Artist description The Things wallow in proto-punk roots music. They combine the sounds of mid 60's Punk-Psychedelic with experimentation and consumate musicianship. Lead Singer Miss Goodthighs mesmerizes the audience with her amazing voice and stunning good looks . Bassist and singer Mike (DON) Mitchell has THE MEAT! that both grooves and Kicks out the Jams. Guitarist "Don"Mr. Chris on Les Paul Black beauty, and finally "Don" on Drums and vocals-voted Maryland's best drummer.

Music Style Garage Punk/ Psychedelic

Musical Influences The Sonics,The FUZZTONES, , Blue Cheer, Tori Amos, The Stranglers,Mel Torme, Television, The Music Machine, Love, The Buzzcocks, Black Monk Time, Mudhoney, Pretty Things, Small Faces

Similar Artists The Sonics, Moby Grape, The Monks, The Small Faces,Blue Cheer, The Peanut Butter Conspiracy, The Evil Thingies,...

Artist History The Things began in 1978 with the formation of MAJOR BAILEY'S MENAGERIE, a trio psychedelic band covering sounds from Bubble Puppy to The Seeds. The original core of MBM exists today with THE THINGS!, but with the addition of the lovely Nancy on vocals. Memebers of THE THINGS! have collaborated with both local and international acts including members of The United States of America, Big Brother and the Holding company,and The Shellycoats to name a few. THE THINGS! have been featured on WFMU in New York city for the annual national record convention and have been receiving positive reviews from top international acts. Rene magritte painting PLEASURE used with permission courtesy of THE KUNSTSAMMLUNG NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN, Dusseldorf-owner; WALTER KLEIN, photographer; copywrite: VG Bild-Kunst

Group Members Miss Goodthighs: Vocals, Percussion. DON: Bass, Vocals. DON: Drums DON: Guitars

Instruments Chris: 1969 Les Paul Custom; 1952 Fender Telecaster reissue; Marshall Dual Super Lead 401/Fender Showman 1x15JBL. Mike:1968 Fender Precision; Danelectro Longhorn; 1966 hagstrom 1; 1966 harmony H-22; Warwick fretless; Epiphone Rivoli; GK400rbIII head with P.A.S. 1x18 and Fender Dual Showman cabinets. Nancy: Shure SM58, Behringer Vocalmaster. Jeff: DW 20

Albums Sexy Fried Steak

Press Reviews Baltimore City Rock and Roll Chronicles: " Reviews: Introducing: The Things Posted on Thursday, June 12 @ 20:34:03 PDT by Ed Begley III So the BCRRC made it out to Mum's in Federal Hill to see The Things after several failed attempts...What I did see and hear deserves at least a mention as this is a band that got me excited to see them again. They had a chick singer who sounded, looked, and moved pretty good without that nervousness that plauges some girls singing in bands with boys. They rocked pretty hard but not in an oppressive way, and they were interesting, but not in an intentional kind of way. Hope to have more on them soon." "They're so cool it's downright creepy..." -Baltimore Music Advisor "Hey, Pretty cool version. I dig the guitar sounds and the bass especially, great bass on the bridge and outro. The guitar is real liquid on the solo. The voice sounds really cool too...Fun track,...I'd play it at a party" Batlord, THE FUZZTONES "Real Rock&Roll"-Bill Kelly of WFMU; Teenage Wasteland. Listen to THE THINGS! on Bill Kelly's show at this link: http://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/5581 "I like The Things....a lot!"-The Evil Thingies "Great live cuts, I really like it a lot"-Jim, R&T traders

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Location Baltimore, Maryland - USA

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