Artist description Van Gogh's Ear's music is rooted in the independent, raw sounds favored by college radio stations, but its current style can vary from song to song, including thrash/punk, pop, rock, and alternative country.

Music Style Alternative/Eclectic

Musical Influences The Replacements, Camper Van Beethoven, Young Fresh Fellows, Jonathan Richman, Elvis Costello, The Presidents of the United States of America, The Sycamores, Graham Parker, Freedy Johnston.

Similar Artists Young Fresh Fellows, Camper Van Beethoven, Presidents of the United States of America, The Replacements, Jonathan Richman

Artist History In the brisk New England autumn of 1985, Van Gogh's Ear came to life in a subterranean band room at Wesleyan University. The band started humbly by playing at parties and events. As time passed, the core members Frank Randall, Bob Ryu, G.S. Han, and Mike Joo continued to record original songs during reunions. VGE's first CD, "Ono", was released in 1999, and includes music recorded during 1997-1998.

Group Members Frank Randall, Bob Ryu, G.S. Han, and Mike Joo. Guests include Dave Downey, Mike Wisti, Jim Johnson, Jon Duncan, and Chris Erikson (of the Sacred Cows)

Instruments Electric, acoustic and pedal steel guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.

Albums Ono

Press Reviews "Van Gogh's Ear has birthed a sound with the explosiveness of an amniotic sac. This is music that can deflower a virgin, change a holy man's faith, start my car without a key." --- Steve Kaback, Old Town Gazette........................................................................................................."The band reminds of The Presidents of the United States of America. The band is very talented and makes their music primarily for fun. The music is best described as alternative/eclectic rock and roll yet you'll find hints of The Beach Boys, Adam Sandler, The Beatles, and yes, even Elvis....Almost every song is lyrically pointless, yet manages to get your foot tapping...If you're in the mood for something just plain wacky, but not ear-splitting, look into Minneapolis, Minnesota's Van Gogh's Ear." -- Andy Wirtanen, www.indulged.com

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota - USA

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