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Chuck Potashner

About Me



Press:
" ...the undeniable chemistry of this band results in catchy and cheery listening for all. " -Bianca Gordon/Music Buzz

" Slightly Unhealthy Love Song" is the delightful little ditty that's holding us hostage right now " -Dave Herrera/Westword

" a rising indie/folk/glam "star" " -Adam Leech/Colorado Springs Independent

" a talented songwriter willing to jump off the deep end and make do brilliantly with whomever is willing to go along with him " -Tom Murphy/Westword

" That was awesome! That rocked! " -Inge Johansson/The (International) Noise Conspiracy

" ...had a certain goofy, Michael Cera-esque charm " -Cory Casciato/Westword

Musicography:


Magic Smile (2008)


( ) | ( Steal It )
1. Slightly Unhealthy Love Song
2. So Nice

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/12/2004
Band Website: http://www.potashner.com
Band Members: Chuck Potashner

Live Band:
antz (trumpet, glockenspiel)
Chuck Potashner (vocals, acoustic guitar, songs)
Rachel Leber (harmony vocals, tambourine)
Cole Rudy (guitar)
& Val Franz (bass)

Magic Smile Personnel:
antz (flügelhorn, synthesizer, glockenspiel)
Chuck Potashner (vocals, tambourine, programming, songs)
Cole Rudy (guitars)
Dave Ebel (bass)
Logan Corcoran (drums, shaker)
Rachel Leber (harmony vocals)

Mike Yach (Recording)
Dominick Maita (Mastering)

Contact Info:
Booking: [email protected]
Everything Else: [email protected]

Facebook | Youtube | Twitter| Last.fm

Extra Info:
Chuck likes food. Chuck REALLY likes food.
Influences: Shaquille O'Neal
Sounds Like: A not so technically talented guy playing sweet love songs that often come off as forced and cutesy. Sometimes it's OK. He is usually backed up by musicians that are way too awesome to be playing in a band with him.He really likes his own stuff. Don't worry about it. Chuck listens to Chuck more than anyone else does.
Record Label: Mighty Pop Music
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Help Translate Slightly Unhealthy Love Song into Spanish?

Can you help me translate Slightly Unhealthy Love Song into Spanish?  I am going to Santiago and want to be able to play it.I used some online translators but it is hard to keep the meaning. It's ok i...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:42:00 GMT

Tonight

My new band (Gabe insists that it is all of our band and I need to phrase it this way) played a show with Jens Lekman tonight. Jens's group was superb and I feel like I need to get serious about makin...
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 03:15:00 GMT

San Diego, My New Job, & Bands

You may have noticed that I have been neglecting my e-presence as of late. I have been busy with a new job at an internet marketing company called Underground Elephant in San Diego. I know that is ver...
Posted by on Sat, 02 May 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Phoning It In! Listen!

http://www.phoningitin.net/shows/412-Chuck-Potashner-teamI played songs on the radio over the telephone! Neat! Give it a listen!
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:35:00 GMT

San Diego! Be my band.

I am moving to San Diego this week.Play in my band. Have your friends do it too. This is going to be wonderful.Oh, and I'll probably sing, play guitar, or kazoo in your band if you ask me.Serious,Chuc...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:16:00 GMT

Recording The Next Album PT1.1 (2/28)

Making An Album The Non-Lo-Fi Way. (Photos by Rachel Leber...the other singer in my band thing)Rehearsal
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Recording The Next Album PT1 (2/28)

You will hear the result of this ....eventually
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:31:00 GMT

I can't sign up for last.fm

...because i listen to myself more than i listen to anyone else. Embarrassing, right?P.S. Recording four new hit songs this weekend with the backing band and engineer that recorded Slightly Unhealthy ...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:29:00 GMT

Download My New Album For Free

I recorded an album of 11 songs all using only the chords C F & G. For the next few days you can grab it for free (MP3 320 kbps, no DRM) by going to the link below.http://www.mediafire.com/?qyztm4vzyo...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:47:00 GMT

Illiterate Magazine

http://www.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/79The video at the bottom is about a show in Jan...don't get confused :)
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:09:00 GMT