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Sequoya

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About Me

Sequoya was formed in 1999. We are a duo performing here or there but always creating. See our interview at www.paperbacknovel.com .
If you would like to hear more just click on the reverbnation player below. We’ve included a bit of the old and new. New is "My Father" recorded live at 307 knox Salon, and for the old a few tracks off our very first record "Like Water" in 2000. Landfills, Water, and Nickels Peace Light.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/24/2005
Band Website: howclosely.blogspot.com/
Band Members: Bonnie- Guitars and singing
Matthew- Bass & Banjo
If you would like to contact us for booking, questions, or if you're a long lost friend with no myspace account you can contact us here. [email protected]
Influences: Nina Simone, Crass, Karen Dalton, Billy Bragg, Bob Marley, The Gossip, A Girl Called Eddy, Billy Bragg, Ani Difranco, Aimee Mann, Ghost, Woody Guthrie, Joni Mitchell, The Carter Family, Damon & Naomi, Hole, Pj Harvey, Patti Smith, L7, The Clash, Slayer, Diamanda Galas, Sonic Youth, The Cowboy Junkies, John Mayall, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Julie London.

Sounds Like:
Video "Rocket" shot on a Sunday, featuring KidAmp on E-Bow!
Slaves to the Mine filmed by Eleni from Beloved Binge
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Daylight Savings time with Sequoya

So Sunday March 9th we'll be playing with Audrey Ryan, Eberhardt, Dent May and his Magnificent Ukulele, and John Barrett's Bass Drum of Death, at The Cave in Chapel Hill. I love all of these bands an...
Posted by Sequoya on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:46:00 PST

New Sequoya record on the way

So I'm almost done with the new record, just a few songs to go and then they're off to mastering. I've posted quite a few songs already on myspace and reverbnation such as, Rocket, The Cosmonaut's Wif...
Posted by Sequoya on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:35:00 PST

Interview with Paperbacknovel.com

We did an online interview with Lou from Paperbacknovel.com last month and they have graciously posted it on their site.  If you have a minute, take a look at their amazing website filled with mu...
Posted by Sequoya on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:25:00 PST

Macy’s the Password Shoplifters

I cannot for the life of me understand how Macy's can get away with shoplifting myspace users passwords and use their accounts to spam.  I would never steal from you Macy's, what makes you so dif...
Posted by Sequoya on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:56:00 PST

Benefit for the Coalition to Unchain Dogs

  We will be playing a benefit on Saturday October 13 for the Coalition to Unchain Dogs in Durham Central Park.  Tickets are $10 if you pre-order and $12 at the door.  You can go here t...
Posted by Sequoya on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:24:00 PST

a little something extra

I've added a few other songs to our reverbnation page.  "Harlan's Daughter" inspired by and interview with Florence Reese, "Silent Night" from Villain Victim, and "The Cosmonaut's wife" which is ...
Posted by Sequoya on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:06:00 PST

July 28th ILLBOTZ, Beloved Binge, & Sequoya

Now this is a show to look forward to.  We've known the ILLBOTZ Stevie D and Big Perm for many years and have contributed on their records.  Hear "Cold Chillin With Jesus" on their myspace p...
Posted by Sequoya on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:53:00 PST

Happy 4th

Happy 4th of JulyI made a little video including fireworks (woo hoo) and original music. ...
Posted by Sequoya on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:02:00 PST

Duo Fest!

We're happy to be playing Duo Fest this Saturday April 14th at 4:30pm.  It's going to be a lot of fun and we're excited about the dinner break at 7 already.  We hope you can make it down to ...
Posted by Sequoya on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:02:00 PST

Wetlands Benefit show plus video

  We played a benefit show February 3 and we were amazed by the outpouring of support and incredible acts.  Congratulations to T. and all those involved.  It was a success!  Eleni ...
Posted by Sequoya on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:56:00 PST