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THE SPOTS
Ambient / Progrsv House / New Wave



Birmingham, Alabama
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   THE SPOTS: General Info
Member Since2/7/2006
Sounds Like

For an EP that is essentially an untouched live recording, this is a pretty good EP. The tracks are all instrumental and very much in the vein of the indie psychadellia vibe mastered by Yo La Tengo and visited by Massive Attack, meaning driving drum beats, entrancing bass lines, and free-form guitar.

The EP has seven songs and enough potential to make me wonder how far this band can go, and what their future direction might be. It definitely relies on riding a solid groove, and should these guys ever work in a Phish cover, or cover a song that Phish has covered, may wake up to find tents on their lawn...

-fleabomb.com

Record Labelweownthesky
Type of LabelIndie





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Aug 23 2008 9:30P
speakeasy birmingham
Aug 27 2008 8:00P
workplay theatre birmingham

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   About THE SPOTS

the spots interview podcast - tapestry (mp3 audio)

cd release show @ speakeasy - fox 6 news (video)

fox 6 good day alabama (video)

we sit in a circle and play electronic instruments and drum heads. sometimes we wear ties. why? because brian epstein was a genius. that's why. almost everything we play is completely made up on the spot, just us reacting to one another. our music has a rare immediacy and we kind of dig that. we show up on time. we're blossoming philanthropists. we like atmospherics. we make rooms feel different and colorful. we are nice to the ladies.

clint wells - guitars
brian t. murphy - keyboards
shane westerhold - drums
shawn avery - bass





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THE SPOTS's Friends Comments
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The Pop Whores





Jun 15 2008 1:42 PM

you're welcome
garbage rec





Jun 3 2008 11:48 AM

NEW RELEASE THIS WEEK !!!!!!
RPO & DAVID WEED - CONNEXION - GARBAGE RECORDS
Exclusive release Beatport : http://www.beatport.com/labels/garbage+records
Thanks For Your Listening & Support
Garbage Records
William Barnes





Mar 28 2008 11:41 PM

come check out some seriously innovative instrumental music:
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HOTLEGS™





Mar 28 2008 9:41 AM

Hi THE SPOTS !

First release : Hotlegs - A Man Tonight
Released : Valentine's Day - Feb 14, 2008

Available on ITunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, AmazonMP3 & more!

Check our first interview on www.elektroaddict.com !

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Kari





Mar 4 2008 11:57 AM

I just had a major let down. I thought I was going to be able to come and see you guys at Speakeasy on St. Patty's Day, but I have to work that day. This is a very sad moment.
ali-sun





Feb 26 2008 6:32 AM

perfect mix. love the new track...oh and the title, uh huh.
Sight Follows Sound





Feb 25 2008 9:00 PM

Love the new track, great vibe
J.
smurfy g.





Feb 25 2008 3:43 PM

"dark clouds" rocks balls - big, hairy yeti testicles.
Hope For Mary Foundation





Feb 6 2008 10:02 PM

Hey Spots,
I hope to come to the next show...
Its always a pleasure to be around such creative minds...
:)Naomi
The Terminal





Jan 18 2008 10:49 AM

A belated thanks for adding Birmingham's hub to your list of friends!

We hope you'll come on over and get involved in the conversation...

Enjoy the ride!

As ever,

The Terminal
http://bhamterminal.com
Liz Welch-Wells-West





Jan 14 2008 8:59 AM

wow, the new stuff is incredible. very sexy sound.
ali-sun





Jan 14 2008 8:31 AM

the mix sounds great guys....

can't wait.
Kari





Jan 14 2008 8:02 AM

I loved the video post. Very cool.
MONICA X DJ





Dec 20 2007 1:33 AM

Muchas gracias por tu apoyo durante el 2007 en: www.thedjlist.com -
number
20 Top DJ Poll - puedes votar una vez al mes, en www.djmag.com - number
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Mónica X.
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Thank you very much for your support during 2007 on: www.thedjlist.com
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number 163st Top DJ Poll - you can vote once a year from August 15th to
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Liz Welch-Wells-West





Dec 6 2007 2:31 PM

excellent new photo.
Seventh Story





Nov 28 2007 8:40 AM

thanks for the add!!
ali-sun





Nov 11 2007 3:45 PM

okay...

i've already hugged all of you at least 4+ times, but last night was wonderful...very tight set. thank you so so much.
Duquette Johnston and The Rebel Kings





Nov 11 2007 6:08 AM

Hey guys thanks again for playing last night. sounded great.
ali-sun





Nov 9 2007 6:33 AM

okay...i know you haven't even played yet..but, thank you so much for helping out with the auction. i love you guys so so much!!!! xoxo.
ivel Tax





Oct 29 2007 5:17 PM

ivel Tax - La Musica is out on mp3 digital download stores www.beatport.com www.djdownload.com etc ..ENjoy.ivel Tax
ali-sun





Oct 24 2007 8:22 AM

i might have to break out my triangle for this show....
Liz Welch-Wells-West





Oct 23 2007 9:20 AM

the spots make me want to dance like tyrone biggums. shazaam!
ali-sun





Oct 17 2007 9:03 AM

i agree with liz *mmmmm* sexy and moody....who needs to throw melodic into the mix???

seriously...
Liz Welch-Wells-West





Oct 15 2007 12:19 PM

sexy and moody...mmm....
Andy





Oct 12 2007 9:27 AM

Enjoyed the performance at McWane.
ali-sun





Oct 11 2007 7:00 AM

great job this morning! can't wait to see you guys soon. xoxo.
CoryTaylorCox





Oct 9 2007 11:33 AM

hey guys,
i really dig your stuff.
hopefully we can work up a show together sometime soon!
Saint John and the Revelations





Oct 7 2007 4:08 PM

I know now what has happened here
I walked in and saw the shadows disappear
J.M. Irwin, Polymath





Oct 1 2007 2:52 PM

i am listening. i am shaking my ass. well done.
shawnavery





Sep 25 2007 1:46 PM

new headline. likey.
shawnavery





Sep 25 2007 8:52 AM

that headline is lame.
ali-sun





Sep 25 2007 8:41 AM

shane?? as in westerhold??
ali-sun