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Gentleman Auction House

"The Book of Matches" EP in stores May 6th!

About Me


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A Very Merry Christmas Spectacular
December 22nd @ Off Broadway
"Besides eggnog and gingerbread, nothing screams holiday cheer like the wintry piano twinkle of Gentleman Auction House and the spring-loaded glam fuzz of Walkie Talkie U.S.A."
- SPIN Magazine; December 2006 Issue
"The audience was bouncing and dancing — probably more than Piano's has ever seen — and their songs (including new material and a Soul Coughing cover) were so spectacular, the band left the crowd clamoring for more."
- VenusZine
"Bolstered by two guitarists, two drummers, two keyboards, and one bassist (Why only one bassist? Do they have feelings of bass inadequacy?), GAH pounded out a set of ambitious, high-energy indie rock that seemed too massive for even the main stage to contain."
- Post-Rockist
"Gentleman Auction House is not only enjoyable to listen to but also just plain fun to watch. "
- Suresh Mohapatra; InsideSTL.com
"Perfect for a Friday ride with the top down."
- Lost In Your Inbox
"Graveyard’s wintry pop songs incorporate reggae beats, new-wave sass, Rick James funk, bubblegum-soul and Bright Eyes-like folk. The band’s formidable live show has become one of the city’s best – thanks mainly to its ultra-danceable grooves and such playful touches as a cover of Rihanna’s hip-pop “Breakin’ Dishes.”
- Annie Zaleski, The Riverfront Times; St. Louis, MO
"Gentleman Auction House's brand of insanely, inexplicably catchy indie-pop should be setting the indie world on fire in T-Minus Now."
- Minneapolis Fucking Rocks
"Despite a less than full house, this septet of young indie pop kids brought the noise hard, bringing their fun soundtrack of keys, horns, claps and cheery vocals without missing as much of a beat. I felt like I was let into some little unknown secret, being grateful to count myself amongst the few in the house."
- Muzzle of Bees
"Thankfully, bands like GAH keep popping up, making the indie scene better all the time."
- Living In Misery
"Not one of the songs is a let down, and whether they're moody and dreary or grooving along with reckless abandon Gentleman Auction House are amazing at doing what they do. Short and sweet, but really, really good, Book of Matches is a tasty treat that will only lead to being hooked on the addictive nature of Gentleman Auction House."
- Paul Zimmerman, First Coast News; Jacksonville, FL
"Irresistible"
- The HUB Weekly; Champaign, IL
"This single performance was, by far, the most captivating, fun, entertaining and brilliant performance of the entire 5 days."
- Cindy Chaffin, The Fine Line; Dallas, TX on SXSW
"You just find yourself smiling..."
- TSURURADIO
"With powerful indie-rock songs and an energetic and infectious stage show, they won't be St. Louis' little secret for long."
- Laura Hamlett; PlaybackSTL.com
"...I found myself hearing things on the second and third listens that I didn't hear the first time around. An attribute that can be said about nearly all songs on this EP."
- Pete Nema, PetEnema.com; Toronto, ON Canada
"Gentleman Auction House could be the best band you’ve never heard. Yet, that is."
- Kyle Undem, 30music.com; Edmonton, AB Canada
"Belle & Sebastian by way of St Louis, Missouri–less the frustration of Glaswegian college kids in class divided Britain, more the gentle reveries of Midwest musicians who wish they were Glaswegian college kids."
- SEE Magazine; Edmonton, AB Canada
"Along with an amazing work ethic, impressive live show, not to mention sharp dress, Gentleman Auction House seems to do everything right."
- Chris Schott; PlaybackSTL.com
"...On The Rules Were Handed Down EP, St. Louis's Gentleman Auction House ...[beat] almost every other midwestern Americana/chamber pop outfit with sad trumpet solos by default, by simply remembering to bring the 'pop' with the increasingly clichéd 'chamber'."
- www.wolf-notes.com
"...An absolute doll of pop music."
- J-Sin, Smother.Net; Manassas, VA
"...Any city that has the opportunity to call Gentleman Auction House their 'own' is one of the luckiest cities in the world."
- Jim Utz, Vintage Vinyl Website; St. Louis, MO
"To say the band has 'a lot of people doing a lot of little things' is an understatement. The number of instruments Gentleman Auction House utilizes is staggering ...Their sound conjures Belle & Sebastian or the Hush Sound - in other words, an infectious, orchestral indie hootenanny with richly layered vocals."
- Kristyn Pomranz, The Riverfront Times; St. Louis, MO
"Orchestral indie sweetness... jubilant piano-sprinkled tunes in the vein of Broken Social Scene and Arcade Fire"
- Annie Zaleski, The Riverfront Times; St. Louis, MO
"We love them so."
- Pygmalion Music Festival; Champaign, IL

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/13/2005
Band Website: gentlemanauctionhouse.com
Band Members: Eric Enger
(vocals, guitar)
Michael Tomko
(guitar, xylophone, percussion)
Steve Kozel
(keys, vocals, trumpet, guitar)
Kiley Lewis
(keys, vocals, flute)
Eric Herbst
(bass)
Ryan Adams
(fullkit)
Stephen Tomko
(halfkit, percussion)

Band...
[email protected]

Label...
Emergency Umbrella Records
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/emergencyumbrella
emergencyumbrella.blogspot.com

Booking...
Noise Problem Booking Agency
Contact: Bojan Jovanovic
[email protected]
www.noiseproblem.com

Publicity...
Tell All Your Friends
Contact: Samantha Tillman
[email protected]
www.tellallyourfriendspr.com

Radio Promotion...
Apples & Cats Media
Contact: Nina Wilson
[email protected]
www.myspace.com/applesandcats
www.applesandcats.com

Online and New Media...
Toolshed Incorporated
Contact: Wendy Williams
[email protected]
www.toolshed.biz

Art Direction/Posters...
The Bungaloo
Contact: John Vogl
[email protected]
www.thebungaloo.com

Influences:
Sounds Like:
The Book of Matches EP
Released: May 6th, 2008

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The Rules Were Handed Down EP
Released: October 6th, 2006

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Record Label: Emergency Umbrella Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Book of Matches EP - OUT TODAY!

Our second EP, The Book of Matches, is being released today, May 6th, from our new label home, Emergency Umbrella Records. Pick up a copy (or two!) at your local music store, or order online from Ins...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Tue, 06 May 2008 03:12:00 PST

RADNESS! TONIGHT and NOV. 17th!!!!

It Wednesday night and you have nothing to do! No you don't. We checked your planner, stop lying.It's okay, though, radness to the rescue:NOV.7TH (TONIGHT!(*^%^E(@)@The Bluebird (2706 Olive)HEADLIGH...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:50:00 PST

Thieves!

Stay tuned for a new blog at gentlemanauctionhouse.blogspot.com !
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:31:00 PST

Recording Blog...

sequestered in Washington, DC...new GAH LP in the works...click the link below to see how things are going!!!http://gentlemanauctionhouse.blogspot.com/...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:44:00 PST

This FRIDAY @ Lucas School House

Seriously, this is going to be a blast.Be there!
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:35:00 PST

The Hibernauts CD Release Party - July 21st!!!!

Tomko Bomb Co. PresentsThe Hibernauts' CD Release Party!!!featuring:The HibernautsGentleman Auction Houseand Foundry Field Recordings@ Off Broadway - Saturday, July 21stDoors: 8:00pm | Show: 9:00pm | ...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:25:00 PST

The Indie Rock Ice Cream Social - THIS FRIDAY

Tomko Bomb Co. Presents:The Indie Rock Ice Cream Social@ Off Broadwayw/ Gentleman Auction HouseJumbling TowersCanadaand Caleb Travers & Big City LightsDoors At 8:00pm, Show At 9:00pm, 18+, $7Free ...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:27:00 PST

#1 @ WEAX - Angola, IN | #2 @ KXZY - Stillwater, OK...

Holy crap! Nina over at Apples and Cats Media is doing a stupid good job of getting our record out to College/Specialty Radio because we are now in rotation at 74 of the 300 stations that are reportin...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:47:00 PST

GAH w/ Emmylou Harris CANCELLED

Dum, da dum...due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, we regret to announce that we are no longer opening for Emmylou Harris on July 7. But, hopefully we will see you at one of our other upcomin...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:12:00 PST

Stations playing The Rules Were Handed Down!!!

Call your local college or specialty station and request your favorite song from The Rules Were Handed Down. All of the stations below already have TRWHD in rotation and we need your help to keep addi...
Posted by Gentleman Auction House on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:00:00 PST