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Auto Escape

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About Me


BOOKING
Bubba Turner
Headliner Artists
940.484.0565
LEGAL
John Beiter
Loeb & Loeb LLP
1906 Acklen
Nashville, TN
615.749.8315
[email protected]
Since their debut in early 2005, Dallas quartet Auto Escape has quickly become one of the most exciting, talked-about new bands around. The young members of Auto Escape create ground-breaking, inspiring music that glues together the scattered fragments of modern rock. Smart, poignant lyrics, danceable grooves and rich arrangements add up to a sound that is fresh, unique and instantly appealing. “We come from different places musically and that tension is what makes it so exciting… it forces us to always rethink and invent new ways to approach our songs,” says lead singer Donnie DeBoer. Auto Escape acknowledges a wide array of influences past and present while continually pushing forward into new musical territory.
“Auto Escape combines great songwriting, melodies and performance in a way that is universally appealing … They are one of the best new bands around and I’m very excited about their future.”
- Chris Ryan, Music Director / DJ for KDGE 102.1 The Edge, Dallas’ biggest rock station
“Auto Escape draws from several moods and styles, often in the same song: poppy, snotty, sexy lounge, angst. This is rock with a promising future…”
- Ayo, DJ for KDGE 102.1 The Edge, Dallas’ biggest rock station
“...The Auto Escape EP blew me away. Rockin’, poetic, melodic, driving rhythm section, sincere vocals… my cd player has been stuck in repeat mode ever since.”
- Shameless Entertainment (Los Angeles, CA)
“From the minute they took the stage, I was captivated… their music is catchy, unique and amazing. This band just nails every single song and has such an awesome stage presence. They were even better live than I expected… their CD is absolutely amazing, and I just can't seem to get enough of it.”
- The Houstonian (Houston, TX)
“Auto Escape was excellent… an awesome band… they’re going to go far… they deserve the attention.”
- The Fort Worth Weekly (Fort Worth, TX)
“I seriously cannot say enough good stuff about Auto Escape... The band rocks, plain and simple. Last night I got to experience the band live and I was blown away. It’s so refreshing, not only to find an amazingly talented band, but to also find out they have a head for this business and are willing to do what it takes to get where they want to be…”
– TexasGigs.com (Dallas, TX)
“Really good strong pure rock with catchy melodies and very nice vocalwork… melodic while still rocking quite hard… bound to have a big break soon.”
– Strutter Magazine (Holland)
“...their Britpop-sounding alternative rock has depth and melodies with longevity... this is a band that actually writes thoughtful music... tunes that demand more than 2-3 turns in the stereo...”
- www.melodic.net (Sweden)
“Auto Escape is the best I've ever heard from this genre from Dallas."
– Lindsay Graham, DConstruction.org (podcast radio show)
SOME PEOPLE WE THINK ARE RAD:
Jon Brion
David Firth
Paco Estrada
Kirk Baxley
Bob Ross

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/12/2004
Band Website: myspace.com/autoescape
Band Members: Donnie DeBoer , Grant Pittman , Nathie DeBoer
Influences: James Brown, Muse, Dandy Warhols, Radiohead.
Sounds Like:

Turn it Off EP (2006)
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TV T-Shirt
$15 (includes shipping)

Spacemen T-Shirt
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Elephant T-Shirt
$15 (includes shipping)

Birds T-Shirt
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My Blog

What is up.

Here is the info for the mazillion people who keep asking:We have parted ways with our former bass player Matt Melton. We're working on brand new music. It's fucking amazing. Just you wait and see ;)D...
Posted by Auto Escape on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:37:00 PST

Some lyrics.

A lot of people have been asking for lyrics to our songs, so here are some of them... -DonnieFalling Asleep in the SnowHonesty, you don't speak for meKill me with every word you sayThe reasons don't m...
Posted by Auto Escape on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:12:00 PST

Exodus interview!

www.myspace.com/117860463ESC  Donnie thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to sit down and answer some of our questions that we have for you regarding your songwriting. The first place ...
Posted by Auto Escape on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:49:00 PST

A myriad of wonderment.

First of all, last night was the most amazing concert I have been to in my life and what's more, we got to be a part of it. Congratulations to Radiant and thank you to everyone involved - obviously th...
Posted by Auto Escape on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:46:00 PST

NT Daily article.

The University of North Texas newspaper ran a great article about Auto Escape this week (with the scariest looking picture of Donnie EVER). Big thanks to Michelle Pelissero.http://www.ntdaily.com/medi...
Posted by Auto Escape on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:48:00 PST

Exodus Songwriter Consulting - Featured Artist.

Exodus Songwriter Consulting in Nashville, TN chose Auto Escape as featured artist for November, 2006. Check out the profile: http://www.myspace.com/117860463Also, be looking for an interview with the...
Posted by Auto Escape on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:45:00 PST

Fort Worth Weekly review

Fort Worth Weekly had some nice things to say about us... skip ahead to about 9 min into the podcast and he talks about our show with Radiant this past weekend http://fw.mycityscene.com/podpress_trac/...
Posted by Auto Escape on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:14:00 PST

Last night @ SHSU.

Wow... despite EVERY PEICE OF EQUIPMENT we own breaking last night, it turned out to be a smashing evening. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see us. Big thanks to Ivoryline for lending us...
Posted by Auto Escape on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:20:00 PST

Donnie's personal blog.

For random new lyrics, poetry, nonsense, and philosophical meandering, check out my personal blog: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&am p;friendID=6384384Subscribe if ...
Posted by Auto Escape on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:07:00 PST

Turned Off...Dallas Observer Article

Turned OffBy Darryl Smyers Article Published Jun 22, 2006"I have the emo bangs," laughs Donnie DeBoer, pulling his lengthy locks away from his face. The singer and main songwriter for local rockers Au...
Posted by Auto Escape on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:44:00 PST