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About Me

Eloise is in perfect balance. Their songs gracefully hover between pop and indie, marrying simple melodies with a growing sonic curiosity. The music and vocals sound delicate, relaxed, youthful and fun, while the lyrics contain brutally honest reflections ..xperiences, old relationships and present heartache. Eloise draws inspiration from everything: from pesky ghosts to '60s surf culture.
Composed of self-taught musicians, May Ann Pescante, Michelle Gilliam and Cyrus Butler, the band's unique sounds originate from a natural curiosity. The Los Angeles-based trio met while working in a Hollywood recording studio, but it wasn't until years after their meeting that they formed Eloise. May Ann Pescante, an L.A. native, lends her fragile yet robust voice to articulate insightful and intense ruminations, such as the opening line in "Little Star" ("I bought a phone card / I pay good money to argue with you"), as she gently strums her guitar. Michelle Gilliam, a transplant from Santa Fe, New Mexico, crafts unique and melodic bass lines, while singing vocals that haunt, captivate and support. Cyrus Butler, hailing from California's central coast, anchors the songs with distinctive, driving and improvised drum parts, but also lends his lungs to generate a mean electric kazoo solo in "Substitute". With forces combined, they produce tunes that send tingles down the spine and leave the audience aching for more.
For booking, or to send the band a message, contact: eloisetheband (at) gmail.com
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/7/2006
Band Website: EloiseMusic.com
Band Members:

Cyrus Butler: drums, percussion, backing vocals, electric kazoo (seriously)

Michelle Gilliam: bass, vocals, keys

May Ann Pescante: lead vocals, guitar, keys

Influences: Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, Mt. Egypt, Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Prince, John Mayer, Rhett Miller, Old 97's, Jason Falkner, Magnet, The Cardigans, Pavement, Far, The Wallflowers, Travis, Elliott Smith, Radiohead, The Postal Service...

science, art, chaos, mathematics, science vs. art, science marrying art, paranormal activity, rocks, crime, you, words (origins), etymology, entomology, ice cream, relationships... you know, the usual.

Sounds Like: Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, Michelle Branch, The Shins, The Cranberries, Rhett Miller, Old 97's, Jenny Lewis, Rilo Kiley, Jason Falkner, Pavement, Elliott Smith
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Eloise music video shoot teasers.

Last weekend, we filmed a video with the A-maaaah-zing David Ly!Here are some pictures that go with previous updates.Some pictures from the video shoot...I took my co-worker Jim up to the roof and did...
Posted by Eloise on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:51:00 PST

Tracking Drums on Thanksgiving Day

We tracked drums on Thanksgiving Day....Cy!Michelle!Valente is in the control room...Me "sleeping".Cy on drums.Me on guitar.Michelle on bass.Hope you all had a great holiday! We sure did!♥May...
Posted by Eloise on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:25:00 PST

ELOISE ON INSOMNIA RADIO: SoCal!

Check out ALLLL the details on this link:Insomnia Radio: SoCalIR: The SoCal Sessions (no.18): Les Musiciens de Femmes de Californie Méridionale - 10/17/07 Category: PodcastIR: The SoCal Sessions 18: L...
Posted by Eloise on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:25:00 PST

Eloise on TLP Show!!

Check it out guys! Thanks so much to Leo at TLP Show.TLP 6pk-01F: The Baker's Dozenhttp://tlpshow.com/2007/11/04/6pk-01f/Download | SubscribeFeatured Tracks: Gunner - Geology Metropol - My Own Gravity...
Posted by Eloise on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:17:00 PST

Hey Blog Subscribers!

Howdy everyone!I was just browsing the blog function on our space. and I found out that we have a TON of people subscribed to this thing. So, I feel obliged to share some news with you guys and keep y...
Posted by Eloise on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:03:00 PST

May's Tour Blog

Hey everyone! Check out May's tour blog:http://maybuhay.livejournal.comThere are videos and pictures from San Francisco and also from just farting around on the road.We're back from tour and had an aw...
Posted by Eloise on Mon, 14 May 2007 10:07:00 PST

Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, Portland!!!!!

Hey Angelinos! We have a show tonight in Los Angeles at Good Hurt:Good Hurt (www.goodhurt.net)12249 Venice Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 900669:00 PM$7 with flyer / $10 @ doorTomorrow, we have a show in San Fr...
Posted by Eloise on Mon, 07 May 2007 09:50:00 PST

Eloise on Insomnia Radio San Francisco!

Guess what?!Eloise is being featured in the next three episodes of Insomnia Radio San Francisco!The show's host Scott Tinetti, has assembled a rockin lineup this week including Band of Horses, Elliot ...
Posted by Eloise on Mon, 07 May 2007 07:00:00 PST

Flyers galore! LA/SF/PDX - UPDATED May 4th!

SAN FRANCISCO AND PORTLAND! WE'RE A-COMIN'!! If you want us to come to your town, let us know on our page. We have a little widget on the left side of our page so you can start a demand! START ONE TOD...
Posted by Eloise on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:19:00 PST

1-2-ELECTRIC KAZOO!!!!

Hey friends!We have a new song up! It's called "Substitute".Listen to the whole thing! It's the song where our drummer, Cyrus Butler, lends his lungs to deliver you an amazing ELECTRIC KAZOO SOLO! GO ...
Posted by Eloise on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 02:25:00 PST