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One Lone Car
Every decade or so a band comes along and redefines
conventional pop. Consider One Lone Car that band. The alt-rock quartet from
Alton, Illinois combines the passion and melodrama pioneered by groups like The
Smiths and Stabbing Westward with tenants of grunge and alt-country – resulting
in rich soundscapes punctuated by witty pop hooks with haunting, heartfelt
lyrics; an emerging, theatrical sound defined as "pop cabaret."
Dei Plegge (vocals, keys, rhythm guitar), Andy Herrin (percussion), Neal Klein
(lead guitar), and Mike Hickey (bass) comprise One Lone Car. The members
received a minimum of formal instruction; mostly they're self-taught. Plegge
works out melodies and his trademark-clever lyrics at the piano and the
remaining members elaborate on the work.
Despite the group's short existence, they've landed shows at prolific rooms such
as The Pageant, Mississippi Nights, and Blueberry Hill's Duck Room. Their draw
is never static as the group picks up new fans wherever they go. One Lone Car's
sonic charisma lent chills to iChannel PD Ken Williams who added the group to
the station's playlist; they've ranked among the top five artists on iChannel
ever since. The group soon caught the attention of indie rock producers Doug
Firley (Gravity Kills) and Chris Loesch (Full System Purge) of Shock City
Records. The label signed the group and produced their eight-song album,
"Variety Hour," all of which MTV licensed to use on their network. One Lone Car
has rocked the stage with opening slots for Gin Blossoms,Wheatus, Flickerstick,
Melee,River City High, Gravity Kills, and Mayday Parade.
Elegant, inventive, and soberly introspective, One Lone Car's music is the
celebration, the angst, the frenetic frothy-mouthed love song. They embrace the
ethos of making music for the love of it which is what distinguishes them from
the trend.
"One of my favorite bands is from St.Louis, they're called One Lone Car and they
rock!"
-Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms
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Photos:
Video Clips:
One Lone Car Promotional Video (Windows
Media format, 39 MB)
DVD Video (DVD Disc ISO image in a Zip file):
One Lone Car Promotional DVD (251 MB)
Audio Samples (MP3 Format):
12:03
A Murder On My Hands
Baby, I'm On To You
Coming Home For Dinner
The City Is Tired Of You
When I Mention Love
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