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The Dialogue (5/17 Fletchers, 5/18 Jammin Java)

About Me


The Dialogue are focused on pressing forward without the burden of a trend, without the saccharine dripping from the inputs, and without anything but an earnest art.
Growing up in Baltimore, The Dialogue spent their formative years as Boy Crazy, an instrumental guitar pop outfit that found a comfy niche in the suburban pop-punk scene. Several reincarnations and experimental projects later, guitarist Brian Pollack, drummer Jordan Goodman and bassist Justin Goodman found direct inspiration in bands like Muse, Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. But, being now veterans of makin' and breakin' pop music, they wanted to create a hybrid that could serve as a middle line - digestible enough for the fans of The All American Rejects or Jacks Mannequin, but complex and genuine enough for the fans of Kings of Leon or Death Cab for Cutie. There was just one problem: they did not have a singer.
They had met several times as peers in Baltimore music. Drew Shaffer was playing around town as a singer-songwriter, and The Dialogue needed a vocalist. It took an audition and a vocal lesson for the band to be convinced, but the pieces fell into place in perfect romance. Drew lends his hand lyrically and on guitar, but it's his emotional connection to the music that creates the feel and tone of The Dialogues distinguished indie/pop/rock: "I'm not always good at communicating my thoughts or feelings across. I feel like my songs are my voice. They are my way of getting all these things that are unclear out. My way of making sense of the world."
The band's debut record is a seven song EP, titled All I Thought Impossible. It's the first major milestone of what the band hopes and insists will be the first of many. "It's a tangible dream," Justin says. "Everything is in our power, we just need to reach out and grab it ". The band plans to tour during the summer months, going full force and making this music - The Dialogue - the crucial priority. Justin explained it best when he said "We want to write great music, have people understand where we come from and have longevity in this fickle business."

Q: Who are you?
A: The Dialogue. Formed May 2008.
Q: When will you be playing in [INSERT CITY HERE]?

A: All shows will be on our MySpace. We would love to come to your town/venue! Let us know where you would like us to come and we’ll try our best. If you can help us get there we’d love that!
Q: When/Where can I get your EP?

A: Our debut EP will be available at all shows and on iTunes May 5, 2009!.
Q: Where can I get your merch? 

A: We have merch at all our shows. Also, we will be launching a webstore shortly!
Q: How can I help promote The Dialogue?

A: Add our songs to your page! Add us to your top friends! Help us get to your town! Tell your friends! Tell your friends to tell their friends! Repeat the first three steps!
We can’t wait to see everyone on the road this summer! Love, The Dialogue

..GENRE | Indie.Rock
HOMETOWN | Baltimore, MD
MYSPACE URL | www.myspace.com/thedialogueband
EMAIL | [email protected]
BOOKING | [email protected]
TOUR MANAGEMENT | [email protected]
RECORD LABEL | Unsigned
LAYOUT | Little Whale
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Member Since: 6/20/2006
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

5.12.09- CD Release Recap & Tour!

Wow.  What an amazing CD Release Party we had at the Recher last Friday!  Thank you to everyone who came out and made it one of the best nights in our young career.  A huge thanks to DNA (their CD is ...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 18:29:00 GMT

_All I Thought Impossible EP on iTunes_

As of today our EP is now up on iTunes. Thanks for tuning in.-The Dialogue
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 16:51:00 GMT

5.1.09- Tigerfest w/ AAR, CD Release Week!

Good Evening, What a 2009 it has been thus far for The Dialogue. Tigerfest was incredible!  The crowd had an awesome time and we were stoked to share the stage with All American Rejects, Shiny Toy Gu...
Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 20:58:00 GMT

Lyrics - All I Thought Impossible EP

odysseyoh settle yourself down she says plant your feet back on the ground again get your head out of the clouds  come back to bed but i can't sit still, no not right now not until my treasure's ...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:20:00 GMT

4.20.09- NYC/NJ, Tigerfest w/ AAR, CD Release Party, & more!!!

Hey peoples! Lots of things have been going on since we last posted. Good things too :)We played our first shows last week in NYC and NJ. Our buds in The Matches were kind enough to invite us to the M...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:49:00 GMT

3.8.09-Tigerfest!!!

Good Sunday afternoon people of the internet. Good news.......we're playing Tigerfest!!! Thanks to everyone who came out this past weekend and helped us not only win a spot on Tigerfest, but a Cradl...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:58:00 GMT

2.19.09-New music, new shows!

The time has come!! New music......we hope you enjoy. If you do, tell a friend! Expect to hear more very soon. Record will be available online and at shows soon.We're playing shows again too! Starting...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:24:00 GMT

1.20.09-Record is done!!

Change has truly come! The Dialogue has officially finished recording our debut record and we couldn't be more excited. Trevor will begin mixing the 7 songs once he returns from the inauguration in DC...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:16:00 GMT

12.28.08-We are The Dialogue

Yo peoples!!! Welcome to The Dialogue's myspace. Yes, we have been 'Cities' for the past 6 months, but we really consider that our 'feeling out' process. Now that we've had some time to get out there ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:15:00 GMT