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The Proper Nouns
Post punk / Powerpop / Crunk

"don't be shame along of your instrument size"

COLUMBUS, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  5/20/2008
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   The Proper Nouns: General Info
Member Since10/25/2005
Band WebsiteThis very one
Band MembersPhil Francis (bass harmonica), Travis Kokas (tenor harmonica), Matt Ogborn (alto harmonica), Justin Riley (soprano harmonica)
InfluencesThe Fall, Morrissey, Superchunk
Sounds LikeThe Verlaines, XTC, Tall Dwarfs, The Smiths, The Wedding Present...
Record LabelAll Hail Records/Columbus Discount Records
Type of LabelIndie








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May 22 2008 9:00P
Carabar with Animal Cubes and Husband & Wife (Bloomington, IN) Columbus, Ohio
Jul 12 2008 10:00P
Andyman’s Treehouse with Red Eye Jive Pilots and Jason Quicksall Columbus, Ohio

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   About The Proper Nouns
We read Tiger Beat! YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!! We read Tiger Beat! YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!! We read Tiger Beat! YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!! Tiger Beat! Tiger Beat!

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The Proper Nouns's Friends Comments
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take no damage


Is Online


May 12 2008 3:04 PM

i'm giving away my first CD at Bernies saturday night and the show will be epic and i will be drunk and instead of annoying people one at a time, i will have a microphone and guitar so please come!@
pat radio - Columbus indie radio





May 2 2008 6:37 AM

Hope to see yez tonight!
Fighting Weight


Is Online


Apr 30 2008 1:28 AM

ya wanna drop the gloves buddy boy?
anyplace. anytime.
Fast Product





Apr 24 2008 1:22 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT!
You are the genius with the mostest.
Bird and Flower





Mar 20 2008 10:34 AM

The Jamphibious Assault Vehicle did my taxes and invaded Syria. It is AMAZING.

Speaking of slacks, will Justin ever give Bobby back his pants?
Bird and Flower





Mar 19 2008 1:22 PM

Nice show the other night! I would have stayed to watch you guys, but I got distracted when the Jamphibious Assault Vehicle showed up and started handing out $100 bills.

Wow, those Super Desserts dudes are real douches!
Super Desserts





Mar 1 2008 4:12 PM

Thanks for the cynical note you unimaginative piece of monkey caca! Some people “get it” and some people burn the cookies in the oven because they were staring at themselves in the mirror too long and forgot to take them out. I think we all know which category you would fall under.

Peas, cheese + moldy bread,

// Super Desserts
The Electric Grandmother





Feb 21 2008 7:16 AM

Bird and Flower





Feb 12 2008 11:08 AM

Er...I should probably apologize, though...my songs are not really conducive to work, or any other activities.
Bird and Flower





Feb 12 2008 10:38 AM

Aack!! That's so sweet!!!!!!! That's the nicest thing I've heard all day.
Captain Awesome





Jan 31 2008 4:45 AM

My-Comments.com
Thousands of Sexy Graphics!!
Brian kamerer





Jan 29 2008 5:39 PM

come to think of it...you guys couldn't have even been communicating with me if you don't know how to read!!! hmmm...unless you have somebody who reads and writes for you...damn you proper nouns you fuckers got me again!
The Davey Parker Radio Sound





Jan 29 2008 5:13 PM

ok 'the floor' kicks my ass.
rigtheous are the proper nouns.

thnx for adding us.
jason/the dprs
Brian kamerer





Jan 29 2008 1:06 PM

i guess with a name like the proper nouns I'm a little surprised you guys don't know how to read, but thats ok...my new book has pictures!!!
Fast Product





Jan 29 2008 9:59 AM

and technology
Brian kamerer





Jan 28 2008 1:51 PM

heard you guys signed to all Hail...bad move...really bad move...shits like Death Row in the 90s...get ready for beat downs in the studio, guns, blow, and media driven coastal wars...bad move...also, if you like to read you should check out my new book here! Peace dudes.

http://www.lulu.com/content/1243478
Fast Product





Jan 28 2008 8:33 AM

unkind
awful
(see also "unkind awfulness")
audacious(ness)
accessorize
disaster
worse
bitter

thanks
Bird and Flower





Jan 27 2008 7:50 PM

YEAH!!
Columbus Discount Records





Jan 24 2008 10:38 AM

yes, but it's an all-pie spread. kind of gross, really.
The Beatdowns





Jan 22 2008 10:48 AM

Matt - Wait a minute...are you making fun of harmonicas?! Sigh. I can remember when you loved harmonicas, almost as much as you loved puppets. I can still recall all those long ago hot and sticky summer nights that we spent, lying on hay bales, drinking warm Tab and playing our harmonicas in the moonlight, learning Cracklin Rosie and what was that other Neil Diamond song, your favorite...? Oh yeah, I Am, I Said. Not such a great tune for the harmonica, but damn, you were so passionate, you made it work. What happened to those days, my friend... ...what happened to you?
Chrissie





Jan 20 2008 1:06 PM

All Hail The Proper Nouns, indeed!
Congrats on the news. :)
Fast Product





Jan 18 2008 12:29 PM

we only tend to play the purity ceremonies for young men, where they take a promise ring from their moms to stay virgins until marriage. it's like the purity ceremonies for girls, you just reverse the gender, see? some people find it confusing...but i know i am my dad's wife.
Masters of Luxury





Jan 17 2008 5:52 PM

Welcome.
Fast Product





Jan 17 2008 10:33 AM

the tools i make aren't making it any faster

this is my new favorite!
Gill Cusack





Jan 16 2008 6:53 PM

I knew I'd be famous one day!!! Thanks All Hail Recordings of Sound......
The Electric Grandmother





Jan 16 2008 5:29 AM

Welcome aboard!
teresa





Jan 10 2008 2:16 PM

I love that your current "mood" is "enraged".

good stuff.
Sean





Jan 8 2008 1:30 PM

hello lads, and thanx for the add - here is an anagram for you : Nether Poop Runs. Dig yr music much and hope to c ya live soon . . .
Fast Product





Dec 17 2007 10:20 AM

petrochemicals reminds me that i just want to change our band name to PLASTIC

our bass player quit
be cursed, all of them!
pat radio - Columbus indie radio





Dec 14 2007 5:15 PM

I played the Proper Nouns again this week on pat radio. Folks are going to think I'm accepting payola! Also, pat radio is now on WCRS, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio. Two frequencies: 102.1 in the Northeast corner of the county, and 98.3 in campus, Grandview, Clintonville, etc. Check it out.
heavy mole





Dec 10 2007 10:31 PM

congratulations on your new baby. it is sad to hear that you must return it to capital university, like all babies born post 9/11. i need to get a cdr of your album when i'm back from atlanta.
teresa





Dec 10 2007 2:52 PM

Your Wholly Craft show was fantastic.
Bird and Flower





Dec 10 2007 9:22 AM

You are a gracious loser. But my sad-sackyness cannot be beaten. But the dreaded "Kitten with Hole in Heart" move stands a pretty good chance. Throw in a puppy on crutches and you're a shoo-in.
The Beatdowns





Dec 7 2007 8:50 AM

Dear Proper Nouns Lads:

Where do you get your trousers hemmed? And why do you call french fries "chips?"

Thank you,
A fan.

ps...I dig the smart one!
pps..I know you wrote "Tender Artillery" about me. How did you know that stuff?!!!
Bird and Flower





Dec 5 2007 1:46 PM

That's too bad, but I guess it would affect the homoeroticism to have a lady involved. If you guys ever change your mind, let me know. Unfortunately, I do not take checks.
Travis





Dec 4 2007 8:11 PM

I have some important questions related to the two-hand, sensual touch football league. Will I have to go to the doctor to get a physical and provide a birth certificate before I can play? Is there a dress code and can I wear jewelry? Does everyone get the chance to play in each game? And finally do we even bother keeping score?
Bird and Flower





Dec 3 2007 9:09 PM

How can I get an invite to sensual touch football? And do you take checks?
Travis





Nov 30 2007 9:23 PM

I haven't been preparing for two-hand, sensual touch football tryouts. Yes, I'm aware it will be highly competitive this year, but I'll just rely on my raw talent.
Fast Product





Nov 29 2007 3:15 PM

ok so if i send 5 bucks from chicago to columbus will you send me 5 sammiches?
ok thanks!
Paper Airplane





Nov 26 2007 9:11 PM

Much like we refer to Madonna Ciccone(sic) only as Madonna, we refer to Celine Dion simply as "Dion."

Get with the times!
If you don't keep up with them, you only get left behind...