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"The arrangements are spectacular, the lyrics notable and relatable, the singing echoes Elliott Smith and Lou Reed." - Bruce Pollock, A&R Producer, SONY BMG CUSTOM MARKETING
"Once in a while an artist comes along who manages to say something about the human condition in a new and unique way. Padre is one of those artists - a double threat, equipped with moving lyrics and stellar musical performances." - Mary Jo Shafer, Music Columnist, THE GARDNER NEWS
"Padre has the kind of talent, that is garnering a nice following in their NYC stomping grounds, and it is obvious the group is a little different from your normal indie rock bands. Who else writes about the transgendered?" - Adam Bernard, Music Critic, BEYOND RACE MAGAZINE
"Padre mixes influences of Pedro the Lion and Elliott Smith, but maintains their own distinct feel. Singer Eli Kaplan is able to evoke dreamscapes in the least likely places, and lyrics that stick with you, long after the listen is over." - B. Miltenberg, COLUMBIA DAILY SPECTATOR

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/29/2005
Band Website: padremusic.com
Band Members: eli k, rob w, jesse s, shuta n
Influences: pavement, elliott smith, kind of like spitting, pedro the lion, kid dakota, okkervil river, modest mouse, bob dylan, jim croce, led zeppelin, blind willie mctell, bright eyes, and elvis
Record Label: shadowhead records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

KEITH MOON JR SAVES THE DAY!!!

padre found our new drummer. It was a long, laborious look (many strange auditions), but we struck gold. Shuta Nishio has joined the band. He plays barefoot, on a light-up drumset. Most importantl...
Posted by padre on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:22:00 PST

REVIVAL at REHAB!!!

padre is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We were on vacation for a second (looking for a new drummer), but we’re back in the saddle now (enter the prodigy Shuta "Keith Moon" Nishio). So come join the p...
Posted by padre on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:20:00 PST

BRAND NEW WEBSITE!!!

padre has a brand new, kick-ass, website at padremusic.com. It includes news on upcoming shows, tours, t-shirts, new songs, a rockin’ video, press, ekit, and other goodies. The site was design...
Posted by padre on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:19:00 PST

rockin’ it out at kennys vid!

gold's not your color, but we're strong to the finish! huh?! rock on!
Posted by padre on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:59:00 PST

padre at pianos vid

here's some pianos show video - padre playing "this day in the future". word!
Posted by padre on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:15:00 PST

Review of the Pianos show!

this review from the hardest working man in show-business - adam bernard (who recently interviewed mr. russell simmons). word!May 29, 2007Padre @ Pianos in NYC 5/26From the lyrical content of Padre's...
Posted by padre on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:31:00 PST

"left in a trade" out now!

just so ya know - the new album "left in a trade" is out now. check it out at the label site shadowheadrecords.com
Posted by padre on Sat, 29 Jul 2006 01:17:00 PST