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Pleasant

it's been real............

About Me

Pleasant started playing together in 2000. They recorded and distributed their first, self titled full length in 2001. In 2002, they recorded and distributed a 4 song EP. Both cds charted on college radio stations around the U.S.
Pleasant's most recent release "Awkward as a Beehive", was recorded by Zeno Gill (The Rosebuds, Des Ark) & Jeff Byrd (Pinback, Tarentel) at Pox Studios.
"Awkward as a Beehive" is available for purchase at www.pleasantmusic.com & CD Baby
In addition to playing in Pleasant, Eric also plays drums for the Chestpains & Simple, and Maria plays bass for Un Deux Trois.
Pleasant have shared the stage with Blonde Redhead, Quasi, Pinback, John Vanderslice, Deerhoof, The Clientele, Portastatic, Will Johnson, Hotel Lights, Mates of State, My Morning Jacket, Hella, Crooked Fingers, Fan Modine, Of Montreal, The Rosebuds, Appleseed Cast, Azure Ray, The Faint, Jennifer O'Connor, Imperial Teen, The Gerbils & Swearing at Motorists.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/25/2005
Band Website: pleasantmusic.com
Band Members: Sean Parker- Guitar/Vocals Maria Albani- Bass/Vocals Mario Gonzalez- Guitar Eric Hermann- Drums
Record Label: Pox World Empire
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Permanent Vacation...........

hi everyone-after a little over 7 years together, we have all decided to put Pleasant to bed.Thanks for coming to the shows, playing our records, showing the love and support, and making it fun.You ca...
Posted by Pleasant on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:21:00 PST

100 Musicians Answer the Same 10 Questions by Dave Heaton/Erasing Clouds!

100 Musicians Answer the Same 10 QuestionsPart Forty-One: Pleasantinstigated by dave heatonThe North Carolina-based band Pleasant's debut album Awkward as a Beehive (Pox World Empire) has only grown o...
Posted by Pleasant on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:49:00 PST

Pleasant & Deerhoof August 10th.

Thursday August 10th at the Cat's Cradle:Deerhoof,Pleasant, & Abraham Lincoln Brigade.Tickets are $11.Show starts at 9:30p.m.
Posted by Pleasant on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:55:00 PST

Live recording from WXDU

http://pleasantmusic.com/mp3/ If you missed us on WXDU this past Sunday, you can go to the link above to listen to the set.
Posted by Pleasant on Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:18:00 PST

Copper Press on line review of Awkward as a Beehive!

Copy and paste the link below in your browser to view the latest review of Awkward as a Beehive on the Copper Press web site. http://www.copperpress.com/new/mainpage/cp3.html Also: Pleasant inte...
Posted by Pleasant on Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:28:00 PST

Copper Press Interview w/ Maria in the Feb. issue .26

In the February issue of Copper Press num.26, there will be a 4 page spread on Pleasant.  Maria did the interview last November.  There will also be a song from Pleasant on the included CD S...
Posted by Pleasant on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 04:35:00 PST

MTV using 2 Pleasant songs for 3 shows next season.

We recently found out that MTV will be using 2 tracks off the new record Awkward as a Beehive, for three different shows next season.  They've selected "Monster" and "You There."
Posted by Pleasant on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 04:44:00 PST

Audubon Park

We heart them a lot.  If you've never seen them play, shame shame on you!
Posted by Pleasant on Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:19:00 PST

Playing w/ the Clientele on 10/31!!

We are so excited! We just found out today that we will be opening for the Clientele, and Annie Hayden on 10/31 at the Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC. I'll have to rethink my dressing up as John Oates n...
Posted by Pleasant on Thu, 29 Sep 2005 02:38:00 PST

New Pleasant Cd out 9/16/05!

We are so excited to announce the release date for our new cd, "Awkward as a Beehive", on Pox World Empire on  9/16.  There will be a cd release party on 9/16 at the Local 506 in Chapel Hill...
Posted by Pleasant on Sat, 03 Sep 2005 02:07:00 PST