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Have You Missed IMF Lately? Well, They're Back in Action!
This Saturday, IMF's first concert of the year to host Abe Vigoda and Ponytail, featuring Ball of Flame Shoot Fire
November 06, 2009Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda is a self-described "tropical punk" band hailing from Los Angeles. They are fun, loud and energetic. Several of their releases have been lauded by Pitchfork and NME, among others. They take their name from the actor Abe Vigoda who is most famous for appearing as Detective Sgt. Phil Fish on the sitcom television series Barney Miller from 1975-1977. They gained noteriety for their performances at The Smell. They have so far released three full length albums: the third, Skeleton, was released in the U.S. on July 8, 2008 on Post Present Medium.
Ponytail
Ponytail is a 4-piece art rock band formed in Baltimore, Maryland, on the label We Are Free. Their sound has been compared to Deerhoof as well as Ecstatic Sunshine, due to the band's experimental guitar work and unique vocal stylings. The band has toured internationally with bands such as Battles, Hella, Don Caballero and High Places. They have released two albums, Kamehameha, and Ice Cream Spiritual. They were named Best Live Band by Baltimore City Paper in Sept. 2007.
Ball of Flame Shoot Fire
Ball of Flame Shoot Fire consists of band members Jess, Winston, Peter, Tim and Pat. They met in high school, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their first EP, "Grumpy Little Bird," was released in the fall of 2007. Their first full-length album, "Jokeland," was released in November of 2008.Some of the band's main influences include Animal Collective, Harry Nilsson, Tom Waits and Wolf Parade. Hear their music at www.myspace.com/bofsf.