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Thao with The Get Down Stay Down consists of Thao Nguyen or just simply Thao (vocals, guitar), Frank Stewart (lead guitar, producer), Adam Thompson (bassist), and Willis Thompson (drummer) based in San Francisco, United States. After picking up her guitar at the age of 12, Thao Nguyen began performing and recording as a pop-country duo with a high school friend. Raised in Falls Church, Virginia with her single mother, she often practiced her songs while working at her mother’s laundromat. She often cites Lilith Fair as an inspiration for her desire to become a young singer-songwriter. After recording an EP that differed from her initial style, she began performing as a soloist with her acoustic guitar. Nguyen would meet drummer Willis Thompson while studying for her degrees in Sociology and Women’s Studies at College of William and Mary and his in Environmental Studies and Music. Willis Thompson was a member of Camp Tigerclaw, Acousticore, and Murphy’s Kids. He is also a contributing member to the band The Light Footwork whose singer and guitarist Jay Underwood briefly played bass for Thao and coined the name The Get Down Stay Down during one dubious southeastern tour. Thao Nguyen and Willis Thompson met Adam Thompson (no relation) during a show at the Harrison Street Coffee Shop in Richmond, Virginia. At the time, Adam Thompson was performing as a solo jazz-influenced act under the moniker The OK Bird. Frank Stewart, member of the bands Durian and Verbal, would produce the first full-length album Like The Linen in 2005 and join the band as a lead guitarist.

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spartan777 wrote:
Wednesday evening

Burn You Up is probably my favorite song in the last 2 albums (close call though).

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CashRulez wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Is Merill Garbus doing the background vocals on the new joint? it really sounds like her but I can't find any info on it...

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castle_waiter wrote:
last week

fun band

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kbyourself wrote:
13 days ago

really anticipating the show in Dallas tonight! can't wait.

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NearlyBlind wrote:
14 days ago

HOUSTON SHOW WAS AMAZING!! COME BACK TO HOUSTON AGAIN!!

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alameda_ wrote:
16 days ago

OH BRING YOUR HIPS TO ME <3

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obladaobladee wrote:
21 days ago

Her show in NYC was fucking amazing. Like, mind blowing. If you haven't yet, see her live. You will not regret it.

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VoiceOfTheMute wrote:
22 days ago

Message me if you want to see these guys for free tomorrow at First Unitarian Church.

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stevenvenn wrote:
23 days ago

Thanks for the show in Toronto on Sunday, you guys were great.

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Lew117 wrote:
24 days ago

Here is a review of Thao's new album http://tinyurl.com/yd6f89g

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JJOOSSEE1 wrote:
last month

daymn the clap that song is just sick ass fuck to start the album out woooo

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Joetheking wrote:
last month

just picked up the new album. It sounds more mature than "we brave bee stings and all". Is it me or is Thao strangely sexy? haha

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Diminuendo_ wrote:
last month

good call

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Siouxlex wrote:
last month

Also check out her daytrotter session at www.daytrotter.com. Available for free download.

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RappinRooney wrote:
last month

i saw you guys perform yesterday at treasure island. absolutely amazing. :]] nice job.

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Diminuendo_ wrote:
last month

it's the top selling album on amiestreet this week! YESSSSSSSS for success!! http://amiestreet.com/browse/top/albums

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citizendickorg wrote:
last month

Thao With The Get Down Stay Down – Know Better Learn Faster – Album Review http://citizendick.org/2009/10/15/thao-with-the-get-down-stay-down-know-better-learn-faster-album-review/

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Mikerz93 wrote:
last month

amazing, i love them, and i just found out about them today!

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LUCE08 wrote:
last month

I WANT THE NEW ALBUM!!!!

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3amConspiracy wrote:
last month

Also "The Clap" has to be the most exciting 30 seconds of music ever. I should just loop that over and over.

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