Artist description Jangly, introspective Rickenbacker pop, upbeat, but with paradoxically sad and searching lyrics. The Dalloways combine hollow body guitar and vintage amplifier tones, bass and drums with wistful two-part harmonies to create an edgy, melodic style of rock. Stylistically, the band holds affinities with post punk artists such as The Smiths. The group's growing interest in introspection has begun to yield a quieter, more sentimental tone to the lyrics and progressions; yet the driving pop feel characteristic of the group's earlier tunes is often maintained, creating an interesting and sometimes paradoxical effect between the sentiments and the music that surrounds them.

Music Style Rock/Pop

Musical Influences American Music Club, The Field Mice, The Doves, Ron Sexsmith, The Ocean Blue, Red House Painters, Belle & Sebastian, The Byrds, The Beautiful South, Leonard Cohen, The Housemartins, The Smiths, Jeff Buckley, Trembling Blue Stars

Group Members Gary Enns: guitars, lead vocals; Jonny Wall: guitars, harmonies; Matt Wall: bass; Aaron Wall: drums & percussion.

Instruments Hollow and semi-hollow body guitars, bass, drums, percussion

Albums Self-Titled (2001); Launderette (as The Simons, 1994)

Additional Info Buy Dalloway CD's and merchandise on the band's official website.

Location Fresno, CA - USA

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