Elder Statesmen
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Elder Statesmen are a three piece rock group from Baltimore, MD. and Philadelphia, PA. Having been together for just over a year, The Statesmen released their first album in October of 2006, entitled, "Exchanging Gifts." They are currently recording their second album which is expected to be released in late '07/early '08. In that short time, they have shared the bill with Dischord stalwarts Medications, indie rock darlings Margot and The Nuclear So and So's and Beggar's Banquet recording artists Film School. They have played in venues around Philadelphia, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore and they are slowly making their way up and down the east coast. An Elder Statesmen song can be a two and a half minute pop song, or a six minute composition with various time changes, mood swings and grinding halts. They don't have a formula, per se, they do what comes natural. Noise and dissonant chords often meet captivating, addictive melodies, backed by a crushing rhythm section, ready to turn the beat around at any point. The music makes for an explosive and enthralling live experience that must be seen to be appreciated. ES is finishing up their second record now, it should be released in late Fall of '08. Look for it!!
