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Fly Ashtray
Psychedelic / Indie / Punk

The original S!T!O!I!N!K!ers since 1983



New York,
United States

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Member Since1/17/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.flyashtray.net
Band MembersChris Thomas, James Kavoussi, Dave Abel, Eric Marc Cohen. FA alumni: Glenn Luttman, John Beekman, Mike Anzalone, Eric Thomas
InfluencesThe Fall, Swell Maps, Sniveling Shits, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, Faust, Don Martin
Sounds LikeWe call it problem rock; Trouser Press says: "warped noodle fuzz." CMJ says: "upbeat noise-pop, cracked psychedelia, winsome singalongs, surf bop, left-field hookiness and difficult sound collages." Part of an extended family that includes Uncle Wiggly, pHoaming Edison, Power Structure, SPOOG, Autobody, Dymaxion, Badwind.
Record LabelDark Beloved Cloud, Shimmy Disc
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Fly Ashtray
Fly ashtray was formed in 1983 in the Bronx by Chris Thomas, James Kavoussi, Eric Thomas, John Beekman and Mike Anzalone. See the discography for nitpicky details about recordings. At some point, Eric Thomas and Mike Anzalone left the band which put John Beekman from lead vocalist to bassist/guitarist and then James Kavoussi switched from keyboard to guitar. Oh, and the mighty Glen Luttman came aboard on drums. Here might be a good time to mention Spoog, the side project that resulted from impromptu gigs when one or another member of FA was out of town. Also should mention that Mike Anzalone and James Kavoussi also played in Uncle Wiggly with Wm Berger, although chances are if you've gotten this far you know that. And if you know that you also know that James also makes records as pHoaming Edison. Enough digressions. The line-up of Thomas/Kavoussi/Beekman/Luttman was stable for a good long stretch until Beekman's duties were taken over in 1998 by yours truly, Dave Abel, aka laziest webmaster ever. In 2003, Glenn Luttman requested a leave of absence from Fly Ashtray, and in the same year Eric Marc Cohen took over drum duties. Filling the shoes of the mighty Luttman is no easy task, so if you see Eric and he looks tired, it is because he stays up to all hours of the night thinking about Fly Ashtray's intricate time signatures and rolly-polly beats. ******************************************************************* FUCKY DOODLES W/ SPECIAL GUEST R. STEVIE MOORE LIVE @ CAKESHOP 5/09 RHEINGOLD UNICORN ZOMBIES R US/DOUGHBOY MONTEVIDEO LIVE @ CAKESHOP 5/09 LAUGHING AT KEYS MINDPANTS POST IGNELLS *************************rocks off!!!!!! live!!!!!

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Jun 30 2009 6:34 AM

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Vormorgen





Jun 28 2009 9:38 AM

Hi & thanx a lot,
it's a very pleasure!
Here below,
V.'s brand new psychonauts voyage...
Heartfelt regards.

molusk





Jun 5 2009 3:49 AM


matt spastic





May 25 2009 11:59 PM

the new record is great. that makes another goodie to the long list of goodies.
thanks.
That Hideous Strength





May 21 2009 5:07 PM

The Argus Lounge
3187 Mission Street @ Valencia
$5 9pm
Memorial Monday May 25th
mmmmmm
Wiggwaum - http://www.myspace.com/wiggwaum
Zayante Spoils - http://www.myspace.com/zayantespoils
Chen Santa Maria - http://www.myspace.com/chensantamaria
The Atchleys (Kenneth & Kattt) - http://www.katch.com/ http://www.bayimproviser.com/artistdetail.asp?artist_id=113

http://www.arguslounge.com/
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May 19 2009 9:02 PM

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just a tiny "hello" from Cologne...
That Hideous Strength





May 14 2009 8:12 PM

The Argus Lounge
3187 Mission (@ Valencia)
Friday May 15th 9pm $5
9pm - Holly Caust - http://www.myspace.com/aleekarim
9:45pm -Laces http://www.myspace.com/ladiesoflaces
10:25pm - Thomas Dimuzio - http://www.thomasdimuzio.com/
11:10pm - Darwinsbitch - http://www.myspace.com/darwinsbitch
12:00am - Maleficia - http://www.myspace.com/maleficianoise

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Agnetta Daiquiri





May 5 2009 4:52 AM

Hope I can find a sitter for the baby bat
the healthy home





May 5 2009 1:26 AM

glad to see you guys putting out a new album! i've been a fan for 15 yrs & my friends & i still rave on about clumps!!!!!
POGO IN TOGO





May 4 2009 2:09 AM

DJ MOJO





Apr 22 2009 3:39 PM

THE TRASH BAR welcomes the return of

VALIENT THORR!!

APRIL 26th

at The Trash Bar - 256 Grand St - Brooklyn NY
with Golden Error, J.Roddy and The Business, Ex Humans

$10 at the door - 21+ - open bar 8-9

Valient Thorr Facebook Event Page

The Trash Bar Website



brought to you by DJ MOJO
co-produced by MEGAPLATINUM ENTERTAINMENT

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That Hideous Strength





Apr 18 2009 8:06 PM

The 18th *¡GASP!* TONIGHT!
The Argus Lounge
$5 9pm 4 bands!
The Love Dimension - 9pm http://www.myspace.com/thelovedimension
AntonetteG - 10pm http://www.myspace.com/antonettekg
Ingot Rot - 11pm http://www.myspace.com/ingotrot
The Aerosols - 12pm http://www.myspace.com/theaerosols

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KGW





Mar 16 2009 5:29 PM

YESSSSSSSSS
matt spastic





Mar 5 2009 10:08 AM

clumps takes a ride!
matt spastic





Mar 5 2009 10:07 AM

clumps takes a ride!
That Hideous Strength





Mar 3 2009 12:04 AM

Argus Lounge
3187 Mission
(@ Valencia)
3/14 9pm $5
Shy Grape (Oak) - 9pm
http://www. myspace. com/sugarpinesugar
Foque Mopus (PDX) - 10pm
http://www. myspace. com/foquemopussy
The Slaves (PDX) - 11pm
http://www. myspace. com/sevalseht
Temptation (SF) - 12mid
http://www. myspace. com/temptationisnear

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That Hideous Strength





Feb 16 2009 11:25 PM

DJ That Hideous Strength will be spinning his New Wave Psych Disco Prog platters for you & yours
@
The Argus Lounge this Saturday night, 2/21/09 9pm-2am • free • 3187 Mission (@ Valencia)
LYDSOD





Feb 6 2009 7:38 AM

YES
YES
YES.....CHEWING GUM FACTORY.....LOVE IT-
next chocolate milk please?
That Hideous Strength





Jan 24 2009 3:26 AM

ALLRIGHT ALREADY!

OK?


Argus Lounge
3187 Mission (@ Valencia)
San Francisco
Sat Jan 24th
$5
9:00 - Mira Cook
http://www. myspace. com/miracook
9:40 - Pigs In The Ground
http://www. myspace. com/pigsintheground
10:15 - Dragging An Ox Through Water
http://www. myspace. com/dragginganox
11:00 - Linda Hagood
http://www. myspace. com/lindahagood
12:00 - Cupids
http://www. myspace. com/cupids
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Beach Fuzz





Jan 20 2009 2:56 PM

Beach Fuzz w/Dave Jackson Nosferatu Hex CD-R (Ltd to 80 copies) Out now on GOLDEN LAB

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Dec 30 2008 6:11 AM

Thank you for the add!!!!!!!
COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES





Dec 29 2008 9:10 PM

We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit
your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a
spot on the next mixtape!











Enter the Hi Rollerz Records Contest to get a $20,000 record deal!


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Dec 4 2008 5:55 PM





R. STEVIE MOORE R.I.P.





Dec 3 2008 1:34 AM

Bokeh





Dec 3 2008 1:13 AM

Criminally overlooked. I had no idea you were still going.
Thanks for all the free mp3s on your site, I'm about to gorge myself stupid!
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