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Tape Deck Sonata

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Side B: Now Available
Contains: 1. Dissolve It 2. Open Fields 3. Back of the Pack
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Press
"Seeing as how they’re shameless Brit-rock geeks, Tape Deck Sonata aren’t about to discover the old weird America anytime soon. They’re having too much fun with the old weird punks, the older, weirder mods, and hoary ’80s St. Louis radio rock — which means they sound as much like the Cars as they do the Buzzcocks or the Stone Roses. Formed in 2003 by guitarist Kevin Clipper and vocalist/ songwriter Nick Baker, the band has been leisurely about its releases: The five-song EP, Side A, appeared in 2005 — and that’s it. Their twitchy, fuzzy and just shy-of-stoned guitar pop may still be in gestation, but they have the hooks and patience to grow into their influences"
By Roy Kasten Article Published Oct 4, 2006 Riverfront Times
"This has been said "once or twice" but a good tight indie-pop band is irresistible, and Tape Deck Sonata fits the description perfectly. Don Dreste is a very tasteful drummer (hard to find ’em in these parts) and a first-rate character, always great to do shows with. They finished with "Under the Broken Lights," an indelible, simple, and catchy tune that always rocks the barn."
By Kurt Boyle Article Published Jan 31 Playbackstl.com
"This band that has been described as having the melody structures and lyric content of brit pop with hard rock influences. Together for almost three years, Tape Deck Sonata has already made a name for its self in the St. Louis area by writing good rock songs that do not seem to sway to any flavor of the month sound. Consisting of members Kevin Clipper (guitar), Tom Havel (bass), Nick Baker (guitar/vocals), and Don Dreste (drums/vocals), the band’s sound can be some what compared to the sounds of Stone Roses, Psychedelic Furs, the Who, the Smiths and many others."
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Insidestl.com Interview
Bio Tape Deck Sonata is a British style hard rock band from St. Louis, MO. The band blends captivating and melodic chords progressions with unique string arrangements that compliment the sound in rip-roaring way. The bands roots of influences go all the way back to Hanks Williams Sr, The Beatles, Credence Clearwater Revival, The Velvet Underground, The Doors, Three Dog Night all the way to Nirvana, Oasis, Suede, Stone Roses, Pulp, Muse, Kasabian, Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Warlocks. The band shares the working class ideals of such performers as Jarvis Cocker, Brett Anderson, Bob Dylan and John Lennon which can be noticed in the their song writing process and live shows.
Started in 2003 by Nick Baker and Kevin Clipper and later solidified by Don Dreste Jr and Tom Havel the band has been gigging the St. Louis for the past three years. The band put out a five song EP entitled Side A in 2005. The disc was the bands first attempt to blend American and British Rock influences.
The band has now put out their second EP titled side B which is a sampler to their full length that is due out later this winter. The Disc contains three songs. On the first track, drummer Don Dreste sings on the psychedelic British influenced Dissolve. The song was written after Don had a intense dream about getting shot in the heart after a dispute. The dream was so intense that after he woke up he still thought that he was shot and needed immediate attention (He scared his roommate by trying to doing so). The second song is titled Open Fields and is also another song that Don Dreste sings. Its an alcohol induced freak-out song about the intensity of taking excess to the point of isolation. The last song on the disc is Pack of the Pack and is the only song on the EP in which Nick Baker sings. It’s a song that’s meaning that will remain anonymous for purposes of having the listener paint their own image.
Side B is Tape Deck Sonata’s attempt to further evolve its blend of Hard Rock with British influences. Their live shows are very energetic and the songs meanings are just intense. We thank you for taking the time to listen to Side B. Please be on the lookout for our full length due out late winter.-Tape Deck Sonata
To contact the band send an email to [email protected]

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Member Since: 4/8/2006
Band Members:
Kevin Clipper Guitar
Don Dreste Vocals/Bass
Robert Schulz Drums
Nick Baker Vocals/ Guitar
Influences: CCR, The Who, Psychedelic Furs, Smiths, Doors, Pulp, Suede, Otis Redding, Stone Roses, Pixies, Nirvana, Joy Division, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Everly Brothers, The Animals, Hank Williams Sr
Type of Label: None

My Blog

brews and tunes mar28

We rocked the house around midnight on mar 28 at lemmons.  It was alot of fun mostly because we had a great group of people there to see us and because we played with some very talented acts.&nbs...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:01:00 PST

This Band Needs an Enema

There is a lot to discuss about what's been going on with Tape Deck Sonata. First: Our appearance on A Very Bert Dax Christmas CD was a very positive experience for us. Our song "Hockey Drinking Gam...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:32:00 PST

Bert Dax Christmas Show

Last night's Bert Dax show was pretty cool.  I I loved watching Stella Mora and the Museum Mutters play.  Matt put together a great compilation of bands and is such a cool and...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:48:00 PST

Theyre Here!

What's been going on you say well here you go. We have a show this Friday (Oct 27th) at Lemmon.  We know that you have a Halloween party to go to on Saturday but let's face it you have nothing to...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:47:00 PST

TDS news

Tape Deck Sonata has 2 new songs in the set that will being making their debut at the upcoming show at the 2 Cent Plain on Sept22.  The first is a Nick song titled Forces of Nature and the second...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:27:00 PST

Cal’sin Chicago, Side B, and the future

Well side B is finally out and we are working on the full length. We just got back from playing at Cal's in Chicago and we all had a great time. Mike (the person who runs Cal's) fucking rocks. He is a...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:11:00 PST

The new music

Just like Axel Rose saying that Chinese Democracy will be out soon we have been saying the same thing about our new tunes.  But have no fear TDS fans new songs are in the making. Don is...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:00:00 PST

Give us your Feed Back

Well its been a while since I wrote anything. First I well tell what has happen then I will tell some of the big things that are about to happen. THE PAST1) TDS played the Hard Rock Café on March 31st...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 02:02:00 PST

Under The Gun

Well other then getting robbed at gun point while packing my drum set in front of my house. Saturday night was not too bad. Tape Deck Sonata played a pretty good set at the way out club. We played t...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:49:00 PST

Under The Sea!!

Underground @ The Red Sea Dec 14 2006The show went very well, probably are tightest show to date. Of course the show would not be a tape deck sonata show if nick doesn't break a string on stage. Noth...
Posted by Tape Deck Sonata on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:47:00 PST