Spoon
Spoon is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas. The band was formed in late 1993 by lead singer/guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno. Current members also include: Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals) and Rob Pope (bass, backing vocals - replaced Joshua Zarbo in 2007).
After releasing their debut LP Telephono on Matador Records, the band signed with Elektra in 1998, but the contract was dropped soon after the band released A Series of Sneaks. In response the band released a two-song single titled The Agony of Laffitte (referring to Elektra A&R man Ron Laffitte). Eventually they signed to Merge Records.
Spoon has been met with widespread critical acclaim. Girls Can Tell, released in 2001, sold more copies than both their previous releases combined. Kill the Moonlight accomplished the same feat a year later. Gimme Fiction was released on May 10, 2005 and continued the trend of increasing popularity for the band.
Britt Daniel wrote much of the soundtrack to the 2006 film Stranger Than Fiction. Four tracks by Spoon are also featured.
The band released their sixth studio album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga on July 10, 2007; those who purchased the f...
2010-08-07 THAT 80's SHOW
From the producers of The PRINCE vs MICHAEL Experience, bombhiphop.com presents the ultimate 80s party. THAT 80s SHOW Saturday, August 7th @ Madrone Art Bar 500 Divisadero @ Fell, San Francisco, CA 94117 music starts at 9pm / $5 / 21+ The producers of Prince vs MJ present the ultimate 80s party. Cabbage Patch Kids, Rubik's Cube, Live Aid, Flashdance, Purple Rain, Beat Street, Yo MTV Raps, spandex, leggings & shoulder pads! If you grew up in the 80's come by and relive the decade and if you wer...
2010-09-30 Spoon, Cold Cave
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2010-11-16 ATP Presents: Spoon + support tbc
After playing a fantastic sell out show at the Electric Ballroom earlier in the year, we're happy to announce a new Spoon show for November at the Shepherds Bush Empire. The band are currently touring in support of their recent album Transference. Tickets are on sale now, see below for link. ARTIST: Spoon SUPPORT ACTS: TBC VENUE: Shepherds Bush Empire DATES: Tuesday 16th November 2010 TICKET PRICE : £18.50 VENUE ADDRESS: Shepherds Bush Green, London VENUE TELEPHONE: 020 8354 3300 DOORS OPEN: 7...
