The Lisps

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The Lisps are a New York-based assemblage of 21st century humans. They are most accurately described as the public/performative version of all the relationships you're struggling with.

The Lisps have formed, deformed and reformed over the last 6 years. They are an ever changing body of genius behavior. Like the mythic phoenix rising from the ashes of oblivion The Lisps are endlessly entertaining to themselves and their friends. Sometimes they argue with each other but they almost always agree to disagree and/or validate each other's point of view. The Lisps have been on 2 humongous national tours and wowed thousands of Pro-American and Anti-American Americans with their outrageous live performances. They released their debut full-length album, "Country Doctor Museum" in January of 2008 and celebrated with a sold-out album release party at the beautiful Joe's Pub. The Lisps are currently working on their musical "FUTURITY." Which is the classic American tale of a Civil War soldier who is a Science-Fiction visionary. "FUTURITY" has been performed at Joe's Pub, HERE, Zipper Factory, and Ars Nova in NYC and at The Rudyard Kipling in Louisville, KY. We are currently hatching big plans for a fully realized production in fall of 2011. Visit www.futuritythemusical.com

The Lisps sophomore full length is called "Are We at the Movies?" and will descend from the heavens in early 2011.

Sammy is 5' 4"
Cesar is 6' 3/4"
Eric is about 5' 10"
Lorenzo is probably 5'10" but might be growing still.

1 member is not a small boy, but actually a woman of average height with a slamming bod. 2 members are lefties and 1 member was temporarily living with his parents but now has a great apartment with his wife, and all the Lisps are very happy for him. 5/8 of The Lisps are now Jewish! 2 members are obsessed with regional Macaroni and Cheese recipes and 2 members love talking about electricity and geeky acoustical concepts. 1 member is finishing college, 1 member has a BA, 1 member has a master's degree, and 1 member said "Fuck college, I'm going pro." 1 member was born in the 90's and 1 member was born in the 70's, (leaving 2 members to be born in the 80's) 3 members sometimes feel like they aren't living up to their full potential but then usually 1 other member says something encouraging. Lorenzo, however, always feels good.


The Lisps released their debut full length "Country Doctor Museum" in January 2008. Buy It!!!

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Member Since:

May 31, 2005

Members:

Sammy Tunis (vocal acrobatics, melodica)
César Alvarez (vocals, guitar, horns)
Lorenzo Wolff (Bass Prodigy)
Eric Farber (Associate Professor of Percussion)

Emeritus and Honorary Faculty: Jeremy Hoevenaar, Mikey Palmer & Kyle Forester

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For Booking and to contact the band email: thelisps at gmail.com

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The Lisps Debut Full Length "Country Doctor Museum" (2008)    buy

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The Lisps' debut EP The Vain, The Modest, and The Dead (2006)   buy

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" Like an old time variety show, the Lisps' songs tap dance between simple country guitar melodies to a cacophony of melodica, horns, even bag pipes. Tunis and Alvarez trade lyrics so sweet and silly they sound like the Moldy Peaches' campy, country cousin." - Spin.com

" A riveting and revealing hour-long show . . .a true diamond in the rough of local bands." - CMJ

" Immediately lovable, The Lisps are a pop band at their core, but they ease their way through the genre's confining walls with not-so-subtle nods to old-time country and vaudeville.” - L Magazine

The Lisps validate their buzz-worthy stamp with exuberance & poise. Expect 2008 to bring the zany band universal adoration from coast to coast." - The Music Slut

” Country Doctor Museum rests somewhere between quirky, back-porch folk and a woozy European circus soundtrack. The music is such a great blend of old-school troubadour and contemporary rock cheekiness.” - Phoenix New Times


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