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About Me

"Hi,I've been checking out Lawrence bands (i.e. drinking in shitholes) for 20+ years, and Marry Me Moses is one of the most inspiring, least-affected outfits I've ever had the pleasure. They combine a command of their respective instruments with a fresh and impossible-to-pin-down take on the history of post-Doris Day pop music that makes me forget how frequently my joints ache nowadays. Their intelligence and passion is as obvious as an Andy Rooney commentary, and they know as much about constructing effective riffs and choruses as most local indie rock bands know about waking up at 2 PM. Every song rings with some hook or phrase that insures that I remember it even after I leave the bar at 1:37 AM after six bourbon and club sodas. Their recent insistence on playing sloppy shows with nearly garagey sensibilities is a friggin' splendid thing rife with possibilities. They would sound nifty sandwiched on a bill between mid-80s (pre-Nirvana, when the possibilty of worldwide fame for being a bit "edgy" while writing songs that would be rejected by Krokus, let alone Cheap Trick, was unfathomable) bands like Big Dipper and the Reivers, to cite two of way too many potential examples. They flat-out thrill me. As far as not knowing what "rock" is (besides a dead, joyless thing that has about as much relevance as a Playskool Take-Apart Car at this late date)...well, I do know that Ted thinks the Association are better than the Turtles, and I think that's pretty fucked up.Love,Shamrock J. Cat" (aka Jon Harrison, Little Hits Records [www.littlehits.com])

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Member Since: 26/01/2005
Band Members: Marry Me Moses is Ted Kritikos who sings; Mark Harries, who sings sometimes while playing the drums; Alex Kritikos, who plays the guitar and lap steel; Henry Kritikos, who plays the guitar; and Jenny Davidson, who plays the bass guitar.
Influences: Led Zeppelin, The Pixies, Uncle Tupelo, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, Beck, rock in general, etc...
Sounds Like: The songs you never knew you wanted to hear so badly.
Record Label: Remedy Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Podcast @Lawrence.com

Listen as Marry Me Moses tells all in an unscripted, no-holds-barred interview with Lawrence.com's Richard Gintowt! You'll hear most of the album and some funny stories, too. http://www.law...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:04:00 GMT

Engine Engine Release Party

We're proud to announce the arrival of "Engine Engine" the debut album from Marry Me Moses. Join us live June 23rd, at The Bottleneck, in Lawrence. Come for the show and be sure to pick up your very...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:21:00 GMT

The Advent of Engine Engine

The album is almost here! Stop biting your nails! Didn't your mother ever teach you anything? Engine Engine is in the final stages of production (no, not over-production). Keep...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:46:00 GMT

Christmas Greetings, from our Family!

Mayhaps you're wondering what's happening with our little family band, Marry Me Moses. Well, Mark and Ted finally tied the knot and made it official (bout time, Mark!). All the kids flew o...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:23:00 GMT

Alex hates myspace

Alex won't even look at this entry, because he hates myspace so much. But, that's what makes him so appealing to the ladies. oooh, he's too cool to use myspace. He must be at home rolling ...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:32:00 GMT

Deadwood Derby Finals

In case you were caught unaware, MMM recieved 2nd place at the Farmer's Ball, and was rewarded a recording session at Underground Sound Studios! Now is time for the big show! This Saturday, MMM will c...
Posted by on Fri, 05 May 2006 04:47:00 GMT

Annual Farmer's Ball

Don't miss out on the first round of the Annual Farmer's Ball, Thursday April 20th at the Jackpot Saloon in Lawrence. Music will start at 10pm, and bands including Marry Me Moses, Vibralux, The M...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:54:00 GMT

Ted to be in Lawrence production of JC Superstar!

This just in, Ted will be joining with several other Lawrence musicians to perform the music from this classic rock opera! Two nights and locations have been scheduled:Feb 25: 7pm...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:37:00 GMT