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Pocket Symphonies began in 2000 with the first collaboration between songwriter Paul Etheredge and producer Chris "Frenchie" Smith. A limited edition local release was followed by a self-released Pocket Symphonies album "Leaving Is Believing." "Echo Park" has been four years in the making, tracing the movement of Austin's famed Bubble Studio from its original Slaughter Lane location through its East 7th period on up to its present spot at 45th and Red River. Paul's musical background as a symphonic priest makes him either an odd lad to front the freshest pop/rock act to emerge this century, or he's just so sick that it works. Who are tomorrow's movers and shakers? The answer is simple: Pocket Symphonies are the most creative act to call Austin their hometown in donkey's years. Like a soft wind that turns into a tornado, or finding a lost love. You, the listener will be drawn into Pocket Symphonies' world with no regrets. Watch for my boys to appear in your favourite venue and record store as we build the dream together. --frenchie smith, bubble empire^^^big cheese Photos by YOMI'S PHOTOGRAPHY

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Member Since: 1/27/2005
Band Website: bubbleempirerecordings.com
Band Members: Pauly Deathwish, Sean Beckius, Adam Bozich, Brian Reed, Jason "Computer Boy" Buntz
Influences: Our early influences (way, way back!) were R.E.M., Smashing Pumpkins, Primus and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Mercury Rev's "Yerself Is Steam" also played an important role for us. Later we gravitated towards The Band, Neil Young and The Association. Our album Echo Park is probably most influenced by The Beach Boys, Todd Rundgren, INXS, U2, Coldplay, New Radicals and, perhaps above all, Elton John. Our current music is veering towards Air, Stereolab and Brian Eno's "Another Green World." Paul would like to include his admiration for two other groups which have personally inspired him: Gorky's Zygotic Mynci and The Delgados.
Sounds Like: Can, Faust, Neu!...and, perhaps most of all, The Flaming Lips' "Hit To Death In The Future Head"
Record Label: Bubble Empire Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

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New Songs/New Band Member!!!

Inspired by the new Austin band Electric Touch and the coaching of Dallas Cowboys' Wade Philips, The Pocket Symphonies have recorded 10 new songs and brought the excellent psych-guitarist Adam Bozich ...
Posted by Pocket Symphonies on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:46:00 PST