Van Gogh's Ear
Van Gogh's Ear eclectic musical styles include straight-ahead guitar rock, power pop, punk, alternative country, and even a little Hawaiian. The main ingredient that ties together these diverse styles is simply having fun while making music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Van Gogh's Ear was birthed in 1985 when a bunch of college kids came together in a subterranean band room at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. The college years was our "live" stage, playing frequently on campus and at surrounding schools. Afterwards, band members would re-unite to record new material, continuing to develop and evolve musically. Our debut CD, entitled "Ono", was released in 1999, and contains original songs, both old and new.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Currently, Van Gogh's Ear's music making is limited to studio work and informal get-togethers. Its bandmembers are presently scattered across the country.
Your musical influences
The Replacements, Young Fresh Fellows, Camper Van Beethoven, The Presidents of the United States of America, Jonathan Richman, Freedy Johnston, The Sycamores, Graham Parker, Elvis Costello, NRBQ, Husker Du, The Minutemen, Don Ho.
What equipment do you use?
Guitars (acoustic, electric, pedal steel), bass, drums, keyboard.....the usual.
Anything else?
Our musical styles are diverse so chances are good you'll find something appealing. Give us a listen!
