Artist description Quirky, dark, alternative pop with surf, goth, and new wave influences. We either use two basses and no guitar, or a keyboard and no guitar. There is no guitarist in the band. None. We do use the theremin once in a while, however.

Music Style Alternative pop/goth/surf/retro-new wave

Musical Influences New wave, goth, surf, Tom Waits, Cure, B-52s, Talking Heads, Dick Dale, Joy Division, New Order

Similar Artists Cure, Joy Division, New Order, Talking Heads, B-52s, Tom Waits

Artist History There are two versions of this San Francisco-based band. One features bass, keyboards, and drums, the other two basses and drums. Both versions feature the dark, deep vocals of songwriter Robby Virus. The band was formed in 1996 by Robby Virus, who has always been interested in making quirky, out-of-the mainstream, yet catchy and accessible, pop. We have released two full-length CDs, and are currently working on our third. We have extensively toured the San FranciscoBay Area.

Group Members Robby Virus-Lead Bass, Vocals...Jean Marx-Bass...Debra Hansen-Keyboards...Greg DeWitt-Drums...Danny Noonan-Drums

Instruments Two basses, keyboards (sometimes), theremin (sometimes), drums

Albums The Giraffe Speaks!, The Giraffe Had A Voice

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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