Artist description The Citations could be the best band in the world you've never heard, OK so they are not the best band, but they are probably the band in the world you've never heard. They started in the summer of 1997, long time friends and co-workers Chris and Mike began by jamming and introducing songs each had written. To complete their vision, they soon added two other friends who also happened to be co-workers Jeff and Jody and The Citations were formed.

Music Style Power Pop

Musical Influences Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Elvis Costello, CCR

Similar Artists Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead and The Flaming Lips

Artist History The songs from their demo CD, Soccer Mom, were recorded in two sessions; Soccer Mom and Jesus on the Motorway were recorded at Lennon Recording Studios, September 17, 1999. The remaining songs were recorded live in 3 hours at Wally Sound in Oakland, CA, January 29, 1999 with no overdubs. The song Soccer Mom was picked and played on NPR's radio show Car Talk. Other recordings exist and may someday become available.

Group Members Michael - bass, Jody - guitar and vocals, Jeff - drums and vocals, Chris - guitar and vocals, Alice - vocals for Soccer Mom and Jesus on the Motorway

Albums Soccer Mom

Location San Francisco, California - USA

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