# The "not quite famous" band appreciation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 16, 2004, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484 "2004-05-16T21:47:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lazlo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lazlo/32/9678_2.png) [@Lazlo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lazlo)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2004, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/1 "2004-05-16T21:47:33Z")
I was in Santa Fe on Friday and I spent most of the night listening to an incredible band called [Wild Blooms](http://www.wildblooms.com/). I got to thinking that there are countless bands and musicians out there that I will probably never hear of. So, I’d like y’all to post some of your favorite local bands. Here’s a couple more from New Mexico. [The Lush Life](http://www.denverlocalmusicscene.com/band_detail.cfm?BandName=The%20Lush%20Life&Genre=Pop) [Feels Like Sunday](http://www.feelslikesunday.net/) I’m looking forward to hearing what everyone recommends! ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2004, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/2 "2004-05-16T23:41:19Z")
I was going to post these in the the “good local bands” thread but it sunk last week before I could get around to it… [Carlyn Mark](http://newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=5904) - Old school country, with some Wanda Jackson, Patsy Cline, Groucho Marx influences. She also often tours with Neko Case. [The Doers](http://newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=5904) - Minutemen influenced acoustic punk [The Beekeepers](http://newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=4811) - Revolver-era Beatles-type thing. In fact, if you want a good site with mp3’s and information about lots of smaller Canadian bands from all genres check out [New Music Canada](http://newmusiccanada.com) ---
**Author:** ![Cardinal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal/32/4000_2.png) [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/3 "2004-05-17T00:40:37Z")
King’s X. They’re #83 on the VH1 Hard Rock top 100 bands, but are probably the only one on there without at least one big hit. Even Quiet Riot had 2 hits, which you can even sometimes still hear on the radio. [http://www.kingsxonline.com/main.html](http://www.kingsxonline.com/main.html) ---
**Author:** ![beckwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b487fb/32.png) [@beckwall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beckwall)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/4 "2004-05-17T02:44:22Z")
**The Four Postmen**. Used to be a Palm Springs band, then headed to the big city of LA, where they play at Genghis Cohen’s frequently. They are goofy much of the time, but their musical ability is solid. A good show, and if Matt or Stefan or Ken are reading this, WE MISS YOU. (you too, Geoff and Brett) ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/5 "2004-05-17T03:23:14Z")
[Goose Creek Symphony](http://www.goosecreeksymphony.com/) ---
**Author:** ![nitroglycerine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@nitroglycerine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nitroglycerine)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/6 "2004-05-17T04:54:56Z")
Six bands who should be God: [The Cynics](http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDSUB040401221521482938&sql=Buv6xlfde5cqu) [Turbonegro](http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDSUB040401221521482938&sql=Bve6ibkr9jak9) [Electric Frankenstein](http://www.electricfrankenstein.com) [The Fleshtones](http://www.fleshtones.org) [The Dictators](http://www.thedictators.com) [Lazy Cowgirls](http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDSUB040401221521482938&sql=Bjnkzu3r5an1k) ---
**Author:** ![nitroglycerine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@nitroglycerine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nitroglycerine)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/7 "2004-05-17T05:00:07Z")
> [@nitroglycerine](#): > > _snip_ Oh shit…I realized right after I hit submit that you said _local_ bands. Sorry. :smack: My brain’s fried from working so much overtime lately. I’ll still count The Cynics though, since Pittsburgh is only a short drive away, and I’m there all the time. ---
**Author:** ![Freejooky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ba8739/32.png) [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/8 "2004-05-17T05:05:09Z")
I love Carolyn Mark. She and Neko case did a great record a few years ago under the name “Corn Sisters.” My vote goes for [Richard Swift](http://www.richardswift.us/) , who makes greally gorgeous, anachronistic tin pan alley-ish pop music with nods to Tom Waits, Cole Porter, and Leonard Cohen. ---
**Author:** ![Lazlo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lazlo/32/9678_2.png) [@Lazlo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lazlo)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/9 "2004-05-17T06:31:39Z")
> [@nitroglycerine](#): > > Oh shit…I realized right after I hit submit that you said _local_ bands. Sorry. > :smack: My brain’s fried from working so much overtime lately. No problem. I didn’t realize that there was a “good local bands” thread, otherwise I would’ve posted there instead of creating this one. Looks good so far. I’m at work now, so I can’t really peruse through the links. Keep 'em coming. Another good Santa Fe band: [The Dolly Ranchers](http://www.thedollyranchers.com/). ---
**Author:** ![CandidGamera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/candidgamera/32/2878_2.png) [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2004, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/10 "2004-05-17T13:36:54Z")
I dig the rock-sound of the Clarks, a Pittsburgh local troupe. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_On\_My\_Sleeve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/77aa72/32.png) [@Heart\_On\_My\_Sleeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_On_My_Sleeve)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/11 "2004-05-18T01:27:02Z")
I like The Sheila Divine…they’re not really famous, are they? ---
**Author:** ![cheddarsnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cheddarsnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cheddarsnax)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/12 "2004-05-18T02:30:06Z")
> [@Heart On My Sleeve](#): > > I like The Sheila Divine…they’re not really famous, are they? Wow, you listen to them too? I thought I was the only one… ---
**Author:** ![OneYogini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b9e5f3/32.png) [@OneYogini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneYogini)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/13 "2004-05-18T02:35:35Z")
Here’s a great site for local Orlando bands: [http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com/orlando/nightlife/orlando\_bands.htm](http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com/orlando/nightlife/orlando_bands.htm) _ **wonders where Flander’s band is??** _ ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/14 "2004-05-18T02:46:15Z")
The Good Rats, a NYC-area bar band, released several albums over the past 30 years; my favorite is “Tasty.” It’s a crime that these guys aren’t more famous. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-quite-famous-band-appreciation-thread/245484/15 "2004-05-18T16:40:55Z")
The Breakfast Club is a great cover band based primarily in the southeast. I’m not sure whether they play any original music, but they play a heck of a club show.