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Seattle, Washington, United States (2001 – present)
Minus the Bear is an indie rock group which formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 2001 and have released four albums and four EPs. The band consists of Jake Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Knudson (guitar), Cory Murchy (bass), Alex Rose (synths, vocals) and Erin Tate (drums). Original keyboardist Matt Bayles left the band in 2006, but has remained on good terms with the band and produced their 2007 album Planet of Ice. The band is known for their amusing song titles such as “Hey, Wanna Throw Up?” and “
Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!!”. Despite this light humor, the band’s music is quite technical.
Members of the band were formerly in the bands Botch, killsadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound involves a mix of Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics, with a Don Caballero-esque sophistication of composition. The name Minus the Bear comes from the famed TV show B.J. and the Bear—minus the bear.
After initially forming in 2001 with guitarist David Knudson, bassist Cory Murchy, and drummer Erin Tate, the trio eventually recruited keyboardist/sequencer Matt Bayles and vocalist/guitarist Jake Snider. They released their debut EP This is What I Know About Being Gigantic on September 14, 2001 through Suicide Squeeze Records—who would subsequently release the majority of their albums and EPs.
The following year, on August 8, 2002, in preparation for the up-coming album the band was working on, they released the 5 track promo EP Bands Like It When You Yell “Yar!” At Them. On December 2, 2002, the band released their first full-length album, Highly Refined Pirates.
Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!!”. Despite this light humor, the band’s music is quite technical.Members of the band were formerly in the bands Botch, killsadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound involves a mix of Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics, with a Don Caballero-esque sophistication of composition. The name Minus the Bear comes from the famed TV show B.J. and the Bear—minus the bear.
After initially forming in 2001 with guitarist David Knudson, bassist Cory Murchy, and drummer Erin Tate, the trio eventually recruited keyboardist/sequencer Matt Bayles and vocalist/guitarist Jake Snider. They released their debut EP This is What I Know About Being Gigantic on September 14, 2001 through Suicide Squeeze Records—who would subsequently release the majority of their albums and EPs.
The following year, on August 8, 2002, in preparation for the up-coming album the band was working on, they released the 5 track promo EP Bands Like It When You Yell “Yar!” At Them. On December 2, 2002, the band released their first full-length album, Highly Refined Pirates.
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Menos El Oso
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Planet of Ice
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They Make Beer Commercials Like This
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ExitMusic_ wrote:
Got to see Minus the Bear @ Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh, PA not too long ago. Played with As Tall As Lions. It was AMAZING!
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lagginswag wrote:
"still cold and snows turning into rain, and melting awayyy"
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Sophomorick wrote:
minus the bear should write a song about spam bots.
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Hayzi22 wrote:
Minus the Bear is my favorite.
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toothpanties wrote:
cold pizza is delicious http://www.last.fm/group/Hey%21+I+like+Cold+Pizza
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DorkiDorri wrote:
Yippie Skippie!!!! Only one more day and I get to see them on NYE! I am super duper excited!!! I have had my tickets by my side for awhile...I just don't want to loose them. Its gonna be awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Years!!!!!!!
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arcarsination wrote:
Love you Minus the Bear. That show in Northampton Mass was bomb a few weeks ago. I made this little skim video in the summer of 2006 to the tune of Pacucha Sunrise. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/user/arcarsination#p/u/9/fEMjJebNS6c
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Bic823 wrote:
Don't say no to pills
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RoadLord wrote:
Broken China is the best track of 2009. Just sayin'
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Sophomorick wrote:
word
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Creative_Ideas wrote:
Eww April... Dunno if I can wait that long. :/
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jazzybearclawz wrote:
someone should send me every song, because i don't know how to use torrents!!!!!
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Audiobinge wrote:
http://ia341227.us.archive.org/0/items/KEXPKEXPLivePerformances_25/MinusTheBear.mp3
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0-172 wrote:
I just got the acoustics EP and I've gotta say, absolutely amazing.
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blackandindie wrote:
I hope it leaks... even though I'm gonna buy a legit copy
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Sophomorick wrote:
april. well fuck shit ass.
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PrarieD0G wrote:
Just started listening to this band... pretty awesome stuff. The only minor complaint I have is that a lot of the songs sound sort of same-y to me; maybe I just need to listen to them more.
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jkinch wrote:
Nurse! think i have a serious dose of minusthebearitis...
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Sally_OMalley wrote:
i really hope it leaks sooner so that i can know what i'm buying when the album drops...i'll buy it anyways though
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HallucinogeNick wrote:
come do a show in detroit for my birthday! end of January! btw pepsi sucks! [2]
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- Dec 31 Minus the Bear Showbox At The Market, Seattle, United States
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State Theatre, State College, PA, State College, PA, United States
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Crocodile Rock, Allentown PA, United States
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News
Sorry Eugene, OR :(
29 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/minusthebear
We are so sorry to announce that tomorrow's show is cancelled to due to illness. We will make it up to you. Pinky swear. More details to come...-MTB
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