Gavin Elder (rawkward vocal, trashed can, speared beers)
Mark Ultra (theremin, sticking ebonies, broken ivories)
Dr. Uncle (stratoplastered, oohs, strumpet)
K. Adventure Boggs (frankenbass, ahhs, water bottle)
Eddie Manoeuver (trazos, plamflat, grrr)
Influences
AC/DC, The Advantage, Air, Anthrax, The Arcade Fire, Archimedes, The Art of Noise, Autobahn, Bardo Pond, Syd Barrett, The Beatles, Beck, The Beta Band, Andrew Bird, Black Sabbath, Frank Black, David Bowie, RD Burman, Butthole Surfers, Cake, Karel Capek, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, John Coltrane, CCR, Dead Kennedys, The Doors, Eagles of Death Metal, Electric Light Orchestra, Danny Elfman, Jeremy Enigk, Brian Eno, Euclid, Faith No More, Fantomas, The Features, The Fiery Furnaces, Flaming Lips, Ben Folds, Funboy 3, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Guns 'N' Roses, Hawkwind, Jimi Hendrix, Daniel Johnston, King Crimson, Kraftwerk, Mark Lanegan, Led Zeppelin, Bob Log III, Henry Mancini, Nellie McKay, Melvins, Mercury Rev, Charles Mingus, Mogwai, Thelonious Monk, Monster Magnet, Morphine, Muse, Modest Mussorsky, Mr. Bungle, Nieminen & Litmanen, Nine Inch Nails, Nintendo music, Pink Floyd, Pixies, The Postal Service, Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Quiet Riot, Radiohead, Secret Chiefs 3, The Secret Machines, The Shins, Sigur Ros, Snow Patrol, Sonic Youth, The Sonics, Soundgarden, Space, Spacemen 3, Sparklehorse, Regina Spektor, Spinal Tap, Spiritualized, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Styx, Sun Kill Moon, T. Rex, Talking Heads, They Might Be Giants, Tortoise, Trio, TV on the Radio, Uncle Tupelo, The Velvet Underground, The Verve, Voivod, Tom Waits, The Wedges, Ween, The White Stripes, The Who, Wilco, Yes, Frank Zappa
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Love,
oh ef 'em
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When inquiring about the meaning behind the 70s-rock-meets-space-age band name 'OFM', the anonymous member that I contacted succinctly replied that it stands for "Oui Fromage Moi". Quite literally, this translates to "Yes, Cheese Me." It was then that I realized that OFM is both the question and the answer.
hi my name is tim. how are you? shmoooooooooooooovy groooooooooooooooooooooooooooovy ! saw kennels over the 4th... got the cd of the 4 jams... nice love ya kid!.. peace
To the dearest Gavin Elder, OR To whom it may concern, in any way shape or form, or possibly in ways shapes or forms in which are not designated by conventional means: I have no concrete proof of God, in the conventional, biblical sense. I do feel him though. He's not necessarily in a book of rules designated as "the Bible" or any other scripture. I DO want you to know, however, that even if a conventional, widely known and or assumed God does not exist, that there is a presence watching over us. There is a guiding hand taking care of us, and who does have interest in our ways and means. I've seen him (or her, or even it, if you prefer) many times. Loving, caring, keeping watch and or guard over us. I saw his presence again tonight, in you Gavin, mirroring your disbelief in yourself as I do so often disbelieve in myself. I want you to know Gavin (and all the other members of OFM) That your guys are awesome. Don't do as I have done and discredit your worth just because you feel you're not good enough. You guys are awesome. I want you to continue to produce, to expand and grow. Don't stop because you don't feel you aren't good enough. Don't skimp because you feel that what you contribute does not measure up to the best of the best. You can, nay, you HAVE achieved, and you can continue to do so as long as you believe. I leave you this message not as self help only for you, but for me as well, because I saw you (or at least Gavin, tonight) in my position. To see a man that I both love (in the most platonic sense) and respect fighting himself in doubts over his own work as I do is bizarrely comforting. I thank you, Gavin, and God, for showing me that I should believe in myself, for if someone as talented as you has doubts as I do, It certainly gives weight to the notion that my doubts in myself are unfounded. Guys: Live, grow, continue to produce great music. You deserve as much. Shitty myspace cuts me off here, Sorry.
Just dropping by to welcome you to the family...Just in case you are unaware of the insanity...last year I published a book called "Toilet Bowl Soup". Oprah Winfrey said I was a racist and Hank III said it was a good read. I thought I was on the right track. See for yourself...let me know if you will be attending any of the stops on my tour...I'll buy the first beer. Have a good week!
If I dont plug this ..how will anyone ever know?...Please let me announce that " DreamSong " is now at CD baby and you can hear the entire work for free...I know you will enjoy it as Its a mini-pop symphony in the tradition of " SGT PEPPER and SMILE" Hope you give it a chance...Wishing you all have a GREAT 08 ! Billy D
Dear OFM, you rock! you should try and do some shows in the salisbury/ocean city area. i swear one of these days ill be able to make it to another show of yours. all the best for the new year -thor
I just begged Dave Matthews to "slate" your band as the opening act for his upcoming '08 tour (http://web.davematthewsband.com/08OpenerSurvey/08OpenerSurvey.asp).
