Phil Moore (guitar, hi hat, lead vocals), Beth Tacular (accordion, autoharp, percussion, vocals) & Mark Paulson (violin, foot synth, percussion, vocals)
The bowerbird's long-distance advertising songs are loud vocalizations typically given by a male as he perches in the understory above his bower. Please note:The first song below comes from our l.p., "Hymns for a Dark Horse." The others come from our e.p., "Danger at Sea." You can buy the e.p. by clicking the button below the player, or buy the new CD (or the EP) at www.bowerbirds.org.
We are honored to be nominated for a PLUG award, in the Americana category, for Hymns for a Dark Horse, and you can vote for us. Check out www.plugawards.com and cast your votes.
Also, we apologize that we have not been able to keep up with myspace messages, because we don't have fast internet at the Airstream, and myspace takes forever to load there. If you would like to get in touch with us, please go to bowerbirds.org and follow the email link.
Here are the enticing images you will see on our website. Look for these, and click on them (on bowerbirds.org) to buy. Our album will not be available digitally or in stores until this spring, when it will be re-released on Dead Oceans with two bonus tracks. We are still selling a limited run of the original version of Hymns and Danger, from our website, until the rerelease this spring, when that version will be replaced with the new one.
The male crestless bowerbird is completely drab. His plumage is indistinguishable from the female's. His bower has therefore grown more elaborate to take the place of colorful feathers. He gathers insect skeletons, shells, seeds and charcoal, and arranges them in neat piles in his bower. While bobbing about to attract the female, he holds a colorful object, usually a flower, in his bill.
Next thing you know, you guys are going to be performing on David Letterman. Just you wait and see. Way to go! p.s. I MISS YOU GUYS, please call next time you're in Raleigh!
watching you candy store performance for la blogotheque right now, and loving it. hopefully I can see you play next time your home. maybe even play with you?
Thank you for your add and for playing so lofty music. What can I write about them? Masterpieces carved by a master hand. Clever instrumentation. Emotional and saving songs !
the last time the perfection!sts played a show with ticonderoga at local 506 in raleigh, phil couldn't make it since he was birdwatching. mark & wes had to play with a tape recording. we didn't understand at the time but we do now. we are one hundred and we are amazed.
oh, my. I'm guessing my sister friend requested you (she's the only other person in the band who checks the myspace!). You guys are incredible! This music hits me in all the right places! I'll have her write back to your message through proper e-mail; perhaps we can play a show together one day!
Your 'Take Away Shows' at Blogotheque are absolutely fantastic! A true gift. I'm thrilled that you guys hooked up with that site. I can't think of anything more far out and fitting. You haven't missed a beat in the groovy department. It amazes me how you take simplicity and nail it every time to make it sound so pure and wonderful. Your music is heaven to me. Thank you ever so much. Keep on spreading the ever natural non-preachy beautiful love. Hugs and Kisses ... Gerald
