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The Not-Its!

About Me


The Not-Its began as a group of friends who mostly knew each other from the glory days of Indie Rock. Once most of us started settling down and having kids, we wanted to make good music for the budding rockers that parents could also enjoy.
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The Not-Its! play "B.A.T.H". live at Full Tilt Ice Cream
Lead singer, Sarah Shannon (mother of 2) earned her fame singing in the band Velocity Girl back on the East Coast and now performs under her own name and has released two albums. Sarah enjoys fruit and vegetables.
Singer and guitar player Danny Adamson (father of 2) played in numerous local punk bands over the years, the last one being Kentucky Pistol. Most recently Danny has been seen playing rhythm guitar and singing backups for the infamous Barton Carroll. Danny eats too much candy.
Tom Baisden (father of 2), lead guitar player, is currently the mastermind of the band Mostly Dimes and earned his stripes in Richmond, Virginia's orange-jump-suit-wearing punk band Action Patrol. Tom currently teaches at an elementary school in Ballard. Tom likes to color and drink milk.
Mike Bayer (babysitter), on the drums, currently moonlights in local band Amatuer Radio Operator. Mike and Danny have played together for years in various local bands. Mike enjoys addition and making paper airplanes.
Norea Hoeft (mother of 1), bass player extraordinaire, was formerly in the local band Servo where she was the singer/songwriter/guitarist. Norea currently enjoys yoga and sno-cones (at the same time!)
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Member Since: 11/05/2008
Band Website: www.WeAreTheNot-Its.com
Band Members: Sarah Shannon, Danny Adamson, Tom Baisden, Mike Bayer, Norea Hoeft
Influences: Yes, we are very good influences.
Sounds Like: FUN!!!
Record Label: Little Loopy Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Album review: Out With The Kids

Kids music review website "Out With The Kids" just threw down a fantabulistical review of our new album.  Read it here: http://outwiththekids.blogspot.com/2009/07/not-its-we-are-no t-its-cd-review.html...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:51:00 GMT

Timeout To Rock-Rocked!

Timeout To Rock really brought it yesterday!  It was an amazing event and thanks to all who helped out.  Recess Monkey started out the show and provided quite a fun, high energy set.  The room was pac...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:50:00 GMT

CD has arrived!

  Yes, it's here and it is wonderful.  As you can see from the photo, we're very excited.  Made it just in time to distribute amongst the kids on the last day of school!  But now, school is out, and i...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Blah, blah, blahg

Has it really been that long since we've blogged??  With all of this exciting news?  So the album is almost here.  Please message us if you're interested in pre-ordering one.  Less than 2 weeks away. ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:54:00 GMT

ALBUM COVER, yo

HOLY MACKEREL!  I just realized that we haven't blogged in quite a while!!  Our new photo is actually our album cover (it's out June 18th) which we are very excited about.  It was designed by Don @ In...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Whittier Wildcats showcap

Our show last Friday (May 8th) @ Whittier Elementary School totally ruled!  It literally ruled the school.  The Not-Its! Nation is gaining momentum evidenced by the many kiddos in "The Not-Its!" t-shi...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 11:43:00 GMT

The record nears.....

Friends, our album, We Are The Not-Its!, has just finished mixing and should be out by mid-June.  Check out the new song that we just posted to our page!We're excited to announce that Invisible Creatu...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 23:46:00 GMT

Bumbershoot just added!!

We just accepted a show @ Bumbershoot on Labor Day Weekend, so save the date!!  This summer is filling up with great shows, we hope to see you out. We are finishing up our album in the studio and last...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:16:00 GMT

The Skinny on the NEW ALBUM

That's right.....our new album "We Are The Not-Its!" is currently in the works.  It will have 12 or 13 songs and we're recording it the first full week of April.  If your child is a fan of The Not-Its...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:36:00 GMT

HUGE Summer Festival Announcement

Check this out!!!!The first annual TIMEOUT TO ROCK children's music festival is happening this June 27th.  The festival will take place at the Vera Project in the Seattle Center and will have an all s...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:48:00 GMT