Born in a basement in Boston, Massachusetts, The Specific Heats was originally the solo project of one Mathew Patalano who eventually came to realize that he would much rather enjoy playing as a totally fun band with some friends (as the already plural title would perhaps imply) than as a silly solo act with little or no "umph!".
And so, after having attended a few basement shows with his new friends Steve and Meagan, they decided to go for it; to turn the specific heats into a full fledged fun band instead of an act often hastily added to singer-songwriter showcases or as an opener for other people's fun bands.
One of Mat's best-buds Tim joined in on bass, and the trio (Mat, Steve & Tim, it's a long story) played their first show on January 29th, 2004, just 11 days after their first practice. The 'Heats went on to grow and expand (and contract) and play many a D.I.Y. and basement shows.
Lots of CD-R eps, 1 Cassingle, 7+ Compilation appearances, one full length album, a few member changes and butt-loads of good times along the way.
Today The Specific Heats are Mat with Keira on Drums and Kevin will soon be playing guitar with us, but we're looking for new members to play organ & bass.
2007 = The Specific Heats: better than EVA!
The Rabbits (featuring Jason Anderson) wrote a song about The Specific Heats called "O, The Specific Heats".
While you're here, why not browse through our "top friends" many of which are our friends' bands that we really like!
Bad Time
Back (through tyme) LIVE in Boston April, 2007.
"Every Girl I See" By the Hentchmen Live in NYC.
Violent live in Boston.
"Outsider" by the Ramones Live..
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"Carl Sagan" Live @ Athens Popfest 2006 w/ guest Marisa from THE BESTIES
