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Smash Palace

Melodies, chords and hooks abound...

About Me


Smash Palace returns with their sixth CD, "Everybody Comes and Goes" featuring 10 new songs (plus a cover version of George Harrison's, "I Want to Tell You", recorded for WMGK's "Breakfast with the Beatles" in Philadelphia). The new CD, "Everybody Comes and Goes" brings together many original members of Smash Palace as well as a few guest appearances by members of Quincy. For band leader Stephen Butler, it was an opportunity to collaborate with people he's known since he was a kid.

The new CD can best be described as a musical sound that is modern, yet inspired by echoes of the past. Think Beatles, Kinks, Yardbirds meet XTC, New Pornographers and Tom Petty. It's a big rumble of sound, combining soaring vocal harmonies and melodic guitar riffs.

History
Smash Palace was signed to Zip Records in 2005 after the label saw the band perform at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. This energetic performance led BBC disc jockey, Spencer Leigh to comment that Smash Palace was one of the best live bands he'd seen in Liverpool that year. Zip Records soon issued "Smash Palace: Best of 99-06" that brought about critical praise, an extensive tour in the US and the UK, radio play, and TV appearances.

Band leader Stephen Butler, along with his brother Brian, have a history of making great music. Their first band, Quincy was discovered, then managed by Hilly Kristal, owner of CBGB's, then signed by Paul Atkinson of the Zombies to a deal with Columbia Records. Shortly after the record release, to the band's disbelief, it was sued by Quincy Jones for stealing his name. The Butler Brothers then disbanded Quincy, started over again, forming Smash Palace and securing a new deal with Epic Records.

After a few years of touring and waiting for their major label break, the band went on hiatus as the brothers went on to work as staff writers for BMG publishing. Smash Palace reformed in 1999 to record "Fast Long Loud", followed by "Unlocked" (2001), "Over the Top" (2004) and last year's, "Best of 99-06".


"Top 10 of 2008 candidate!"
Aaron, powerpopaholic.com

"A power-poppish band with a 28-year pedigree, Smash Palace still has the spirit and exuberance necessary for this tough-to-pull-off style. Nice story in persistence, too."
Ken Barnes, USA Today

"I TOTALLY love the new CD! And coming from someone who hears as much music a week as I do, that's no veiled compliment!"
Dennis "the Menace" Scheyer, KUSF

"Wow! I can't think of any other power pop trio that gets a bigger sound than Smash Palace. This is the band's finest disc yet ... "
Eric Sorenson

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/21/2005
Band Website: smashpalacemusic.com
Band Members: Stephen Butler (lead vocals and guitar)
DyAnne DiSalvo (rhythm guitar)
Phil Rizzo (bass guitar)
Greg Didonato (drums)
Wally Smith (keyboards)
Sounds Like: The Beatles, The Kinks, Tom Petty, Badfinger
Videos:: You can purchase this video for Living on the Borderline directly from iTunes!

Record Label: Zip Records (ziprecords.com)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Radio airplay still going strong!!

Radio airplay still going strong! Our new single "Didn't Anyone Tell You" has been getting great radio play all across the country... Thanks so much!! And we're continuing to get new stations added ea...
Posted by Smash Palace on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:46:00 PST

Smash Palace hits the radio waves!

Smash Palace hits the radio waves! Our new single "Didn't Anyone Tell You" has been getting some radio play all across the country on the following stations... If you live near any of these stations, ...
Posted by Smash Palace on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:21:00 PST

We have a new website!

Happy winter everyone!Just wanted to give you all a much needed update...Friday December 14, 2007On Friday Dec 14th, we will be playing one of our favorite venues... The Tin Angel in Philadelphia. The...
Posted by Smash Palace on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:05:00 PST

Smash Palace and the Beatles (sorta)

So here's the story.... on June 21st, Thursday night, the first day of summer, Smash Palace will be playing at the Sellersville Theater, in Sellersville, PA. Also playing that night right after our pe...
Posted by Smash Palace on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:42:00 PST

March update

Hey...Here's an update on what's happening with Smash Palace. We've started recording the new CD which will come out this fall. We're about half way through so wish us good vibes.....should be a cool ...
Posted by Smash Palace on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:32:00 PST

Smash Palace sells out! (sorta)

The new clothing store Martin & Osa will be using 3 Smash Palace songs for promotion purposes (commercials and in store play). Martin & Osa is the upscale store line from American Eagle. The songs the...
Posted by Smash Palace on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:12:00 PST

2006 Year in Review!

January  New RecordingsThe band works furiously to complete recordings for a new compilation CD to be released by Zip Records.February  You TubeThe video for "Living on the Borderline" makes its deb...
Posted by Smash Palace on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:15:00 PST

Asbury Park News

We played a great show at the Saint in Asbury Park, NJ this past weekend...Steve Butler did a few interviews to promote the showSmash Palace in Asbury Park PressSmash Palace in Upstage Magazinecheers!...
Posted by Smash Palace on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:49:00 PST

WRSU Radio interview with Steve Butler

Steve Butler did a radio interview yesterday with WRSU FM (Rutgers University radio) up in New Brunswick NJ. In this great interview, Steve talks about the history of the band, their recent UK tour an...
Posted by Smash Palace on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 06:48:00 PST

October Updates

Come see us LIVE!!!!We have some great new gigs coming up. On October 21st, we play at the Saint up in Asbury Park, NJ! http://www.thesaintnj.com/On October 29th we have the honor of opening up for th...
Posted by Smash Palace on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 04:59:00 PST