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And when their lies ain't the same as your lies... |
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| Location: | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 4, 2008 (569 days back) |
About Me |
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| Video Slideshow from Liverpool and London
_____________________ Video footage from The Valley Downs in London, Nashville, NY and Liverpool with new song Lucky Day _____________________ Clips from The International Pop Overthrow at The Abbey Pub in Chicago Reviews These guys and gals have burst onto the Chicago scene with a cache of beautiful songs and enchanting live performances. The band features Mike Galassini (formerly of 92 Degrees) and Marianne Shimkus, whose natural allure and charm should wow everyone in the crowd. - Cavern City Tours, Liverpool, UK There are surprisingly few straightforward power pop bands led by female singer/songwriters. Chicago's Valley Downs buck the trend with their solidly entertaining debut EP, which features Marianne Shimkus' wry lyrics and commanding voice over a set of catchy, occasionally country-tinged guitar pop songs penned by co-leader Mike Galassini. The opening "Drama Queen" probably has the best lyrics, but the record's high point is the simply outstanding "Sorry," a near-perfect three-and-a-half-minute pop song with the most memorable chorus found here...Behemoth is a promising debut. - All Music Guide Together just a short while, this emerging indie rock band has already played shows in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville and in Liverpool at the world famous Cavern, along with numerous live shows in its hometown,Chicago. Fronted by singer Marianne Shimkus, the band features an eclectic group of songs written by bassist Mike G. Their energetic live performances always seem to leave the audience waiting for more. Working with Chicago based producer George Langis (Smashing Pumpkins, Lucky Boys Confusion), the band is set to release their debut 5 song EP, Behemoth, in the Fall of 2005. - Gig Guide Artist Profile, Liverpool, UK On first listen, I was struck by how much The Valley Downs reminded me of Cowboy Junkies. The Downs, however, have much better songs than The Junkies. And though Behemoth is only an e.p., to my ears they appear to be better musicians. Drama Queen is unforgettable and is playing in my head even as I write this. Marianne Shimkus voice has a very comfortable, everyday sound to it, that works just perfectly with the stripped down style of production used here. Sorry is another catchy one. This is some really fine American music. Fans of 90s alt-country group Lone Justice will love this. Heres looking forward to their next full-length. - Get Out Magazine More reviews available at www.thevalleydowns.com Recent Radio Plays KXLS Los Angeles, CA WFMU NYC, NY WPMD Long Beach, CA WXXE Syracue, NY WLUW Chicago BBC Radio Merseyside Liverpool, UK Portugal Radio 100 High res phots, downloads, video and more available at - www.thevalleydowns.com |
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Music:Member Since: 4/14/2005Band Website: thevalleydowns.com Band Members: Marinne Shimkus - Vocals, Guitar Mike Galassini - Vocals, Bass, Guitar Christian Peterson - Drums, Vocals Todd Rusin - Guitar Influences: Each and EVERY one of YOU...Yes, YOU! Sounds Like: Butter Record Label: MagnaPhonic/Indie Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Indie / Rock / Pop) |
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Abbey Pub coming up |
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| The Valley Downs are playing with a stellar line-up 4/25/08 here in Chicago with Off Broadway - Ted Ansani Project -The Cells - Last Days Of Pompeii - The Lackloves - The Webstirs - The Bradburys. Th... Posted by The Valley Downs on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:00 PST |
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New York Saturday |
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| Hey -- we are playing New York this Saturday....okay then. Blog out. Posted by The Valley Downs on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:26:00 PST |
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Posted some of the pictures from some our recent shows....does anyone really read blogs?
Posted by The Valley Downs on Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:02:00 PST |
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| bog cog dag (juhlin)gog jog kog mog nog pog quog rog sog tog vog wog xog (pronounced zog) yog (sometimes) and zog (pronounced like xog) - please email this to all of your freinds and strang... Posted by The Valley Downs on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 02:53:00 PST |
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Justice Music Project, The Cavern Club Liverpool, The Last Vegas, Van Go, International Pop Overthrow, WNYU, Bishop Allen, The Baggot Inn, Sniper King of COD4, ♥ SABRINA OROZCO ♥, Rachel Austin - hello, my uglies now out!, braam, Rinaldi Sings, lauren J ♥'s army of me, CARIBICA, BORIS, The Lackloves, Tammi, thebeachmachine, Nothing But Nets, eamon alger, UROCKON, Rob Jones, Labrador Dali, iDolphin, Ike & Sams, Tim Allen, Rambo And Leroy, Michael Brunnock, Cable35, The Shanghai Gesture, Iggy Sykes & The Alumni, Victor, Hoover Dams, Kevin Lee, Evan Brum, Chekhov’s Wig, Tom Metcalfe, The Vickers, Justin Lanning, TRIPHAZARD, All The Tea In China, Jedediah Parish, tenniscourts [june 18 @ Bottom Lounge], ROYZY 125 Radio D Big Apple Out Now, The Tweekers, Otis Funkmeyer, Nerk Twins, The Grackles, aortal, Connemara Stone Company, Marty, Leigh Evin McCullough & The Low Down
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