Artist description Falling between the cracks of dream pop, alt-country and goth, The Side Orders feature haunting female vocals backed by reverb-heavy guitar-bass-drums enhanced by trancelike violin. The mood is dark but not oppressive, with lyrical insights into the sometimes fragile and confusing relationship between the individual and the world.

Music Style a blend of dream pop, alt-country and goth

Musical Influences Velvet Underground, Joy Division, Nick Cave, Neil Young

Similar Artists Cowboy Junkies, Velvet Underground with Nico

Artist History Originally formed in 1995 as a guitar and vocals duo, The Side Orders expanded to a fuller line-up in 1997 and 98, frequenting the bars and clubs around their hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While developing a loyal audience, the band released a cassette of the duo, a 13-song CD of the band and a 4-song CD of the band in 97, 98 and 99.

Group Members Alice Winn: voice. Richard Schnap: guitar. Tanya Kavalkovich: violin. Jim Perry: drums. Chad Porch: bass.

Instruments vocals, guitar. bass, drums , violin.

Albums Early Morning Rain, Ghost Stories, Twister, Dead End Road

Press Reviews excerpts are featured on our web site http://sideorders.tripod.com

Location Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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