Member Since: 5/16/2006
Band Website: finnsmotel.com
Band Members:
Joe Thebeau: vocals, guitar, found sounds
Patrick Hawley: drums and percussion
Steve Scariano, 4 and 8 string bass
Robert Griffin: guitar, piano, slide guitar
Guests include: James Weber: guitar and backing vocals; Toby Weiss: backing vocals; Matt Meyer: guitar; Steve Carosello: piano and backing vocals;
Influences: Some good Escape Velocity quote-age:"Call him the John Updike of 21st-century power-pop" - René Spencer Saller, Illinois Times"There's everything from a paean to Gateway Arch designer Eero Saarinen to a circle-of-life-style meditation on roadkill. But the music is direct, electric and melodious..." - Daniel Durcholz, St. Louis Post-Dispatch"...any self-respecting power pop / indie rock dude's album of the year..." - random dude on iTunes“Finn's Motel has managed to create one of the finest singles of 2006, the irresistible indie-rock gem ‘Of Cycles and Engines’ †- Annie Zaleski, Riverfront Times"I defy anyone who truly loves great rock and roll to lisen to "Concord Village Optimist Club" or "Dramamine For Engine #3" and not be bowled over twice." - popnarcotic.com"...a classic piece of American rock and roll..." - Thomas Crone, Sauce MagazineSee the Blog section of this site for full-length articles/reviews.
Sounds Like: Finn's Motel is the band. Escape Velocity is the album.
Electronic Press Kit:
EPK
Escape Velocity is available to order now:
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Recent Linear Landscapes Music Video on YouTube:
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Arizona Sandstorm, Live on YouTube:
Rock!
Record Label: Scat Records (www.scatrecords.com)
Type of Label: Indie