Artist description Spiv coined the term "Brit Pop Voodoo" to describe their blend of high energy rock, featuring catchy melodies, tight harmonies, and grooves infused with some wild mojo. They are a mix of white soul, punk anthems, bitter ballads, straight ahead pop rock and humor in the vein of Camper Van Beethoven and Primus. Picture Queen covering Cheap Trick, playing stadium anthem rock.

Music Style Power Pop Rock 'n' Roll

Musical Influences The Beatles, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Weezer, Elvis, Camper Van Beethoven, Ween, XTC, Blur, Fountains of Wayne, David Bowie

Similar Artists The Beatles, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Weezer, Elvis, Camper Van Beethoven, Ween, XTC, Blur, Fountains of Wayne, David Bowie

Artist History Formed in 1997, the band recorded several EP's at the Blasting Room in Ft. Collins, CO (ALL, The Descendents studio) before signing with Olympia, WA based indie label Pop Sweatshop. Their full length album "By Definition" has received national airplay on both commericial and college radio, and has received positive reviews in many national publications. Their latest 10 song CD, "Don'tcha Know", was produced by Ken Stringfellow (REM, The Posies, Big Star) who also contributes bass, keyboards, and some vocals.

Group Members Chris Barber: Lead Vocals, Guitar; Sean Sippel: Drums, Saxophone, Vocals; Jeremy Barber: Guitar, Bass, Electric Violin

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Saxophone, Electric Violin

Albums By Definition (1999), Junior (2000), Everybody's a Rock Star Tonight (2001), Don'tcha Know (2003)

Press Reviews "Their music is infectious and the energy around these guys is magnetic. Spiv is a band that could easily rock us all night long." -- Tuck Petertil, The Olympian

Location Olympia, WA - USA

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