Artist description The Suggestions are the vehicle for the songs of singer/songwriter John Brodeur - Rocking pop tunes that will stick in your head and heart on the first listen and bring you back for more.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Elvis Costello, Elliott Smith, Radiohead, Superdrag

Similar Artists Elliott Smith, Beatles, Squeeze, Figgs, Joe Henry, Superdrag, Elvis Costello, Beck

Artist History John Brodeur is the former frontman of upstate NY power-pop bands Norman, the Explosives and Kid Dynamo. The Suggestions were formed in early 2001 with former members of Wag, VodkaSonics, Funk Shop Loomis, and Sirsy to backup the songs from Brodeur's solo debut "Tiger Pop". The band's first EP "Mix Tape" was released in January 2003, and a full-length Suggestions CD will follow in Spring 2003.

Group Members John Brodeur - guitar, vocals, songs Keith Hosmer - bass, vocals, power Jason Schultz - drums, vocals, influence

Instruments Many.

Press Reviews A cross between Rufus Wainwright and Beck.-Indie-music.com Snappy, crackling-good pop. - Greg Haymes, Albany Times Union A juicy dichotomy that begs for repeated listens. - J. Eric Smith, Metroland Fierce and rough yet beautiful and memorable, [Tiger Pop] is an outstanding album. - Terry Eagan, Ink 19 The thing I liked most about John was his vocals. There is something there that you just don't find in other singers. - Michael Allison, Theglobalmuse.com John's music will certainly live on in your mind for weeks afterwards - perhaps some sort of medical warning might be in order. - hEARd magazine online The disc is part effortless rock and part haunting personal statement, and it's held together by hooks. - Peter Hanson, Metroland

Location Albany, NY - USA

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