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Morticia’s Chair

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Myspace BackgroundsCleveland-based band Morticia’s Chair performs powerful, dramatic music that blends gothic, folk and industrial influences. Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Mark Kae’s lyrics are cynical and deeply romantic, pessimistic yet tenacious, laced with dark humor and a dash of mischief. The band combines the dark, foreboding textures of Goth with the warmer ones of folk, marrying soaring melodies with evocative, even mystical lyrics that are drawn from the band’s background in visual arts.
Originally conceived as a fluid vehicle for Kae’s diverse artistic tastes and talents, Morticia’s Chair eventually coalesced into its current lineup, featuring Kae, veteran drummer Dave Alexy, guitarist Jesse Kramer, and bassist Frank Prpic. Always evolving, the band continues to expand sonically. They are currently working on tunes for a 4th album, with an aim of releasing it in 2009.

"Morning In July"


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Ultimate Summer Mixtape 2008
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Live at the Winchester Nov 15, 2008: Blocks of Silence

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Member Since: 04/11/2005
Band Website: http://www.morticiaschair.com" http://www.morticiaschair.com
Band Members: Mark K. - vox, guitar, keys, recorder
Jesse Kramer - guitar
Dave Alexy - drums, percussion
Frank Prpic - bass
Influences: David Bowie, Echo and the Bunnymen, Celtic lore, Pirate lore, Screwtracter, Bauhaus,and anything more than the usual.
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Morticia's Chair combines elements of Celtic, pagan, medieval, gothic, and psychedelic folk over a strong rock base. Their sound has a broad appeal, to people who like everything from the Byrds, Pink Floyd, and Robin Trower, to fans of Dead Can Dance, the Church, and Peter Murphy. They've opened up for bands like The Fixx, The Ohio Players, and Rhea's Obsession; and appeared at the Starwood Festival in 2002.

The band is often accompanied by a long guest list of musicians playing various instruments. Morticia's Chair is equally at home performing unplugged versions of their songs as rocking out the hard-edged tunes and is always looking for unique venues.

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Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

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Morti cia s Chair @ The Winch ester Nov 15th

Playing with NYC-based singer, songwriter and actor Jann Klose (pronounced Yann), of whom Marianne Meyer, of the Washington Post says, ..Jann Klose's multicultural background is evident in his music, ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:54:00 GMT

Lakewood ArtWalk show this Saturday

Lakewood is Art is committed to bringing more art and culture, to more people, in more places in Lakewood. Join us in celebrating Artober in the City of Lakewood - spend the afternoon browsing shops a...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:59:00 GMT

Angel (Live) by Morticia's Chair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXb4pUajlhM recorded live at the Jigsaw Saloon
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:01:00 GMT

Page Updates

Done some updates to the site, finally.. check it out and let us know what you think.
Posted by on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:10:00 GMT

Morticia's Chair on iTunes

Hey all -Morticia's Chair now has songs available for download on iTunes! Stop by our website downloads page and check out a sample of songs from each of our CDs:"Maggie's Carriage""Echolocator"and th...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:50:00 GMT