, cabaret, game-show kitsch, funk and splashes of high-minded prog-rock...with a sophisticated jazz sensibili...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:18:00 GMT

LOCAL COLOR DEBUT: speedsquare on WNCW

Speedsquare's Live from ECHO MOUNTAIN on WNCW's Local Color Friday, October 19, 2007 at 9 p.m. and again Sunday, October 21 at 7 p.m.WNCW WebsiteTune In. Turn On.Drop Out.
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:15:00 GMT

BUSKING THE US AND A LITTLE BIT OF CANADA

that's right speedsquare to take the streets of the US.  we will be leaving asheville NC on june 17th embarking on a US tour comprised of mostly street performances with some club gigs and more s...
Posted by on Mon, 21 May 2007 20:12:00 GMT

The Rebelles Revival: Nothing is Sacred

FYI -- Speedsquare play in The Pheromones - (band for The Rebelles) - tickets are selling quick.  Spread the word. The Rebelles Burlesque Aug 4, 5, 11, 12 2006 at 9:00 PM Asheville Community T...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:11:00 GMT

Mountain Xpress Show Review

Earful ~ Notes on local music ~ by Hunter PopeLink to ReviewShow review: Speedsquare at the New French Bar, Friday, May 12, 2006: Five out of Five Stars Genre(s): Experimental, jazz, ragtime, and what...
Posted by on Thu, 25 May 2006 07:38:00 GMT

Speedsquare with St. Tellah

Speedsquare backing up local emcee St. Tellah2-24-06 Westville Pub Asheville, NC
Posted by on Tue, 16 May 2006 12:55:00 GMT

Next Thursday, something cool to do.

Hosted By: TerpsicorpsWhen: Thursday May 18, 2006 at 6:30 PMWhere: The Historic Art Deco S&W Building6 Patton AvenueAsheville, NC 28801USDescription:Terpsicorps Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Thu, 11 May 2006 11:13:00 GMT

spring time?

it's getting warm again!or maybe i'm just sitting in my own piss.
Posted by on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:40:00 GMT